Premium Wines Of Italy
Italy is a universe unto itself when it comes to sheer quality and diversity of wine but even in this old bastion, there are some ferments that sit at the very top for depth of flavour and stellar character. Italy’s crown jewels twinkle across the sun drenched Mediterranean country’s regions especially Tuscany, Piedmont and Veneto. No other winemaking country has such a concentration of premium red wines styles produced from so few grapes be it the Tuscan states of Brunello Di Montalcino, Chianti Classico and Super Tuscans or Piedmonts bold inky vintages of Barolo and Barbaresco that affirm the cult status of the Nebiollo grape not to mention Amarone Della Valpolicella vinified in Veneto up north. Wine Park has all their finest vintages perfectly cellared for you to discover today. Cheers!
Querciabella, Batar 2018
Few white wines are gushed over in poetic eloquence like the Batàr. This wine is described by critics and wine enthusiasts as not so much a ferment but an experience of pure balance of fruit and oak held together by sublime winemaking. This oak matured blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Bianco a stunner, drinking of peach, melon and touches of honeyed toast.
Brancaia, IL BLU, “Super Tuscan” 2019
If there’s one bottle that promises a surreal tasting experience and great story, this Tuscan red is it. Leading Super Tuscan revolutionary estate Brancaia has vinified this superb that marries the big fruit of Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon with the elegance of Merlot to express a divine palate of red fruit, soft texture and supple tannins.
Casanova di Neri, Brunello di Montalcino, Tenuta Nuova 2017
Brunello Di Montalcino sits at the very top of the pecking order when it comes to Sangiovese expressions across Tuscany. And this vintage effort from the traditional house of Casanova di Neri hits all the high notes in this regard. This award winning Tuscan red is drinking at its best right now with notes of dark plum, spice and herbs as well a touch of smoke from generous barrel ageing complimented by deliciously supple tannins.
Vietti, Barolo Castiglione 2018
Barolo is the crowning glory of Italy’s Piedmont region and Vietti is one of its finest makers. Vietti’s Barolo style is rated as a benchmark in the region, expressing the greatness of the local Nebbiolo grape. This wine is aged for 30 months in oak even though regulations require just 18 months. This DOCG wine has been rated 93 points by Robert Parker and dazzles with depth of flavour and layers of cherry, plum, mint and wild earth, cradled by elegant yet firm tannins.
Brancaia, ILATRAIA, “Super Tuscan” 2019
Brancaia’s organic and creative approach to winemaking is a gift that keeps on giving and the Ilatraia is sumptuous testament to that fact. Named after a hillside on the estate’s Maremma vineyard, Ilatraia is a fruit-forward and distinctively rich blend that has intense aromas and flavors of black cherry, plum, blueberry and spice. This opulent Tuscan take on Bordeaux’s Left Bank impresses with pure fruit, structure and sublime balance.
Querciabella, Camartina “Super Tuscan” 2018
Super Tuscans are part of more Italian folklore and proof of just how creative Italian winemakers are. And Querciabella ranks high on that list with a Super Tuscan signature that has floored critics and won worldwide acclaim. This red marries Sangiovese and Cabernet plucked from vineyards sat on the sandstone slopes of Greve in Chianti and is aged for over 18 months in French oak barrels and has a delicious palate of succulent cherries, herbs and floral tones.
