2016 Italy

Monte del Frá, Drink now,

Owned and run by brothers Eligio and Claudio Bonomo in the heart of Custoza, the Monte del Frà estate believes that work in the vineyard is the key to producing great wine. Modern winemaking techniques and exceptional attention to detail preserve the grapes’ character, making for fresh, fruit-driven wines.

Made from 100% Garganega, this has classic aromas of camomile and herbs. Fresh and light in the body, it has a clean and elegant mouth-feel. The acidity is enhanced by the minerality and finely textured palate. Drink now.

Italy > Veneto > Soave

Bottle

£13.90

Case price (12)

£166.80

Bottle 12 x 75cl 6cs

£112.08

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2016 Rosso di Toscana, Sangiovese, Scopetone, Tuscany

Scopetone, Tuscany, Ready, but will keep,

Italy > Tuscany

Bottle

£14.50

Case price (12)

£174.00

Bottle 12 x 75cl 5cs

£118.08

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2016 Ca' del Magro, Custoza Superiore, Monte del Frà, Veneto

Monte del Frá, Drink now,

Family-run Monte del Frà translates as “Hill of Monks” and is located in the heart of the Bianco di Custoza DOC, just to the south of Lake Garda. It has over 205 hectares of vineyards, and is now run by Maria, Eligio and Claudio Bonomo. The Ca’ del Magro, their flagship white, is the jewel in the winery’s range, made from a single vineyard in the heart of Custoza.

The soil is poor and thin here, resulting in a wine of great concentration and terroir transparency. The grape varieties are vinified separately and rest on their lees for several months, gaining in both texture and complexity. In the glass, the wine is golden with an enveloping bouquet of grilled nuts and yellow peach characters. The white stone-fruit character is lifted by mineral notes. Drink now to 2025.

Italy > Veneto > Bianco di Custoza

Bottle

£15.50

Case price (12)

£186.00

Bottle 12 x 75cl 4cs

£128.16

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2016 Vena Rossa, Gutturnio, Colli Piacentini, Castello di Luzzano

Castello di Luzzano, Lombardy, Ready, but will keep,

Luzzano has a long history of making wine, going as far back as 1,000 AD. Today, the property is run by art-loving Giovannella Fugazza, who regularly hosts art exhibitions at the winery. The castello straddles the regions of Lombardy and Emilia-Romagna, allowing Giovannella to experiment with wines from two different wine regions – as well as the labels, which she designs herself.

Aged in stainless steel, it shines bright and ruby in the glass with a nose dominated by juicy berry fruits. Cherry, raspberry and wild strawberry aromas melt with more savoury nuances on the background, crafting a wine that gives immediate pleasure. Drink now to 2022.

Italy > Emilia-Romagna > Gutturnio

Bottle

£15.55

Case price (6)

£93.30

Bottle 6 x 75cl 3cs

£64.32

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2016 Morabianca, Irpinia Falanghina, Mastroberardino, Campania

Mastroberardino, Ready, but will keep,

Italy > Campania > Taurasi

Bottle

£15.75

Case price (6)

£94.50

Bottle 6 x 75cl 12cs

£65.34

Bottle 6 x 75cl 1cs

£60.00

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2016 Valpolicella Ripasso Classico, Lena di Mezzo, Monte del Frà, Veneto

Monte del Frá, Drink now,

Italy > Veneto > Bianco di Custoza

Bottle

£17.50

Case price (12)

£210.00

Bottle 12 x 75cl 3cs

£148.08

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2016 Barbera d'Alba, Giovanni Rosso, Piedmont

Giovanni Rosso, Piedmont, Ready, but will keep,

Many of Davide Rosso’s Barbera vines date back to the 1950s, producing elegant and juicy styles of the grape. The vines are all grown in Serralunga d’Alba and the nearby Roddino village, close to the winery. The body is supported by a complex aromatic profile of cherries and mixed forest berries, white pepper and liquorice lain on a plump and generous plummy palate. Davide ages his Barbera in large French oak barrels for a short period before bottling, adding further complexity, softness and drinkability. Drink now to 2025.
Davy Zyw, Wine Buyer

Italy > Piedmont > Dolcetto d'Alba

Bottle

£17.70

Case price (6)

£95.58 Saving £10.62

Bottle 6 x 75cl 6cs

£66.24

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2016 San Biagio, Lisini, Tuscany, Italy

Lisini, Tuscany, Ready, but will keep,

Bottle

£19.85

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2016 Retromarcia Chianti Classico, Monte Bernardi, Panzano-in-Chianti

Monte Bernardi, Ready, but will keep,

Retromarcia means “to reverse” in Italian and refers to Monte Bernardi’s ethos of returning to the natural elegance of pure Sangiovese in the historic heart of Tuscany, Chianti Classico. The vinification and maturation in large old oak casks is reminiscent of a more traditional style, and the resulting wine is fresh, pure-fruited and very well balanced. Aromas of cherry, orange peel and mountain herbs lead to a palate of red plum, wild cherry and anise spice. A medium-bodied, organic wine, this can be enjoyed in its youth but can also be aged for greater complexity.
Matt Smith, Wine Buyer (spring 2019)

Italy > Tuscany > Chianti Classico

Bottle

£19.95

Case price (12)

£239.40

Bottle 12 x 75cl 1cs

£172.68

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2016 Redimore, Irpinia Aglianico, Mastroberardino, Campania

Mastroberardino, Ready, but will keep,

Redimore is 100% Aglianco from one of Mastroberardino’s vineyards just outside the famous Campanian town of Taurasi. The wine spends 12 months in French oak barriques to round out the intense structure Aglianico can have. This is a savoury wine, intense in colour and with notes of dark cherry, wild herbs, rose and spice on the nose. The palate is rich and earthy – with blackcurrant fruit, balsam and anise. The fine grippy tannins are countered by refreshing acidity. Try with porchetta, wild boar ragù or richly flavoured wild mushroom dishes.
Matt Smith, Buyer (spring 2019)

Italy > Campania > Taurasi

Bottle

£20.95

Case price (6)

£125.70

Bottle 6 x 75cl 8cs

£91.32

Bottle

£20.95

Case price (12)

£251.40

Bottle 12 x 75cl 1cs

£182.64

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2016 Pinot Grigio, Lis Neris, Friuli

Lis Neris, Friuli-Venezia-Giulia, Ready, but will keep,

Italy > Friuli

Bottle

£21.85

Case price (12)

£262.20

Bottle 12 x 75cl 4cs

£191.64

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2016 Chianti Classico, Gaiole, Badia a Coltibuono, Tuscany

Badia a Coltibuono, Tuscany, Ready, but will keep,

Located in Gaiole in Chianti, Badia a Coltibuono’s history stretches back to 1051. Current owners, the Stucchi Prinetti family, have been in residence since 1846. Today siblings Emanuela, Roberto, Paolo and Guido run the show. The family is fortunate enough to own a significant slice of Monti in Chianti, whose prized terroir is home to ancient Sangiovese clones.

The nose has a concentrated dark cherry perfume with hints of balsamic, wild mint and a little spice. There’s lots of cool, fresh fruit on the palate, with lovely minerality and high, mouth-watering acidity supported by fine tannins. An elegant and delicious wine. Drink now to 2025.

Italy > Tuscany > Chianti Classico

Bottle

£22.00

Case price (6)

£132.00

Bottle 6 x 75cl 1cs

£96.54

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2016 Rosso di Montalcino, Scopetone, Tuscany

Scopetone, Tuscany, Ready, but will keep,

Baby Brunello (coming from 17-year-old vines) shows its pedigree with its precision and intensity. Notes of bramble fruit, raspberry and kirsch lead on to a structured palate, but it’s deliciously crunchy thanks to its lively acidity. More approachable than Brunello, this is a lot of fun on the table.
Davy yw, Wine Buyer (winter 2018)

Italy > Tuscany > Rosso di Montalcino

5 Reviews

Bottle

£23.00

Case price (6)

£138.00

Bottle 6 x 75cl 7cs

£101.58

Bottle 6 x 75cl 1cs

£95.00

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2016 Rosso di Montalcino, La Serena, Tuscany

La Serena, Tuscany, Ready, but will keep,

Italy > Tuscany > Brunello di Montalcino

Bottle

£25.00

Case price (6)

£150.00

Bottle 6 x 75cl 6cs

£111.54

New To BBX

Bottle 6 x 75cl 1cs

£100.00

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2016 Rosso, Colli della Toscana,Centrale Monte Bernardi, Tuscany, Italy

Monte Bernardi, Ready, but will keep,

Bottle

£26.95

Case price (12)

£323.40

Bottle 12 x 75cl 12cs

£242.64

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2016 Rosso di Montalcino, Máté, Tuscany

Mate Winery, Ready, but will keep,

Bottle

£27.30

Case price (12)

£327.60

Bottle 12 x 75cl 4cs

£246.12

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2016 Rosso di Montalcino, Lisini, Tuscany, Italy

Lisini, Tuscany, Ready, but will keep,

Lisini is one of Montalcino’s oldest wine estates. The Clementi family, being of Jewish origin from Venice, fought alongside the Medicis in their conquest of Montalcino. Today, signor Filippo Paoletti is responsible for making traditional wines, using cement and large oak casks.

This is a beautiful, lucid cherry colour with purple flashes. The nose is a tightly woven with ripe cherries, grained leather and Tuscan garden herbs. The palate is cleansing and bright, with crunchy cranberries, sour cherries and a ripe plum character, showing the generosity and richness of the vintage. The fruit flavours, framed by silky tannins give way to sweet spices, and a wonderful savoury edge, typical of Sangiovese. Drink now to 2024.

Italy > Tuscany > Rosso di Montalcino

Bottle

£29.00

Case price (6)

£174.00

Bottle 6 x 75cl 1cs

£131.58

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2016 Gris-Pinot Grigio, Lis Neris, Friuli-Venezia-Giulia, Italy

Lis Neris, Friuli-Venezia-Giulia, Ready, but will keep,

Italy > Friuli

Bottle

£33.00

Case price (12)

£396.00

Bottle 12 x 75cl 7cs

£303.12

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2016 Langhe Nebbiolo, Giuseppe Mascarello e Figli

Giuseppe Mascarello e Figli, For laying down,

Italy > Piedmont > Langhe

Bottle

£37.50

Case price (12)

£450.00

Bottle 12 x 75cl 8cs

£348.12

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2016 Etna Bianco, Giovanni Rosso, Sicilia, Italy

Giovanni Rosso, Piedmont, Ready, but will keep,

This is the first release of famed Barolo producer Davide Rosso’s Etna Bianco, made with fruit grown on the lava-baked slopes of Mount Etna. It offers an expressive and attractive nose of green mango, ginger, lemon pith, with macchia herbs and white flowers. The palate is full and intense, pure citrus with fresh almond and camomile tea. Ripe-fruit charm is cut by intense minerality and volcanic salinity which draws the palate to a mouth-watering crescendo. Delicious now, this has a bright future; drink now to 2025.

Italy > Sicily > Etna

Bottle

£43.00

Case price (6)

£258.00

Bottle 6 x 75cl 1cs

£201.54

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2016 Etna Bianco, Contrada da Arcuria, Graci, Passopisciaro, Sicilia

Graci, Sicily, Ready, but will keep,

Italy > Sicily

Bottle

£47.00

Case price (6)

£282.00

Bottle 6 x 75cl 14cs

£221.58

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2016 Etna Rosso, Feudo di Mezzo, Graci, Passopisciaro, Sicily, Italy

Graci, Sicily, Ready, but will improve,

Italy > Sicily

Bottle

£51.00

Case price (6)

£275.40 Saving £30.60

Bottle 6 x 75cl 9cs

£216.06

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2016 Langhe Nebbiolo, Trediberri, La Morra, Piedmont

Trediberri, Piedmont, Ready, but will keep,

Bottled in June this year. Possessing the form and structure of classic Nebbiolo. The tannins and fruit are layered with cherry fruit, with foral notes and minerals lingering on the finish. Drink from 2017.
Katherine Dart MW, Wine Buyer

Italy > Piedmont > Langhe

Bottle 6 x 75cl 1cs

£90.00

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2016 Guidalberto, Tenuta San Guido, Tuscany

Sassicaia, Ready, but will keep,

This wine is showing exceptionally well in this classic vintage. The 2016 Guidalberto (Cabernet Sauvignon and a smaller percentage of Merlot) opens to a full and generous bouquet and a beautifully rich and velvety appearance. This edition of Tenuta San Guido's mid-level wine offers a bigger aromatic profile, more texture and more volume as well. Dark cherry and blackberry segue to spice, tar, leather and sweet fruit at the end. The mouthfeel is elegantly shaped, silky and nuanced. This may well be the best vintage of Guidalberto I have yet to tasteand you can get this wine at a great price too.
Monica Larner - 28/02/2018

Italy > Tuscany > IGT Tuscany

3 Reviews

New To BBX

Bottle 6 x 75cl 16cs

£135.00

New To BBX

Bottle 6 x 75cl 1cs

£145.00

Bottle 6 x 75cl 1cs

£150.00

Bottle 6 x 75cl 1cs

£175.00

Bottle 6 x 75cl 1cs

£199.00

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2016 Etna Rosso, Graci, Passopisciaro, Sicilia

Graci, Sicily, Ready, but will keep,

Mount Etna, famous for its black lava soils and elegant red wines made from the Nerello Mascalese and Cappuccio grapes, has been undergoing a revival over the last two decades. Alberto Graci has been making wine at Passopisciaro, on the northern slope of the volcano since 2004. He prefers to work as naturally as possible.

The Graci Etna Rosso is made of 100% Nerello Mascalese, coming from 15-year-old vines located at 600 to 700 metres above sea-level on the north-eastern slopes of Etna. The fruit undergoes a 20-day maceration on its skins, and is then matured in a mixture of cement tanks and botti grandi for 18 months. The resulting wine is elegant with a succulent nose of wild cherry, eucalyptus and blood orange. It is fresh yet enticing, with finely woven tannins and a smoky edge. Drink now to 2024.

Italy > Sicily

New To BBX

Bottle 12 x 75cl 1cs

£225.00

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2016 Le Serre Nuove, Tenuta dell'Ornellaia

Ornellaia, Ready, but will keep,

Italy > Tuscany > Bolgheri

Bottle 6 x 75cl 1cs

£200.00

Bottle 6 x 75cl 1cs

£225.00

Bottle 6 x 75cl 1cs

£344.00

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2016 Tua Rita, Keir

Tua Rita, For laying down,

Italy > Tuscany

Bottle 3 x 75cl 1cs

£300.00

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2016 Langhe Nebbiolo, Bartolo Mascarello Piedmont, Italy

Cantina Bartolo Mascarello, Ready, but will improve,

Italy > Piedmont > Barolo

Bottle 6 x 75cl 1cs

£500.00

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2016 Sassicaia, Bolgheri Sassicaia, Tenuta San Guido, Tuscany