THE INSIDE TRACK - The Wine Society

House Wines Under £10Italian DiscoveriesThese are the wines the Italians usually keep for themselves. Here you will find both good-value alternatives to some of the classicItalian styles, as well as a wealth of thoroughly individual flavours from off the beaten track that are well worth exploring.Reds† Corvina Alpha Zeta, 2011 † Poggio del Sasso Sangiovese diA simple but delicious non-DOC wine Toscana, Cantina di Montalcino,from Valpolicella’s best grape variety. 2010Cherry scented and gentle. 12.5%The smoky sangiovese is the Chiantiref IB-IT16071 £5.75 bottle £69 dozen grape and this attractively ripe yet freshexample beats many a Chianti for value.† La Ferla, Nero d’Avola Rosso, An everyday Tuscan red from BrunelloSicilia IGT, 2010country. 12.5%Pure nero d’Avola, a grape that keeps its ref IB-IT16161 £6.50 bottle £78 dozenperfume and freshness in Sicily’s hotsummers. A real taste of summer and ideal † Guardiolo Aglianico, 2010with vegetables such as aubergines, tomatoesand peppers, or on its own. 13%ref IB-IT16151 £5.95 bottle £71 dozen† Bricco Rosso Suagnà LangheRosso, 2008A cracking blend of dolcetto and nebbiolofrom Piedmont which representsremarkable value for money. 13.5%ref IB-IT15681 £6.25 bottle £75 dozenSee back page andpages 8 & 11 for mixedcases from £55 per six(Janare)Aglianico is one of Italy’s noblest redgrapes capable of ageing and can attractfancy prices in Taurasi. This Campanianexample is an admirable alternativeto decent, modest Claret. 13.5%ref IB-IT16181 £6.75 bottle £81 dozenVigna Alta Syrah Basilicata, 2008Syrah from Italy’s instep has bags of fresh,vibrant fruit. It is closer in style to goodAustralian shiraz than Côte-Rôtie and theprice is also attractive. Works surprisinglywell with chocolate as well as roast meat.13.5%ref IB-IT12151 £6.75 bottle £81 dozenTo order thewinesociety.com/italy ☎ 01438 740222 smartphone app5