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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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Selvapiana "Vigneto Bucerchiale" Chianti Rufina Riserva, 2020


Selvapiana \"Vigneto Bucerchiale\" Chianti Rufina Riserva has great depth of colour and concentrated aromas on the nose. The palate is powerful and fruit packed with ripe raspberry and spicy cherry fruit, supported by a touch of vanilla and violets. With good tannins, there is a fine long fruity finish.

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750ml £39.95

Cantina Valpantena "Torre del Falasco" Amarone della Valpolicella, 2019


Cantina Valpantena \"Torre del Falasco\" Amarone della Valpolicella is deep ruby in colour, this wine has aromas of plums, spice and dried fruit compôte, which give way to a solid tannin structure that supports the concentrated, dried-cherry fruit character. Long and spicy on the finish, with a bitter cherry-chocolate twist characteristic of good Amarone.

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750ml £39.95

Ermes Pavese Blanc de Morgex et de La Salle, 2022


Ermes Pavese Blanc de Morgex et de La Salle has a lovely straw yellow colour in the glass with delicate floral aromas on the nose, with hints of wild alpine herbs. The palate is very fruity and refreshing, well balanced acidity, with flavours of pears and a touch of green mango.

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750ml £39.95

Livio Felluga Pinot Grigio, 2022


Livio Felluga Pinot Grigio is straw yellow in colour with light golden hues. Concentrated yey elegant aromas of melon and candied fruit are then complemented by white fruit and floral notes, with a delicate mixture of brioche and honey. Fresh and smooth on the palate, giving a long lingering finish.

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750ml £39.98

Vigneti del Salento Vigne Vecchie Primitivo di Manduria, 2019


Vigneti del Salento Vigne Vecchie Primitivo di Manduria is deep red ruby in colour with purple reflections. A very intense bouquet of dark cherries and ripe blackberries, with hints of mint and vanilla from oak ageing. These aromas continue on the palate along with subtle hints of cocoa and coffee. The tannins and fruit mix well on a long lasting finish.

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750ml £39.98

Pieropan "Le Colombare" Recioto di Soave, 2018


Pieropan \"Le Colombare\" Recioto di Soave has an intense gold colour with perfumes of dried apricots and lightly toasted almonds. The wine has a perfectly balanced palate, with just the right level of delicate sweetness offset by fresh acidity. Lovely, rich, almost exotic fruit on the palate, with a baked peach character and a long, perfumed finish.

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500ml £39.98

Livio Felluga Sauvignon 2022


Livio Felluga Sauvignon is refreshing with notes of exotic fruit, yellow pepper, tomato leaf and mint.

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Pieropan "La Rocca" Soave Classico, 2022


Pieropan \"La Rocca\" Soave Classico is golden yellow in the glass, with intense, concentrated perfumes that follow through to the palate. Classic La Rocca aromas of almond essence and honey lead to an elegant and beautifully balanced palate, with notes of vanilla and almond kernel, ripe apricots and exotic fruit. The very long finish has a lovely mineral edge.

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750ml £40.98

Petrolo "Torrione" Val d' Arno di Sopra, 2018


Petrolo \"Torrione\" Val d\' Arno di Sopra has a nice ruby red colour in the glass, with an intensely perfumed nose of wild red and black fruit, cherries and raspberries and spicy vanilla from oak ageing. Lovely weight on the palate with the oak adding polish and roundness to the structure of the Sangiovese.

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750ml £41.75

Amarone della Valpolicella Classico, Fabiano, 2019


Amarone della Valpolicella Classico, Fabiano, Veneto, Italy is a full bodied wine. Hints of sour cherries intermingle with plums and maraschino cherries. The long ageing process allows a real savoury mouthfeel and a lengthy finish.

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750ml £41.95

Petra "Quercegobbe" Merlot, 2020


Petra \"Quercegobbe\" Merlot Has an intense ruby red colour with rich aromas of red fruits with subtle notes of spice, balsamic and dried fruit. Extremely elegant with a pleasant mineral flavour, fine tannins and an enduring bouquet. Body, alcohol content and acidity are all well balanced. Persistent, vibrant and harmonious on the finish.

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Corte Giara Amarone della Valpolicella, 2020


Corte Giara Amarone della Valpolicella has an intense and ruby red colour in the glass. The characteristic hints of black cherry and freshly ground coffee are followed by hints of soft warm spice. Dry and well-balanced, the typical acidity combines well with the softness of the fruit and vanilla flavours from oak ageing, to produce a supple and powerful wine.

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750ml £45.50

Tenuta Valdipiatta "Vigna d' Alfiero Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, 2016


Tenuta Valdipiatta \"Vigna d\' Alfiero Vino Nobile di Montepulciano is an intense and traditional Sangiovese wine. With a dark ruby-red colour, it shows strong structure and complexity, combined with soft and balanced tannins. The nose is characterised by ripe black berry fruit aromas with elegant notes of soft warm spice. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied with good acidity and a long finish.

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750ml £45.75

Donnafugata, "Kabir" Moscato di Pantelleria, 2023


Donnafugata \"Kabir\" Moscato di Pantelleria has a brilliant straw yellow colour with golden reflections. The nose is characterised by a rich and fragrant bouquet with elegant aromas of white peach, citrus zest and wild flowers, all enriched by notes of aromatic sage and thyme. The palate is ample, with a fresh acid and mineral vein that balances the pleasant sweetness well.

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750ml £45.85

Selvapiana Vin Santo del Chianti Rufina, 2013


Selvapiana Vin Santo del Chianti Rufina has a deep amber colour with perfumes of dried fruit on the nose. This sweet wine is very intense, rich and luscious with mango, brown sugar and manuka honey mixing with the fruit on the palate. The sweetness is balanced by good acidity and concentration, ensuring a long fresh finish.

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500ml £45.95

Felsina Berardenga Chianti Classico Riserva, 2020


Felsina Berardenga Chianti Classico Riserva, Ruby red color, with good shade and intensity. Spicy bouquet with floral notes, underbrush fruits and mineral tones. On the palate hints of spices and fresh fruit, with soft and consistent tannins, of good structure and race.

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750ml £46.95

Bruno Rocca Barbera d Alba, 2021


Bruno Rocca Barbera d\'Alba has aromas of mature fruit such as prunes, blackcurrants and dark ripe cherries, which are complemented by notes of toasted almonds and vanilla from twelve months oak ageing. The palate introduces warm spice and more ripe fruit, its generous and very flavoursome with a balanced structure and a lenthy finish.

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Felsina Berardenga Vin Santo, 2015


Felsina Berardenga Vin Santo has a golden yellow colour in the glass with copper highlights. Aromas of peach and apricot are complemented with pineapple and tropical fruit. The complex palate has good weight and supple fruit, with toasty nunaces from well integrated oak. A lively acidity is beautifully balanced with the sweetness of the dried grapes, with baked apricot and candied pineapple continuing on the long finish.

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375ml £47.85

Vigne Marina Coppi "Fausto" Timorasso, 2020


Vigne Marina Coppi \"Fausto\" Timorasso is pale yellow in colour with aromas of fruit blossom and apple leaf. This well structured wine has good body, lots of fruit and is smooth and generous on the palate. It has a long fresh finish to enjoy.

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750ml £47.95

G. D. Vajra Barbera d'Alba Superiore, 2021


G. D. Vajra Barbera d\'Alba Superiore is red ruby in colour with violet hues. A beautiful array of aromas on the nose with red fruits, flowers and liquorice together with refreshing mineral notes. This Barbera Superiore has a richness that starts on the nose and persists through to the long finish. Also, there is a lovely balance between supple tannins and youthful acidity.

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750ml £48.50

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Brunello di Montalcino, Castello Banfi, 2018


Brunello di Montalcino, Castello Banfi is opulent and rich, amply flavoured with a complex bouquet matured for two years in French oak barrels and thenappropriate bottle age, A richly rearding , world renown elegant vintage wine,

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750ml £48.95

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Franz Haas Moscato Rosa "Schweizer" Trentino, 2018


Franz Haas Moscato Rosa \"Schweizer\" Trentino-Alto Adige is a bright ruby red colour, with a fresh and lively bouquet of wild roses, cloves, cinnamon and a touch of orange peel. On the palate the wine is charming, with complexity, a fine structure and a fascinating interplay between acidity, sweetness and tannins.

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500ml £48.95

Bellavista "Convento Vigna SS. Annunclata" Curtefranca Bianco, 2017


Bellavista \"Convento Vigna SS. Annunclata\" Curtefranca Bianco has a deep straw colour with very bright greenish highlights. The nose is broad and most appealing, with hints of ripe fruit, especially apricot and pineapple. It also has an attractive and elegant vanilla note and a marked mineral vein. Displaying excellent balance and freshness on the palate, it has a long, lingering and tangy finish.

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750ml £48.98

G. D. Vajra Langhe Riesling "Petracine", 2022


G. D. Vajra Langhe Riesling \"Petracine\" is pale yellow in colour and very fresh and youthful, with zesty lemon-lime perfumes and a classic mineral note. On the palate the wine is dry with good weight of crisp, ripe apple fruit and a long citrus finish.

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750ml £49.95

Vie di Romans "Flors di Uls", 2022


Vie di Romans \"Flors di Uls\" is straw yellow in colour with a geen hint and a deeply perfumed floral nose. The wine displays lovely aromas pf wisteria and jasmine, balanced with light spicy notes. The full-bodied palate shows surprising power while the natural zest of Riesling ensures fresh and vibrant acidity. The finish is wonderfully long and aromatic.

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750ml £49.98