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Wines & Grapes Guide

Capolongo

The Capolongo grape variety is a rare and ancient native vine from Lazio. Officially recognised and listed in the National Register of Grapevine Varieties only in 2010, Capolongo was rediscovered as pa...Continue Reading

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Chiesina di Lacona, Elba Island, Tuscany

Chiesina di Lacona takes its name from the historic Church of the Madonna della Neve, which overlooks the vineyards, lending a sense of heritage and serenity to the estate. The winery, located on the b... Continue Reading

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Campania

Located in the sun kissed south of Italy, the region of Campania is a land of breathtaking beauty, rich history, and unparalleled culinary tradition. With Naples - once the capital of the Kingdom of Na... Continue Reading

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CALABRIA: A STORY WORTH TELLING

14/06/2026

Yet Calabria remains one of Italy's least-known regions internationally. Visitors often choose destinations such as Sicily or Apulia, both wonderful regions in their own right, but Calabria has nothing... Continue Reading

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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