The vineyards surrounding Ricasoli castle make up 230 of this 1,200 hectare estate, the largest in Chianti Classico. The Ricasoli family has been linked to this property, and to winemaking, since 1141.

A beautifully supple, finely structured entry-level Barolo.

Deep straw colour. This wine has a clean nose of floral and apricot tones. On the palate, it is fresh with a zippy acidity.

A full bodied wine, has soft fruit on the palate and a long finish. Intense ruby red colour, with perfumes of wild red berries and a hint of dried grapes. Delicious! Drinking well now, but will keep for 8-10 years.

Super Tuscan. Full , soft and round , with plenty of juicy fruit. Long and beautiful , with a lovely finish.

Produced from a single vineyard. The wine is a dark red colour. On the nose and palate, there are black fruits and layers of complexity. The tannins are firm yet velvety. A wine with great structure that could take a few years of ageing.

What a fantastic wine this is - a fabulous acacia and mango rich nose with sumptuously deep flavours on the palate.

Our tasting note reads 'Massive! A monster but with fantastic depth'. We're quite keen.

Big, rich and characterful. Organic too.

Another fantastic wine from Marchesi di Gresy - producer of rich reds and delicious, quality white wines.

Deep red in colour. Hints of blackberry and blackcurrants mix with spicy, balsamic notes on the nose. Great structure on the palate and a long, persistent finish.

The vineyards belonging to this estate are superb; low-trained and planted on the volcanic soils of the slopes of Mount Vulture at altitudes of up to 800 metres above sea level. The area is one of Italy's most remote and poorest. It is isolated and undeveloped and according to consultant winemaker Alberto Antonini, is like stepping back in time a few centuries.

Incredible complexity with a firm nutty structure. Fantastic.

The wine has a lovely and intense dark garnet color. It exudes aromas and flavors of black cherries, chocolate, coffee, and raisins, along with a note of almonds. Despite aformidable structure, the palate is velvety, spicy and elegant, with an extremely long and lingering finish.

Pale, lemon yellow in colour, this wine is fresh and youthful, with zesty, lemon-lime perfumes and a classic mineral note. On the palate it is dry and clean, with good weight of crisp, ripe apple fruit and a long, citrus finish. Fresh and youthful, with zesty, lemon-lime perfumes and a classic mineral note. Crisp, ripe apple fruit and a long, citrus finish.

Barbera can make very ordinary wines when handled poorly but in the hands of Conterno the results are sophisticated and beautiful.

deep and resonant. It shows fabulous depth and richness, with seemingly endless layers of fruit that caress the palate. Dark red cherries, savory herbs, tobacco and licorice linger on the textured, creamy finish.

Rich & full.

A magnificent Amarone - a bitter-sweet cherry delight!

At last, a good value Barolo! A powerful wine it is certainly accessible now.

Great depth of ruby red colour, despite the difficut 2002 vintage. The
wine is perfumed and elegant, with defined, rose petal aromas giving
way to spicy notes. Approachable and forward, this wine is excellent
for drinking relatively young, with deliciously soft rounded fruit and a
long, spicy finish.

Of intense ruby colour, this wine shows alluring aromas of very ripe red berries and delicate spices, while the full body is structured and persistent, with outstanding minerality. Remarkable tannins, soft and creamy in texture, confer concentration and ageing potential to this distictive 'Cru' wine.

Staggering. A huge and complex mouthful of sweet and sour cherries with exceptional depth of flavour.

La Poja makes an ideal accompaniment to roast red meats and game. It is excellent with aged cheeses, and a perfect match with dishes made with white or black truffles. Serve at 18 C and open the bottle an hour before drinking.

Good depth of ruby-garnet colour with an intensely perfumed nose with floral notes and a touch of mint lifting the ripe dark fruit. Tremendous structure, dense, tight tannins, intense plums and prunes on the palate and the characteristic. Long with a floral, aniseed quality on the finish.

The 2005 Barolo is dark garnet in colour, with brilliant ruby lights. On the nose it is fragrant, with perfumes of red fruits, flowers and spice, particularly violets, maraschino cherries and nutmeg. Lovely rounded tannins on the palate give structure to the fruit which is more accessible than the previous vintage. A perfect balance and a long, perfumed finish.