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This month The Great Wine Co. celebrates the Stars of Italy, profiling the producers, regions and exceptional wines of this historied nation.

Wine in Italy pre-dates the Roman empire, and grape-growing and winemaking have flourished throughout the country’s vibrant history: From imperial nexus to a patchwork of powerful city-states, Duchies and Kingdoms, through annexation and eventual unification; boundaries have been drawn and re-drawn - across vineyards in some cases – but the Italian passion for wine has remained constant, and wine today is a central part of the Italian culture.

It is not surprising, given Italy’s unique history, that huge variety of wine styles are produced here – from the hot volcanic mountains of Sicily where Nerello Mascalese uniquely thrives, to the cool northern climes of Alto Adige where plantings have a distinctly Austrian influence. Italy is the largest wine producer in the world by volume, and wine is made in every one of the country’s twenty administrative regions, but three big boys account for nearly half of Italy’s wine production: Veneto, the home of Prosecco and Soave; Tuscany, the spiritual home of Sangiovese; and Piemonte, best known for superb Barolo and Barbaresco wine from the Nebbiolo grape.

Across the country, unique wines are labelled according to 119 IGP’s, 334 DOC and 77 DOCG classifications (the highest and most rigorous standards for Italian wine). To try them all would be the work of a lifetime, but this month, let the Great Wine Co. take you on a wine tour of Italy, introducing some of the producers and regions, and the ‘squisito’ wines that make this country so inspiring.

  • Stelle d'Italia Prosecco NV - 6416.jpg
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    Our best-selling Prosecco, this is lovely, lively, crisp and vivacious, with a delicate lemon and peach character, and an aromatic, dry, refreshing finish. Read more

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  • Via Vai Prosecco - B551.jpg
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    A lively, crisp, Prosecco with a delicate lemon character and an aromatic, dry, refreshing finish. Read more

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  • Ruggeri Argeo Prosecco Brut NV - 5301.jpg
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    GOLD MEDAL - Prosecco Masters 2020. Vibrant lemon, apricot and jasmine aromas. Refreshing, crisp and bone dry with citrus, fresh herb, stone fruit and pear flavours. Classic, elegant Prosecco with a fine mousse. Read more

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  • Fiol Prosecco Extra Dry NV - A106.jpg
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    This stylish Prosecco has a lemon colour with a bouquet reminiscent of wisteria flowers, acacia and ripe apple. Fresh, lively and appealing with slightly sweeter notes on the palate. Read more

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  • Varvaglione Papale Oro, Primitivo di Manduria - A608.jpg
    Deep, dark, tempting and seriously seductive, Papale Oro has aromas of kirsch, plum and spicy oak, and flavours of rich dark chocolate, ripe cherries and spice. This is Puglian wine at its best, with great character, warmth, and 'friendliness,' yet no... Read more

    2020 14.5% ABV 75cl

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  • Quadri Prosecco Extra Dry NV - G550.jpg
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    A great Prosecco to bring out at any celebration! Light, delicate with a fragrant bouquet. This wine has fruity notes of apple and notes of acacia flowers. Fresh and light on the palate, with balanced acidity and body. A real crowd-pleaser, and a... Read more

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  • Gavi di Gavi, La Minaia 2023 Bergaglio  - 2536.jpg
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    Gavi is one of the most fashionable white regions in Italy and the Cortese grape is king. Bergaglio's Gavi di Gavi La Minaia is 100% stainless steel fermented and left to rest in the bottle before being released. White peach and acacia aromatics,... Read more

    2023 13% ABV 75cl

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  • Via Nova Pinot Grigio - 6359.jpg
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    Sourced by Italian wine legend, Sergio de Luca, from vineyards around Verona and Venice, this Pinot Grigio is a very easy-to-drink dry white. Read more

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  • Merlot del Veneto NV Via Nova - 5352.jpg
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    Sourced from vineyards around Verona and Venice. Red cherries on the nose; medium bodied with red berry fruits and a clean finish. Read more

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  • Pinot Grigio Venezie Vigna Mescita 2023 Sartori - A05661.jpg
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    Fresh and fruity Pinot Grigio from northern Italy, with a gentle bouquet of pears and peaches, and a subtle, fresh flavour. Read more

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  • Rèmole Bianco 2020 Frescobaldi - K611.jpg
    With its bright, delicate straw-yellow colour, Rèmole Bianco 2020 is a delight to behold. Fresh on the nose, hints of white fruit, including apple and pear, are immediately apparent and are accompanied by delicate hints of gooseberry. The lively citrus... Read more

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