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House Wines Under £10Italian DiscoveriesReds (continued)Biferno Rosso, Riserva, 2007(Camillo de Lellis)We introduced this splendid full-bodiedred from Molise, Italy’s least visitedregion, in 2010, and it has beenenthusiastically followed and re-bought.A five-year-old wine at this price is a raretreat indeed. 13% The 2008 follows.ref IB-IT15161 £6.95 bottle £83 dozenSassotondo Ciliegiolo, 2010(Maremma Toscana)Ciliegiolo is a fragrant, full-bodiedancestor of Chianti’s sangiovesecultivated organically here by CarlaBenini outside the south Tuscanhilltown of Pitigliano. Highly originaland deliciously fruity. 14%ref IB-IT15361 £7.95 bottle £95 dozenArchidamo Primitivo diManduria, 2010 (Pervini)Primitivo is essentially the same aszinfandel and shares the same ripeblackberry characteristics but withoutthe raisined and sugary quality of someCalifornian zins. Manduria in Italy’sheel is its heartland. 14%ref IB-IT15611 £8.95 bottle £107 dozen† Basilicata Rosso, Terre degli †Eventi, 2011 (Alovini)Fresh, juicy and appetising red ofmodest weight but charming fruitfrom a mix of aglianico and sangiovese.Perfect lunchtime red. 12.5%ref IB-IT16041 £6.95 bottle £83 dozenCirò, 2008 (Barone di Bolaro)Time has passed by most of Calabria,but we have found a dynamic newproducer to give flesh to its mostfamous red, Cirò, made from thegaglioppo grape. Full and generous.13.5% The 2010 follows.ref IB-IT15151 £7.25 bottle £87 dozenFrappato Fondo Filara, 2011(Nicosia)Fragrant, fresh red-berry aroma andvelvety refreshingly dry flavour with aslightly bitter twist, a delightful winefor a hot day. Frappato is native to theprovince of Syracuse and Ragusa andkeeps freshness in the Sicilian summerheat. 12.5%ref IB-IT15751 £8.50 bottle £102 dozenLacrima di Morro d’Alba, 2011A ripe, muscat-scented, full and spicyred. Fun to drink slightly cool anddifferent. Moro is a mulberry butMorro d’Alba is a place (in the Marche)and lacrima its grape. 13.5%ref IB-IT16101 £8.95 bottle £107 dozenForesco, 2009 (Barberani)An Umbrian interloper made froma mix of 50% sangiovese and 25%each cabernet sauvignon and merlot.Rich, flavoursome and a seriouscompetitor for good Chianti. 14.5%ref IB-IT14621 £9.95 bottle £119 dozenFREE UKname-the-day deliveryFor all orders of at least12 bottles or £756
House Wines Under £10Italian DiscoveriesWhites2 Palladium Garganega Veneto,2011Garganega (stress the second syllable)is the Soave grape and this charmingand inexpensive white is a tastier glassof wine than many with the betterknownname. 12.5%ref IB-IT15301 £5.75 bottle £69 dozen† Saladini Pilastri Falerio deiColli Ascolani, 2011Fresh, elegant, original white madefrom organically cultivated passerinaand pecorino grapes indigenous tothe southern Marche on the east sideof Italy near Ascoli, Piceno. 13%ref IB-IT15641 £5.95 bottle £71 dozen2 NEW Nosiola Trentino, 2011(Cavit)Attractive uncomplicated aperitif whitewith a touch of hazelnut on the bouquet.Made from nosiola, a Trentino grape thatmost will not have heard of. 12%ref IB-IT16081 £ 6.25 bottle £75 dozen† 2 Basilicata Bianco Terre degli †Eventi, 2011 (Alovini)Another bargain from Italy’s instep, madefrom a cunning mix of malvasia, fiano andchardonnay by Oronzo Alò. Mid weight,fresh and harmonious. 12%ref IB-IT16051 £6.50 bottle £78 dozen† 2 Guardiolo Falanghina, 2011(Janare)Lovely fresh white for enjoying everydayfrom the excellently run Campanianco-op that produces 95% of the world’sproduction of falanghina. 13.5%ref IB-IT15571 £6.75 bottle £81 dozen1 12 Greco Le Ralle, 2011 (Alovini)The Greeks once colonised key spots insouth Italy and the full-flavoured grecogrape, well-suited to the climate, is partof their legacy. This excellent modernversion has the body and depth to matchtasty Mediterranean flavours. 13%ref IB-IT16061 £8.50 bottle £102 dozenPecorino Colline Pescaresi,2011 (Contesa)Pecorino is not the cheese but a fine whitegrape variety from Abruzzo deservedlybecoming very fashionable locally. RoccoPasetti makes a great example, full, dryand crisp on the palate like good Chablis.A standout success at recent tastings. 13%ref IB-IT15461 £8.95 bottle £107 dozen† 2 Grechetto Umbria, 2011(Barberani)Grechetto is a full, nutty, savoury whitethat ages well and is a sturdy match forfish in spicy sauces. It is native to Umbriaand the Barberanis make it best. 13%ref IB-IT15651 £9.95 bottle £119 dozenTo order thewinesociety.com/italy ☎ 01438 740222 smartphone app7
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