Coriole Montepulciano
Matured for 14 months in French oak hogsheads. Dense black as night heart with a deep dark red black tinged hue. Pronounced ripe black cherry, dark plum and liquorice scents take form followed by some vanillin cedar, earth and spicy dried herb notes. Rich fleshy dark cherry and plum fruits overlay a liquorice, vanillin earth, spice and fresh Mediterranean herb back drop. Polished tannin structure with a ripe slightly rustic feel to the medium length finish. Drink over the next 3-4 years. Alc. 13.8%
Marotti Campi Dondere Marche Rosso IGT
Intense ruby red. Aromas of blackberry and undergrowth, black pepper, liquorice, cloves scents and balsamic notes. Full bodied, dark fruits and spicy, dry with soft tannins, elegant with persistent and clean finish. Serving temperature 18°C approx. roasted or grilled meat, game, seasoned cheese.
Illuminati ilico
Savoury and slightly earthy notes combine on the nose with attractive dark cherry aromas. The berry flavours are long on the palate and smoothly textured, finishing with light but persistent tannins.
Illuminati Zanna Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Riserva
A riserva wine which highlights the quality this region can achieve. The nose shows dark fruit with meaty notes, and the palate is textured with persistent, powdery tannins. A superb food wine.
Haselgrove Alternative Series Montepulciano
Aroma: Youthful, perfumed summer berries leap from the glass. Fresh blackberry and blueberry are complimented by hints of bay leaf and star anise. Palate: Juicy and ripe dark red fruits abound. Black cherry, deep plum and mulberry meld effortlessly with crisp tannins and vibrant acidity. Dont be afraid to chill me in summer.
Fantini Trebbiano D'Abruzzo
Cielo De'Conti Appassimento 100X100
Di Majo Norante Moli Rosso
Bringing together the structure of northern Italian styles and the generous fruit of the south, the tiny D.O.C of Molice lies in the hills between Abruzzo and Campania. Crafted from organically grown grapes, its approachable, tangy and fresh. Full of winter spice, violets and fresh-picked red fruit with supple, round edges and fresh fleshy finish.
Cantine Pra Valpolicella 'La Morandina' DOC
Bright red colour with tints of purple. The mineral notes in the wine are accentuated with the period of maturation in the bottle. The nose is of sharp spice and berries. On the palate it has good acidity and freshness. The persistent tannins give harmony to the wine, with an aftertaste of black pepper and currant. Light drying period of 20 days. The grapes are destemmed, pressed and vinified with delestage method. Alcoholic fermentation followed by malolactic one in vertical stainless steel vats. 3-6 months ageing in 20hl oak cask of Allier. Located in the heart of the Soave Classico DOC near Verona, Cantine Pra is run by brothers Sergio and Graziano Pra, the former tending the estates 25 hectares of vineyards and the latter in charge of the cantine. The Pra range of wines are considered to be one of the benchmarks for the region including the Soave Classico, an un-oaked Soave Classico Superiore, Monte Grande, the barrique aged Soave Classico Colle Sant' Antonio and a stunning Recioto di Soave Classico. A producer that is totally in tune with their terroir and what the varieties Garganega and Trebbiano are capable of delivering in the glass.