Gauntleys Mixed Wine Cases
'Viva l'Italia' Six-Bottle Mixed Case

This is a six botle mixed case containing the following wines:

1 x 2022 IGT Toscana Sparkling Rosé ‘Bolla Galeotta’ Syrah – Fabrizio Dionisio - £23.75
1 x 2018 Vino Spumante Classico Rosato – Baracchi - £34.20
2 x 2022 Ribolla Gialla – Grilloiole - £19.70
2 x 2019 Schioppettino di Prepotto - Grilloiole – £24.10

Our Viva l’Italia mixed case opens with two wonderfully unique and compelling sparkling rosés from Tuscany, and from two domaines who are exciting recent discoveries for us. Firstly, we have a rare 100% Syrah sparkling wine from Fabrizio Dionisio. Wild strawberries, cherry, hints of pink grapefruit and citrus soar on palate bouncing with freshness and a pleasant acidic lift, all whilst remaining softly-textured and savoury, with soothing bubbles and saline-mineral tones. Secondly, we have a beautifully clean, dry sparkling rose made from 100% Sangiovese, from Baracchi. Far from insipid, it has a very fine, compact and persistent mousse, followed by a delightfully elegant palate with lovely raspberry fruits, almonds and delicate minerality. Fabulously refined and refreshing.

For the red and the white, we have delicious native varietal offerings from Vini Grillo Iole. We have exalted the virtues of our wonderful new producer, Vini Grillo Iole many times in the last few years. There are very few domaines that capture the heart quite so completely, and Anna Muzzonlinis wines have completely enchanted both ourselves and all of those that have tasted them. With intoxicating life and fragrance, remarkable purity of fruit and alluring minerality both of these wines are absolutely delicious. Anna’s Ribolla Gialla is silky and refined, singing with super-ripe white peaches, pears and apples accompanied by subtle notes of almond. Her 2019 Schiopettino di Prepotto’s bouquet is fragrant and fruity, with notes of violets, ripe black and red berries laced with subtle hints of pepper and gentle spicey aromas reminiscent of cloves. The palate is marked by a fabulous intensity and freshness, with delineation and focus. The berry fruit from the nose delivers in spades, with mouth-wateringly ripe, crunchy red cherries, bright raspberries and blackcurrant notes.