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We're delighted to introduce our newest agency, Marchese Dalmasso—a collection created to celebrate the very best of Piedmont. Sourcing fruit from some of the region's finest vineyard sites, these beautifully crafted wines capture everything we love about northern Italy: finesse, purity, balance...

96 POINTS: Luca Maroni95 POINTS: Wine Direct Tasting TeamWe’ve uncovered a spectacular Southern Italian red that has earned an outstanding 96-point rating from Luca Maroni—one of Italy’s most influential wine critics—and secured a parcel at a price we genuinely never thought possible.This is...

98 POINTS: Luca MaroniGOLD MEDAL: Mundus Vini94 POINTS: Wine Direct Tasting TeamIf you've never fallen down the Primitivo rabbit hole, this is the perfect place to start.We've put together a Discovery Puglia Primitivo Mixed 6-Pack featuring six sensational reds from Southern Italy's sun-drenched hee...

SAVE 20% OFF RETAIL FOR A LIMITED TIME!4.5 STARS: Cuisine Magazine93 POINTS: Wine Enthusiast Magazine95 POINTS: Wine Direct Tasting TeamCellar Release Organic Pinot Gris from bemchmark producer - Gustave Lorentz"A benchmark Alsace Pinot Gris that delivers exceptional richness, texture and complexity...

96 POINTS: Wine Direct Tasting Team"This classic Grand Cru Pinot Gris immediately captures you with lifted aromas of white blossom, ripe pear, dried apricot and subtle smoky mineral notes. With time in the galss, more complex layers of orange marmalade, white truffle, baking spice and honeyed citrus...

AWARDED 18/20: Jancis Robinson MW96 POINTS: Wine Direct Tatsing Team"A golden gem, this Gewurztraminer bursts with floral aromas, dried fruit, and cake-like richness. The natural bitterness provides a perfect counterpoint to its opulent profile, adding balance and structure. It's a complex, well-cra...

SAVE 20% OFF RETAIL FOR A LIMITED TIME!93 POINTS: James Suckling93 POINTS: Tasting Panel Magazine94 POINTS: Wine Direct Tasting Team100% dry Riesling sealed under screwcap."The Riesling Reserve has a pale-yellow color, with an expressive nose filled with citrus and white flower aromas. It has a live...

94 POINTS: Wine Direct Tasting Team"Bursting with ripe blackberry, black cherry and juicy plum, this is Nero d'Avola at its most approachable. Soft, velvety tannins and a touch of sweet spice lead to a smooth, generous finish that's packed with flavour. Rich enough for hearty meals, yet so easy to d...

92 POINTS: Wine Direct Tasting Team90 POINTS: Sam Kim; WIne Orbit"A juicy, generous and seriously easy-drinking Tempranillo with plenty of ripe dark fruit and plenty of personality. Expect blackberry, ripe plum and dark cherry, backed by subtle spice and a touch of savoury character. The palate is s...

93 POINTS: Wine Direct Tasting TeamA deliciously generous Spanish red with all the things we love about good Tempranillo. Ripe blackberry, plum and dark cherry lead the way, with hints of spice, liquorice and subtle savoury earthiness adding complexity. The palate is juicy and well rounded, with sup...

93 POINTS: James Suckling94 POINTS: Wine Direct Tasting Team"Dried citrus fruit, from lemon blossom to candied lemon on the nose, together with a savory, stony note and a splash of wild herbs. Full-bodied with focused citrus and mineral flavors, driven by bright, needle-sharp acidity. Long, crisp an...

GOLD MEDAL: Concours National de Paris 2025GOLD MEDAL: International Wine Challenge 202593 POINTS: Wine Direct Tasting Team90 POINTS: James Suckling"With ripe, red fruit and soft tannins, this is an generous wine. Its fresh acidity provides an welcome contrast and lift. Drink from 2026."- Roger Voss...

A red wine with an unmistakable taste that fears no comparison. Novantaceppi’s Primitivo embodies the strong personality of Puglia. After the grapes have been processed, they undergo a period of ageing to reach their full expressive maturation. Primitivo is characterized by a bright red color and...

Some of the best and most expressive Pinot Grigio comes from the northern Italian Friuli region. High altitude and on the border with Slovenia, this region makes acidic white wine with a delightful minerality. This classic example has plenty of both those characteristics as well as typical pear flav...

GOLD MEDAL: Concours de Lyon93 POINTS: Wine Direct Tasting Team"Forget the thin, forgettable Pinot Grigios of old. Caldora delivers a far more generous, flavour-packed style, bursting with juicy white peach, ripe pear, grapefruit and lemon zest, with a subtle herbal lift and refreshing minerality. T...

92 POINTS: Wine Direct Tasting Team"Fresh, vibrant and effortlessly elegant, Gavi is one of Italy's great white wines. Made from the Cortese grape in the rolling hills of Piemonte, it delivers crisp citrus, green apple and juicy pear flavours layered with subtle white blossom and a hint of almond. B...

94 POINTS: Wine Direct Tasting TeamIf you love the perfume, finesse and silky elegance of great Pinot Noir, it's time to discover Langhe Nebbiolo. Often described as the more approachable expression of Piemonte's greatest wine - Barolo - it captures Nebbiolo's haunting aromatics and graceful structu...

Normally $26.99, Now $22.9593 POINTS: Wine Direct Tasting Team"Puglia does generous reds better than just about anywhere, and this delicious Primitivo is proof. Bursting with ripe plum, black cherry and blackberry fruit, it's plush and velvety with hints of sweet spice, liquorice and dark chocolate...

92 POINTS: Wine Direct Tasting TeamCaldora Trebbiano d'Abruzzo is everything you want from a fresh Italian white – bright, vibrant and effortlessly drinkable. Bursting with juicy white peach, citrus and delicate blossom aromas, it glides across the palate with crisp freshness, subtle minerality an...

93 POINTS: Wine Direct Tasting"Deep ruby red with vibrant purple hues. The nose is expressive, offering aromas of ripe plum, black cherry and blackberry layered with hints of rosemary, sweet spice, vanilla and a touch of dark chocolate. The palate is full-bodied, plush and velvety, with ripe, silky...

93 POINTS: Wine Direct Tasting Team"Deep ruby in colour, this expressive red opens with aromas of black cherry, ripe plum, blackberry and violet, layered with hints of cracked black pepper, liquorice and dried Mediterranean herbs. The palate is full-flavoured yet beautifully poised, offering concent...

96 POINTS: Luca Maroni94 POINTS: Wine Direct Tasting Team91 POINTS: Wine Enthusiast Magazine "The nose has the fresh feel of lime zest, green apple, raw almond and freshly cut grass. The palate stays upbeat with grapefruit, pineapple and toasted almond notes, which lead into a finish of fresh lemon...

93 POINTS: Wine Direct Tasting Team"From the sun-soaked hills of Sardinia comes Maentu Cannonau DOC, a rich and expressive red bursting with ripe blackberry, plum and Mediterranean herbs. Silky tannins and warming spice make this an authentic taste of one of Italy's most distinctive wine regions. Pe...

92 POINTS: Wine Direct Tasting TeamA pale yellow colour and nice intensity with light floral and exotic fruit notes. Nice tension in the attack, with an explosion of fruits in the mouth making a fresh and tense finish.ABV: 13