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 2022 Ciro Classico
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.
Sacchetto 2024 Pinot Grigio delle Venezie
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
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 Prosecco Brut
A fresh, clean sparkling wine with ripe citrus, lemon and green apple, joined by light notes of honey and white flowers. The bubbles keep the palate bright and energetic, leading to a crisp, uncomplicated finish. Refreshing as an aperitif, it also works well with simple seafood, salty snacks, mild cheeses or lightly dressed salads.
Scala 2024 Cirò Rosato
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
Li Veli 2023 Torremossa Fiano
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
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.
Scala 2024 Cirò Bianco
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.
Nespolino 2023 Sangiovese Merlot Rubicone
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.
Fattoria La Vialla 2021 Casa Conforto Chianti Superiore
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
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 2019 Barolo Monfaletto
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
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.
Benanti 2023 Etna Bianco
Pale and bright, with green-apple freshness, lemon oil and a light chamomile note. The palate is dry and finely cut, bringing white cherry and a touch of honey into vivid mineral acidity. A saline, gently smoky line carries the persistent finish. Poised rather than showy, it suits raw shellfish, grilled fish or simply chilled as an aperitif.
Fatalone 2022 Gioia del Colle Primitivo Riserva DOC
Masseria Li Veli 2023 Passamante Salice Salentino
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
Fattoria La Rivolta 2022 Coda di Volpe Taburno Sannio DOC
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
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.