Italian Classics Collection (Italy)

Description

Oak, Spice, Toast

Discover the warmth, richness, and regional charm of Italian red wine with this classic collection featuring expressive styles from across Italy. From juicy Tuscan blends to bold Southern Italian reds, these wines deliver exceptional flavour, everyday drinkability, and impressive value as a collection.

Collection includes:

2 x Cielo e Terra Gran Passaia Toscana IGT Rosso 2023 (Italy)

Awarded 97/100 Points: Luca Maroni

Deep ruby red in colour with violet reflections. The nose opens with an inviting bouquet of ripe cherries, juicy plums, and dark berries, complemented by subtle hints of vanilla and gentle spice. On the palate, it is smooth and well-rounded, offering a harmonious balance of rich fruit, soft tannins, and a warm, medium-to-full-bodied structure. The finish is pleasant and lingering, with a touch of sweetness and elegant freshness.

Alc: 13.5%

2 x Cielo e Terra 1908 Nero di Gio Vino Italia Rosso 2021 (Italy)

Awarded 99/100 Points: Luca Maroni

It’s called Black because in its intense and impenetrable colour you can already find a hint of the delicious aromas that await you. Notes of blackberries and prunes that go well with spicy and toasted sensations of liquorice and coffee. Each sip stands out for its immediate freshness, which recalls ripe fruit, followed by a spicy and tasty trail, with surprising balsamic and floral hints of myrtle, mint and violets. A game of flavours that enchants the palate with a lingering mouthfeel, well balanced between strength and pleasantness.

Food Pairing: Easy to taste, easy to pair with many different foods, and highly enjoyable with ethnic recipes. Thanks to its harmonic profile, it goes well with roasted white and red meats, with a side dish of grilled vegetables, gourmet burgers with Cheddar, avocado and crunchy bacon, pulled pork with red onion chutney, rich lasagna with mushrooms, chicken tikka masala, beef meatballs with tomato sauce, stuffed mushrooms, potato and cheese flan with rosemary, moussaka, picanha with chimichurri sauce. Lots of choices to suit all tastes and desires.

Alc: 14.5%

2 x Cielo e Terra Gran Maestro DOC Primitivo Manduria 2023 (Italy)

Awarded 98/100 Points: Luca Maroni

Full and round with soft rich tannins, this wine has red berries, spice and coffee on the palate, perfect for winter with red meats, game, and hard cheeses alongside a roaring fire.

Alc: 14%