Italy

This is a lovely, gentle Pinot Grigio. The pretty, pale pink colour, comes from some brief time on the gently dark skins - simply makes you want to dive in to the glass. Nicely textured and so mu...(read more)

Glorious pear and light peach aromas, bright and fresh. On the palate there is more of that ripe pear, then some delicious spice and a clean pure citrus finish.

Unlike much of Italy - 2018 was not really any hotter than is normal in this corner of Sicily explains the charming Gianfranco as we taste this just-bottled Grillo together. There was, however, s...(read more)

Bright fresh and zippy with rich citrus, peach and white flowers, palate has nice intensity with Apple, lemon and peach fruit, crisp and lively, decent mousse, good length.

A new signing this year and a joyful find. This is super value from San Gimignano. The name Suavis means 'succulent and tasty' - and it is very aptly named! Entirely organically cultivated Vernac...(read more)

Before being reclaimed from the sea in the 1950s the 'Paglie di Battifarano' was damp marshland - but now is the heart of the family's white wine vineyards. This pure Greco is fantastic. Brightly...(read more)

Agostino Lenci has converted to biodynamic practices throughout the vineyards and winery - and this vintage of Vermentino is now proudly labelled organic. Crisp, bright and pithy, the 2017 is Pag...(read more)

Fragrant with pears and on the palate a nice cross between chalky and creamy. Very fresh, pure, grainy texture.

Wild flowers, pear, citrus, nice concentration. Lovely weight on the palate, creamy, fruity, decent acid, textural, great balance.