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2010 ASSISI Rosso Sportoletti
Umbria Italy
This blend of 60% Sangiovese, and 20% each Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon is packed with dark, juicy fruit and one of the best value wines we have found from Italy. Classy and easy to appreciate.
Umbria Italy
This blend of 60% Sangiovese, and 20% each Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon is packed with dark, juicy fruit and one of the best value wines we have found from Italy. Classy and easy to appreciate.
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2010 NORMA Etna Rosso Cantine Valenti
Sicily Italy
Nerello Mascalese, with a tiny amount of Nerello Capuccio (2%), all grown on the North Eastern slopes of Mount Etna, and given twelve months in large Slavonian oak 'botte'. Lovely on the nose, very... (more info)
Sicily Italy
Nerello Mascalese, with a tiny amount of Nerello Capuccio (2%), all grown on the North Eastern slopes of Mount Etna, and given twelve months in large Slavonian oak 'botte'. Lovely on the nose, very... (more info)
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2010 MORELLINO DI SCANSANO Heba Fattoria di Magliano
Tuscany Italy
Soft cherry fruit with bright acidity and lingering length on the palate make this dead easy to drink and a great value all rounder.
Tuscany Italy
Soft cherry fruit with bright acidity and lingering length on the palate make this dead easy to drink and a great value all rounder.
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2009 DOLCETTO DIANO D'ALBA Bricco Maiolica
Piedmont Italy
Beppe's base Dolcetto is simply delicious. Packed with colour, richly textured juicy fruit and a very lovely finish. An ideal wine for drinking with pasta and salumeria.
Piedmont Italy
Beppe's base Dolcetto is simply delicious. Packed with colour, richly textured juicy fruit and a very lovely finish. An ideal wine for drinking with pasta and salumeria.
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2009 LA MAGGIORINA Le Piane
Piedmont Italy
Made from the oldest vines on the estate, this Nebbiolo/Croatina blend is lighter in colour than the estate's other wines. Pepper and spice on the nose with a hint of oak. Bright fruits with fresh... (more info)
Piedmont Italy
Made from the oldest vines on the estate, this Nebbiolo/Croatina blend is lighter in colour than the estate's other wines. Pepper and spice on the nose with a hint of oak. Bright fruits with fresh... (more info)
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2009 CORTONA SYRAH Tenimenti Luigi d'Alessandro
Tuscany Italy
This is totally reminiscent of the early vintages of Il Bosco, for all its restrained Syrah fruit and drinkability. Less compact than the 2008, with more open, spicy fruit, and hints of sweetness... (more info)
Tuscany Italy
This is totally reminiscent of the early vintages of Il Bosco, for all its restrained Syrah fruit and drinkability. Less compact than the 2008, with more open, spicy fruit, and hints of sweetness... (more info)
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2010 IL LABIRINTO Poggerino
Tuscany Italy
Poggerino's 'Labirinto' Sangiovese is a declassified Chianti Classico by choice, as it comes from the younger vines on the estate. In all other respects it is made in the same style, with just a shorter... (more info)
Tuscany Italy
Poggerino's 'Labirinto' Sangiovese is a declassified Chianti Classico by choice, as it comes from the younger vines on the estate. In all other respects it is made in the same style, with just a shorter... (more info)
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2010 PRIMITIVO Rosso Alberto Longo
Puglia Italy
Very ripe Primitivo with bags of fruit and power, but with plenty of fresh acidity too which helps to keep it all in check and make this really very drinkable indeed. Really lovely.
Puglia Italy
Very ripe Primitivo with bags of fruit and power, but with plenty of fresh acidity too which helps to keep it all in check and make this really very drinkable indeed. Really lovely.
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2011 ROSSO DI MONTEPULCIANO Dei
Tuscany Italy
"The Rosso di Montepulciano is a young wine with a lively ruby-red colour. It is winy and full of fruity fragrances. It is dry to the taste, fresh and pleasantly tannic. It is best drunk with typical... (more info)
Tuscany Italy
"The Rosso di Montepulciano is a young wine with a lively ruby-red colour. It is winy and full of fruity fragrances. It is dry to the taste, fresh and pleasantly tannic. It is best drunk with typical... (more info)
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2011 DOLCETTO D'ALBA Bric del Salto Sottimano
Piedmont Italy
This has to be one of the best expressions of Dolcetto. Packed with juice and fruit and a fabulous minerality that gives a lovely crunch to the finish. Very pretty, but at the same time a touch of... (more info)
Piedmont Italy
This has to be one of the best expressions of Dolcetto. Packed with juice and fruit and a fabulous minerality that gives a lovely crunch to the finish. Very pretty, but at the same time a touch of... (more info)
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2008 CAPOPOSTO Rosso Alberto Longo
Puglia Italy
Beautifully made Negroamaro, packed with sweet and rich deep fruit, lovely texture and fresh acidity. More like a Pinot Noir than Negroamaro. This is wonderful.
Puglia Italy
Beautifully made Negroamaro, packed with sweet and rich deep fruit, lovely texture and fresh acidity. More like a Pinot Noir than Negroamaro. This is wonderful.