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Northern Italy: with James Davis

James Davis

James Davis is responsible for buying wines from Italy, Spain and Portugal.

Wine is part of everyday life in Italy, and there’s barely a corner of the country that doesn't boast its own particular interpretation of one, two or more grape varieties. Because of Italy's long history of making wine there are very close links between the country's food and its wines. In this issue we concentrate on the north, where Piedmont and Veneto are the two main wine regions.

Tesco Finest Northern Italy case

Sample some typical wines from Northern Italy at a great price in my specially selected case.
Tesco Finest Gavi, 2005
Tesco Finest Barolo, 2002
Tesco Finest Valpolicella Ripasso, 2004

6 bottle caseEquivalent 75cl bottle price £7

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Piedmont: a land of mists and hills

Piedmont lies in Italy’s northwestern corner, bordering France in the west and Switzerland in the north. Piedmont is best known for its reds. Barolo and Barbaresco are its most prestigious reds and are amongst Italy’s best wines.

Piedmont also produces lighter, great value wines from the Barbera and Dolcetto grapes for delicious everyday drinking. These reds are juicy and full of cherry and plum fruit.

Save over 33% on Barolo Forestiero

If you are a fan of rich, elegant red wines, then I think you would really appreciate this superb Barolo - with rich dark cherry aromas that mingle with chocolate notes, while oak ageing adds smooth, spicy character to the wonderful fruit flavours.

6 bottle caseEquivalent 75cl bottle price £10

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Tesco Finest Gavi, 2005 CASE of 6 bottles (equivalent to £5.99 per bottle)

per case: £34.14 Ref 810-514-7

‘delivers a seamless bolt of crisp, green-apple fruit and keen acidity’
Matthew Jukes, Daily Mail June, 2006

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Tesco Finest Barolo, 2002 CASE of 6 bottles (equivalent to £12.99 per bottle)

per case: £74.04 Ref 232-167-2

This red is rich with hints of roses, dark chocolate and baked plums.

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Veneto: a landscape sculpted by water

Bordered on the north by Austria, Lake Garda to its west and on its southern coast the Adriatic sea, the northeastern province of Veneto is home to two of Italy’s most romantic cities: Venice and Verona. It’s also home to some of Italy’s most popular wines, including Bardolino, Valpolicella, Prosecco, Soave and Pinot Grigio.

Save 26% on La Gioiosa mixed casae

From the heart of Italy’s Treviso Hills, La Gioiosa wines take their name from the local marching song about the happy lifestyle and good wines of the region. They capture the essence of sunny Italy in a glass!
La Gioiosa Pinot Grigio, 2005
La Gioiosa Pinot Grigio Blush, 2005
La Gioiosa Merlot, 2005

6 bottle caseEquivalent 75cl bottle price £3.50

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Riff Pinot Grigio delle Venezie, 2004 CASE of 6 bottles (equivalent to £5.99 per bottle)

per case: £34.14 Ref 590-099-6

A touch of oak gives this Pinot Grigio additional character along with its lovely fresh citric fruit.

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Tesco Soave Classico, 2005 CASE of 6 bottles (equivalent to £3.99 per bottle)

per case: £22.74 Ref 827-291-5

A classic, crisp white from Soave, with subtle almond and citrus flavours and a long after-taste.

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Tesco Bardolino, NV CASE of 6 bottles (equivalent to £3.99 per bottle)

per case: £22.74 Ref 831-145-0

Mouth-wateringly juicy plum and cherry fruit makes this the ideal accompaniment for pizzas and pasta served with tomatobased sauces.

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Tesco Valpolicella Classico, 2004 CASE of 6 bottles (equivalent to £4.99 per bottle)

per case: £28.44 Ref 348-973-6

Light fruity red with bright red cherry flavours, this could be lightly chilled in the summer.

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Tesco Finest Valpolicella Ripasso, 2004 CASE of 6 bottles (equivalent to £5.99 per bottle)

per case: £34.14 Ref 104-474-07

Spicy raisin and dried fruit, along with more than a hint of dark chocolate, make this a mouthwatering match for roast duck and other autumnal game dishes.

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Rocco Alata Amarone della Valpolicella, 2001 CASE of 6 bottles (equivalent to £9.99 per bottle)

per case: £56.94 Ref 190-568-6

You can taste the raisined grapes that went into making this wine, as well as spices and chocolate.

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