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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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La Giuva Il Rientro Valpolicella Superiore, 2019


La Giuva Il Rientro Valpolicella Superiore has a unique freshness combined with the typical characteristics of the drying grapes. Very aromatic, it has hints of soft warm spice and a subtle sweet scent on the nose, with great balance and concentration and a distinct liquorice impression on the long finish.

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750ml £33.50

Barbaresco, Cotta, Azienda Agricola Giribaldi, 2018


Barbaresco Cottafrom Azienda Agricola Giribaldi in Piemonte has a floral perfume with particular notes of wild roses, raspberries and cinnamon. A dry balanced taste with scents of vanilla, leather and tobacco. It has an astonishing blend of aromas that recall cherries, licorice, orange peel and sesame seed, sensations of dark cacao grows during its ageing.

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750ml £33.55

Barolo, Azienda Agricola Giribaldi, 2017


Barolo, Azienda Agricola Giribaldi, Piemonte has hints of coffee and flowers, a full body, fine tannins and a powerful delicious finish appreciating the elegance of the Nebbiolo,

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750ml £33.55

Corte Giara Recioto della Valpolicella, 2020


Corte Giara Recioto della Valpolicella is ruby red in colour with an intense nose which is bursting with red fruits and aromatic sweet spices. On the palate, the wine is fresh and succulent and beautifully balanced. Its sweetness is never cloying due to an elegant, crisp acidity that makes for easy drinking and a long, satisfying finish.

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500ml £33.98

Massolino Langhe Nebbiolo, 2022


Massolino Langhe Nebbiolo is ruby in colour with hints of purple. Notes of rose, raspberry and redcurrant are supported by cherry liqueur and subtle spices. On the palate this wine shows gentle and elegant tannins which are well balanced by its bright acidity.

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750ml £34.50

Allegrini "La Grola" IGT, 2020


Allegrini \"La Grola\" IGT is a full bodied, intense and elegant wine. Dark ruby red in colour, it has a wide, embracing bouquet with notes of wild berries, juniper and coffee essence. The high plant density and resulting low yields give this wine its unique concentration.

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750ml £34.50

Isole E Olena Chianti Classico, 2020


Isole E Olena Chianti Classico has a bright crimson colour with typical sour cherry and bramble notes. The palate has a supple, lithe character full of perfumed fruit and is given depth by a rich mineral vein. Structure and balance comes from the acidity and supple tannins.

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750ml £34.85

Felsina Berardenga "l Sistri" Chardonnay, 2021


Felsina Berardenga \"l Sistri\" Chardonnay has a deep straw yellow colour and a classic ripe-fruit Chardonnay nose, with a blend of tropical fruit and vanilla and appealing notes of spice. It displays elegant structure with a fresh acidity and a supurb finish.

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750ml £34.95

Terrazze dell'Etna "Cirneco Etna" Rosso, 2014


Terrazze dell\'Etna \"Cirneco Etna\" Rosso has a deep ruby colour with violet hues, and an intense and complex array of aromas, including sweet spice, vanilla and mixed berry fruit. The wine has an excellent balance between acidity and tannin. It is supple, elegant and refined with a very long luscious finish.

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750ml £34.98

Franz Haas Pinot Nero, Trentino-Alto Adige, 2021


Franz Haas Pinot Nero Trentino-Alto Adige is a bright ruby red in colour with a bouquet that shows-off notes of black cherries and raspberries, also marzipan, plum jam and cinnamon. The palate experiences more fruit, mango, all merge well wine the fine tannins.

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750ml £35.50

Vigne Marina Coppi "Marine Favorita", 2020


Vigne Marina Coppi \"Marine Favorita\" is a deep straw colour with distinct notes of apples and peach on the nose. The palate enjoys a well balanced wine with fruit and acidity well matched and giving way to a smooth, refreshing and long finish.

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750ml £35.50

Poggio al Tesoro "il Seggio" Bolgheri, 2021


Poggio al Tesoro \"il Seggio\" Bolgheri has an intense ruby red colour in the glass, with red berry and cassis aromas with mineral and spicy notes on the nose. The palate is medium-bodied and the tannins are fine and silky, with lot of fruit well balanced with the fresh acidity.

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750ml £35.55

Cesconi "Olivar" Trentino-Alto Adige, 2020


Cesconi \"Olivar\" Trentino-Alto Adige is a light golden wine that shows layered aromas of ripe stone fruit such as apricot and peach, with notes of wild flowers. A fresh citrus character in the mouth is rounded out by the vanilla notes from the oak ageing and is complimented by a touch of minerality. The long finish is floral and very fragrant.

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750ml £36.50

Fontodi Chianti Classico, 2021


Fontodi Chianti Classico is deep ruby red in colour, with perfumes of red cherry and plums leading to notes of soft warm spice. It has great depth of flavour, with juicy fruit and supple tannins, giving way to a silky-smooth texture. It has a fine structure and finishes with well balalanced mineral notes.

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750ml £36.85

Capezzana Carmignano "Villa di Capezzana", 2020


Capezzana Carmignano \"Villa di Capezzana\" is ruby red in colour with a restrained elegant nose. Perfumes of dark cherry and liquorice give way to warm soft spice and red plums on the palate. Rounded tannins from the Sangiovese grape are lifted by the cassis concentration of the Cabernet Sauvignon and melt into a long perfumed finish.

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750ml £36.95

Proprieta Sperino Coste della Sesia Rosso "Uvaggio", 2019


Proprieta Sperino Coste della Sesia Rosso \"Uvaggio\" is a vibrant ruby red with perfumes of rich cherry and plum fruit. The lifted palate is packed with attractive juicy fruit and is given great texture by the supple tannins. The red fruit flavours provide an exceptional long lasting finish.

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750ml £36.95

Donnafugata, "Sul Vulcano" Etna Rosso Nerello Mascalese 2020


Donnafugata, \"Sul Vulcano\" Etna Rosso Nerello Mascalese is a pale ruby red, offers an elegant bouquet with notes of red fruits (raspberries and cherries) along with hints of fresh balsamic mint and delicate spicy nuances of white pepper. The palate is fresh and with a good structure, full of silky tannins and with a balanced and persistent finish.

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750ml £36.95

Ca dei Frati "Pratto", 2021


Ca dei Frati \"Pratto\" , Lombardy has a lovely aromatic quality on the nose with notes of tropical fruit and great minerality. On the palate, an initial hint of sweetness is followed by a well-balanced blend of fruit and savoury components, ending with hints of more tropical fruit, such as mango and lychees.

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750ml £36.98

Farnese Edizione 20 Cinque Autoctoni, 2020


Farnese \"Edizione 20\" Cinque Autoctoni is bright, deep ruby red in colour, with perfumes of consuming fruit character, including blackberry and cherry enriched with aromatic herbs, cinnamon, liquorice and an interesting mineral note. The palate reveals a well balanced structure with a lifted, elegant freshness. Soft, supple tannins long drawn out fruity finish.

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750ml £37.75

Livio Felluga Friulano, 2022


Livio Felluga Friulano has a powerful nose with typical aromas of citrus peel, vanilla and warm spice. These aromas are complemented with tropical notes and intriguing balsamic and mineral qualities. The wine is well-balanced, full and elegant with a pleasant acidity mixed with lots of fruit on the finish.

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750ml £37.85

Ca dei Frati Lugana "Brolettino", 2022


Ca dei Frati Lugana \"Brolettino\" Lombardy is pale golden in colour, with aromas of stone fruits and a touch of vanilla spice from the oak ageing. The has rich peach characters, with a creamy, honeyed texture lifted by clean minerality.

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750ml £38.50

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Franz Haas Manna "Schweizer" Trentino-Alto Adige, 2016


Franz Haas Manna \"Schweizer\" Trentino-Alto Adige is a golden colour in the glass with a diverse and layered bouquet recalling notes of elderflower, pistachios and rose petals. Soft and refined, the palate is concentrated with mineral character and a hint of warm spice and mango. The many different white grape varities provide the basis of a very long and interesting finish.

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750ml £38.85

Donnafugata, "Sul Vulcano" Etna Bianco Carricante 2021


Donnafugata, \"Sul Vulcano\" Etna Bianco Carricante opens with elegant notes of aromatic herbs, citrus fruits and flint. On the palate, it is fresh and savoury, characterised by its distinctive minerality and remarkable persistence.

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750ml £38.95

Alpha Zeta "A" Amarone della Valpolicella, 2020


Alpha Zeta is the brainchild of leading New Zealand winemaker, Matt Thomson. His range of modern, fruit driven wines have their grapes sourced from the hillside vineyards in the Soave area, where the climate is moderate and most suitable for his style of wine. The volcanic soil is light and granitic, so the vines are challenged to produce superior quality fruit.

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750ml £39.50

Ca dei Frati "Ronchedone", 2021


Ca dei Frati \"Ronchedone\" is a big red wine rich in dark red fruits and nose of sweet plums, black cherries and blackberries. The palate is potent, powerful with lots fruit, vanilla, warm spice and very good acidity. A perfect wine for red meat and game.

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750ml £39.55