Cinnamon, vanilla and a hint of coconut aromas and flavors lead off, offering black cherry, blackberry and violet notes buried within. This is supple and vibrant, with excellent balance. Just give it six months to a year to absorb the oak. Nebbiolo, Pinot Noir, Merlot and Syrah.

Ruby red, bright but not deep, with orange tints. Intense, ample and persistent, with notes of faded violet and tobacco. Full-bodied and harmonious, with hints of plum, walnut husk and wild berries.

The Vada Emilio Nebbiolo Langhe L'Erth DOC 2017 is a stunning example of the renowned grape varietal from Piedmont, Italy. With a deep ruby hue, this wine is visually striking and immediately entices the senses. On the nose, aromas of dark cherry, blackberry, and dried herbs mingle with hints of leather and tobacco, showcasing the complexity of the Nebbiolo grape. On the palate, bold tannins give way to a well-balanced acidity, with flavours of ripe red fruit, earthy undertones, and a touch of spice. The 2017 vintage has allowed this wine to reach its peak, making it a delight to drink now or to cellar for future enjoyment. Vada Emilio's expertise in winemaking is evident in every sip, making this Nebbiolo a true masterpiece.

This is Ciabot Berton's signature wine and a blend of 3 great Cru vineyards, creating a complex alluring wine with aromas of leather, tar and roses. The palate is powerful with rich dark fruit. Typical of the 2007 vintage, it is a Barolo that is stunning now due to its elegance, but will continue to cellar very well.

With a home on the central east coast of Italy, the Abruzzo region is home to the Montepulciano grape (not to be confused with the region of Montepulciano in Tuscany!). It is here that the variety really thrives and Illuminati's Pieluni Riserva shows wonderful deep, brooding and intense aromas and flavours of ripe plums, tobacco and blackcurrant. Delectable chocolate tannins round out a truly decadent wine.

Ca' Rome' Romano Marengo Vigna Cerretta Barolo The Vigna Cerretta Barolo is intense garnet red in the glass. The nose shows rich fruit, licorice, rose and violet with light toasty notes. The palate is full and dry with soft, velvety abundant tannins. The fruit for the Vigna Cerretta is sourced from the Cerretta vineyard located in Serralunga dAlba. The Helvetian soil is rich in very compact blue marl and sits at an altitude of 310-371 metres above sea level. Maceration lasts 20 days using a traditional method of maceration called steccatura at a temperature that never exceeds 30°C. This method involves wedging stocks into the vat to hold the cap (grape skins and pulp) down below the surface of the juice. This slow, gentle extractraction coaxes the signature tannins from the Nebbiolo grape skins. Aged for 24 months in 25 hectolitre Slavonian oak barrels with a portion of it part aged in barrique. The wine is further aged in-bottle for at least 12 months.