Native Italian Reds

Sangiovese, Barolo, Nebbiolo, Barbera, Nero d’Avola… Dolcetto, Corvina, Primitivo, Montepulciano. If it’s made from an Italian native grape you can enter!

Our sommelier judges are looking for the best tasting Italian reds that might grace a restaurant wine list.

Whether it comes from Piemonte or Tuscany, Sicily or Abruzzo, Puglia or Veneto you Italian red wine will be lined up against the best of their kind for food and wine matching in a restaurant setting.

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Results

July, 2024

Product Name	Score	Producer	Country	Vintage
QUERCIA AL POGGIO	89	QUERCIA AL POGGIO	Italy	2021
	Native Italian Reds Region: TUSCANY Subregion: CHIANTI CLASSICO Judges’ Tasting Notes: A richly flavoured wine with abundant, plummy dark fruit and a sappy lift on the finish. Intense expressive nose; dry tea leaves, white grain pepper, earth, black cherries, dry, broad, full, juicy, orange zest, smooth tannin. long finish.
Langhe Nebbiolo	89	Rocche Costamagna	Italy	2021
Purchase	Native Italian Reds Region: Piedmont Subregion: La Morra Judges’ Tasting Notes: Raspberry jelly, sweet red cherries, bright and fresh red flower petals,. The wine is juicy and fresh with a well-balanced acidity. A touch of spice and earthiness on the finish it help keep the wine balanced. Some wild herbs - oregano and thyme.
Heritage Aglianico Irpinia DOC	88	Mastroberardino Winery	Italy	2019
Purchase	Native Italian Reds Region: Campania Subregion: Irpinia Judges’ Tasting Notes: Perfumed nose of wild , red berries and cherries married. Spicy nuances. The fruit-forward palate is complemented by supple tannins and a higher acidity then expected culminating in a long, spicy finish.
Il Solatìo Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG Organic	92	Castello di Albola	Italy	2020
	Native Italian Reds Region: Toscana Subregion: Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG Judges’ Tasting Notes: Depth of colour and great intensity on the nose. The palate is powerful and fruit packed with ripe raspberry and spicy cherry fruit supported by a touch of herbs and violet. Soft silky tannins, long finish. Great for preservation systtem. Perfect with a mushroom risotto with truffle. Champion Award: By the Glass
Acciaolo Toscana IGT	92	Castello di Albola	Italy	2020
	Native Italian Reds Region: Toscana Subregion: Toscana IGT Judges’ Tasting Notes: This wine is intense, ruby-red in colour with aromas of fresh, red berries and dark fruit nuances enriched with mineral and spicy layers. The red fruit characters follows onto the complex palate, combining elegant, silky tannins and a lively clean finish. A delicious wine.
Santa Caterina Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG Organic	91	Castello di Albola	Italy	2020
	Native Italian Reds Region: Toscana Subregion: Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG Judges’ Tasting Notes: Medium-intense nose, cherry and white ground pepper, cloves, sandalwood, Dry, juicy, orange zest. Full, balanced, smooth sweet tannin. Savoury yet refreshing. Food friendly - great with pizza with olives & spicy sausage.
Vigna Grospoli Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione	91	Lamole di Lamole	Italy	2020
Purchase	Native Italian Reds Region: Toscana Subregion: Chianti Classico Judges’ Tasting Notes: Creamy blackcurrant yoghurt and blackberry flavours on the nose. Touch of black liquorice, spice and dried violet petals. On the palate some dried stalks and savoury herbs are intertwined with the lush fruit characters. A bright acidity and smooth tannin structure. A well balanced wine.
Terrazze San Leolino	90	Fontodi	Italy	2020
	Native Italian Reds Region: Tuscany Judges’ Tasting Notes: Dark, cherry with rich spices. Meaty, Bold tannins. iolet and red fruit.Great structure, well-balanced, enjoyable now, and can age as well. To be enjoyed with a good ribeye & béarnaise.
Vigna Montebello Sette Chianti Classico Gran Selezione	89	Tolaini	Italy	2020
Purchase	Native Italian Reds Region: Chianti Classico Subregion: Castelnuovo Berardenga Judges’ Tasting Notes: Great wine, well-balanced. Oak and tannin give good body to this wine and the alcohol plays a great part. Relatively young, but definitely enjoyable. There is definite potential for ageing.
Gran Selezione Vigna del Capannino	94	Tenuta di Bibbiano	Italy	2020
Purchase	Native Italian Reds Region: Tuscany Subregion: Chianti Classico Judges’ Tasting Notes: An elegant and charming wine with ample notes of black, berried fruits layered with tobacco, spice. The mature fruit flavours are enveloped by refined tannins through to a fresh and balanced finish. Perfect match for Herdwick lamb, ratatouille with a lamb jus. Champion Award: Best Overall
Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Poggiarso	91	Castello di Meleto	Italy	2019
	Native Italian Reds Region: Siena (SI) /toscana /italia Judges’ Tasting Notes: Black liquorice spice, dried rosemary and thyme. Dried cranberries and red cherries. On the palate the tannins seem quite dusty, but the fruit helps to keep the wine fresh. Cedar notes and bright underripe red fruit flavours linger on the finish. Champion Award: Best for Group Dining
Novecento	89	Dievole	Italy	2020
Purchase	Native Italian Reds Region: Toscana Subregion: Chianti Classico Judges’ Tasting Notes: Black liquorice, spice, dried rosemary and thyme. Dried cranberries and red cherries. On the palate the tannins seem quite dusty, but the fruit helps to keep the wine fresh. A touch of cedar and bright underripe red fruit flavours linger on the finish.
ASOFIA CHIANTI CLASSICO GRAN SELEZIONE DOCG	92	TERRENO	Italy	2019
	Native Italian Reds Region: TUSCANY Subregion: CHIANTI CLASSICO Judges’ Tasting Notes: Meaty nose, ripe fruit. Nice structure - dark fruits, spices. real charm and impressive structure, offering intense notes of wild berries, cassis and delicate highlights of herbs, violets, liquorice and dried ginger. Elegant, with a long, smooth. Great food pairing for rich pasta dishes. Champion Award: Best for Preservation System
Chianti Classico Riserva	91	Carpineto	Italy	2019
	Native Italian Reds Region: Tuscany Subregion: Chianti Classico Judges’ Tasting Notes: Great value for money. Good by the glass option. Ripe fruit layered with dried flowers, leather and undergrowth. Beautifully balanced, on the palate. The fruit seems is alive with figs, raisins and dried plums. A complex wine with a nice tannin structure. Champion Award: Best Overall
Chianti Classico D.O.C.G. Riserva	92	Castello di Radda	Italy	2019
	Native Italian Reds Region: Tuscany Subregion: Chianti Classico Judges’ Tasting Notes: Intense, expressive complex nose. Aromas of earth, dry cherries, orange zestand sweet wood. Well-integrated oak from ageing. Dry, silky texture, juicy, smooth tannin. Long finish, full body, musculine tannins, but elegant wine. A great bottle, drink now or put aside for another10 years easily,. Champion Award: Best Value
Taurasi	90	Feudi di San Gregorio	Italy	2019
	Native Italian Reds Region: Campania Subregion: Taurasi Judges’ Tasting Notes: Perfumed, aromas of ripe cherry and hints of morello cherry. Soft, fruity palate which is beautifully balanced by freshness with a touch of spice. On the palate the wine has much more of a lush fruit profile with sweeter black cherries and blackberry flavours. Good value.
Querciabella	91	Querciabella	Italy	2020
Purchase	Native Italian Reds Region: Tuscany Subregion: Chianti Classico Judges’ Tasting Notes: Velvety, layered, expressive wine. Packed with fruit cassis, morello cherry, kirsch, and a hint of spice. Touch of herbs, dried citrus peel with well-integrated acidity. A subtle creaminess, making the wine round and full. Great with Wagyu steak or traditional Italian dishes.
Primocolle Chianti Classico DOCG	91	Villa Cerna	Italy	2020
	Native Italian Reds Region: Tuscany Subregion: Chianti Classico Judges’ Tasting Notes: The mix of forward fruit and freshness. Bright red, purplish fruit. Rose petal, mint and spice linger at the end. Medium-intense nose, developing, oysters, wet asphalt, wet leaves, dry fruits, hints of straw. Dry, lean body, juicy, orange zest, smooth noticeable tannin. This is a classy wine.
La Lus	88	Banfi	Italy	2020
	Native Italian Reds Region: Piemonte DOC Judges’ Tasting Notes: Straightforward, clean juicy red. Quite alcoholic at the start on the palate with medium acidity. Medium-length on the finish. Vitelli tonnato would be a great pairing!. Meaty, floral and soft plummy fruits, Lacks body, easy-drinking for entry level.
Chianti Classico	88	Banfi	Italy	2020
	Native Italian Reds Region: Chianti Classico DOCG Judges’ Tasting Notes: Dried herbs, smokey, game flavours. Pleasant with some complexity on the palate. Notable acidity on the palate, earthiness and touch of dried meats. Long lingering finish. Would be great with tomato-based or braised meat dishes.
Poggio alle Mura	90	Banfi	Italy	2021
	Native Italian Reds Region: Rosso di Montalcino DOC Judges’ Tasting Notes: Beautifully integrated oak, classy, elegant wine. Generous amount of fruit. Red, stewed berry aromas. Plum and orange zest, accompanied by spicy notes that intertwine with lavender notes, fresh balsamic hints. Aromatic and lively. Champion Award: Best for Group Dining
Vigna Marrucheto	90	Banfi	Italy	2018
	Native Italian Reds Region: Brunello di Montalcino DOCG Judges’ Tasting Notes: Rich, spicy & floral. Good underlying tannins which have softened with time. Ripe fruit characters, with settled oak, with great balanced structure, intense flavours. Still powerful tannins, medium body. Bold yet very appealing.
Rosa Regale	87	Banfi	Italy	2023
	Native Italian Reds Region: Brachetto d'Acqui DOCG Judges’ Tasting Notes: Bright, sweet and candied. rose petals, raspberry, strawberry jam. Ligjhtly sparkling, bursting with fruity strawberry aromas. Medium-bodied with a pleasant acidity.. Would match well with cured meats, e.g. salami and pickled onion aperitivo.