Italian

NEW VINTAGE - JUST LANDED!

"SUPER-RIPE, PLUMMY CANAPI - A DELICIOUS, EVERYDAY DRINKING ITALIAN RED"

Shipped in direct from the sun-drenched island of Sicily for blackmarket.co.nz members, we think this wine is an under ten dollar superstar. This favourite Italian red is remarkable for two simple reasons: its hugely seductive soft black-cherry and plummy flavours and its fantastic value for money.

Big flavours of dark fruits, crushed black cherries, plums, dried mediterranean herbs and a background spiciness. Lovely clean, persistent finish.

"SIMPLY DELICIOUS"

4.5 STARS: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

"Sicily's finest red grape" Jancis Robinson MW on Nero d'Avola

Possibly the biggest-selling Italian red wine in New Zealand! Corallo's remarkable popularity is down to two simple things: hugely seductive, soft plummy flavours and utterly fantastic value for money. If all table wine was this good, no-one would ever leave the table! There's no doubt Blackmarket.co.nz members know great value and taste when they find it.

The new 2008 vintage is a continuation of the same style you've enjoyed for the last 3 years. Plenty of blueberry, plum and... Read more »

POWERFULLY REFRESHING ORGANIC PINOT GRIGIO FROM SICILY

4 STARS: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

"A gently fragrant wine displaying lemon zest, stonefruit and a hint of dried herb characters on the nose. The palate is beautifully weighted with fine texture, balanced acidity and a lingering dry finish. If you love elegant and subtly flavoured wine with lovely mouthfeel (rather than a fruit bomb) this is a must try. It's certified organic too. At its best: now to 2011."- 4 Stars Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

The eco-friendly Purato Pinot Grigio/Catarratto is hand-harvested from organically farmed vineyards in sunny Sicily. The family who grow the... Read more »

AROMAS OF BLACKBERRY AND LEMON PEEL, WITH JUST A HINT OF WOOD

91/100: By Wine Spectator

"Aromas of blackberry and lemon peel, with just a hint of wood. Full and very velvety with a long, long finish. This is a very serious Barbera. The best ever from Clerico. Drink now through 2010."

GLORIOUS SINGLE ESTATE CHIANTI FROM HISTORICAL VINEYARDS

"Lovely, rich cherry and berry aromas with cedary undertones follow through to a medium palate, with medium, fine tannins and a hint of dark chocolate on the finish."

"The 2005 Rampolla Chianti Classico offers excellent clarity and precision in a medium-bodied, floral, feminine style. Anticipated maturity: 2008-2015."

5 STARS (93/100): Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

Wow, stupendous stuff! We try to keep our superlatives to a minimum but every now and again there's a wine that just blows us away. This wine is awesome.

Ridiculously delicious. This new find from Sicily (where else?) has got us very excited indeed. The wine is made using the 'Ripasso' method of production which is best-known as the standard method used for producing the blockbuster Amarone wines of Veneto in northern Italy. But used here in sunny Sicily the result is an explosively fragrant, concentrated, rich and flavourful wine with fabulous length and freshness on the finish. Exciting stuff, really one of the most interesting reds we've found... Read more »