Tuscany

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Riccardo Falchini 2008 Vernaccia di San Gimignano
UK£9.99- Grape Blend: Vernaccia
- Origin: Italy, Tuscany, San Gimignano
- Producer: Riccardo Falchini
- Style: Crisp Light Whites
- Tasting Note: Vernaccia is a native grape to Tuscany found in the village of San Gimignano, also famed for its medieval towers. This wine is lightly flavoured but has good body and texture. A little oak ageing adds some complexity and breadth to the palate.
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Fattoria Montellori 2008 Chianti
UK£9.99- Grape Blend: Sangiovese
- Origin: Italy, Tuscany, Chianti
- Producer: Fattoria Montellori
- Style: Medium Bodied Reds
- Tasting Note: Fruity, black cherry flavoured palate with supple, ripe body.
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La Pieve 2008 Chianti
UK£9.99- Grape Blend: Sangiovese
- Origin: Italy, Tuscany, Chianti
- Producer: La Pieve
- Style: Medium Bodied Reds
- Tasting Note: La Pieve produces quite a full and rich style of Chianti. Packed with bitter cherry and briar flavours with hints of forrest floor and red currant.
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Moris Farms 2005 Morellino di Scansano
UK£10.99- Grape Blend: Sangiovese
- Origin: Italy, Tuscany, Maremma
- Producer: Moris Farms
- Style: Rich Complex Reds
- Tasting Note: A ripe style of Sangiovese from the sandy soils of Scansano, made without oak so the wine is light and fresh in the mouth and the fruit is very pure. Redcurrant combined with autumn fruits on the palate and just a touch of Mediterranean spice.
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Fattoria Montellori 2006 Moro
UK£11.99- Grape Blend: Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malvasia Nera
- Origin: Italy, Tuscany, Super Tuscan
- Producer: Fattoria Montellori
- Style: Rich Complex Reds
- Tasting Note: A full bodied Tuscan, rich in aromatics with herb and spice scents and black, plummy fruits on the palate. Produced from high altitude vineyards between Florence and Pisa.
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Poggio San Polo 2007 Rosso di Montalcino
UK£16.99- Grape Blend: Sangiovese
- Origin: Italy, Tuscany, Montalcino
- Producer: Poggio San Polo
- Style: Rich Complex Reds
- Tasting Note: Poggio San Polo makes a rich style of Rosso which has mid cherry colour, a nose of dried herb and cherries, and a palate which is intense and satisfying.
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Fattoria Montellori 2003 Vin Santo 500ml
UK£17.99- Grape Blend: Trebbiano, Malvasia Bianca
- Origin: Italy, Tuscany, Chianti
- Producer: Fattoria Montellori
- Style: Off-Vine Dried Sweet
- Tasting Note: Made from grapes which have been dried after harvest. The result is a wine which is raisiny and rich. A deep colour and deep almondy bouquet with a sweet, rich, nutty palate.
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Felsina Berardenga 2007 Chianti Classico
UK£18.99- Grape Blend: Sangiovese
- Origin: Italy, Tuscany, Chianti
- Producer: Felsina Berardenga
- Style: Rich Complex Reds
- Tasting Note: Felsina makes a rich, concentrated style of Chianti. Their vineyards are located in the warm southern part of the zone. Silky texture.
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Capezzana 2006 Carmignano
UK£21.99- Grape Blend: Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon
- Origin: Italy, Tuscany, Super Tuscan
- Producer: Capezzana
- Style: Rich Complex Reds
- Tasting Note: Carmignano is a robust red from Tuscany, showing rich, earthy tannins and a hint of spiciness.
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San Giusto a Rentennano 2003 Chianti Classico Le Baroncole
UK£23.99- Grape Blend: Sangiovese
- Origin: Italy, Tuscany, Chianti
- Producer: San Giusto a Rentennano
- Style: Rich Complex Reds
- Tasting Note: Rich and concentrated with flavours of black plums with fine grained tannins and good acidity.



