Attention aperitivo lovers - Controcorrente is a modern take on the classic Torino style of vermouth, made with natural wine as its base and infused with various citrus and herb botanicals to aromatic, bittersweet effect. Find out more.
RegionUdine, Friuli Venezia Giulia, Italy
GrapesCorvina, Rondinella & Molinara
VineyardOrganic
CellarFermented with native yeasts, unfiltered & unfined, no additional sulphites, fortified and infused with natural citrus & botanicals
A little denser and darker than last year, but regardless, the seductive rose perfume of Aleatico still draws you in - fans of Le Coste's sublime 'Le Primeur' cuvée will find much to get excited about here; a punchy take on the grape that will nourish and refresh. Find out more.
RegionBolsena, Lazio, Italy
GrapesAleatico & Procanico
VineyardOrganic
CellarFermented with native yeasts, unfiltered & unfined, no additional sulphites
Old-school rusticity with of juicy, supple cherry fruit, rosewater and oozing charm. A world away from the more heavily tannic reds associated with this part of Italy. Find out more.
RegionCerreto Sannita, Campania, Italy
GrapesSangiovese, Merlot & Camaiola
VineyardBiodynamic
CellarFermented with native yeasts, unfiltered & unfined, no additional sulphites
Big aromas evoke powdery parma violets and rosewater. On the palate this sleekly-textured wine gives a sort of juicy cherry cola character, albeit with a herbaceous, strawberry liquorice lilt. A playful fruit-bomb of a wine, like nothing we have tasted before! Find out more.
RegionCerreto Sannita, Campania, Italy
GrapesCamaiola
VineyardBiodynamic
CellarFermented with native yeasts, unfiltered & unfined, no additional sulphites
A tiny, experimental bottling from just a couple of amphora, Cagnolo is Davide's latest addition to the Bbirbiciù range. From a small planting of Nero d'Avola and Merlot, two grapes that are not as common on the island, the wine nevertheless oozes the Mediterranean charm of Sicily itself. Find out more.
RegionPantelleria, Sicily, Italy
GrapesNero d'Avola & Merlot
VineyardBiodynamic
CellarFermented with native yeasts, unfiltered & unfined, no additional sulphites
A wine that never fails to impress with its elevated, rose garden aromas. From a cooler year, this pours a wonderful shade of purple, offering soaring notes of red berries and rose, whilst blood orange and bitter herbs offer refreshment in spades. Find out more.
RegionGradoli, Lazio, Italy
GrapesAleatico
VineyardBiodynamic
CellarFermented with native yeasts, unfiltered & unfined, no additional sulphites
The colour of a brick-tinged Nebbiolo in the glass, this singular red/white blend of Catarratto and Pignatello really captures the essence of this far-flung volcanic island. Packed full of dusty black fruit, floral cherry blossom, exotic spices and the twang of salinity that the Sirocco wind brings in on the breeze. Find out more.
RegionPantelleria, Sicily, Italy
GrapesCatarratto & Pignatello
VineyardBiodynamic
CellarFermented with native yeasts, unfiltered & unfined, no additional sulphites