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Italy has more than 4,000 years of winemaking experience and a near-perfect climate for producing winemaking grapes. It’s no secret why their wines are so highly sought-after. Winemaking is embedded in Italian culture and is considered a valuable part of the nation’s history.

Featured Italian Wine

Alasia Barolo

Vines are trained on a low Guyot trellis at 4-5,000 vines/ha. The grapes are hand-harvested, de-stemmed, and crushed before going into small fermenters for 12 days, with daily pumping-over. The wine is drained off at dryness, and the skins are transferred to a small press. After pressing, the wine is settled for two days and then racked in stainless steel tanks for malolactic fermentation. After three years of maturation in 50hl Slavonian oak casks, it is racked from oak and gently fined.

A fine, expressive style with Barolo’s classic combination of mature, lightly floral aromas with richness and structure. Dark plum, leather and delicate violet aromas, plus notes of woodsmoke and brown spice. A full, firm and ripe red with rich, powerful flavours. All balanced by ripe tannins, complex savoury notes and a long finish.

Decant and drink with roasted red meats or game.

Sample of our Italian Wines

A short list highlighting some of our best and finest Italian wines. Download our complete brochure for a more comprehensive list.

Name	Region	Grape	Features
Ancora Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Rich and rustic, with black cherry and herbal notes.	Abruzzo	R	V
Contessa Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Structured, dark fruits with a touch of spice and tobacco.	Abruzzo	R	V
Conviviale Montepulciano D'Abruzzo Fruity, approachable, with soft tannins and a friendly palate.	Abruzzo	R	V
Conviviale Primitivo Del Salento Jammy red berries, warm spices, full-bodied and rich.	Apulia	R	V
Terre Avare Negroamaro Earthy, with blackberry and spiced chocolate notes.	Apulia	R	V
Terre Avare Primitivo Velvety, with concentrated fruit and a peppery finish.	Apulia	R	V
Il Traliccio Trebbiano Light, zesty with lemon and a refreshing acidity.	Emilia-Romagna	W
Il Traliccio Sangiovese Cherry-led, with supple tannins and a hint of oak.	Emilia-Romagna	R	V
Ancora Pinot Grigio Crisp, with pear and citrus flavors, elegantly balanced.	Lombardia	W	V
Ancora Pinot Grigio Rosé Delicate, with strawberry and a crisp, dry finish.	Lombardia	Ro	V
Mirabello Pinot Grigio Rosé Fresh, with red fruit and a lively acidity, refreshing.	Lombardia	Ro	V
Alasia Barbaresco Intense, with rose petal and anise, structured elegance.	Piedmont	R	V
Alasia Barolo Robust, with tar and roses, chewy tannins, age-worthy.	Piedmont	R	V
Alasia Gavi Bright acidity, green apple, with a steely minerality.	Piedmont	W	V
Alasia Piemonte Barbera Juicy acidity, cherry flavors, and a smooth finish.	Piedmont	R	V
Alasia Piemonte Cortese Dry and zesty, with a crisp apple character.	Piedmont	W	V
Cieck Erbaluce Bright, herbal and floral notes, with a lively palate.	Piedmont	W	V
Cieck Erbaluce 'Vigna Misobolo' Single vineyard, intense florality, with a structured elegance.	Piedmont	W	V
Poderi Colla Bussia Dardi le Rose Barolo Concentrated, with licorice and dried fruit, long-lasting finish.	Piedmont	R	V
Poderi Colla Lange Riesling Citrus blossom, with a piercing acidity and minerality.	Piedmont	W	V
Poderi Colla Nebbiolo d'Alba Red cherry, truffle, with a graceful, tannic finish.	Piedmont	R	V
Il Cascineone Rive Barbera d'Asti Cherry and blackberry, with a touch of oak and vanilla.	Piedmont	R	V
Il Cascineone Campo Fiorito Chardonnay Buttery, with tropical fruit and a balanced oak influence.	Piedmont	W	V
Il Cascinone Crocera Barbera d'Asti Superiore Superior class, with dark fruit depth and refined tannins.	Piedmont	R	V
Il Cascinone Sauvignon Blanc Crisp, with tropical fruits and a bright, refreshing acidity.	Piedmont	W	V
Il Cascinone Superiore d'Annona Barbera d'Asti Elegant, with black cherry and smooth, integrated oak.	Piedmont	R	V
Il Cascinone Superiore d'Annona Barbera d'Asti Magnum Grand format, concentrated flavors, cellar-worthy.	Piedmont	R	V
La Battistina Gavi Mineral-driven, with a core of stone fruit and a clean finish.	Piedmont	W	V
La Battistina Gavi Del Comune Di Gavi Nuovo Quadro Classic Gavi, with floral hints and a pronounced acidity.	Piedmont	W	V
Marchesi di Gresy Monferrato Merlot Red berries, earthy undertones, with a lush mouthfeel.	Piedmont	R	V
Marchesi di Grésy Langhe Chardonnay Creamy, with a lemon curd richness and elegant oak.	Piedmont	W	V
Marchesi Di Gresy Nebbiolo Martinenga Tar and cherry, with a complex structure and aging grace.	Piedmont	R
Santa Seraffa Gavi de Gavi Fresh, with a flinty character and a touch of green apple.	Piedmont	W	V
A Mano Imprint Primitivo Appassito Sun-dried grapes contribute to its rich, sweet, and savory profile.	Puglia	R	V
Colomba Bianca Grillo Vibrant, with citrus and floral notes, and a crisp finish.	Sicily	W	V
Colomba Bianca Nero d Avola Juicy, with ripe berries and a smooth, spicy finish.	Sicily	R	V
Da Vero Organic Caterratto Organic, with pear and melon, environmentally conscious winemaking.	Sicily	W	V O
Da Vero Organic Nero d'Avola Sustainable, with rich fruit and a touch of earthiness.	Sicily	W	V O
Il Meridione Catarratto Sun-kissed, with ripe citrus fruit and a refreshing acidity.	Sicily	W	V
Il Meridione Grillo Zesty lemon, with herbaceous notes, ideal for light dishes.	Sicily	W	V
Il Meridione Nero d Avola Warm, with plum and licorice, and a full-bodied presence.	Sicily	R	V
Nicosia Organic Grillo Green apple, citrus zest, with an organic purity.	Sicily	W	V O
Nicosia Organic Nerello Mascalese Volcanic soil influence, red fruit, with a distinctive minerality.	Sicily	R	V O
Bottega Vina Sauvignon Blanc Grassy, with gooseberry and lime, crisp and invigorating.	Trentino	W	V
Bottega Vinai Merlot Smooth, with blackberry and a hint of cocoa, easy-drinking.	Trentino	R	V
Bottega Vinai Pinot Grigio Delicate, with white peach and a balanced, dry finish.	Trentino	W	V
Campogiovanni Brunello di Montalcino Intense, with dark cherry and leather, well-structured for aging.	Tuscany	R	V
San Felice Chianti Classico Classic Chianti, red cherry, and savory tannins.	Tuscany	R	V
San Felice Il Grigio Chianti Classico Riserva Elevated, with concentrated fruit and a deeper complexity.	Tuscany	R	V
San Felice Il Grigio Chianti Classico Riserva Magnum Larger format, age-worthy, with grace and power.	Tuscany	R	V
San Felice Perolla Vermentino Citrus and floral, with a vibrant acidity and minerality.	Tuscany	W	V
San Felice Poggio Gran Selezione Chianti Classico Top-tier, with lush fruit, elegance, and a long finish.	Tuscany	R	V
San Felice Pugnitello Rare grape, offering a unique, rich, and tannic experience.	Tuscany	R	V
Uggiano Governo, Toscano Full flavoured with great concentration of ripe black fruit	Tuscany	R	V
Uggiano La Scoperta Riserva, Chianti Plum, blackcurrant and juicy red cherry with balance spice	Tuscany	R	V
Uggiano Prestige Riserva, Chianti Classico Ripe black fruit, morello cherry and a touch of lightly spicy oak.	Tuscany	R	V
GPG Garda Garganega Pinot Grigio Refreshing, with lemon zest and a hint of almond.	Veneto	W	V
Il Caggio Sauvignon Blanc Lively, with passionfruit and a refreshing, grassy finish.	Veneto	W	V
La Colombia Amarone della Valpolicella Powerful, with dried fruit, spice, and a velvety texture.	Veneto	R	V
La Voluta Grande Pinot Grigio Full-flavored, with a creamy texture and a fruity finish.	Veneto	W	V
La Voluta Grande Pinot Grigio Rosé Light, with notes of raspberry and a pleasant dryness.	Veneto	Ro	V
Monopolio Pinot Grigio Cantina Di Gambellara Pear and apple notes, with a light, crisp body.	Veneto	R	V
Montresor Amarone Satinato Della Valpolicella Silky, with concentrated cherry and a luxurious mouthfeel.	Veneto	R	V
Montresor Bardolino Bio Organic Fresh, red fruit-driven, with a commitment to organic practices.	Veneto	W	V O
Montresor Bardolino Chiaretto Rosé Bio Organic Organic rosé, with strawberry and a crisp, clean finish.	Veneto	Ro	V O
Montresor Corvina Bio Organic Vibrant cherries, organically grown, with a lively character.	Veneto	R	V O
Montresor Lugana Bio Organic Floral and fruity, sustainably made, with a clean finish.	Veneto	W	V O
Montresor Urban Park Appassimento Intense, with a sweetly spiced, dried fruit profile.	Veneto	R	V
Pra Morandina Amarone della Valpolicella Robust, with fig and chocolate, a decadent experience.	Veneto	R	V
Pra Morandina Valpolicella Fresh, with cherry and a light, approachable style.	Veneto	R	V
Pra Morandina Valpolicella Superiore Ripasso Rich, with a complex layering of fruit and spice.	Veneto	R	V
Pra Soave Otto Aromatic, with white flowers and a hint of citrus.	Veneto	W	V
Riondo Amarone della Valpolicella Bold, with black cherry and spice, a classic Amarone.	Veneto	R	V
Riondo Valpolicella Ripasso Cherries and spice, with a ripasso method richness.	Veneto	R	V
Conviviale Pinot Grigio Dry, with green apple and a crisp minerality.	Veneto	W	V
Mirabello Pinot Grigiot Light and refreshing, with subtle fruit and a clean finish.	Veneto	W	V

Legend

Grape:

W = White

R = Red

Ro = Rosé

O = Orange

Features:

O = Organic

V = Vegan

B = Biodynamic

SO2 = Sulphite Free

Featured Producer

Alasia

Alasia is a name that evokes the history of Monferrato and the love that Araldica has for the Piedmontese hills, history and legend. The only daughter of Emperor Otto I, the beautiful Alasia fell in love with Aleramo, a knight of extraordinary ability but poor in dowry. Unable to get married, the two fled to Italy, and legend has it that they took refuge right between Asti and Acqui Terme, on the edge of Castel Boglione, where the remains of the so-called Ca’ d’Alasia are still visible. After various vicissitudes and adventures, Otto forgave the two and granted Aleramo as much land as he had managed to cover by horse in three days. Aleramo, who knew those lands perfectly, travelled the length and breadth of the hills north and south of the Tanaro, now included between the provinces of Asti and Alessandria: Monferrato was born.

The Alasia range was introduced in the mid-1990s to create a distinctive range of wines from Araldica’s best vineyards. It uses the most modern winemaking techniques to add expression to these local varieties. The name (and label design) are taken from the legend of the Medieval Princess Alasia. Araldica is Piemonte’s most forward-thinking co-operative, situated in Castel Boglione, in the heart of Barbera d’Asti territory. It works with 230 grower members to source quality grapes from around 690ha of vineyards. Many of its members joined the co-operative in the 1950s and have a long and loyal relationship with the winery. Araldica produces wines from Piemonte’s main DOC / DOCG regions—predominantly Barbera, Gavi, and Moscato, but also including Barolo, Barbaresco, and Roero Arneis.

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Alasia Barolo

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