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Wines & Grapes Guide

Pignolo

Pignolo is an ancient red grape variety native to Friuli, northeastern Italy, with historical roots dating back to the Middle Ages. As early as the 14th century, records mention a wine called “Pignolo”...Continue Reading

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La Valle, Franciacorta, Lombardy

La Valle winery, owned by the Pezzola family, is located in Rodengo Saiano in the heart of the picturesque hills of Franciacorta, just a few kilometres away from the beautiful Lake Iseo and Brescia in ... Continue Reading

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Apulia

Nestled in the sun drenched embrace of southern Italy, Apulia - known as Puglia in Italian - is a land of enchanting contrasts, earning its nickname as the "heel" of Italy’s boot-shaped peninsula. This... Continue Reading

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THE CHEAPEST BASKET: WHY WE OBSESS OVER QUALITY IN EVERYTHING EXCEPT OUR FOOD

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Latest Reviews

Roero Arneis DOCGWe had the bottle of Roero Arneis, I Moncalvi tonight in our garden with a meal of smoked salmon salad - and it was really, really nice. Certainly in the same taste area of the G

Ian - August 15, 2025

AlbarossaThe Albarossa is a very smooth & balanced red with a light plummy aroma.. super value for money ... really enjoyed this excellent wine I drank the Albarossa wine after enjoying a

Shaun - August 04, 2025

Ian & Wendy
Andrea has enabled us to expand our wine vocabulary far beyond the bastion of our favourite red, Amarone. It has been such a delight to get into white & rosé as well as many other

Cherry LiqueurA delicious cherry liqueur. Having recently returned from a holiday in Sorrento where I tried a lovely after dinner cherry liqueur (called Elixir di Bacco), I tried, without success

Ian - July 13, 2025

Multicultivar Harmonia EVOOI love this oil. I used to buy it from another online vendor but the price here is amazing and the service is excellent. Very pleased.

Angela - June 21, 2025

Etna BiancoThis volcanic wine sings of the slopes it came from- sapid and minerally - so moreish with that umami quality that is hard to leave alone. Best friend to any fish dish. If you love

Kat - January 31, 2025

Simon
I received a monthly wine subscription as a birthday present last year. The wines were invariably really interesting, I also learned a lot about Italian wine. I thought it was so go

Brian & Shirley
We had our wine night on the 11th March which everyone enjoyed. All the wines were excellent, the Pinot Grigio Cantanghel and Supertuscans Il Sorvegeliante Rigololccio were of part

Sharon
Thank you for a great evening! :-) we will try + visit again from Scotland

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