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- Italy
- Tuscany
Light in character with low tannin and plenty of cherry fruit flavour. A very approachable wine that is delicious on a warm day, a real thirst-quenchi... Read More- Origin
- Italy
- Tuscany
Light in character with low tannin and plenty of cherry fruit flavour. A very approachable wine that is delicious on a warm day, a real thirst-quenchi... Read More -
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- Italy
- Tuscany
Ruby red colour. Intense aromas of raspberry and blackberry combine with notes of liquorice & coffee. The structure is large and enveloping with a lon... Read More- Origin
- Italy
- Tuscany
Ruby red colour. Intense aromas of raspberry and blackberry combine with notes of liquorice & coffee. The structure is large and enveloping with a lon... Read More -
- Origin
- Italy
- Abruzzo
Ruby red colour, with violet reflections, intense notes of berries and black cherries, slightly spicy, good structure and well balanced. Read More- Origin
- Italy
- Abruzzo
Ruby red colour, with violet reflections, intense notes of berries and black cherries, slightly spicy, good structure and well balanced. Read More -
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- Italy
- Tuscany
Brilliant ruby red. Complex nose of cherry, rose, cedar, violets & prunes. Balanced, soft and elegant body with ripe red fruits. Enjoy with roast meat... Read More- Origin
- Italy
- Tuscany
Brilliant ruby red. Complex nose of cherry, rose, cedar, violets & prunes. Balanced, soft and elegant body with ripe red fruits. Enjoy with roast meat... Read More -
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- Italy
- Central
- Tuscany
Light and very approachable, this is an easy-drinker suitable for most occasions. Lovely fresh cherry fruit content is presented with medium to light ... Read More- Origin
- Italy
- Central
- Tuscany
Light and very approachable, this is an easy-drinker suitable for most occasions. Lovely fresh cherry fruit content is presented with medium to light ... Read More -
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- Italy
An intense and elegant Brunello. A balanced and fruit driven nose with aromas of plums, cherries with a touch or orange and hint of spice. The palate ... Read More- Origin
- Italy
An intense and elegant Brunello. A balanced and fruit driven nose with aromas of plums, cherries with a touch or orange and hint of spice. The palate ... Read More -
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- Italy
- Piedmont
Fresh, fruity and complex. Hints of cherry, plum jam and red fruits on the nose alongside aromas of vanilla and licorice given by the wood. On the pal... Read More- Origin
- Italy
- Piedmont
Fresh, fruity and complex. Hints of cherry, plum jam and red fruits on the nose alongside aromas of vanilla and licorice given by the wood. On the pal... Read More -
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- Italy
Crisp and refreshing with a rich body that sets it apart from the rest. Delicious stone fruit character supported by subtle nuttiness. Read More- Origin
- Italy
Crisp and refreshing with a rich body that sets it apart from the rest. Delicious stone fruit character supported by subtle nuttiness. Read More -
- Origin
- Italy
- Central
- Tuscany
A classic Chianti with a vibrant nose of raspberries and strawberries. Soft sumptuous and mouth filling with blackberries and almond to finish. Read More- Origin
- Italy
- Central
- Tuscany
A classic Chianti with a vibrant nose of raspberries and strawberries. Soft sumptuous and mouth filling with blackberries and almond to finish. Read More -
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- Origin
- Italy
Restrained ripe fruit on the nose presents itself with the same soft elegance on the palate with cassis by far the most dominant flavour. Black and re... Read More- Origin
- Italy
Restrained ripe fruit on the nose presents itself with the same soft elegance on the palate with cassis by far the most dominant flavour. Black and re... Read More
Styles of Wines
Chianti is a large appellation that can display variable quality, but at its best is quite superb. Chianti Classico, more highly regarded, was designated a DOCG in 1984 and is synonymous with dryness, acidity and powerful fruit. Brunello di Montalcino and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano are other fine Tuscan red wines that are made predominantly from Sangiovese. The 'Super Tuscans', with their greater scope for experimentation, are varied in style but are often influenced by Bordeaux in their choice of vines and techniques. These fall outside DOC boundaries or choose to ignore the rules of the appellation, are modestly classified wines that can rank amongst the best that Italy has to offer. Umbria is known for dry, medium and sweet white wines (though reds are achieving fine results), Abruzzo produces an excellent red - Montepulciano d'Abruzzo - and a simple, enjoyable white - Trebbiano d'Abruzzo - and the Marches is improving at both.
Key Vines
Sangiovese is the dominant grape throughout Central Italy and makes up 75-100% of Chianti. Other significant reds around the district, which are often blended with Sangiovese, are Canaiolo, Colorino, Mammolo, Cabernet Sauvignon, Montepulciano and Merlot.
Climate and Conditions
With admirable fortitude, Italians will plant vines almost anywhere there is soil to support them. Central Italy is no different and so the coast of the Tyrrenhian sea to the west, the foothills of the Apennines inland and the shoreline of the Adriatic Sea to the east are all flanked with vines. Vines are planted on south-facing slopes to take advantage of the sun, and both climate and conditions are favourable for the growing of grapes. They are often, in fact, too favourable and high yields of quickly growing varieties have kept down quality. But in recent years the expertise and inclination has existed to do true justice to what the environment can produce.