From vineyard to vineyard, across the lands, the Rambler roams high and low in search of the best value wines around.

This delicious red has been recently upgraded to DOC status, meaning lower yields and greater concentration. With rich brambly fruits backed by fine tannins, this is a ripe style that pairs well with food, and offers incredible value for money.

The quintessential all-round Italian red, selected from the l`Aquila province of Abruzzo on the Adriatic coast. Deep purple in colour with intense aromas of blackberries and cherries with rich, robust characteristics that are typical of the region. The palate is intensely spicy with cherryish and jammy black fruit flavours.

A blend of 70% Corvina, 20% Rondinella and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon from low-yielding vineyards in Verona. Half of the Corvina grapes are left on the vine for longer, to concentrate the sugar and flavour. About 30% of the blend is aged for 12 months in American and French barriques. The nose shows complex aromas, reminiscent of prune, cherry and redcurrant; the palate is supple with a long finish.

Dark ruby red in colour, full plummy palate with herbal notes and a light finish with a charming softness.

Intense ruby-red in colour, it displays aromas of black cherries, prunes, spice and white pepper. The mouth feel is full-bodied, velvety and elegant, with soft yet firm tannins and a long, lingering finish. Ideal with pizza, pasta with rich meat sauces. Excellent also with lamb and mature cheeses.

NOTE: THIS IS A HALF BOTTLE (37.5cl)
This Valpolicella from the hills of the Classico area is a delicious example of the wine this area is famous for. Corvina expresses its vibrant and quaffable character with fresh and bright cherry flavours.

The characteristics of this wine are it's typical deep ruby colour, vinous bouquet and dry harmonic taste. It is produced from on the best Sangiovese and Montepulciano grapes and mellowed in oak barrels.

Deep purple-red colour and an intense aroma of blackberries and blueberries. The palate is soft and silky, bursting with spicy flavours of black pepper, dark chocolate, wild berries and vanilla. The tannins are elegant, yet persistent.

Intense ruby-red colour, with a complex bouquet, reminiscent of cherries, dried berries and toasted almonds. In the mouth it is full-bodied yet smooth and elegant with a silky texture. The finish is long and lingering, with a burst of spiced cherries and bright fruit and earthiness at the end.

A classic, youthful Valpolicella with approachable ripe cherry fruit and a rounded, gently spicy character from six months ageing in large oak casks.

The Lagrein grape is indigenous to Trentino and thought to be related to Syrah. It makes great food wine, combining vibrant bitter cherry and plum fruit with darker, spicier notes. The 2019 vintage Bottega Vinai was awarded 3 'Harpers Wine Stars' in 2022, including the overall 'Star of Italy'!

This wine is ruby red in colour, with purple hues. This Negroamaro is intense with notes of blackberries and blackcurrants. It is medium bodied and velvety, with good balance and savoury notes on the finish.

Led by Valentino Sciotti and consulted by Alberto Antonini, this Montepulciano is produced in a forward, approachable style. Ruby red with violet highlights, it has cherry, sour cherry and blackberry aromas are supported with an intense balsamic note.

An innovative baby Super-Tuscan, Dogajolo combines the power and deep flavours of a young wine, with the elegance and balance from the oak ageing. Full bodied, yet soft on the palate with fruity cherry notes interlaced with coffee, vanilla and spice, this is complex and well-developed.

Pelassa are swiftly gaining a reputation amongst Piedmont’s best, winning awards and generating interest around the world.
After the malolactic fermentation, the wine ages in steel tanks for 12 months and another few months in bottle. Earthy with red berry aromas and farmyard notes. Elegant and medium bodied with a long finish.

Deep dark red in colour with a dark purple core, this is a wine bursting with blueberry fruit and spice on the nose. There is a touch of sour cherry on the palate, boosted by powerful blackberry and dark plums and a chunky, fruit-packed finish.

Aged in oak barrels, this wine is ruby red in colour
The nose is typical Nebbiolo with strawberry and violets which leads to a good mouth fill of ripe berry fruits.
Elegant as you would expect of this noble grape.

This Primitivo displays aromas of dried fruit, exotic spices, white pepper and chocolate. The mouth feel is round and intense with layers upon layers of soft elegant tannins, vanilla, prunes, coffee and underbrush. The finish is elegant and persistent and extremely well balanced. Served with game, meat dishes and hard cheeses.

Grapes for this wine were dried naturally in the hot Sicilian Sun, adding intensity and a silky texture to this well-balanced red.

A tasty drop of bitter cherries and rounded tannins - sumptuous!This is the perfect accompaniment to Italian antipasti, soups, pasta dishes and to the wide variety of dishes that the Mediterranean area has to offer. Valpolicella also compliments roasted and grilled white meats. It is also an ideal summer red to drink with fish dishes.
Serve at 16 C (61 F)and open the bottle a few minutes before drinking.

The Capitel della Crosara vineyard lies in the heart of the Valpolicella region and gives its name to Montresor's top Amarone and Ripassso. This is an excellent example with bright, fresh cherry fruit.

Classic barrique-aged Barbera d'Asti from the oldest vineyards of the Il Cascinone estate.

A premium Italian red wine using the Cannonau grape, natural to Sardinia and thought to be the oldest wine in the Mediterranean. The nose shows mature red fruits with a note of spice, before a silky, full palate bringing pleasant fruit and earth flavours and an elegant, lasting finish.

This wine has a velvety texture and aromatic notes of violets, berries and cherries. This Chianti Classico is well rounded and beautifully balanced on the palate, with velvety tannins leading to a long, delicate finish.