Italy MICHELE CHIARLO BARBERA D’ASTI 2024 BIN 122 Italy / Piedmont / 13.0%
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Michele Chiarlo recently won European wine producer of the year. Barbera is a great fun grape that produces lively juicy wines, and this is no exception. Light and fruity, this can even be served lightly chilled for maximum enjoyment.
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SELLA & MOSCA CANNONAU RISERVA 2021 BIN 123 Italy / Sicily / 14.0%
Cannonau is an ancient grape variety thought to be the parent grape to many of our famous European modern grapes. Now found almost exclusively on Sardinia, this Riserva version combines powerful blackcurrant and plum flavours with an elegant violet floral note. Worth a try for the wine explorer.
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I PENTRI PIETRA DELLA VOLPE AGLIANICO 2017 BIN 121 Italy / Campania / 14.5%
From one of the oldest known grape varieties, Aglianico is often referred to as the Barolo of the south. It carries more body however with menacing dark fruit flavours drawing you in and deep chocolate and tar notes adding to the experience.
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CARPINETO CHIANTI CLASSICO RISERVA 2020 BIN 120 Italy / Chianti Classico / 14.0% Rich, velvety, full flavoured and warming with hints of vanilla and raspberry. A fine chianti with silky tannins and a long, generous finish. A perfect food pairer.
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LA DIFESE TENUTO SAN GUIDO 2020 BIN 111 Italy / Tuscany / Bolgheri / 14.0%
From the makers of Sassicaia comes this baby super Tuscan. Using younger vines from the estate they craft this rich and complex red that is less oak driven than its big brother making it approachable in youth and a great fun drinking wine.
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