An annual treat! After time in concrete with indigenous yeast, the wine is given a stint in oak which comes through in every sip as toasted wood spice. You’ll also get a bracing acidity and plenty of refined cherry liqueur notes.

Poggerino RISERVA Bugialla Chianti Classico 2020

Like wearing a finely knitted Italian cardigan–they're back ‘on trend’ right? One dyed a dark and classy red and oozes cherry and red currant comforts plus some crumbly tannins and cool leafiness. Perfect while cooking and eating with friends.

Produttori di Govone Langhe Nebbiolo 2023

If you’ve never had Brunello before, 2019 was an amazing year, so this will be one to hold onto for a very special occasion. Palate is all silky but bold fruits that'll change your life and have you travelling to Italy ASAP. Decant for perfection.

San Giorgio Brunello di Montalcino 2019

Mother-daughter winemakers that have made something brilliant! Deliciously open and easy drinking with juicy purple violets and sweet cherries. Made with most Sangiovese, but a little Colorino, Canaiolo and Ciliegiolo thrown in for balance and expression.

Galognano La Foresta Chianti Colli Senesi 2022

We hit the coast after eight days walking and swam all afternoon. Renato showed me a cave where there was a crate of Solfare Bianco Magnums! Every sip was vibrant and fresh with citrus, plus a gentle oxidative note. The beach was empty so we stayed overnight. I've never slept so well or found that place again, lucky Blackhearts sell the wine though.

Passofonduto Solfare Bianco 2023 Magnum

We hit the coast after eight days walking and swam all afternoon. Renato showed me a cave where there was a crate of Solfare Bianco. Every sip was vibrant and fresh with citrus, plus a gentle oxidative note. The beach was empty so we stayed overnight. I've never slept so well or found that place again, lucky Blackhearts sell the wine though.

Passofonduto Solfare Bianco Grillo Cataratto 2023

Felsina Chianti Classico 2021

Steep cliffs, sparkling waters and colourful reefs, it’s Isola d'Elba – Tuscany. The blend makes for fleshy white stone fruits a little sea spray and a line of herby acidity. Everything lines up perfectly, like the sun loungers on the beach.

La Chiusa Bianco 2023

Aged in large format, old oak for less inference. Nadia Curto shines with La Morra fruit. Every decision she’s made is to let the grapes speak, and after a soft decant, you’ll love all the earthy spice and tannin-soaked fruit that glide over your palate and sink into your heart.

Nadia Curto Barolo La Foia 2020

Textural green pears and a volcanic sulphur note that gives just crumbly edge of reductiveness which’ll be gone by your second glass. This is punchy and a chiseled with a long line of acidic drive. Yum.