Italy

From right down in the South of Italy this is a powerful, rich red full of spices, berry fruits and a touch of liquorice

Spicy, strong and bitter-sweet, this is the epitome of the Amarone style. Balanced tannins, integrated oak and an intense, chocolate finish

'Mini Amarone', this is made in the same way as the legendary Amarone, using dried grapes, but with a higher proportion of Corvina in the blend. Full and firm with the classic bitter chocolate flavours.

I love Valpolicella, and this is the best Classico I've ever drunk. Fuller than most, with fantastic depth of fruit flavour and that all important acidity. My best Bolognese buddy.

A great, fruity Valpol from the ubiquitous Matt Taylor. Careful vineyard management allows the clear cherry fruit to shine through on this lively number

A supremely opulent red bursting with cherries and red fruits. These guys really are top notch and this is a brilliant example fo their work

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Half Sangiovese and half Merlot, this is a super-complex Super-Tuscan with spice, fruit, rich vanilla and classical Italian acidity

Every now and again you taste something that makes you go 'Wow!' Fontodi's wines are wonderful, elegant and classy...i love this.

A rare Pinot Noir from the hills of Tuscany, where the altitude brings the low temperature this grape loves. Still, the jammy flavours betray its Southerly homeland, but thankfully their balanced by good acidity and a memorable finish

If you like Valpolicella then you're going to love this juicy little number. Medium bodied and bursting with fresh cherry fruits it a real livewire!

Matt (geddit?) Thomson's take on another Italian classic has all the earth, spice and blackcurrant flavours you'd expect, balanced perfectly by Italian acidity.

A full and fruity and simple Chianti, this is a real bargain as its rare to find Chianti this good under a tenner!

There is no better producer in Rufina than these guys. This is rustic and spicy with hints of herbs and bitter cherris. One of my faves!

This highly respected producer has made a rich, elegant Chianti. Firm and dense, this will benefit from time in the cellar.

Soft, easy drinking wine from the veneto - merlot adds a bit of body to the bright cherry flavours of the corvina. Drink this with pasta pommodoro, en famille.

Silky smooth Montepulciano from a tiny ten hectare estate, with wild berry fruits and rosemary herbs - great with a homemade burger

This really is a bit of a stunner. Mature Riserva Chianti is just how I like it - great sweet cherry and blak fruit flavours, herbal notes and the smoothest of mouthfeels. Yum yum

Delicate and fragrant version of a Puglian grape variety with gentle raspberry fruit and aniseed notes. Try this with a bit of Seabass and braised Fennel.

There is no wine in the world like this. Dark and intense with an array of chocolate, mocha and dark, bitter cherry flavours. Plenty of tannin and acidity suggest this will broaden out with age.

A sexy Sicilian stunner, long black hair, big brown ey......sorry, got a bit carried away there. This is brilliantly fruity with hints of sweet vanilla and plenty of spice. Great with roast meats and juicy sauces.