Italy

The Pinot Nero shows just what can be achieved with the cool nights (thanks to altitude) here. The wine has good colour and an appealing cherry perfume, decent depth on the palate and good length. It puts many a Bourgogne Pinot Noir to shame.

Appealing aromas of citrus fruit and white flower with a touch of white spice. The palate has more citrus characters with hints of orchard and stone fruits. Crisp, refreshing acidity balances underlying minerality.

This wine has aromas of ripe peach and pear with hints of flint. On the palate, it is rich and well-balanced, with a refreshing finish.

Rosso Piceno is a blend of Sangiovese and Montepulciano from the Marche. Rich, spicy fruit abounds.

From a 25ha site of 30 year old vines, 100% unoaked Cortese giving a generous palate of pear, lime and passionfruit with acidity.

Plum, blackberry and savoury spice characters on the nose. Full flavoured and rounded on the palate, with layers of dark fruit, black cherry and toasty spice backed by ripe tannins, a hint of mocha, and a fresh finish.

From an excellent family producers, a classic blend of Corvina, Molinara and Rhondinella. A ripe nose of cherry fruit and a palate to match.

This wine is delicate ruby red in colour. The rich, persistent mousse is accompanied by bright aromas of roses and raspberries. The slightly sweet, aromatic palate has a typical bittersweet note on the finish.

Lightly floral aromas with notes of plum and berry fruit balanced by savoury characters. The palate is juicy with ripe plum and black cherry, supple tannins and a lightly spicy finish.

Pale lemon in colour with greenish reflections. On the nose, there are perfumes of tropical fruit and subtle vegetal notes. Rich yet fresh on the palate, with a distinct lime zest character that comes from the Greco fruit.