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Italy vies with France for the title of the largest wine producing country, but no other country can equal "il bei paese" for diversity and individuality. It’s a great topic for discussion, the three largest European wine producers, France, Spain and Italy-----who is the largest who is the best? Its not an easy debate, since often the discussion is about grape varieties and styles of individual regions within the one country itself, let alone comparing with another country. We in the UK may compare one country against another, but for example, within Italy the competitive debate would be between Italian regions themselves probably 95% of the time.

Italy has a wonderful richness of viniculture stretching back thousands of years and today its not just about Barolo and Brunello its about all the different grape varieties and styles from very North to extreme South and then West to East. Most Countries wine regions are separated by some distances----Italy is one big continuous vineyard and the wine choices are mind boggling.

Italy with all its famous wine regions is a wine enthusiasts dreamland and at Alexander Hadleigh Wine Merchants, Southampton, Hampshire, UK we try our very best to encompass much of what this wonderful wine country has to offer as follows:

Piedmont is synonymous with the Barolo and Barbaresco wines which develop via the combination of soil, geology and climate in the beautiful Langhe and Monferrato hills and we should not forget Nebbiolo d'Alba or Asti Spumante. Yes, a region entirely of appellation wines and well represented on our list.

Veneto is one big vineyard from the shores of Lake Garda the edge of Treviso. Four of the Veneto fifteen sub regions are are numbered among the top ten in Italy and are, Valpolicella, Soave, Prosecco di'Conegliano and Bardolino. It is often that Veneto wines are better known outside of Italy than within, this assumption is well supported by the fact that over 70% of wine production is exported to all corners of our planet.

Friuli-Venezia Giulia is a wine region on the far east of Italy bordering Slovenia and is probably the least known of all Italian wine regions in the UK. Merlot accounts for over 50% of the grapes and wine produced in this region and it also some of the lesser known varieties such as Refosco del Peduncolo Rosso and the more rare Picolit.

Chianti and Brunello di Montalcino have the champions Tuscany it seems for ever, the region may be the realm of these two famous wines, but there is much else to discover. If Chianti and Brunello wines are kings of Tuscany then Sangiovese and Trebbiano are the great Tuscan Couple.

The viticulture of the Italian Marches, once a region known only for its white wines, including the illustrious Verdicchio, can now today be well contented of its red wines. Careful selection and one will always be rewarded with some really great wines.

Abruzzo a wine region of little reputation for most of its life has come to life in recent times with thanks to the passionate reception accorded to its Montepulciano. Montepulciano accounts for over 50% of the wine produced each in the small region of Abruzzo.

The vineyards of Puglia (Apulia) are best known for their full bodied reds and the region's vineyards are among the largest in Europe in terms of surface area. Over recent years wines from this region have increased in popularity mainly through the many tourists from the UK visiting the lovely beaches around the Puglia region.

Sicily is now an important producer of wines for the UK market and vineyards like the Island itself, can be divided into three large wine growing areas: the western part in the provence of Trapani, famous for the celebrated wines of Marsala; the northeastern area around Mount Etna and the southern area in the province of Ragusa.

Sardinia an Island of excellent quality whos reputation in the UK is catching up with that of Sicily. A pristine natural World and ancient traditions of winemaking are one of the many strong points of Sardinian viticulture with its most prominent flag bearer being Vermentino DOCG. .

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Vermentino di Sardegna, Antonella Corda, 2022


Vermentino di Sardegna, Antonella Corda has been aged for six months on its lees in stainless steel vats, a fragrant and intense wine with enticing Mediterranean herb notes, natural freshness and floral bouquet.

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750ml £24.75

Specogna Refosco, 2021


Specogna Refosco is deep ruby red in colour with fragile violet highlights. The wine is well recognised by concentrated notes of red berry fruit, ripe cherries and spice box perfumes. With typically attractive acidity balanced with soft tannins, the flavours move into a long and lingering finish.

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750ml £24.85

Specogna Pinot Grigio "Ramato", 2022


Specogna Pinot Grigio \"Ramato\" from Friuli has a soft pink colour with copper highlights, a characteristic of this varietal. It is fresh and floral on the nose, with aromas of apples, pears and elderflower. On the palate, it has more apple and hints of pineapple. The finish is very fruity and long.

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750ml £24.95

Terrazze dell'Etna "Ciuri Etna" Bianco, 2021


Terrazze dell\'Etna \"Ciuri Etna\" Bianco is light straw yellow in colour with fine clarity and green reflections. The wine is fresh and fragrant with notes of tropical fruit and a little hint of rosemary. On the palate, it is fresh, well balanced with a lovely acidic backbone, with an attractive mineral finish.

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750ml £24.98

Franz Haas "Lepus" Pinot Bianco Trentino-Alto Adige, 2022


Franz Haas \"Lepus\" Pinot Bianco Trentino-Alto Adige has a brilliant straw yellow colour, with fruity, spicy aromas. Strong and elegant in structure, the wine has a well-balanced acidity and is framed by a sweet, round richness and has great length.

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750ml £25.35

Ca dei Frati Lugana l Frati, 2022


Ca dei Frati Lugana \'l Frati, Lombardy is a light yellow in colour with a concentrated, but fresh perfume of white flowers, peaches and ripe lemons. On the palate, the wine has excellent depth and balance between the fruit and crisp acidity. The finish picks-up more ripe peaches which linger on for a long time.

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750ml £25.55

Ca dei Frati "Rosa dei Frati", 2023


Ca dei Frati \"Rosa dei Frati\" is light pink in colour with touches of orange. Zesty and vibrant with aromas of red berries and plums. Great balance between the fruit, sweetness and acidity provides a very refreshing finish.

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750ml £25.95

Chianti Classico, Nittardi Belcanto, 2020


Chianti Classico Nittardi Belcanto, Tuscany is Ruby-red, juicy cherry and raspberry with hints of Mediterranean and floral notes on the nose. Medium bodied with grippy tannins on the palate and a fresh and long finish. Belcanto pairs well with starters and main courses of the creative Tuscan cuisine.

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750ml £25.98

Villa di Petrognano DOC Pomino, 2020


Villa di Petrognano DOC Pomino is deeply coloured with a rich bouquet of red and black fruit on the nose. The palate is rounded and rich, with the Sangiovese bringing lively acidity to the richer Cabernet Sauvignon, and the supple tannins of the Merlot.

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750ml £26.50

Allegrini "Palazzo della Torre" IGT, 2020


Allegrini \"Palazzo della Torre\" IGT is a ruby red colour in the glass with enticing aromas of cherry with rich dark chocolate notes. Velvety in texture, it is well-balanced and offers ripe, juicy dark fruit, with silky tannins and refreshing acidity.

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750ml £26.85

Poggiotondo Chianti Riserva "Terre di Cresci", 2021


Poggiotondo Chianti Riserva \"Terre di Cresci\" has an elegant aroma of red fruits, black cherries, soft spices and a hint of floral perfumes. The palate is powerful with juicy tannins that give a smooth fruity texture. The finish enjoys the nice balance of fruit, tannins and fresh acidity.

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750ml £26.95

G. D. Vajra Dolcetto d'Alba, 2022


G. D. Vajra Dolcetto d\'Alba has lovely aromas and flavours of violets, red fruits and berries, marasca cherries and white flowers. Smooth and open on the palate, it is balanced with refined tannins and lightened by a fresh acidity.

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750ml £26.95

Nebbiolo Langhe Ochetti, Renato Ratti, 2021


Nebbiolo Langhe Ochetti, Renato Ratti is intense, full bodied yet fresh and elegant, expresses scents of ripe red fruits, black cherruies, humus, pepper and red flowers. Aged for 8 months in oak barrels.

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Vigne Marina Coppi "Sant Andrea" Barbera, 2020


Vigne Marina Coppi \"Sant Andrea\" Barbera is bright ruby red in colour with a bouquet that has good intensity with hints of cherry and wild strawberry, which follow on to the finish. The wine is complex, rounded and supple with a delicious fresh fruit character.

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750ml £26.98

Cantina Valpantena "Tesauro" Recioto della Valpolicella, 2020


Cantina Valpantena \"Tesauro\" Recioto della Valpolicella has an intense ruby red colour, with delicate aromas of blackberry jam and spicy hints on the nose. This wine is very elegant and well-structured on the palate.

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500ml £27.50

Cesconi "Moratel" Trentino-Alto Adige, 2019


Cesconi \"Moratel\" Trentino-Alto Adige has a refined nose which offers considerable aromatic complexity, with aromas of wild cherry, raspberry and hints of blackcurrant. The palate is supple and well supported with attractive tannins which blend well with all soft fruit and warm spice.

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750ml £27.50

Cantina Diomede "Canace" Nero di Trola , 2020


Cantina Diomede \"Canace\" Nero di Trola is deep red in colour with of violet. The complex bouquet offers warm spices, coffee, liquorice and ripe berry fruit. Soft and velvety on the palate, this full-bodied wine has a fresh acidity from the Aglianico, balanced with elegant tannins and lingering spice.

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750ml £27.50

Villa Bucci Verdicchio Classico Superiore, 2022


Villa Bucci Verdicchio Classico Superiore has a lovely golden colour with notes of vanilla in the bouquet. More aromas of green apple and almonds follow on to a complex palate, which also picks-up flavours of manuka honey and vanilla from oak ageing

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750ml £27.50

Cesconi Pinot Grigio Trentino-Alto Adige, 2022


Cesconi Pinot Grigio Trentino-Alto Adige is a fine wine distinguished by its fresh fruity acidity and crisp well defined minerality. The nose offers lots of intense notes of pear, brioche and white peach. The palate is broad and rich, with intricate layers of fresh fruit personality before a long enjoyable finish.

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750ml £27.95

Terrazze dell'Etna "Carusu Etna" Rosso, 2018


Terrazze dell\'Etna \"Carusu Etna\" Rosso has an intense ruby colour with bright garnet reflections. An elegant nose, with delicate notes of flowers perfectly combined with ripe red fruit and warm spice. Round, soft tannins on the palate end with a graceful finish.

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750ml £28.50

San Polo Rosso di Montalcino, 2020


San Polo Rosso di Montalcino is a bright ruby red colour with aromas of fresh berries, morello cherry and blackberries, which are complimented by a hint of vannila spice. This is a fragrant, intense wine with smooth, finely-balanced tannins and a persistent, aromatic finish.

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750ml £28.65

G. D. Vajra Barbera d'Alba, 2022


G. D. Vajra Barbera d\'Alba has a violet red colour that alludes to the sweet dark fruits, giving this wine a refined elegance. Powerful and rich on the nose, it is concentrated and smooth, with lots more fruit and spice. The finish is long and sophisticated.

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750ml £28.75

Massolino Barbera d'Alba, 2022


Massolino Barbera d\'Alba is deep red in colour with perfumes of wild roses and blueberries on the nose. The palate is both elegant and intense, lots of red fruit, well balanced tannins and acidity. A very good example of a Barbera wine.

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750ml £29.50

La Giustiniana Gavi di Gavi "Montessora", 2022


La Giustiniana Gavi di Gavi \"Montessora\" is light straw in colour with a fresh generous perfume of minerals and white flowers. On the palate the wine is intense and concentrated with a lovely pure fruit character. Flavours of peach, mango and hints of lime follow through to a long fruity finish.

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750ml £29.55

Filetta di Lamole Chianti Classico, 2019


Filetta di Lamole Chianti Classico has a lovely colour, with Pinot-like clarity in both the glass and on the nose, with a lifted dark cherry fragrance yielding to intense yet elegant fruit on the palate, all nicely supported by excellent balance between the supple tannins and fresh acidity.

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750ml £29.75