Italy
Italy has some of the oldest wine production methods in the world and almost every part of the country is planted under vine. From the Alps in the north to the very southernmost parts of Sicily where Africa is almost in sight, wine is successfully cultivated. In addition to the latitude covered, Italy's many mountains and hills provide a plethora of altitudes for grape growing in various soils and micro-climates. The extensive coastlines along the peninsula that is Italy provide maritime climates for the coastal wine growing areas. Over 350 grape varieties are "authorised" in Italy, though up to 550 varieties are thought to be grown.
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A contemporary spin on indigenous, almost extinct grape varietal. Fresh, crisp & lingering on the palate with more tropical fruits. A bright, tart acidity that leads to a long, enjoyable finish. Powerful, elegant & smooth- one of Abruzzo's top white wines. ... Learn MoreTENUTA ULISSE PECORINO 2016NZ$21.99 Per item -
An amazing value blend of Italian white varietals Pinot Grigio & Grillo. Crisp & dry, driven by citrus & melon aromas, with a soft finish. Delicious limestone minerality & a round mouth feel makes this wine a great accompaniment to many dishes. ... Learn MoreCAVALLINA GRILLO PINOT GRIGIO 2017NZ$22.99 Per item -
A traditional styled sparkling that consistently wins Best Value Prosecco! Off-dry, light, fruity bubbles with a brilliant straw yellow colour and aromas of of ripe apples, pears and wild flowers. Slightly creamy on the palate with a fine mousse. Delicately ... Learn MoreSANTERO VILLA JOLANDA PROSECCO NVNZ$22.99 Per item -
Classic Italian Pinot Grigio - our best selling imported white wine. Made by the brilliant Cescon family - 3rd generation winemakers based just outside of Venice. Delicately elegant, full of character & something to fall in love with, displaying intense vanilla & ... Learn MoreCESCON 'VINO DELL'AMICIZIA' FRIULI DOC PINOT GRIGIO 2018NZ$24.99 Per item -
A textbook example of a Southern Primitivo. A complex nose of juicy dark fruits and cool wild mint. Juicy black berries & dark fruit flavours with a refreshing acidity. It's soft tannins makes it a perfect accompaniment for wood fired pizza! ... Learn MoreVANITA PRIMITIVO 2017NZ$24.99 Per itemOut of stock -
A beautiful, organic & traditional Prosecco from Friuli, Italy. Family owned and operated since being established in 1957. Beautifully balanced, easy drinking & packed with fresh pear, cirus & spring blossom notes. ... Learn MoreCESCON VINO DELLAMICIZIA PROSECCO NV DOCNZ$26.99 Per item -
2x Gold Medal Winner from the classic territory of Puglia. A beautiful blend of ripe berries, vanilla & smokey spice flavours. Distinctive, well-structured & at the same time easy to drink & enjoy. ... Learn MoreCOMERA SALENTO PRIMITIVO 2015NZ$26.99 Per item -
Extraordinary value from one the most famous producers in Sicily, Alberto Antonini, named in the TOP 5 best winemakers in the world by Decanter Magazine. Nero d'Avola is known as Sicilian Shiraz & works amazingly well with food. Aromas of violet, cherry ... Learn MoreBORGO SELENE NERO D'AVOLA 2017NZ$27.99 Per item -
"Traditional & elegant wine making wrapped in a contemporary packaging." 100% Primitivo made in the Apassimento method, by a family company established in 1920 in the heart of Salento. Bold, deep red currant, cherry & raspberry flavours with a sweet acidity and astonishingly smooth ... Learn MoreMININI TANK 32 PRIMITIVO APPASSIMENTO 2017NZ$28.99 Per item -
A superb Sangiovese blend with indigenous grape varieties. Intensely perfumed with bright, lively notes of flowers, red and black fruits. Full and harmonious with mouth-filling primary fruit flavours and seamless tannins. Exclusively imported by United Cellars & great to cellar or ... Learn MoreTENUTA DI LILLIANO CHIANTI CLASSICO DOCG 2015NZ$29.99 Per itemOut of stock -
Rich & mellow, perfectly balanced with characteristic ripe sweetness. Picked from old vineyards, planted in the sun drenched red soils of the Mediterranean. Fruity, spicy and intense bouquet, with notes of plums, cherries, rosemary and vanilla. Full, mellow, well balanced wine ... Learn MoreMATANE PRIMITIVO 2016NZ$29.99 Per itemOut of stock -
Winners of Best Italian Producer in 2016 & 2017. A Beaujolais styled blend of Italian Merlot and Sangiovese, that is fresh & fruity with beautiful mouthfeel. Pretty red & black berry flavours with raspberry & fig are complimented with cinnamon & fruitcake spice. ... Learn MoreFANTINI FARNESE 'NEWS' NOVELLO 2018NZ$30.99 Per itemOut of stock -
Elegant floral aromas combine with notes of fruit and a touch of peppery spice. Crisp and zesty on the palate, this elegant wine shows notes of white spring florals, pear & sweet almond on the finish. Ca Rugate is one of ... Learn MoreCa’Rugate Soave Classico 2017NZ$32.99 Per itemOut of stock -
A light to medium-bodied Italian blend of 45% Corvina, 40% Corvinone & 15% Rondinella, from carefully selected grapes in Valpolicella, North East Italy. Concentrated aromas of red fruits, ripe blackberry and deep cherry flavours, with floral notes and a hint of spice, supple on ... Learn MoreCa’Rugate Valpolicella 2017NZ$34.99 Per itemOut of stock -
"A beautifully bountiful and exuberant wine that bursts forward with stone and exotic fruit" - 94+/100 Robert Parker. The first single vineyard wine produced in Soave, this wine is still being lovingly produced with organically grown old vines. The palate is ... Learn MorePIEROPAN 'CALVARINO' SOAVE CLASSICO 2016NZ$39.99 Per item -
Explosive & intense aromatics of apple, white florals & lemongrass & a beautiful acidity makes Vermetino a fantastic food wine. Hand picked from vineyards 300m above sea level, with a secondary aging in the bottle before release. Expect round tropical fruit flavour, lemon-lime ... Learn MoreJANKARA VERMENTINO DI GALLURA DOCG 2016NZ$39.99 Per itemOut of stock -
A pure & classic expression from the family owned estates in the south-west of Montalcino, Tuscany. Bright, wild cherry & plum aromas burst from the glass with hints of vanilla. Lithe & vibrant on the palate, showing off notes of stewed strawberry, bright ... Learn MoreSESTA DI SOPRA ROSSO DI MONTALCINO 2014NZ$39.99 Per item -
100% Sangiovese grapes, traditionally & organically produced from 15 year old vines. It greets the palate like velvet, then unleashes a wild side: black cherry, spices, a bloody note, and finally a gutsy finish that leaves something to ponder long after it’s ... Learn MoreSESTI ROSSO DI MONTALCINO 2015NZ$41.99 Per item -
#1 Italian Red Wine of the Year 2017- Luca Maroni. Tenuta Ulisse are focused on making high quality, top class wines with native grape varietals. Grapes are hand picked and aged for 9-12 months in French and American oak. Stylishly velvet ... Learn MoreAMARANTA MONTEPULCIANO D'ABRUZZO DOP 2016NZ$64.99 Per itemOut of stock -
"The Pieropan family make impossibly delicious Soave Classicos"- Wine Advocate. A top tier, single vineyard, organic wine that consistently wins awards & accolades. The result is a rich complex Soave, with hints of exotic fruit and nuts on the nose, ... Learn MorePIEROPAN SOAVE CLASSICO 'LA ROCCA' DOC 2016NZ$70.00 Per item -
A beautifully harmonious Barolo from one of Piedmote's greatest vintages, from the world famous Antinori family. Subtle aromas of red berry, new leather, forest floor and a whiff of tobacco lead the nose. Full and velvety in flavour and tannins, ... Learn MorePrunotto Barolo Classico 2013NZ$84.99 Per itemOut of stock -
A carefully selected Super Tuscan from a small, family owned estate in the heart of Chianti, bearing all the hallmarks of a world class wine. Displays a restrained deep black cherry nose with hints of damson, liquorice, truffles and spice. ... Learn MoreTENUTA DI RISECCOLI SAECULUM SUPER TUSCAN 2011NZ$107.99 Per item -
An extremely elegant yet structured & expressive Brunello from the Sesta area of south Montalcino in Tuscany. Lifted, perfumed aromatics meld into bright red cherry and plum fruit. The soft, bright palate offers red cherry, raspberry, a hint of tobacco and ... Learn MoreSESTA DI SOPRA BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO 2011NZ$114.99 Per item -
"Bussia" by Pronotto is a powerful and rich expression from from one of Piedmote's greatest vintages, from the world famous Antinori family. Woodland berry, tilled soil, dried rose, new leather and aromatic herb aromas come together in this fragrant, racy ... Learn MorePrunotto Barolo Bussia 2013NZ$130.00 Per itemOut of stock -
A lush & vibrant Sangiovese, exclusively imported by United Cellars. An eloquent bouquet of fresh flowers, fennel and sandalwood with great elegance and freshness. Rich & full-bodied, beginning to show deep leathery, savory balsamic notes. ... Learn MoreSESTI BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO 2009NZ$154.99 Per item
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