Italy
Italy
Italy is renowned for its exceptional wine production, with iconic regions such as Tuscany, Piedmont, and Veneto producing world-class varietals like Chianti, Barolo, and Prosecco. The country has a rich tradition of spirits, including amaro, grappa, and the famous aperitif, Campari, showcasing a diverse range of flavours and styles. Italy’s craft beer scene is also flourishing, with breweries creating innovative brews that highlight local ingredients and traditional brewing techniques.
Scala 2023 Ciro Classico
Italian Red
A savoury southern Italian red with red cherry, orange peel and scrubby herbs, joined by baking spice and a deeper kirsch note. The palate is firm and energetic, with bright red fruit and a dry, structured shape. Its combination of warmth and freshness works well with tomato-based pasta, grilled sausage, roast peppers or aged cheese.
Vecchia Cantina 2021 Chianti Riserva
Italian Red
A rounded Chianti Riserva with red cherry, plum and dried herbs, supported by gentle oak spice and a savoury Tuscan character. The palate is mid-weight and supple, with Sangiovese freshness balancing the ripe fruit and fine tannins. Composed and ready for the table, it is a dependable match for tomato-based pasta, grilled meat, mushrooms or aged pecorino.
Sacchetto 2024 L’Elfo Pinot Grigio delle Venezie
Italian White
Fresh apple and pear meet peach blossom, citrus and a light exotic-fruit note. The palate is dry and clean, with a gently rounded texture held by bright acidity. A pleasant hint of bitter lemon sharpens the lingering finish. Serve well chilled with shellfish, salads, antipasti or delicate white-fish dishes.
Vecchia Cantina 2023 Chianti
Italian Red
Fresh red berries and plum lead with a gentle floral note, while brief wood ageing adds a quiet touch of vanilla. The palate is medium-bodied and balanced, with lively acidity, moderate tannins and a savoury finish. Straightforward but well shaped, it suits tomato-based pasta, grilled meats, pizza or a board of cured meats.
Sacchetto Asolo Prosecco Superiore DOCG Brut
Italian Sparkling
Scala 2025 Cirò Rosato
Italian Rosé
Wild strawberry and citrus lead a fresh, fragrant nose with red flowers in the background. The palate is enveloping and savoury, supported by delicate acidity that keeps the fruit bright and balanced. Dry and versatile, it works naturally with grilled prawns, tomato salads, charcuterie or vegetable pasta.
Michele Reverdito 2021 Barbera d’Alba
Italian Red
Li Veli 2024 Torremossa Fiano
Italian White
An aromatic Fiano with mild citrus, pear and fresh fruit on the nose. Lively acidity and mineral notes bring definition to the rounded palate, creating a style that feels generous yet firm rather than heavy. Clean and composed through the finish, it works well with grilled fish, roast vegetables, fresh cheeses or simply seasoned poultry.
Masseria Li Veli 2023 Garrisa Susumaniello Salento IGT
Italian Red
Ripe red fruits and blackberry lead with hints of sweet spice and Mediterranean scrub. The palate is juicy and enveloping without feeling heavy, its smooth tannins and bright acidity keeping the fruit energetic through a persistent finish. Balanced power and finesse make it a natural partner for grilled meats, hearty pasta or aged cheese.
Poderi dal Nespoli 2023 Nespolino Sangiovese Merlot Rubicone
Italian Red
Cherry and violet lead into light herbal and chocolate notes. Partial barrel maturation lends a smooth, rounded texture without obscuring the fruit. Dry, harmonious and medium-bodied, the palate is supported by gentle tannins and a balanced finish. Serve at a cool room temperature with pasta, braised pork, pizza or spinach cannelloni.
Scala 2024 Cirò Bianco
Italian White
Meyer lemon, tangerine and bitter orange lead a fresh, clean profile, with faint tropical and savoury notes adding contrast. The palate sits just beyond light-bodied, remaining crisp and focused through the finish. Bright and Mediterranean in feel, it is a natural match for grilled fish, seafood pasta, pesto or simply dressed vegetables.
Venturini Baldini NV Montelocco Rosé Lambrusco Emilia IGP
Italian Sparkling
Fattoria La Vialla 2021 Casa Conforto Chianti Superiore
Italian Red
Dried berry and baked strawberry open into a concentrated, savoury palate. Earth and warm spice bring depth, while a measured oak note adds structure and a gently rustic edge. The fruit stays present through the finish, giving the wine enough richness for the table without losing its firm Tuscan character. Serve with braised lamb, tomato-based pasta or aged pecorino.
Reverdito 2023 Langhe Nebbiolo Simane
Italian Red
Cherry and raspberry rise with rose petals and delicate spice on a bright, aromatic nose. The palate is fresh and balanced, with refined tannins giving the red fruit a graceful frame. Light on its feet yet persistent through the finish, it is an elegant match for cured meats, pasta, roast poultry or semi-aged cheese.
Montezemolo 2021 Barolo Monfaletto
Italian Red
A powerful Barolo with pressed cherry, blackberry, liquorice, cured tobacco and iron-rich mineral notes. The palate is dense and richly textured, yet supple enough to keep the dark fruit clear and composed. Firm structure and savoury depth carry the wine through a persistent finish. Decant generously and pair with braised beef, roast lamb, mushrooms or aged hard cheese.
Cantina Tollo 2024 Montepulciano d’Abruzzo 1 L
Italian Red
Black fruit, prune, liquorice and spice lead a generous, dry red with a distinctly savoury edge. Present acidity keeps the medium body in balance, while smooth texture carries the dark fruit through a clean, warming finish. Straightforward but composed, it is well suited to duck confit, grilled pork, pizza or tomato-rich pasta.
Fatalone 2020/2021 Primitivo Riserva
Italian Red
This wonderfully balanced and mature, authentic primitivo boasts great intensity of tobacco spice, sweet blackberries, chewy tannins and gentle oak underpinned by energetic acidity rarely seen in wines from this part of the world.
In the 7th Edition of the the World Atlas of Wine (Jancis Robinson & Hugh Johnson) Fatalone’s Primitivo Riserva is listed as one of the top 4 wines from Southern Italy and the most notable winery of the DOC Gioia del Colle.
Fatalone 2024 Gioia del Colle Primitivo Riserva DOC
Italian Red
Masseria Li Veli 2024 Passamante Salice Salentino
Italian Red
Ripe plum, blackberry and blackcurrant lead, joined by leather and sweet violet. Full-bodied without feeling heavy, the palate is rich and composed, with silky tannins carrying the dark fruit into a lingering close. Licorice and coffee add savoury depth to the finish. Serve with braised beef, roast lamb, eggplant parmigiana or tomato-based pasta.
Sacchetto NV Ribolla Gialla Brut
Italian Sparkling
Fattoria La Rivolta 2022 Coda di Volpe Taburno Sannio DOC
Italian White
Fresh and floral, with honeydew melon, apple blossom and crisp green apple. The palate is gentle and immediately approachable, its moderate acidity and soft fruit lifted by a fine aromatic line. A lightly leesy note gives the finish a quiet savoury dimension without disturbing its clean, friendly shape. Serve with burrata, grilled prawns or spring vegetables.
Garofoli 2024 Serra del Conte Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico
Italian White
Tropical melon, candied lime and white blossoms open with a quiet touch of sweet spice. Soft yet energetic, the palate combines white stone fruit, mineral definition and vibrant acidity. A tart lemon note closes the clean, medium-length finish, keeping the wine fresh and composed. Serve with seafood, risotto, roast vegetables or young pecorino.
Collemattoni 2018/20 Brunello Di Montalc
Italian Red
100% Sangiovese
92 Points Vinous: “Bright, deep red. Red cherry, sweet spices and smoky oak on the enticing nose. Strong soil tones complement musky spice, sweet pipe tobacco, and red fruit flavors. Finishes creamy, tactile and long, with polished tannins. Made from Sangiovese grown in vineyards located in all four of the major quadrants of the Montalcino production zone, which allowed owner Adon Bucci to make a highly balanced wine”.
Collemattoni is Certified Organic
Michele Reverdito 2020 Barolo Castagni
Italian Red
A youthful Barolo with dark Morello cherry, forest fruit, sweet spice and leather. The palate is savoury and smoky, with firm but rounded tannins framing the fruit and carrying it into a harmonious finish. Give it generous air, then serve with braised beef, roast lamb, truffle dishes or aged hard cheese; further cellaring should bring added softness.
Le Cecche 2019 Fiammingo Langhe
Italian Red
A structured Langhe red with cherry, dried raspberry and plum set against cedar, tobacco and earthy spice. The palate is medium- to full-bodied, with firm tannins softened by a rounded dark-fruit core. Savoury and composed after some air, it finishes with gentle spice and enough depth for braised meats, roast lamb, mushrooms or aged cheese.
Sella & Mosca 2021 Cannonau di Sardegna Riserva
Italian Red
Cherries and dark berries meet herbs, smoke and sun-dried tomato on a savoury, Mediterranean-leaning nose. The palate is medium-bodied and lightly peppery, with subtle minerality, polished tannins and a measured touch of spice. Blueberry and dark chocolate add depth before a tasty, composed finish. A natural match for roast lamb, sausages or mushroom dishes.
Collemattoni 2023 Rosso di Montalcino
Italian Red
Red fruit opens with violet and almond, leading into a firmly structured palate. The tannins are still youthful, but concentrated cherry carries through the finish and gives the wine a clear sense of promise. Savoury and composed, it has enough depth for roast pork, grilled mushrooms or tomato-rich pasta, and will reward a little air before serving.
Marchesi Antinori Castello della Sala 2024 Bramito del Cervo Chardonnay
Italian White
Golden apple, lemon and white flowers lead, with chamomile, vanilla and lightly toasted oak adding warmth. The palate is structured yet fresh, balancing rounded fruit with clean acidity and a mineral finish. Its poised, savoury character suits grilled fish, roast chicken, mushroom risotto or creamy vegetable dishes.
Cantina Tollo 2025 Trebbiano d’Abruzzo 1 L
Italian White
Pale gold in the glass, with citrus, white peach and pear joined by fresh herbs and flowers. The palate is dry, medium-bodied and bright, its clean fruit carried by lively acidity. A lightly spicy almond note brings savoury definition to the finish. Serve well chilled with grilled fish, soft cheese, shellfish or a simple herb-led pasta.
Caruso & Minini 2020 Naturalmente Bio Perricone Terre Siciliane IGT
Italian Red
Red-skinned berries, cooking spice and grilled herbs shape a lively, aromatic nose. The juicy palate brings red currant, clove and star anise into focus, balanced by firm tannins and bright acidity. Liquorice and bramble fruit add depth, while a fresh, persistent finish keeps the wine energetic and easy to pair.