Highly Recommended

90–94pts

Cantine Patria, Femina 2014 Decanter average score: 93/100pts Individual judges’ scores: Andrea Briccarello 93 Michael Garner 93 Emily O’Hare 94 N/A UK +39 0942 986072

A powerful nose of cola, caramel and treacle with spices and herbs thrown in. Cedar, orange and lemon rind are entwined with cloves. Complex like Primitivo, but much lighter on palate. Very interesting and very thoughtful! Drink 2018-2022 Alcohol 14%

Tornatore, Trimarchisa 2014 93 AB 94 MG 92 EOH 94 £45 Bibendum PLB

Succulent fruit flavours with bold toffeed oak notes. Alcohol is evident but morphs into grippy tannins. Smoked bacon and roasted coconut notes on the palate followed by a sweet cherry finish. Drink 2017-2020 Alc 14.5%

Girolamo Russo, Feudo di Mezzo 2014 92 AB 93 MG 94 EOH 90 £49.29

Mondial Wine

Fresh white flowers and a perfumed soap nose. Wood polish and beeswax palate with stewed red forest fruits and an intriguing liquorice and fennel blossom note. Summer pudding meets spices from the east. Drink 2020-2025 Alc 15%

Piano dei Daini 2014 92 AB 91 MG 93 EOH 92 N/A UK www.pianodeidaini.it

Dark chocolate and spices with sweet cola hints. Very rich and caramelly on the palate with dark spices and complex truffle and earthy notes. Lovely fresh minty and orange lift too. Drink 2018-2025 Alc 14.5%

Girolamo Russo, ’a Rina 2014 93 AB 92 MG 93 EOH 94 £28.62 Mondial

Very pretty! Muted wild strawberries and blueberry notes with hints of clove and tarragon on a generous, balanced and structured palate. Roasted nuts and black pepper on the finish. This will develop nicely.

Drink 2017-2025 Alc 14.5%

Aitala 2013 92 AB 92 MG 93 EOH 91 N/A UK www.aitalavini.it

Jammy and wild berry notes with roast chestnuts and herbs. It is showing complexity in its aroma and flavour profile and is structurally holding interest through great acidity and grippy tannins. Drink 2018-2025

Alc 14%

Nicoscia, Lenza di Munti 2013 92 AB 91 MG 92 EOH 93 £9.45 Booths

A savoury and leather character followed by a ripe and slightly evolved palate of soft, baked red fruits. A whisper of white pepper and smoky dried fruit tones add nice complexity. Drink 2018-2022 Alc 13%

Tornatore, Pietrarizzo 2014 92 AB 91 MG 90 EOH 95 £35 Bibendum PLB

Sweet tobacco and dusty books on the nose with candied fruit and vibrancy. There is a really great sense of terroir and variety here; extremely charming and accessible but smart. Drink 2018-2022 Alc 14.5%

Graci 2014 93 AB 92 MG 91 EOH 96 £19 WoodWinters

High-toned aromas of purple flowers then almost Syrah-like leather and spices on the back palate, which lend richness and structure to the wine. Really stunning! Drink 2017-2021 Alc 14.5%

Az Agricola Falcone, Aitho 2014 92 AB 92 MG 90 EOH 95 N/A UK www.aziendafalcone.it

An ethereal nose of confit cherries, plums and damsons with a whiff of dry Mediterranean herbs. Hints of white pepper and firm tannins, reminiscent of some Friuli reds on old volcanic terrain. Piquant! Drink 2018-2022 Alc 14.5%

Nicosia, Fondo Filara 2013 92 AB 92 MG 91 EOH 94 N/A UK www.nicosiawines.com

Elegantly perfumed with attractive notes of blackberries and blueberries flowing onto a rich, intense palate of anise, dried fruit and nutty flavours. Supported by velvety tannins and vertical acidity. Drink 2016-2018 Alc 13%

Vini Franchetti, Passorosso 2014 92 AB 91 MG 90 EOH 94 £33 Corney & Barrow

Fresh and succulent strawberry and cherry fruit with an overlay of violets and liquorice followed by fresh rocket leaves. Finishes a little short but there’s great freshness here. Delicious. Drink 2017-2023 Alc 15% ➢