Brenda McCormick | Copywriter
It will come as no surprise that Italy is home to a fantastic array of wines, made with local and international grapes. With winemaking taking place all over the country (not to mention the island of Sicily) it’s a diverse offering too with everything from elegant, dry whites and vibrant, sparkling Proseccos to iconic Italian reds. And what better way to discover some new Italian favourites than by picking up a great deal in the O’Brien’s Italian Wine Sale?
Here, we’ve selected some unmissable wines - with some top food pairing suggestions from Lynne Coyle MW, O’Briens Wine Director.
Rizzardi Lugana
Veneto, Italy
WAS €19.95 NOW €15.96 (Part of our Italian Wine Sale. Price valid until 7 May 2023.)
Lugana is considered one of Italy’s classic white wines, and this fabulous example hails from the historic Rizzardi family estate in the Veneto. A fruity and lively wine, it’s full of stone fruits and blossom aromas along with a silky-smooth palate and a long-lasting finish.
Food Pairing: Lugana is a great Italian white to team with all sorts of seafood.
Musella Valpolicella Ripasso
Veneto, Italy
WAS €24.45 NOW €19.56 (part of our Italian Wine Sale. Price valid until 7 May 2023.)
Musella is an organic, family-run winery and one of the '13 Amarone families', a group regarded as the best producers in the region. This fantastic Ripasso shows that reputation is more than deserved. Dense and packed with dark cherry fruit, it’s a silky smooth, elegant wine.
Food Pairing: Ideal with rich, robust dishes such as spaghetti Bolognese or lasagne.
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San Felice Il Grigio Riserva
Chianti Classico, Italy
WAS €25.95 NOW €19.95 (part of our Italian Wine Sale. Price valid until 7 May 2023.)
This is a true Italian classic and typical of the style that made Chianti wines world famous. Made with 100% Sangiovese grapes, it’s complex and concentrated with notes of dark cherry and black tea along with a fresh acidity. A beautifully balanced wine, it’s a perfect match for Italian dishes.
Food Pairing: Delicious on its own but also great with hard cheeses or tomato-based meat dishes.
Ascheri Barolo
Piedmont, Italy
WAS €39 NOW €29.95 (part of our Italian Wine Sale. Price valid until 7 May 2023)
Made with the Nebbiolo grape variety, Barolo is one of the most iconic Italian red wine styles. This version from the family-run Ascheri winery in Italy’s Piedmont is a little more approachable than many Barolos. It has layers of complex flavours including black tea, baking spice and stewed fruits.
Food Pairing: Try it with roasted or grilled red meats and ripe cheeses.
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Gavi La Battistina
Piedmont, Italy
WAS €107.70 NOW €75 for a case of 6 (Part of our Italian Wine Sale. Price valid until 7 May 2023.)
Gavi is amongst Italy’s best white wines and this popular example made from old vine Cortese (meaning ‘courteous’) grapes gives you a good idea why. Fresh and zesty, Gavi La Battistina packed with apple and pear fruit and has a lovely chalky minerality.
Food Pairing: Gavi pairs well with a wide range of foods but try it with pesto and goat’s cheese bruschetta.
Check out more fantastic Italian wines here.
All prices are correct at time published. Prices are part of the O'Briens Italian Wine Sale and are valid until 7 May 2023. Please check our website or stores for the most up-to-date pricing and offers.