With Oltrepò Pavese to the west and Colli Piacentini to the east, Castello di Luzzano is situated on a hilltop at 270 metres above sea-level. As such it is partly in Lombardy and partly in Emilia-Romagna, and this unusual position, straddling a regional boundary, has remained unaltered for centuries and affords the castello some undoubtedly spectacular scenery, as well as the opportunity to produce wine from two different regions.

Pure Pinot Noir, the wine has 10 grams residual sugar, giving a subtle roundness to the palate. Wild strawberries, lemon and grapefruit aromas bounce out of the glass. The 2015 vintage was good for Luzzano, as is clearly displayed in the concentration of flavours.

The pretty aromas of this pure Sangiovese Rosso di Toscana tempt on the nose, while the palate is smoothly textured – bright fruit, cherry and hints of spice giving it the feel of a baby Brunello. The tannins are rounded and glossy, the acidity is fresh and the fruit is ripe, with hints of redcurrant.

The vines used to produce this glorious Riserva were planted in 1968, and the vine age is evident in the rich and concentrated Morello cherry and dried herb fruit on the nose and palate of this wine. Its layers of complexity unfurl with violet notes and graphite minerality, giving the wine poise and great depth. The finish is long and scented. Drink now to 2020.

Racy with green notes and masses of fruit. Really stuffed with local character and no desperate hurry to drink this. Pure and racy.
Jancis Robinson, jancisrobinson.com. 18th January 2016. 

Made from 100 percent Pinot Grigio, fermentation starts in stainless steel tanks but is run off and finished in 500-litre French oak. With 11 months’ ageing on the lees, this is no ordinary Pinot Grigio. The weight and matter on the attack and mid-palate give depth and length to this finely textured wine that ages deceptively well, though the fruit is lighter and the acidity is fresher in the 2014.
Drink 2016-2022.

This is made from 50 percent Negroamaro and 50 percent Primitivo. There are notes of ripe czar plums and cinnamon spice with hints of wild herbs. The tannins are fine and the acidity brings freshness. Drink now to 2019. 

This Chardonnay balances ripeness and elegance with fresh acidity and juicy fruit. There is a glossy and mouth-coating quality to the palate imparted by the use of 500-litre barrels for fermentation and maturation. Yellow peach and citrus pith layer with salinity and leesy notes. Drink now to 2019. 

Mount Etna is the perfect example of how nature can truly affect a wine and render it breath-taking. Alberto Graci has created his Etna Rosso using traditional methods that ensure high quality, but enviable yields. The indigenous varieties sing through, with Nerello Mascalese offering bright, vivacious red fruits, with an almost endless depth, tempered by a measure of Nerello Cappuccio that offers roundness, and a slight, endearing candied note, finishing with a creamy kiss of oak. This is a must for Burgundy lovers looking for something fun and vibrant, or, indeed, Italian wine lovers looking for the perfect wine to serve alongside a good roast or barbecue.
Tariq Khan - Wine Advisor

Grown at 600 metres above sea-level on rocky lava soils, there is a delicacy to the form of this wine that belies its concentration. Perfumed cherry fruit and citrus peel layer with coal and refreshing acidity. It’s very persistent. Drink 2018-2021.

Neive. Just mid ruby with orange tinges. A little backward yet full red fruit and maraschino cherry on the nose. Delicious, generous, supple red fruit with soft, bitter-sweet tannins. Gorgeously balanced and hugely enjoyable.
Walter Speller, jancisrobinson.com. 3rd May 2017. 

This single-vineyard wine, from a site just below Graci's cantina, sees Nerello Mascalese blended with a small proportion of the darker, more brooding, Nerello Cappuccio. Structurally, this wine is bolder than their entry-level Rosso or intensely decadent Barbabecchi, but it seduces with ripe, smoky berry fruit and complex finish. Drink now to 2020.

The Sangiovese dominates on the nose with notes of grilled meats and Morello cherries. These are echoed on the palate, reminiscent of great Chianti Classico, before the blackcurrant comes in towards to the finish to remind you that the Cabernets are there. Great acidity and full, but soft tannins indicate that this will drink relatively early, but has at least a decade of life ahead of it. Another delicious Tig’ from the team at Antinori.
Chris Pollington, Private Account Manager

2014 Guidalberto possesses real freshness and elegance. The nose has a striking spicy characteristic with anise, pepper and a hint of tobacco. The palate is very fresh and cool with a smooth texture that instils a real sense of balance. Blackcurrant and plum fruits dominate with hints of chocolate and sweet spice on the finish. Drink 2017-2025

A blend of fresh, fruity Sinio Nebbiolo and more statuesque Castiglione Falletto fruit from Mario’s Pozzo vineyard, this is very suave and perfumed with mulberry notes. The palate shows the refinement and class of Castiglione Falletto. There’s a lovely, flattering roll of fruit, along with those more crystalline, ethereal flavours that point to ancient, calcareous clay soils. This is cleansing and true. Vinified for 10 months in 25hl botti grandi. Only 3,600 bottles were made.

One of Montalcino’s oldest estates, dating back to the time of the Medicis, Lisini is known more recently as one of the founding fathers of the Brunello di Montalcino Consorzio in the 1960s. The Clementi-Lisini family, at the 154-hectare property near Sant’Angelo in Colle (with 20 hectares are under vine), make a thoroughly traditional range that builds on ancient Eocene sand, clay and iron-rich soils; wines that were first bottled in 1967. Oenologist Filippo Paoletti stands guard over the estate’s pre-eminent position.

This has a bright cherry perfume with a sweet core that persists on the finish; wild berries and herbs give additional complexity and interest. The tannins are quite firm, but the juicy concentration helps soften their appearance. Drink now to 2022.

Pure notes of red and black fruit on the nose, reminiscent of cherries, raspberries and damsons, with hints of medicinal herbs in the background. Lovely depth on the palate, with juicy red and black fruit flowing in waves and filling the mouth, tempered by bright acidity and microscopically fine tannins. The finish is very long, velvety and elegant. A fabulous wine with amazing concentration, energy and balance. Quite forward for Vigna Rionda, this will give very pleasurable drinking while we wait for the 2011, 2012 and 2013 vintages to come round. 
Chris Pollington, Private Account Manager

Vigna Rionda is sited on a slope at elevations ranging from 820 to 1180 feet above sea level; the beneficial siting of this hill insures a great deal of sun throughout the day. The soils are a combination of marl, calcaire and a touch of sand; the vineyard is sheltered from excessive winds by the nearby Castelleto hill.

These vintages have been offered to our customers to allow them to take part in the regeneration of this outstanding vineyard and the latest 2014 offering proves once again that this perfectly situated and incredibly special vineyard will always capture the very best of vintage conditions.