Saracosa is inspired by the ‘Super Tuscans’ – a style first developed in the 1970s. These wines kickstarted the region’s renaissance and became some of the most exclusive and expensive in the world. Saracosa is from the Barbanera family estate, where half the vineyards are in the Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG, and the remainder just beyond. In the 5-Star 2017 vintage Saracosa’s old vines delivered exceptional concentration. Dense, dark cherry and chocolatey tones make this a serious choice for pasta with pork ragù or bistecca alla fiorentina (steak with cannellini beans in tomato sauce).

Save the vines and enjoy a gorgeous, rich red! Poggioreale used to be an important wine village in Sicily. It was where Dino Taschetta grew up, like generations of his family before him. After an earthquake reduced Poggioreale to ruins in 1968, a new town was built further down the hill and the vineyards above the village, the highest and oldest in Sicily, were then neglected for decades. Now, with many of the island’s oldest Nero d’Avola vines grubbed up, there’s even more reason to treasure what’s left. Dino recently returned to the family estate and began to restore the vineyard. His first vintage was 2017 and he was in urgent need of a customer. Our Buyer tasted the wine and reserved it all. A year later, we’ve returned for more.

We used to think that Sofia Barbanera's regular Saracosa was intense. And then she upped the ante, with this lavish, luscious, silky smooth Saracosa Governo. A limited-edition luxury version of her already indulgent ‘Super Tuscan’, Governo uses an ancient Tuscan method of allowing a portion of the grapes to air dry for a period of time, dialling the flavour concentration way up. Italy’s top critic, Luca Maroni, has long been a fan of the Saracosa reds, and this one is no exception – he has rated both the 2016 and the 2017 vintagehere a stunning 98 points! English wine writer Oz Clarke is also smitten by Governo’s many charms, calling it “indulgent and exotic”. One taste and we think you’ll fall in love with it too.

Amaro Montenegro, 'the liqueur of the virtues', was created in 1885 thanks to the lengthy, impassioned experiments of a famous distiller and herbalist, Stanislao Cobianchi. The name Montenegro is a dedication to the beautiful princess Elena of Montenegro, who was engaged to Victor Emanuel III. In its over 100 years of history, Amaro Montenegro has seen its success grow continuously up to the present day, now being one of the leading brands on the Italian market. It can be enjoyed straight, with soda water and lemon rind, or hot, as well as in various combinations in modern cocktails.

A delicately balanced Aperitivo Amaro that is neither too sweet nor too bitter. Amante 1530 mixes well with all your favourite cocktails, and is even delicious neat.

Sunny, lively and social, Aperol Spritz is the perfect drink to bring a touch of Italian style to any occasion. Aperol Spritz is best enjoyed during Aperitivo, Italy’s iconic take on happy hour. Enjoy your own Aperitivo moment by sharing an Aperol Spritz with friends, while enjoying a delicious antipasto platter filled with cheese, olives, cured meats and artisan breads. Aperol’s perfect blend of 16 ingredients, including bitter orange, rhubarb and an array of botanicals gives Aperol Spritz a unique orange colour and bittersweet taste.

This northern Italian hazelnut liqueur has only been around for 30 or so years but in that time it has become an icon. Used in a number of exotic cocktails it is a valuable addition to any liquor cabinet.

Bright, vibrant and unmistakably Italian, Perlino Aperitivo is a great value option for Spritz lovers and Negroni makers alike. Perlino offers a harmonious blend of orange, rhubarb, gentian, and aromatic herbs. Perfectly crafted for preparing a refreshing Spritz cocktail, just add sparkling wine, a splash of soda and a slice of orange.