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- Origin
- Italy
- Veneto
- Conegliano
Characterized by hints of ripe golden apple and acacia flowers, this Prosecco is a cut above the rest with a richer edge and more depth than most of i... Read More- Origin
- Italy
- Veneto
- Conegliano
Characterized by hints of ripe golden apple and acacia flowers, this Prosecco is a cut above the rest with a richer edge and more depth than most of i... Read More -
- Origin
- Italy
- Southern
- Puglia
Aromas of ripe fruit evolve into a fresh, round and extremely pleasant palate bearing notes of peach and slight florality. Read More- Origin
- Italy
- Southern
- Puglia
Aromas of ripe fruit evolve into a fresh, round and extremely pleasant palate bearing notes of peach and slight florality. Read More -
- Origin
- Italy
- Northern
- Veneto
An intense bouquet of spice and ripe dark fruit leads onto a well-rounded palate with an rich, persistent finish. Read More- Origin
- Italy
- Northern
- Veneto
An intense bouquet of spice and ripe dark fruit leads onto a well-rounded palate with an rich, persistent finish. Read More -
- Origin
- Italy
- Veneto
A cracking white wine full of grace and elegance. Soft tropical aromas with notes of vibrant peach and apple juice. Ends with notes of pineapple and l... Read More- Origin
- Italy
- Veneto
A cracking white wine full of grace and elegance. Soft tropical aromas with notes of vibrant peach and apple juice. Ends with notes of pineapple and l... Read More -
- Origin
- Italy
- Trentino
A delicious deep copper coloured Vino Santo. Made from grapes that are left on the vine to become raisins. Sweet honey notes with a character of dried... Read More- Origin
- Italy
- Trentino
A delicious deep copper coloured Vino Santo. Made from grapes that are left on the vine to become raisins. Sweet honey notes with a character of dried... 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
- 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
Delightful s floral aromas, with notes of honeysuckle and orange blossom. The palate dances with sweet peach and apricot flavors, balanced by refreshi... Read More- Origin
- Italy
Delightful s floral aromas, with notes of honeysuckle and orange blossom. The palate dances with sweet peach and apricot flavors, balanced by refreshi... Read More -
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- Piedmont
- Italy
In the glass the wine shows beautiful ruby colours with violet hues and fresh fruit aromas of berries and cherries, with a floral lift. The palate con... Read More- Origin
- Piedmont
- Italy
In the glass the wine shows beautiful ruby colours with violet hues and fresh fruit aromas of berries and cherries, with a floral lift. The palate con... Read More -
- Origin
- Italy
- Trentino
A seductive rich red wine packed full with elegant red fruits and soft spices. Finished long and warming on the palate. Read More- Origin
- Italy
- Trentino
A seductive rich red wine packed full with elegant red fruits and soft spices. Finished long and warming on the palate. Read More -
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- Italy
- Tuscany
Ruby red colour. Intense aromas of cherry & blackberry combine with notes of liquorice & tobacco. The structure is large & enveloping with a long & pl... Read More- Origin
- Italy
- Tuscany
Ruby red colour. Intense aromas of cherry & blackberry combine with notes of liquorice & tobacco. The structure is large & enveloping with a long & pl... Read More -
- Origin
- Italy
- Sardinia
A refreshing palate with crisp acidity and flavours of lemon zest and golden apple, complemented by a more savoury finish. Perfect as an aperitif or w... Read More- Origin
- Italy
- Sardinia
A refreshing palate with crisp acidity and flavours of lemon zest and golden apple, complemented by a more savoury finish. Perfect as an aperitif or w... Read More -
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- Italy
- Sardinia
Lifted aromas of rose petals, violets and plums. The palate is medium-bodied with a soft, silky texture, soft tannins and hints of blackberries, cherr... Read More- Origin
- Italy
- Sardinia
Lifted aromas of rose petals, violets and plums. The palate is medium-bodied with a soft, silky texture, soft tannins and hints of blackberries, cherr... Read More -
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- Italy
- Alto Adige
Aromatic and rich bouquet, full-bodied and intense, with notes of exotic fruits, flowers, citrus fruits and spices, such as rose, orange, mint and ... Read More- Origin
- Italy
- Alto Adige
Aromatic and rich bouquet, full-bodied and intense, with notes of exotic fruits, flowers, citrus fruits and spices, such as rose, orange, mint and ... Read More -
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- Italy
- Sicily
Ruby red in colour. Fresh aromas of red berries and blueberries leading to a smooth, medium-bodied, red-berry fruit palate with a dash of moresih acid... Read More- Origin
- Italy
- Sicily
Ruby red in colour. Fresh aromas of red berries and blueberries leading to a smooth, medium-bodied, red-berry fruit palate with a dash of moresih acid... Read More -
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- Italy
- Friuli
Ruby red with purple tinges. An intense nose of violet and red berry fruits with a typical capsicum notes. Full bodied, with velvety, spicy fruit and ... Read More- Origin
- Italy
- Friuli
Ruby red with purple tinges. An intense nose of violet and red berry fruits with a typical capsicum notes. Full bodied, with velvety, spicy fruit and ... Read More -
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- 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
- Piemonte
Intense ruby red colour with ripe red fruit aromas. On the palate, it is full-bodied and round, with a soft finish of dark chocolate and black pepper.... Read More- Origin
- Italy
- Piemonte
Intense ruby red colour with ripe red fruit aromas. On the palate, it is full-bodied and round, with a soft finish of dark chocolate and black pepper.... Read More -
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- Italy
- Puglia
Full bodied with intense flavours of cherries and dates, hints of vanilla and liquorice, with delicate tannins thanks to the maturation in barrique. Read More- Origin
- Italy
- Puglia
Full bodied with intense flavours of cherries and dates, hints of vanilla and liquorice, with delicate tannins thanks to the maturation in barrique. Read More -
- Origin
- Italy
This de-alcoholised sparkling white wine is made from the Macabeo grape variety. Off dry on the palate with tropical fruit notes and Mediterranean cit... Read More- Origin
- Italy
This de-alcoholised sparkling white wine is made from the Macabeo grape variety. Off dry on the palate with tropical fruit notes and Mediterranean cit... Read More -
- Origin
- Italy
This is a classic Italian vermouth made from a recipe which is over 100 years old. This traditional Italian wine has rich berry fruit flavours and a l... Read More- Origin
- Italy
This is a classic Italian vermouth made from a recipe which is over 100 years old. This traditional Italian wine has rich berry fruit flavours and a l... Read More -
- Origin
- Italy
- North East
- Veneto
This is what Prosecco is all about. A delicate example with a long persistent mousse. Light and fruity with hints of ripe apples, peaches and ripe sto... Read More- Origin
- Italy
- North East
- Veneto
This is what Prosecco is all about. A delicate example with a long persistent mousse. Light and fruity with hints of ripe apples, peaches and ripe sto... Read More -
- Origin
- Italy
- Northern
- Piedmont
A classic rich Italian red. A deep, intense and concentrated wine with a fine scented bouquet of plums, berry fruit, wood smoke and leather alongside ... Read More- Origin
- Italy
- Northern
- Piedmont
A classic rich Italian red. A deep, intense and concentrated wine with a fine scented bouquet of plums, berry fruit, wood smoke and leather alongside ... Read More
History
The Romans found the vine flourishing, courtesy of the Greeks and Etruscans, by the time that they controlled the peninsula. With their love for wine they came to understand its requirements and develop an enormous range of indigenous grape varieties, many of which survive and thrive to this day. With the collapse of the empire the country was fragmented for centuries and, though it was unified in 1861, it will take more than 150 years to lose the fierce and fabulous regionality that developed in the era of the great city states.
Classification System
The Italian system of classification came late compared with Spain and France, but its laudable aim was to preserve the character and traditions of hundreds of regions and thousands of wines. Unfortunately, the Denominazione di Origine Controllata (DOC) classification of 1963 was flawed through an overly rigid approach. Since then it has been considerably altered and a total of four classifications now seek to clarify the often perplexing richness of Italian winemaking.
Climate and Conditions
Ten degrees of latitude and 1300 metres of altitude separate the extremes of Italian winemaking. From the steepness of the Alps to the shores of the Mediterranean the vine is ubiquitous. Over two thousand native grapes have developed across thousands of years and each has found a niche in the extremely varied regions of Italy. The diversity of wines this allows is immense.
The Wines of Today
It is hardly surprising that with over a million grape growers the Italian wine industry is highly fragmented and devoid of large international brands. There was a time when this greatly handicapped the quality of the wine being produced, but since the Second World War huge strides have been taken to remedy this. An emerging and discerning middle class, the DOC classification system, international influences and modernisation have been allied to the independent spirit, regional character and indigenous grape varieties that have always existed to produce unique and increasingly excellent wines. Italian wine, beyond the most famous, requires effort to understand but rewards the intrepid.