North-West Italy

'Ripe blackberry and dark cherry aromas upfront, with elegant sweet spice too, leading to a rich, expressive palate with ripe tannins, well-integrated sweet spice, and a touch of eucalyptus at the end.'
Valentin Radosav, consultant sommelier.

'A splendid and perfectly balanced Barbera, with both volume and texture of a high standard.'
Charlotte.

£54.99 Size: 75cl Hallgarten & Novum Wines

'Opens with fresh fruit and floral aromas of violet and rose, and with well integrated tannins on the palate, and notes of leather and clay pot, with a hint of truffle.'
Imre Somogyi, The Ritz London.

'A dark fruited wine with new oak in evidence, and notes of espresso and balsamic.'
Klearhos Kanellakis, Ekstedt at the Yard.

£68.98 Size: 75cl Hallgarten & Novum Wines

'Complex notes of ripe raspberry and cherry with cinnamon and nutmeg, as well as cedar and vanilla, with a lactic note on the palate.'
Matilda Tsappis, Killicrankie House.

'Some slightly volatile notes along with red fruit here - currant notes with earthier undertones such as tobacco, and an almost-mushroom character.'
Garry Clark, Pale Hall Hotel.

£53.85 Size: 75cl Hallgarten & Novum Wines

'With pronounced acacia and anise on the nose, this is delicate but complex on the palate, with floral notes and quince, almond and citrus.'
Matilda Tsappis, Killicrankie House.

'Clean and light, with citrus and under ripe fruits, as well as some grass and smoke - a complex, balanced wine that would be good by the glass.'
Imre Somogyi, The Ritz London.

£21.26 Size: 75cl Hallgarten & Novum Wines

'An appealing nose of ripe black fruits like blackberry, as well as purple and red flowers. Smooth, textural and dense, yet elevated and balanced, with firm tannins and crisp acidity - a sign of a wine that can age. Complex, with a long finish.'
Julien Sarrasin, Hide.

'Complex and inviting on the nose, leading to a vibrant and lively palate, with layers of dark fruit as well as spices and flowers.'
Filipe Bhering Reis, The Connaught Hotel.

£34.49 Size: 75cl Hallgarten & Novum Wines

'A great, classic wine with complex aromas of red fruit, flowers, and toasted bread, with a hint of smokiness, leading to a dry palate that's full bodied and well balanced, with dry tannins and a long finish.'
Lionel Periner, consultant sommelier.

'Ripe red plum, cherry and blackberry aromas, with vibrant, expressive fruit on palate, including plush cherry and blackberry, as well as integrated cinnamon and cloves.'
Valentin Radosav, consultant sommelier.

£57.10 Size: 75cl

'An earthy aroma with some ripe cherry and wild strawberry, this is a well balanced wine with well integrated tannins. Good typicity too' Matilda Tsappis, Killicrankie House.

'Floral notes of violet, as well as cherry, leading to grippy tannins with notes of vanilla and leather, and a great, long finish. A good by the glass option.'
Imre Somogyi, The Ritz London.

£18.14 Size: 75cl Matthew Clark Bibendum Limited

'Notes of yoghurt, hazelnut and peach yoghurt, with a mineral finish.'
Klearhos Kanellakis, Ekstedt at the Yard.

'Balanced citrus and yoghurt-like lees notes, alongside some delicate honeysuckle, all with decent length and freshness.'
Matilda Tsappis, Killicrankie House.

'Showing some development, with a silky, oily finish.'
Imre Somogyi, The Ritz London.

£17.02 Size: 75cl Matthew Clark Bibendum Limited

'Wild strawberry, violet and raspberry leaf aromas lead to soft berry fruit on palate, along with soft tannins and a fruity finish.'
Garry Clark, Pale Hall Hotel.

'A well balanced Pinot Noir, with notes of fresh fruit, spice and likely old oak.'
Imre Somogyi, The Ritz London.

£18.57 Size: 75cl Matthew Clark Bibendum Limited

'Lovely ripe cherry and wild strawberries here, joined by a herbaceous note, and leading to finely textured tannins.'
Matilda Tsappis, Killicrankie House.

'Notes of black cherry, forest fruit and pencil shavings, as well as some liquorice root notes and black tea.'
Garry Clark, Pale Hall Hotel.

£26.48 Size: 75cl Amathus

'Light and fresh, yet ripe, with a little bit of flintiness, and creaminess too.'
Imre Somogyi, The Ritz London.

'Citrus notes, and a creamy element, leading to a mineral finish.'
Klearhos Kanellakis, Ekstedt at the Yard.

'Orchard fruit and citrus on nose, leading to tangy quince and florals on the palate.'
Matilda Tsappis, Killicrankie House.

£13.27 Size: 75cl Alliance Wine

'Petillant in style, with notes of yellow pear and pronounced white flower aromas, additional peach, mango and elderflower, and a zesty finish.'
Valentin Radosav, consultant sommelier.

'Some baked fruit on the ripe and aromatic nose, with a good balance between sweetness and freshness, and a lovely finish.'
Filipe Bhering Reis, The Connaught Hotel.

£10.53 Size: 75cl Alliance Wine

'A classic style - robust, smoky and strong, but with elegant tannins.'
Charlotte.

'Notes of ripe red cherries joined by light coconut and chestnut, and some grippy tannins.'
Julien Sarrasin, Hide.

'Ripe red fruit with elegant savoury and floral aromas, earthy and chocolate flavours, and a fine-grained finish.'
Valentin Radosav, consultant sommelier.

£24.00 Size: 75cl Castelnau Wine Agencies

'A fresh wine with lemon notes alongside some unripe stone fruit, leading to more green fruit on the palate. A good by the glass option.'
Imre Somogyi, The Ritz London.

'Ripe lime and white florals, leading to more citrus and stone fruit, with a slight bitterness on the palate.'
Matilda Tsappis, Killicrankie House.

£12.00 Size: 75cl Castelnau Wine Agencies

'Dark fruit and chocolate joined by some elegant smoke, leading to a fruit driven palate that's juicy and very expressive, with notes of dark cherry and plum, as well as some pronounced cinnamon, clove and vanilla flavours on finish.'
Valentin Radosav, consultant sommelier.

£30.37 Size: 75cl Alliance Wine

'With a red cherry colour, this is complex and balanced, with notes of red cherry and currant, as well as a floral component, all confirmed by the palate, with some additional tannins and a great finish. A wine that you can enjoy without food.'
Imre Somogyi, The Ritz London.

£21.18 Size: 75cl Hallgarten & Novum Wines

'Opening with fresh blackberry and dark plum aromas, this has violet notes too, as well as chocolate and earthy flavours, with ripe and grippy tannins.'
Valentin Radosav, consultant sommelier.

'A juicy wine with good length - balanced, with nice volume on the mid palate.'
Charlotte.

£22.93 Size: 75cl Hallgarten & Novum Wines

'Offering a complex and evolved aromatic profile, this has aromas of ripe blackberry and cherries, with lovely, balanced and fine-grained tannins on the palate. A wine with precision when it comes to texture, and some elegant complexity overall.'
Valentin Radosav, consultant sommelier.

£100.59 Size: 75cl Hallgarten & Novum Wines

'Opens with elegant citrus and floral aromas, followed by zesty, crisp acidity and notes of green apple and grapefruit, with a refreshing finish.'
Valentin Radosav, consultant sommelier.

'Approachable and textured, with notes of yellow fruit - a well made wine.'
Filipe Bhering Reis, The Connaught Hotel.

£16.99 Size: 75cl Hallgarten & Novum Wines

'An elegant nose of ripe wild strawberries and raspberries, leading to a smooth palate that's balanced and very pleasant.'
Julien Sarrasin, Hide.

'A fruit driven wine with notes of fresh red fruits, but already showing some development too.'
Filipe Bhering Reis, The Connaught Hotel.

£12.84 Size: 75cl Hallgarten & Novum Wines

'A full-bodied style with ripe red fruit, plums, flower petal and fruit blossom, with a savoury component too. The palate is dry, with generous tannins and well integrated alcohol.'
Lionel Periner, consultant sommelier.

'Well structured, with firm tannins complemented by dark fruit, spices and rose water.'
Filipe Bhering Reis, The Connaught Hotel.

£63.74 Size: 75cl Liberty Wines

'A bright, fresh and youthful Barbera, fruit-driven, with lovely balance.'
Filipe Bhering Reis, The Connaught Hotel.

'Notes of ripe blackberry and some slightly smoky aromas, as well as some grippy tannins.'
Valentin Radosav, consultant sommelier.

'There's some rusticity on the structured palate, with notes of blackcurrant leaves.'
Julien Sarrasin, Hide.

£14.95 Size: 75cl Matthew Clark Bibendum Limited

'Pear and green apple on the nose, leading to a light mouthfeel with high acidity and a fresh finish.'
Filipe Bhering Reis, The Connaught Hotel.

'Following a discreet nose, the palate is dry with an elegant texture and floral notes, as well as lemon.'
Lionel Periner, consultant sommelier

£13.96 Size: 75cl Matthew Clark Bibendum Limited

'A floral nose with additional ripe yellow fruit, and a hint of exotic fruit character too. A well balanced with with an elegant, creamy palate.'
Lionel Periner, consultant sommelier.

'Delicate green apple and citrus aromas, with a suave and silky texture, notes of grapefruit and lemon verbena, and an elegant, herbaceous finish.'
Valentin Radosav, consultant sommelier.

£9.95 Size: 75cl Matthew Clark Bibendum Limited

'Ripe blueberry, bramble and cherries are joined by some dried herb notes, leading to a round, relatively juicy palate that's well structured, with good balance.'
Julien Sarrasin, Hide.

'Light aromas of red and black fruit, and a palate that's dry, with light body and intensity.'
Lionel Periner, consultant sommelier.

£14.35 Size: 75cl Alliance Wine

'Juicy red fruit alongside red flowers, and some mellow, round tannins.'
Julien Sarrasin, Hide.

'Fresh aromatics and floral notes here, such as violets and wild strawberries, leading to a pleasant, crisp finish.'
Filipe Bhering Reis, The Connaught Hotel.

'Opens with great ripe berry notes, and with some elegant, dry tannins.'
Lionel Periner, consultant sommelier.

£15.45 Size: 75cl Hallgarten & Novum Wines

'Opening with vibrant red fruit, this has lovely aromatics, with a hint of floral notes too, as well as good balance and structure.'
Filipe Bhering Reis, The Connaught Hotel.

'Ripe dark plum and pomegranate aromas, as well as dark chocolate and a slight earthiness, leading to a mineral, violet and grippy finish.'
Valentin Radosav, consultant sommelier.

£9.83 Size: 75cl Hallgarten & Novum Wines

'Generous fruit and aromatics here, leading to some soft, gentle tannins and a lovely finish.'
Filipe Bhering Reis, The Connaught Hotel.

'Pretty notes of ripe, wild red fruit, as well as cranberry juice and ripe strawberry, while the palate is moderately complex, with firm tannins - representative of the area too.'
Julien Sarrasin, Hide.

£18.70 Size: 75cl

'Showing some elegant red fruit character, with gentle sweet spice too, such as clove and cardamon, leading to some soft and juicy tannins on palate, with well integrated oak and fruit ripeness. There's a lovely, elegant fine-grained aspect at the end, with chocolate and a savoury, earthy finish.'
Valentin Radosav, consultant sommelier.

£59.54 Size: 75cl Liberty Wines