Italy
Italy is something of a vinous nightmare with climates ranging from the cold Alpine north to the sweet sunshine of Sicily, over 2000 indigenous grape varieties planted togther with many plantings of international varieties now and of course, the system of quality gradation, D.O.C. and D.O.C.G. The two are more or less the same but the latter means it's Guaranteed!!
If you can look past these hard to understand elements, Italy has an absolute wealth of superb wines for you to enjoy. One thing to bear in mind, most wines are red and thus are designed to partner food. You'd never catch a self-respecting Italian watching a football match with a glass of red in his hand but then again, you'd never find the same man eating dinner (except for a Pizza) without a glass of red to hand.
Some of the more famous wines such as Chianti, Barolo and Prosecco are well known to us English but lesser known wines can be the greatest fun of all to drink and offer incredible value as well. Ever heard of Falanghina Irpinia? No? Well neither had my friends in Piemonte but it can be a wonderful white wine and much more fun to drink than it is to pronounce!
Look through our list of Italian wines and there'll be something for everybody. Sweet or dry, sparkling or still, red white or rose, you like it, your sure to find it!
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£13.04
Astoria Fashion Victim Rosé
Astoria ViniAstoria Fashion Victim Rose is a juicy, rosé Prosecco-style wine, tinted by the addition of Pinot Nero grapes. A fruity and fresh summer wine with ...
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£15.19
Astoria Corderie Prosecco Di Valdobbiadene Extra Dry
Astoria ViniAstoria Corderie Prosecco Di Valdobbiadene Extra Dry is quite simply a stunning Prosecco and not surprisingly it's our top selling wine on this web...
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£14.87
Astoria Galie Prosecco Di Treviso Extra Dry
Astoria ViniAstoria Galie Prosecco Di Treviso Extra Dry is delightfully aromatic, with fine floral notes on the bouquet. The clean, crisp palate has just a fai...
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£12.90
Astoria Alisia Pinot Grigio DOC
Astoria ViniThis is what Pinot Grigio should be like. Astoria Alisia Pinot Grigio is fresh yet soft on the palate, with hay and nutty notes alongside delicate ...
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£12.64
Astoria Caranto Pinot Noir
Astoria ViniAstoria Caranto Pinot Noir has an attractive, bright bouquet that is really open and packed with strawberry and raspberry aromas. On the palate, Ca...
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£9.34
Pinot Grigio della Venezie DOC - Arietta
Casa GirelliThis exceptional Pinot Grigio was carefully crafted for us by the wine boffins at Casa Girelli. In order to guarantee such exceptional flavour and ...
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£18.64
Luigi Righetti Recioto Della Valpolicella Classico
Luigi RighettiLuigi Righetti Recioto Della Valpolicella Classico is dark, dense and creamy with a hint of ripe tannins. Initially sweet, but not overly so, the p...
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£15.64
Luigi Righetti Campolieti Valpolicella Classico Ripasso
Luigi RighettiLuigi Righetti Campolieti Valpolicella Classico Ripasso proffers aromas of dried berries, cranberries and cherry pits, leading into a full and gene...
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£12.04
Astoria Il Puro Merlot
Astoria ViniAstoria Il Puro Merlot has intense aromas of red berries and spice that give into a full and generous palate with supple structure. The finish is l...
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£22.57
Luigi Righetti Amarone Della Valpolicella Classico
Luigi RighettiLuigi Righetti Amarone Della Valpolicella Classico is deep ruby-red, with a complex nose dominated by dried fruits. Full bodied on the palate, the ...
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£15.17
Astoria 'el Ruden' Veneto Rosso I.G.T.
Astoria ViniHigh quality and slightly unusual! Ruden in Venetian dialect means rust, hence the colour of the label. It is a blend of equal quantities of Merlot...
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£14.98
Astoria Fano Prosecco di Asolo Extra Brut
Astoria ViniAn amazing low sugar, low calorie Prosecco. All the fun without the sin! Astoria Fano Prosecco is one of the finest sparkling wines the Prosecco re...
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£13.57
Astoria Suade Sauvignon Blanc
Astoria ViniAstoria Suade Sauvignon Blanc has aromas of hothouse tomatoes, gooseberries and sweet green leaves. The palate is very fresh and has a perfect bala...
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£85.58
Astoria Vini Mixed Case of Prosecco and Sparkling Rose
MixedProsecco is our most sought-after product and Astoria Vini are masters of Prosecco production. All of the grapes are grown in their own vineyards, ...
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£9.74
Grillo Terre Siciliane - La Mura
Casa GirelliMade from 100% organically grown Grillo grapes, the unique indigenous grape variety of Sicily, the wine is extremely characterful with a distinct f...
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£33.89
Corte Adami Amarone Della Valpolicella 2018
Corte AdamiCorte Adami Amarone Della Valpolicella displays ripe cherry fruit, exotic oriental spices, cocoa, liquorice and floral aromas. The palate is powerf...
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£14.84
Corte Adami Valpolicella Superiore
Corte AdamiCorte Adami Valpolicella Superiore offers bright, red cherry fruit with a hint of exotic wood and roasted coffee on the nose. Well judged tannins a...
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£11.59
Friulvini Prosecco Extra Dry
Vini La DeliziaFriulvini Prosecco Extra Dry is a light straw yellow colour with a delicate scent of apples and peaches. In the mouth, it is fresh and fruity with ...
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£13.51
Prosecco di Treviso Millesimato Extra Dry "Butterfly"
Astoria ViniThis vintage Prosecco is a superb wine for any special occasion and where we come from, everyday is a special occasion! It's great either as an ape...
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£9.84
Cantata Pinot Grigio Blush - Veneto, Casa Girelli
Casa GirelliCantata Pinot Grigio Blush is coppery pink, tinged with rose highlights. The nose is delicate but distinctive, showing ripe fruit, a touch of the v...
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£13.99
Astoria Yu Sushi Extra Brut Sparkling Wine
Astoria ViniAn amazing low sugar, low calorie sparkling wine. All the fun without the sin! The Astoria Yu Sushi sparkler was originally intended, as the name s...
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£24.81
Piancornello Rosso Di Montalcino
PiancornelloPiancornello Rosso Di Montalcino shows a bright ruby colour with a delicate intensity. The intriguingly complex nose is characteristic, with notes ...
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£15.56
San Giorgio A Lapi Chianti Classico
San Giorgio A LapiSan Giorgio A Lapi Chianti Classico is bright ruby coloured with garnet reflections. Expressive and intense on the nose, with scents of black fruit...
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£18.04
Fervo - Marzemino Passito DOCG - Astoria Vini (50cl)
Astoria ViniThis is a sweet, velvety desert wine from Refrontolo in Italy's Veneto. Made from pure marzemino grapes it has good body with plenty of ripe blackb...
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