Italy
Italy, known as the "Land of Wine," is celebrated for its exquisite range of fine wines. With a winemaking history dating back thousands of years and a diverse array of terroirs, Italy offers a remarkable collection of wines that delight the senses and captivate wine enthusiasts worldwide.
In Tuscany, famous vineyards like Antinori, Marchesi di Frescobaldi, and Tenuta San Guido have become synonymous with excellence. Wines such as Brunello di Montalcino, Chianti Classico, and Super Tuscans like Sassicaia and Tignanello showcase the region's mastery in crafting complex, age-worthy, and expressive wines. Piedmont is home to legendary vineyards like Gaja, Vietti, and Marchesi di Barolo. The region's iconic wines, Barolo and Barbaresco, crafted from the Nebbiolo grape, epitomize power, elegance, and longevity. These wines boast flavors of red fruit, floral notes, earthy undertones, and firm tannins. Veneto, renowned for its sparkling Prosecco wines, is also famous for Amarone della Valpolicella. Vineyards like Allegrini and Quintarelli produce exceptional Amarone wines with concentrated flavors of dark fruit, spices, and a velvety texture. Sicily, the largest island in the Mediterranean, offers a different yet captivating expression of Italian wines. Vineyards like Planeta, Donnafugata, and Tasca d'Almerita craft remarkable wines from indigenous grape varieties such as Nero d'Avola and Nerello Mascalese. These wines exhibit intense fruit flavors, vibrant acidity, and a unique volcanic minerality.
These are just a few examples of the renowned vineyards and wines Italy has to offer. From the northern regions of Piedmont and Veneto to the central regions of Tuscany and Umbria, and down to the southern regions of Sicily and Puglia, Italy's wine regions are a treasure trove of exceptional wines. Experience the allure of Italian wines and immerse yourself in the rich history, diverse terroirs, and passionate winemaking that define the Italian wine scene. Whether you're sipping a prestigious Barolo, a refined Brunello di Montalcino, a refreshing Prosecco, or a bold Nero d'Avola, Italian wines promise a journey of flavors and a celebration of Italy's winemaking heritage.
Italy
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Jeb Dunnuck (93)
Medium red brick in color, the 2020 Barbaresco Albesani Vigna Borgese is showing off bright and sunny aromas of dried strawberries, roses, anise, and sweet herbs. Medium-bodied, it’s elegant and juicy on the palate, with ripe tannins and its delicate sweetness of fruit continuing through the finish. It has very nice freshness of acidity that weaves the wine forward with a linear feel and keep things light on its feet. It’s attractive now though will show its best 2026-2036.HK$1,680.00 -
Davide Fregonese Barolo Prapo 2019 showcases the epitome of Nebbiolo craftsmanship from the esteemed Fregonese estate in La Morra, Barolo. Hand-harvested from meticulously selected vineyards, the grapes undergo precise fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats, followed by extended ageing in a blend of French and Hungarian oak barrels. This vintage reveals an intricate bouquet of ripe cherries, rose petals, tar, and subtle hints of truffle, reflective of the region’s unique terroir. On the palate, it presents a harmonious balance of robust tannins and vibrant acidity, leading to a long, elegant finish. The Davide Fregonese Barolo Prapo 2019 exemplifies the producer’s unwavering dedication to quality and their profound expression of the Piedmontese landscape, making it a distinguished choice for discerning wine connoisseurs. Perfectly suited to enhance fine dining experiences, this Barolo stands as a testament to Davide Fregonese’s legacy in crafting exceptional wines.
HK$2,820.00 -
Vinous (91)
Davide Fregonese's 2015 Barolo Prapò is loaded with personality and character. A Barolo of terrific aromatic depth, complexity and structure, the Prapò has much to offer, once the searing tannins start to soften. Sage, menthol, rose petal, pine, licorice and spice emerge gradually with time in the glass. The 2015 needs time to come together, but there is plenty of substance here.HK$2,820.00 -
Renowned for its outstanding quality, 'Conterno Fantino Barolo Castelleto Pressenda 2019' is a true embodiment of the Piedmont tradition, crafted in the prestigious Conterno Fantino winery located in the heart of Castelleto's vineyards in Monforte d’Alba, Italy. This exquisite Barolo is meticulously fermented for 20 to 30 days at controlled temperatures and aged for 24 months in French oak barrels for a perfect balance of rich tannins and opulent fruit nuances. The result, a vibrant ruby red hue with an intoxicating bouquet of ripe berries, dark chocolate, and lingering spice notes. On the palate, the 2019 vintage offers complex layers of black cherry and floral accents with an elegantly structured finish. Conterno Fantino, a name synonymous with excellence, is renowned for its commitment towards preserving artisanal winemaking traditions while embracing modern techniques. Each bottle of 'Conterno Fantino Barolo Castelleto Pressenda 2019' captures this dedication to quality, offering a sublime drinking experience to sophisticated wine lovers worldwide.
HK$3,095.00 -
Delve into the landscape of finely crafted reds with the Grasso Tiziano Barolo Briccolina 2015. The Grasso Tiziano winery, nestled in the verdant heartland of Piedmont, Italy, is acclaimed for producing singular and expressive wines. Hailing from the famed Briccolina vineyard, this Barolo has been tenderly matured for 24 months in French oak barriques, followed by 20 months maturation in bottle, culminating in a harmoniously complex tipple. The Grasso Tiziano Barolo Briccolina 2015 enthrals with its intense garnet-red hue, and captivates the senses with pronouncing notes of ripe red fruits, spice, and hints of dark chocolate. The palate brims with excellent acidity, rich tannins and a languid, beautifully integrated finish. A formidable exemplar of Barolo, the Grasso Tiziano 'Briccolina' effortlessly showcases the winery's dedication to maintaining the unique characteristics of both terroir and grape. A sublime choice for any aficionado of Italian wines, this is a wine worthy of being savoured.
HK$1,005.00 -
Collemassari Montecucco Rosso Riserva 2019 exemplifies Sicilian excellence, crafted in the heart of the Montecucco estate. Handpicked Nero d’Avola and Syrah grapes undergo meticulous fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, preserving their vibrant character. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for 24 months in French oak barrels, allowing complex flavours to develop. The 2019 vintage showcases deep ruby hues with enticing aromas of ripe cherries, blackberries, and subtle hints of spice and vanilla. On the palate, it delivers a harmonious balance of rich fruit flavours, velvety tannins, and a long, elegant finish. Collemassari, renowned for its commitment to quality and sustainable viticulture, ensures each bottle reflects the unique terroir of Sicily. Ideal for pairing with red meats, mature cheeses, or gourmet dishes, Collemassari Montecucco Rosso Riserva 2019 is a distinguished choice for discerning wine enthusiasts seeking sophistication and depth.
HK$710.00 -
(9x75cl) 2019Jeb Dunnuck (99+)
The 2019 Brunello Di Montalcino pours a jeweled ruby color and has more concentration than the 2018, but it's going to need time to reach its full potential of complexity. Rich notes of kirsch, licorice, sapid herbs, and dark stones are followed by a medium to full-bodied red that's deep and rich through the palate, with ripe and noble tannins, a seamless feel, and a long-lasting finish. A profound wine and one of the best of the vintage, give it some time while drinking the 2018s and 2020s.HK$11,130.00 -
Vinous (94)
The 1993 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Poggio al Vento is remarkably fresh, vibrant and youthful. Amazingly, the tannins are still a bit sturdy. Dark cherries, licorice, new leather and spices are some of the many notes that flesh out in this fat, rich Brunello. A wine of gorgeous contrasts, the 1993 is at once dense, yet austere, with one foot in the past and the other in the present.HK$10,805.00 -
(3x150cl) 2016James Suckling (98)
Super classic Brunello from a classic vintage, being released now. The perfume to this is really something, with cherries, flowers, lead pencil and light hints of graphite. Then it moves to raspberries and black cherries with some sandalwood shavings. You just want to smell it. Clear and transparent. Full-bodied with very fine and succinct tannins that fill the mouth and show super tension and form. Extremely long and structured. Beautiful now, but this will age for decades ahead. Drink or hold.HK$7,030.00 -
Vinous (95)
The 2015 Brunello di Montalcino Poggio al Vento Riserva wafts up with gorgeous dusty rose, violet tones, worn leather and dried black cherries. It balances the sun-kissed nature of the vintage with zesty acidity and a fine tannic grip, as ripe red berry fruits saturate the palate. The finish is incredibly long and potent yet harmonious, with an inflection of sage and cedary spice. The 2015 is already showing beautifully in line with the vintage, with potential for another decade or more.HK$2,585.00 -
Vinous (94+)
Moderately saturated bright red-ruby. Raspberry, rose oil, sour red cherry, and Asian spices on the nose, with a note of cola gaining strength with air. Refined and concentrated at the same time, with sweet red berry, herbal and mineral flavors becoming fuller with air. Finishes with impressive energy and lingering red fruit and floral qualities that are nicely buffered by fine-grained tannins. Much less powerful but then again also more graceful than the 2010 Poggio al Vento. I also noticed this picks up considerable volume with air, so my suggestion is to decant an hour or two ahead, should you decide to pop a cork early. Lay this away.HK$3,050.00 -
Vinous (96)
The 2013 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Poggio al Vento is coy at first, brooding, with dark dusty florals, exotic spices and a hint of brown sugar; yet time in the glass allows it to blossom and show its inner beauty, as wave after wave of crushed strawberry, cherry and sweet violets lifts from the glass. On the palate, soft textures envelop the senses in sweet and savory red berry fruits, so silky and refined, as it seems to hover weightlessly, while saline minerals and youthful tannins begin to saturate all that they touch. The finish is long and structured, closing in upon itself, tugging at the cheek and reminding me that this wine is just a baby today. Simply stunning, yet in need of five to ten years of cellaring to show its best. Wow.HK$2,850.00 -
Vinous (95+)
The estate's 2007 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Poggio al Vento is striking. Freshly cut roses, sweet spices and red cherries wrap around the palate in a sensual wine endowed with superb depth and pedigree. This is one of the more feminine, gracious wines of the year. It will be interesting to see where the 2007 Poggio al Vento goes over the coming decades. Today, it is all about texture. The combination of dazzling fruit supported by plenty of structure makes me think this is one of the few 2007 Riservas that is built for the long haul.HK$3,895.00 -
Vinous (96)
The 2006 Brunello di Montalcino Poggio al Vento Riserva starts to show tertiary nuances as dusty soil tones, dried roses and cedar complicate crushed wildberries and a lifting hint of rosemary evolves in the glass. It offers total pleasure on the palate, silken and round with fresh acidity for balance and a pure display of strawberry and cherry. The finish shows excellent length and framing tannins, perfectly balanced as a balsamic twang and the slightest tinge of soy fade. The 2006 is ready to go, yet balanced for many more years of cellaring.HK$3,895.00 -
Jeb Dunnuck (92)
Pouring a youthful ruby red color, the 2023 Dolcetto D'Alba was fermented with the addition of 60% whole clusters in the fermentation, adding a pleasing lifted spice and refined chalkiness to the texture of the wine. It’s made in a fantastically fresh style reminiscent of high elevation Grenache and boasts notes of cracked pepper spice, mixed red and black raspberry fruit, cooling wet stones, and a floral perfume of wildflowers. The palate is snappy and ripe with an approachable feel, and it offers mouthwatering spice and a clean finish. Drink over the next 4-5 years.HK$1,680.00 -
(6x75cl) 2021I Luoghi Podere Ritorti 2021 exemplifies exceptional craftsmanship from the esteemed Podere Ritorti estate in Tuscany’s renowned Chianti Classico region. Harvested by hand, the selection of predominantly Sangiovese grapes ensures a wine of remarkable depth and character. Fermentation occurs in traditional open-top wooden vats, allowing for optimal extraction and complexity. The wine undergoes ageing for 18 months in a combination of French and Slavonian oak barrels, imparting subtle vanilla and spice notes while maintaining its vibrant acidity. This meticulous process results in a harmonious balance of ripe red fruit, earthy undertones, and fine tannins. The 2021 vintage showcases the estate’s dedication to sustainable viticulture and biodynamic practices, reflecting the unique terroir of Podere Ritorti. On the palate, I Luoghi Podere Ritorti 2021 offers a persistent finish with elegant complexity, making it a perfect pairing for gourmet Italian cuisine. A distinguished choice for connoisseurs seeking authenticity and finesse.
HK$1,610.00 -
(1x75cl) 2017The Valentini Montepulciano d'Abruzzo 2017 is a true masterpiece in oenology, brought to life by the expertise of the Valentini family, renowned wine-makers in Loreto Aprutino with centuries-old traditions. This luscious red wine is crafted from meticulously selected Montepulciano grapes, an indigenous Italian variety flourishing in the verdant hills of Abruzzo.
The wine underwent a rigorous process, including extended maceration and ageing in Slavonian oak barrels for about two years. These traditional methods have contributed to its full-bodied, intense character with a notable complexity, setting it apart in terms of elegance and longevity.
Boasting powerful, inviting aromas of dark fruit alongside earthy undertones, this exquisite ruby red wine intrigues the palate with its fine tannins, balanced acidity, and a harmonious finish. A bottle of Valentini Montepulciano d'Abruzzo 2017 is to be savoured for its remarkable expression of the terroir and the Valentini family's unflinching commitment to quality.
HK$2,585.00 -
(6x75cl) 2019Kerin O'Keefe (96)
From the estate’s prime vineyard in the Scarrone cru in Castiglione Falletto, this lovely Barolo offers enticing scents of perfumed berry, wild rose, new leather, licorice and whiffs of forest floor and Alpine hay. Elegantly structured and absolutely delicious, the smooth palate delivers juicy Morello cherry, crushed raspberry, star anise and hints of saline framed in taut, lithe tannins. Fresh acidity keeps it bright and balanced. It’s already fantastic but will also age beautifully.HK$6,040.00 -
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (95)
The 2021 Barolo Margheria is all class. Dark cherry, sage, lavender, menthol, licorice and blood orange endow the 2021 with tons of character. Powerful yet refined, the 2021 is one of the best versions of this wine I have tasted. Clean mineral notes extend the gorgeous, resonant finish.HK$2,745.00 -
(6x75cl) 2021Vinous - Antonio Galloni (91)
The 2021 Barolo del Comune di Serralunga d'Alba is a surprisingly understated wine. Dark-toned fruit, gravel, incense, sage, menthol and licorice lend notable aromatic breadth before a kick of Serralunga tannin appears on the mid-palate and finish. This deceptively mid-weight Barolo packs plenty of punch. Give it a year or two to settle down.HK$1,850.00 -
(6x75cl) 2008Wine Advocate (95+)
The 2008 Barolo Vigna Rionda possesses striking inner perfume and sweetness as it wraps around the palate. Raspberries, hard candy, flowers, mint and sweet spices are some of the many notes that flow from this effortless, sensual Barolo. Silky tannins are present, but they are nearly covered by the pure sensuality of the fruit. Today the Rionda is supple, sweet and totally inviting. The finish is intense and totally haunting. This is an exceptional, hugely promising Barolo from Giampaolo Pira. Anticipated maturity: 2016-2028.HK$5,395.00 -
(6x75cl) 2018HK$1,680.00 -
(6x75cl) 2021Vinous - Antonio Galloni (92)
The 2021 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Il Grigio di San Felice is an extrovert. A blast of dark fruit, leather, incense, scorched earth, tobacco and dried flowers conveys virile intensity right out of the gate. In my mind, the two Il Grigios (Riserva and Gran Selezione) are not that different. The Gran Selezione was aged in 70% cask and 30% 500-litre French oak barrels.HK$1,620.00 -
Jeb Dunnuck (96)
On pouring, the 2020 Barolo Monvigliero appears paler in the glass compared to the others tasted in this vertical of Monvigliero, but it opens to become spicy, bright, and complete, with notes of strawberries, spice, fresh flowers, cinnamon, and dusty earth. A great wine with the most distinct sense of place, it offers a tightrope of fine tannins, a snappy spine of acidity, and a long finish, with a fresh, balanced, and age-worthy feel as well as savory, mouthwatering tension and mineral undercurrents. Drink it over the next 20 years.HK$3,345.00 -
(2x75cl) 2020Vinous (91)
The 2020 Langhe Freisa is powerful wild and gamy. Cured meats, leather, tobacco, incense, dried dark cherry, tobacco and spice all run through this wild, decidedly rustic Freisa. It's not an especially easy wine to taste in this lineup of otherwise elegant reds. That may change in future vintages, though. The 2020 is the first Langhe Freisa that Maria Teresa Mascarello is bottling as a still wine. In the past, the Freisa had been done in the traditional, slightly sparkling style in which the wine undergoes a secondary fermentation in bottle, but the higher natural alcohols of current times make that impossible.HK$1,065.00 -
HK$3,000.00 -
(6x75cl) 2022HK$1,700.00 -
(6x75cl) 2020The Luigi Oddero Barolo Rocche Rivera 2020 epitomises the pinnacle of Piedmont’s esteemed Barolo wines. Crafted from meticulously selected Nebbiolo grapes sourced from the prestigious Rocche Rivera vineyard in La Morra, this vintage showcases Luigi Oddero’s unwavering commitment to traditional winemaking complemented by modern techniques. Fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, the wine undergoes an extended maceration to extract profound tannins and complex flavours. Following fermentation, it is aged for 36 months in a combination of French and Slavonian oak barrels, allowing nuanced integration and elegant structure. The 2020 vintage presents a deep garnet hue with captivating aromas of ripe cherries, truffle, and subtle floral notes. On the palate, it reveals a harmonious balance of vibrant acidity, refined tannins, and a persistent finish, reflecting the terroir’s unique expression. Ideal for cellaring, the Luigi Oddero Barolo Rocche Rivera 2020 is a testament to exceptional craftsmanship and the distinguished legacy of its producer.
HK$6,040.00 -
(6x75cl) 2011Vinous (96)
Sweet red cherries, plums, menthol, smoke, tobacco, mint and licorice are some of the notes that meld together in the 2011 Barolo Monvigliero. Sensual, layered and creamy on the palate, the 2011 speaks to balance above all else. Ripe, silky tannins add to an overall impression of finesse. It's hard to say much else, except that the 2011 hits all the right notes. What a gorgeous wine this is.HK$3,760.00 -
Contucci Mulinvecchio Vino Nobile 2012 epitomises the exquisite craftsmanship of the renowned Contucci family, hailing from the heart of Montepulciano's esteemed vineyards in Tuscany. Crafted from meticulously selected Sangiovese grapes, this vintage undergoes a traditional fermentation process in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, followed by ageing for 24 months in French oak barrels. The 2012 harvest benefited from an optimal growing season, resulting in a wine of exceptional balance and depth. On the nose, it reveals rich aromas of ripe cherries, dried herbs, and subtle spices, leading to a full-bodied palate with elegant tannins and a lingering finish. This Vino Nobile showcases the terroir's unique characteristics, with vibrant acidity and a harmonious structure ideal for pairing with gourmet cuisine. A testament to Contucci's dedication to quality and tradition, the Mulinvecchio 2012 is a distinguished addition to any fine wine collection.
HK$1,310.00
