91 Points - WineAlign. The Cortonesi family has owned the La Mannella farm in Montalcino for decades and are devoted to the production of Brunello di Montalcino. This wine, Lèonus, is a humble but mighty Toscana IGT made from grapes that are in fact grapes cultivated to be Brunello, from vineyards in Montalcino. 6 months oak ageing, this great value Toscana Rosso has an abundance of red fruit, along with dried herbs with a medium body and firm tannins, eminently drinkable. Taste Wine Enthusiast

91 Points - Falstaff. Rosso di Montalcino, Brunello's baby brother was designated in 1984 from the same area as Brunello, but to allow the inclusion of younger grapes. 100% Sangiovese, this Rosso from the esteemed Tuscan producer Argiano, is a lovely fresh and approachable wine with classic Sangiovese cherry notes and a refreshing streak of acidity. Wine Press Ratings 91 Points - Falstaff "Brilliant ruby ​​with a sparkling core and garnet edge. In the nose of cherry compote, leather and a hint o

Gold Medal Winner. Deep, dark and tempting, and seriously seductive, Papale Oro has aromas of kirsch, plum and spicy oak, and flavours of rich dark chocolate, ripe cherries and spice. This is Puglian wine at its best, with great character and warmth, and a 'friendliness' sometimes lacking from its northern Italian cousins. It has delicious spiciness, complexity and pure fruit intensity, with ultra-plush, velvety texture. There are layers of ripe black cherry and blueberry fruit, and everything i

This Barbera from Reverdito is sourced from the single vineyard of Butti, in Alba, Northern Italy. Targeted yield reduction and selective hand-picking, whereby only the ripest of  grapes are used, followed by ageing in oak barrels, results in a strong and mature Barbera. Red fruits, with aromas of fully ripe cherries, along with a light roasted aroma from the barrel ageing. Lovely clean fruit, ripe tannins and a rounded mouthfeel. About the Producer The Reverdito winery in La Morra was establish

This Barolo Ascheri from Michele Reverdito comes from the classic chalky soils high above Barolo in the hill town of La Morra. This very approachable Barolo has an enticing nose of flowers and dark cherries, soft tannins, mineral notes and acidity all in perfect balance.    About the Producer The Reverdito winery in La Morra was established in 2000, and is the point of arrival of a long journey embarked on in the late Sixties by Silvano, the father of owners Michele and his sister Sabina Reverdi

92 Points - Wine Enthusiast. Renovated in 1987 by the current owners, Canneto has a long history in Tuscany, and since 2017 all of their wines have been certified as organic. Their Vino Nobile di Montepulciano is a blend of Sangiovese with a touch of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon and offers exceptional value for one of Italy's premier wines. Wonderfully balanced with soft, fine grained tannins and generous fruit, the hallmark for all great Vino Nobile is its potential to age for several years, a

Brunello di Montalcino is surely one of the most well-known and treasured wines in the world. It is a red wine of extraordinary elegance and concentration obtained from a long ageing process. Extremely shiny and captivating showing mixed floral and fruit notes of lavender, wild violets, plums, wild strawberries and mandarin juice. Full bodied, solid and compact in the sip showing elegance and length and a very pleasurable finale. "Just beautiful ..." About the Producer In 1964 the Brunelli famil

Langhe Nebbiolo is the baby brother of Barolo, made in a younger and more approachable style, whilst maintaining many of the wonderful characteristics of Barolo. Indeed, this Langhe Nebbiolo from Michele Reverdito is produced from the Barolo vineyards of San Giacomo and could be classified as such, however, Michele considers the soil to have too much clay to produce Barolo. Medium - full bodied with a complex aroma of fruit and spice, this is fantastic everyday fine wine. About the Producer The

93 Points - WinesCritic.com - Made from selected grapes from the best sites of the Campomaggio estate from 20 year old vines, this Chianti Classico Riserva has the classic balance of fruit and and sweet spices with a lovely balsamic undertone synonymous of good great Sangiovese. Deep ruby ​​red colour, light tertiary hints of chocolate, sweet spices and cloves. Then come the notes of blood orange closing with powerful fruity plum. Light earthy and inky hints. Light earthy and inky hints. On the

A sumptuous, rich, luxurious white from the shores of lake Garda. The Molceo Lugana Riserva evokes an abundance of ripe stone and citrus fruit and a rich, succulent texture. It's utterly delicious, with layer upon layer of flavour. Harvested and sorted predominantly by hand, this 100% Turbiana, the local name for Trebbiano di Lugana is a wonderful expression of the Lugana region. Awards / Wine Press Cambero Rosso - 3 Glasses

From the Tuscany wine region, Castellani Campomaggio 2015 is a bright and fruity Chianti Classico with firm and grippy tannins. Carefully selected grapes and vinified following the traditional methods in order to produce a well structured Chianti Classico aged for 12 months in oak casks. Ripe fruits with lovely savoury balsamic notes, followed with a smooth full bodied palate. Great value Chianti Classico. About the Producer The Campomaggio Estate covers 27 hectares in one of the best areas of C

Designated as Superiore DOC, this Barbera d'Alba has been aged in French oak barrels for 12 months to attain a greater depth and balance. A lovely, versatile wine with that will continue to age gracefully, if you can resist drinking it now!  Deep reddish purple colour, rich in vibrant tones. Its bouquet is redolent of fruits and flowers: peaches, apricots, apples and wild flowers. Its flavour is medium-bodied and well structured, with acid levels that help it age well ! A great food wine, try wi

94 Points - Gilbert & Gaillard. A great Barolo from the cru Ravera, close to the villages of Barolo and Novello, from the fantastic 2018 vintage. This Barolo from Cagliero is pure and authentic, beautiful structure with a bouquet of violets, ripe fruit (plums) and spices. Layered and round in the mouth and beautifully balanced, young but pleasant tannins on the tongue, resulting in an endless finish. Already very good today, this wine will age beautifully for years to come! Taste Aromas of d

In 1964 the Brunelli family bought a small farm comprising some 3 hectares of vines in Martoccia, on the edge of Montalcino - Long-considered to be the little brother of Brunello, Rosso di Montalcino is, in fact, a wine of great distinction and depth where the distinguishing fruity black cherry and wild berries unite with subtle vanilla and spice.  Clean ruby red. Deep floral aroma with hints of spice and mint. Medium to full bodied, with nice acidy and balanced tannins. A delicious italian red

94+ Points (LUCA GARDINI) - ‘Non Confunditur’ is a Latin term that means unique, unmistakable. A blend of French and Italian grapes (Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot & Sangiovese), this is a 'Super Tuscan' for IGT wine price. Well structured with concentrated, red and black fruits with lovely integrated and smooth tannins. Lively ruby red colour with intense aromas or red fruits like plums, cherries with raspberry, blackcurrant and green bell pepper and hints of coffee. On the palate is dry with m

This 100% Chiavennasca (the Valtellina name for Nebbiolo) is the perfect alternative to a fresher, lighter style of Barolo. If you never heard of ‘Heroic Viticulture’ you must check out where this wine was made. Valtellina valley is nestled in the Italian Alps about 100km from Lake Como and the Stelvio pass. Jumps out of the glass with its fragrant nose of fresh forest fruit and red berries. Dry and savoury on the palate, an elegant and vibrant style of red wine with notes of spices, black cherr

Organic - A soft and balanced wine full of fresh fruit and subtle flowery aromas. This Rosso di Montepulciano is a blend of hand selected 80% Sangiovese, and 20% Merlot grapes. The result is a wine full of ripe, juicy dark berry fruit with a warm and supple finish and a strong tannin structure. Fruity-floral fragrance of wine teases notes of ripe small red fruits and hints of rose petals black. This wine is generous, fruity and soft, with a good balance and silky tannins. A long and really pleas

Hand harvested, organically grown grapes from vineyards overlooking the town of Vò are fermented using natural yeasts to produce beautifully refreshing blend of Garganega, Manzoni Bianco, Chardonnay & Moscato Giallo. I you love whites like Sauvingon Blanc, this will be a real treat. About the Producer Having made their fortune in architecture, the Voltazza father and son team purchased this beautiful property 6 years ago and studied the vineyard. They want, quite simply to make the best, cle

Wine making in the Bardolino area pe-dates the Romans, and Giovanna Tantini has been producing Bardolino since 2002. Waiting at least 18 months after the harvest before putting it on the market, along with Giovanna's particular attention to detail, this allows for the wine to develop to its full potential. Bardolino, in Giovanna's own words, is fully deserving a place at the finest tables of the world.  Good persistence, soft and balanced.  About the Producer The Tantini estate stretches across

90 Points - International Wine Report. Originally from the island of Elba, The gorgeaus Ripalte from Tuscany is made from Alicante (Grenache) and Carignan. Picked exclusively by hand, this cuvée has lovely notes of raspberry, redcurrant, kirsch and spicy aromas. Rosso delle Ripalte has a lively ruby red colour. The nose shows a good complexity, with hints of red fruits (raspberries, currants and cherries) that go perfectly with strong spicy notes. In the mouth it is of good freshness and structu

This fun and delicate Organic Prosecco has alluring and intense aromas, along with a beautiful straw yellow colour achieved though the process of natural fermentation. An impressive Italian Sparkler from a producer who have been making wine since 1895.  About the Producer Villa degli Olmi is a cellar with a long tradition for the quality and distinctiveness of its wines. The story begins on horseback between the 19th and 20th centuries, a few years before the Great War, when great-grandfather