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| 2005 |
Chianti |
£6.50 (£78.00) |
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Montalbano Poggio al Pino |
| Simple, very well made Chianti from just outside the Medici town of Cerreto Guidi, close by Florence. Made by oenologist Stefano Parisi whose family have lived on this estate for generations. Full of ripe, crisp, cherry fruits. |
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| 2005 |
Assisi |
£7.95 (£95.40) |
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Rosso Sportoletti |
| Sangiovese with 30% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, this is one of Umbria's most approacable wines for francophiles. Aged in french oak it is softly textured with fresh, sweet fruit and a crisp finish. |
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| 2005 |
Morellino di Scansano |
£8.95 (£107.40) |
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Heba Fattoria di Magliano |
| Heba (the ancient name of the town of Magliano) is a blend of Sangiovese with 15% Syrah, given eight months in fine-grained, medium toast Allier oak barrels. An intense nose of cherry fruit, rich and savoury on the palate with ripe, warm fruit which in this vintage is fresher and more elegant. |
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| 2005 |
Caburnio |
£9.25 (£111.00) |
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Tenuta Monteti |
| Rated by Jancis Robinson a 'great-value Italian red', this Cabernet Sauvignon, Alicante and Merlot blend from the southern Maremma is spicy and sweet, full and luscious, but with a savouriness and minerality that develops well on the finish. |
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| 2005 |
Capoposto |
£9.95 (£119.40) |
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Rosso Alberto Longo |
| Negroamaro, fermented and aged in stainless steel to retain its sweet, licorice flavoured, fruit. Almost Rhone like in style with its intense ripeness and crunchy acidity. |
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| 2004 |
Bolgheri Rosso |
£10.95 (£131.40) |
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Le Macchiole |
| Brilliant ruby colour, this Cabernet and Sangiovese blend exhibits aromas of red fruits, blueberries, blackberries, spices and light, well-integrated vanilla notes. Medium- bodied, it possesses sweet, ripe tannins, and a balanced, refreshed acidity. |
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| 2003 |
Nebbiolo d'Alba |
£14.75 (£177.00) |
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Il Cumot Bricco Maiolica |
| Deep in colour, and richly aromatic this is a fabulous expression of Nebbiolo with all the power of a baby Barolo. |
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| 2003 |
Primamateria |
£14.75 (£177.00) |
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Poggerino |
| Piero has excelled with this Sangiovese and Merlot blend from his Chianti vineyards, not only in terms of producing a wine of great quality, but also because he has reduced the price quite significantly. Lovely, ripe fruit and sweet tannins with subtle use of oak make this an immensely elegant, and very fine bottle. |
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| 2001 |
Chianti Classico |
£16.95 (£203.40) |
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I Massi Riserva Il Colombaio di Cencio |
| Stunningly good Chianti. Given the full oak treatment, with ageing on the lees and battonage, it is full bodied with rich and ripe tannins and delicious fruit. This is a wine that really sings, even if in full baritone tones. |
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| 2000 |
Vino Nobile di Montepulciano |
£18.50 (£222.00) |
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Bossona Riserva Dei |
| The 2000 Bossona has evolved into a silky, firm textured, sweet full-bodied Sangiovese with an impressive finish. |
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| 2005 |
Poggio Bestiale |
£18.50 (£222.00) |
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Rosso della Maremma Fattoria di Magliano |
| Poggio Bestiale, named after the vineyard, is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc, given eighteen months in new Alliers oak. Not just another international style, this is a wine which really expresses the character of the vineyard. Rich and full bodied with very fine sweet tannins and an elegance and texture which makes it one of the best value wines of Tuscany. |
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| 2004 |
Tassinaia |
£19.25 (£231.00) |
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Castello del Terriccio |
| While the Merlot initially appears more dominant in this excellent vintage, The Cabernet and Sangiovese follow through with remarkably focussed tannins. Ripe fruit, with soft, chewy tannins and very impressive length. A great Tassinaia. |
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