The Marcarini winery is located in the village of La Morra. Established in the 1700s, it is one of the regions historical estates and was one of the first to designate single vineyards on the labels in the 1950s. The Marcarini wines can be described as classic. They come from great vineyards sites, are farmed organically (not certified) and the wines are aged in large oak.

COLOUR : Intense ruby red colour with garnet hues. BOUQUET : Gentle embrace of lavender and white musk, warmed by the prosperous reminiscences of red cherry, agapanthus flowers and pepper. FLAVOUR : The palate is generous, opulent and harmonious, without losing its freshness. The ferrous touch of the vine of origin gives the wine roundness. The firm tannic texture ensures intriguing evolutions in the future. RECOMMENDED WITH : Ideal with roasts and matured cheeses. SERVING TEMPERATURE : 16 – 18 degrees C.

Grown on volcanic soils, this wine has a deep and intense ruby red appearance. The nose has enticing aromas of ripe blackberries, cherries, plums and hints of violets. Full bodied on the palate with lively acidity and firm tannins. Expect flavours of dark fruits, pepper, licorice and vanilla unfolds as you discover the beauty of this wine. The wine has a savoury undertone which will make it a great pairing for slow roasted lamb cooked with rosemary and garlic.

THREE DREAMERS is a tribute to our story and to our partner, who is no longer with us, that we want to celebrate with a great wine made from selected Montepulciano D’Abruzzo grapes, from our Cantalupo Estate in Abruzzo. The grapes are left to dry, for more than 2 months, in optimal conditions, with a process created by our research & development department. Having read this description, you might think we are talking about an Amarone made with Montepulciano grapes, but when you taste the wine, you will realize that it has incredible organoleptic characteristics that allow it to excel from every point of view. COLOUR : Deep ruby red with shades of black plum. BOUQUET : The aromas are deep and complex, ripe fruit, raisins, blackberries, sour cherries, cinnamon with touches of vanilla and dark chocolate. FLAVOUR : The palate has a powerful rush of cocoa powder, with notes of jammy blackcurrant and hints of mocha espresso and caramel toffee. The seamlessly integrated palate of powdery tannins frame the perfect acidity, giving a long texture on the finish. RECOMMENDED WITH : Its elegance and structure make it perfect with game, red meats or matured cheeses. It is also an ideal accompaniment for lengthy conversations. CELLARING : Drink now, or can be kept for 5 years with careful cellaring. SERVING TEMPERATURE : 17 – 18 degrees C.

This is a beautiful, balanced blend of native Portuguese varietals - touriga nacional, touriga franca and tinta roriz. A full bodied wine that will pair deliciously well with a summer barbecue. #5 Top Best Buys Wine Enthusiast 2017.

Cielo e Terra is a joint venture between the Cielo family, who have been making wine in the Veneto for over a century, and the Cantine dei Colli Berici. Drawing on the Colli Berici’s enormous vineyard resources, combined with the Cielo family’s winemaking skills and commercial acumen, Cielo e Terra consistently produces wines which are fantastic value for money from both indigenous and international varietals.

A colour of deep ruby red with garnet reflections, an intensely complex and austere aromas of liquoriceroots and plum syrup. To the palate the wine is nothing but elegant and refined, complex and syructurated with a minerally pronounced richness of flavour. Ideal with game, grilled meats, roasts and salamis.

Nero di Troia is named after the city of Troia in northern Puglia, which Greek hero Diomedes is said to have founded after helping to defeat the city of Troy with the famed Trojan Horse. There, outside the city walls, he planted vine cuttings, which flourished and were named Nero after their dark skin grapes and the deep coloured wine they produced. Rich, warming, full-bodied Corsiero is rich and velvety with intense black fruit and spice flavours … just perfect served with full-flavoured pasta and rich meat dishes.

It’s no coincidence Pillastro is one of our bestselling Italian reds – customers love all that richness, warmth and bold, ripe fruit. Pillastro comes from Puglia, in Italy’s deep south, best known for big, smoky wines made from prized local varieties Primitivo and Negroamaro. It is made by Angelo Maci, a leading figure in the quality revolution of the last two decades, whose cellar Cantine Due Palme has twice been named Winery of the Year. Angelo made this wine purely from Primitivo, which produces rich, powerful reds with plenty of ripe fruit. A period of oak ageing has infused the wine’s generous plum and damson character with notes of spice and vanilla. Enjoy with hearty casseroles, pasta with a rich tomato sauce, or garlic roasted lamb.