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What a fabulous country. Nowhere in all my travels have I ever encountered such a love of good food and wine. In my opinion Italy produces some of the best wine in the world. Anyone who has been to Italy knows the Italian attitude to life - rules are there to be broken, and the same is true in their wine industry. The government introduced a classification system loosely based on the French Appellation Controlee. However, many Italian wine makers refused to be restricted and continued to make fantastic wine as they wanted, just labelling it 'vino da tavola' table wine. To the Italians in the know this was no problem, as a bottle of table wine at £20 would have a strong reputation locally. However this is no help to consumers in the Uk. Italy more than any other country is one cauldron of confusion when it comes to selecting wine from looking at the bottle. Always look out on the label for a reputable producer. I'll be adding plenty more Italian wines to the site in due course. In the meantime all these wines are superb quality.
 
 

Torresella Pinot Grigio IGT Veneto 2011 75cl
This is a lovely fresh Pinot Grigio. Floral nose with hints of pear. It's full and round in the mouth with flavours of pear and apple. It's well balanced, easy drinking with a long, clean crisp finish.

Check out their Pinot Grigio Rose too!

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Torresella Chardonnay IGT Veneto 2011 75cl
This is a delicious Chardonnay. Veneto is a great region for this varietal as the climate brings out the fruit but retains the freshness too. The wine is full and rich with good body and tropical fruit flavours with some butter notes on the long finish.

Great with a range of foods from pasta to fish, or just to enjoy on it's own.

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Terre di Franciacorta Ca del Bosco Chardonnay 2008 75cl
The 2007 won the highest awards from both of Italy's best wine critic bodies, Gambero Rosso - Tre Bicchieri and Duemilavini 5 Grappoli. This 2008 has only recently been released.

Only 3 bottles in stock but more held in bond so please contact us if you want more than 3!



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Gavi dei Gavi La Scolca Gigi Black Label DOCG 2011 75cl
La Scolca were the original Gavi producer, and registered the brand name Gavi dei Gavi in the USA, from which other producers derived the now well known term of Gavi di Gavi. The grapes for this wine are sourced from their vineyards in the hills of the Rovereto Superiore di Gavi, then fermented under temperature control to produce this excellent wine. La Scolca are widely recognised as the best Gavi producer, and their wines have a cult following and can be found on the wine list of many of the world's best restaurants.

This Black Label is regarded as the ultimate Gavi (excepting their exclusive extremely limited D'Antan), and is highly sought after. Although pale in colour, this is deceptive as it's a big, rich wine packed with flavour and a real weight on the palate. It has a very very long finish. Spectacular wine, on a par with Morton Estate's Coniglio Chardonnay - two of my very favourite white wines.

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Gavi di Gavi La Scolca Bobo DOCG White Label 2011/12 75cl
Last of 2011 moving onto 2012

La Scolca were the original Gavi producer, and registered the brand name Gavi dei Gavi in the USA, from which other producers derived the now well known term of Gavi di Gavi. The grapes for this wine are sourced from their vineyards in the hills of the Rovereto Superiore di Gavi, then fermented under temperature control to produce this excellent wine. La Scolca are widely recognised as the best Gavi producer, and their wines have a cult following and can be found on the wine list of many of the world's best restaurants.

This is a delicious wine, rich and full flavoured with great length. Enjoy it with food.

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Pinot Grigio Collio DOC Livon 2010 Linea Classica 75cl
A superb family owned winery in the Friuli Venezie region, producing one of the best Pinot Grigios in Italy. Established by Dorino Livon in 1964, their wine empire has expanded under his sons' management to now include 5 separate wineries including one in Tuscany and another in Umbria. Their over riding philosophy is "quality above all else".

Livon Website

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Schiopetto Sauvignon Blanc DOC Collio 2007/9 75cl
IGT Venezia Giulia. Mario Schiopetto is the 'godfather' of the Friulian wine industry, as he pioneered the transformation from strong, rustic wines to classic, structured wines of quality, reflecting Friuli's unique terroir. Since his death his children, Mario, Carlo and Giorgio have continued running the estate making elegant, complex wines with a dedication to quality over commercialism. They're world famous for their whites but they make two excellent reds as well. The winery was named Winery of the Year 2009 by Wine & Spirits Magazine.

Schiopetto Sauvignon Blanc is a very clean, fresh Sauvignon, clearly cool climate from it's pale green colour and crisp, clean flavour. The perfect accompaniment to seafood dishes.

6 bottles 2007 left then onto 2009.

Schiopetto website

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Sanct Valentin Sauvignon St Michael Eppan DOC Alto Adige 2011 75cl
Just moved onto the 2011 and are awaiting awards info but this wine has been awarded Gambero Rosso Tre Bicchieri - for a remarkable 18 years in succession! The 2009 was awarded Wine Spectator 91 Points, the 2010 92 Points by James Suckling, 5 Grappoli Duemilavini (their highest rating) and Tre Bicchieri Gambero Rosso yet again.

This is the flagship wine from this prestigious estate, regarded as the best Sauvignon Blanc in all Italy. Having tasted it I have to agree, it's something very special. Very pale green in colour so it was quite a suprise to get such a strong concentration of fruit on the nose, almost pear drop like. There's intense fruit flavour on the palate too but with suprising body. In fact I'd describe the wine as 'full bodied' although this is then balanced beautifully by crisp acidity which cleanses the palate. Add to this an incredible 30 second plus finish, and you can see why it's consistently won Italy's most respected wine award. Superb wine.

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Cordero di Montezemolo Elioro Langhe Chardonnay 2008 75cl
Gambero Rosso Due Bicchieri with the 2005 being awarded Due Bicchieri also.

Cordero di Montezemolo are one of Piedmont's most prestigious producers. The grapes for this wine all come from twenty year old vines in their own vineyards. They're hand picked, fermented in stainless steel to retain freshness, then subsequently transferred into barrels to continue fermenting for another two to three weeks. This imparts body and a full, rich luscious mouthfeel. The wine's big and powerful with tropical flavours and noticeable oak. It's very very good indeed.

Cordero di Montezemolo Website

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Tenuta Rapitala Grand Cru IGT Sicilia 2011 75cl
Back in stock, the new vintage 2011 has just arrived.

This is a stunning single vineyard oaked Chardonnay.

Rapitala website

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Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio DOC Valdadige 2012 75cl
This is a top class Pinot Grigio, a market leader in Italy with the vast majority shipped to the USA where it's a big hit with the cruise liners and big hotels. It has an intense aroma with strong fruit on the palate, good body and an almost creamy texture. Delicious just to drink but also well suited to a variety of foods including fish dishes.

More stock en route due by 2nd week of February.

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Gavi del Commune di Gavi DOCG Granee Beni di Batasiolo 2010 75cl
Gambero Rosso Un Bicchieri

Standard Gavi is produced in a fairly wide area stretching about 100km from Novi Ligure to the Ligurian Appennines in Piedmont and is a fairly reasonable wine. However 'Gavi del Commune di Gavi' is only produced in the village of Gavi and is far superior quality and naturally more expensive. This is the Gavi to look out for. The Cortese grapes are soft pressed then fermented under temperature control. The wine is crisp and refreshing, full flavoured and well balanced with a dry finish. Great as an aperitif or to accompany seafood. This is a genuine Gavi del Commune di Gavi and is great value at this price.

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Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Passito 2006 'Tordiruta' 50cl
IWC Gold, IWSC Gold Best in Class.

What a fantastic wine. This is one of the most beautiful dessert wines I have ever tasted. Late harvested grapes from 30 year old vines are dried for 10 weeks prior to fermentation, then refined for 12 months in barriques and aged in bottle for a further 12 months. Truly beautiful wine with fantastic length.

Moncaro Website

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Angialis IGT Isola dei Nuraghi 2007/8 50cl
Vendage Tardive. 5 Grappoli Dueilavini for this 2008 as well as the 07. for the 2006 with previous vintages winning Gambero Rosso 'Due Bicchieri' IWC - Silver for 2003! 'Tre Bicchieri' 2001, 'Due Bicchieri' 2002, Decanter World Wine Awards -Silver 2001, Concours Bruxelles - Silver 2001/02, and a host of other awards. A Truly stunning dessert wine from the Argiolas Estate in Sardinia. Read about it from the producers at

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Moncaro Trebbiano 2011 75cl
Silver List at Sommelier Wine Awards 2010 for the 2009. IWC - Bronze for 2008.

The grapes for this wine are selected from the best vineyards on the hillsides of Italy's Marche region. They are gently pressed and fermented under temperature control. 15% Verdicchio grapes are added to the Trebbiano grapes to soften the sharpness and give more body. The wine is fresh and packed with fruit, with a floral bouquet. Great value.

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Lugana San Benedeto DOC, Zenato 2011 75cl
IWSC Silver Medal, IWC Commended, Winespectator 88 Points.

A consistent award winner with previous vintages winning Gambero Rosso 'Due Biccheri' 2004, 2005 % 2008, Winespectator 88 points 2003, IWC Bronze Medal, Seal of Approval 2002 & 2005, Decanter World Wine Awards - Commended 2004. 100% Trebbiano grapes, hand picked, lightly pressed and fermented under temperature control. The wine is full flavoured but soft with good length. Good to drink on it's own, even better with food.

Zenato.com



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Lugana Riserva Sergio Zenato 2010 75cl
Gambero Rosso - Tre Bicchieri, IWC Commended, Decanter Commended, IWSC - Silver Medal Best in Class for the 2008. Still awaiting award info for this 2010

13.5% abv. 100% Trebbiano di Lugana grapes, from 20 year old very low yielding vines from their Podere Massoni vineyard. Fermented in barriques for three weeks, then aged in new oak barriques for four months with further ageing in bottle prior to release. The wine has plenty of body and viscosity with noticeable oak. The fruit is tempered by the oak producing an elegant, balanced wine with a really long finish. Highly recommended.

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Soave Classico 'Colombara' Zenato DOC 2011 75cl
A blend of Chardonnay and Garganega from a single vineyard, hand picked, soft pressed and fermented under temperature control. Another lovely full flavoured wine from the Zenato family. Recommended.

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Moncaro Bianco Marche Region 75cl
Plenty of fruit upfront, dry on the finish. A nice bottle of wine for quaffing, especially with food. Great value for money for everyday drinking.

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Pinot Grigio delle Venezie IGT Ardesia 2011 75cl
Packed with fruit, this Pinot is delicious. Ideal for drinking on it's own or pair with seafood, chicken or salads.

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Pinot Grigio delle Venezie IGT Sentito 2011 75cl
A decent Pinot Grigio at this price. Ideal for summer barbeques. Jane can drink this one with no ill effects, but if you are sensitive to sulphites I'd recommend going for the Ardesia Pinot Grigio to be on the safe side.

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