Description A Bold Duo of Italian Reds This Discovery 2 Bottle Italian Red Wine Set brings together two outstanding reds from Sicily and Veneto, offering a perfect balance of fruit, spice and depth. A showcase of Italy’s regional diversity, this set combines the warmth of the south with the elegance of the north. The Curatolo Arini Nero d’Avola is a vibrant expression of Sicily’s signature grape. Grown at 500 metres above sea level in Caltanissetta, the grapes benefit from warm days and cool nights, producing wines with freshness as well as richness. Ruby red with purple hues, this organic and vegan wine reveals aromas of violets, cherries, plums and a hint of white pepper. On the palate, it is smooth and medium-bodied with soft tannins, intense fruit character and a lingering spicy finish. The Valpolicella Ripasso Superiore Ciliegi from ILatium Morini showcases Veneto at its finest. Made from Corvina, Rondinella and Oseleta, this wine is garnet in colour and brimming with ripe cherry, raisin and earthy herbal notes. On the palate, it is powerful yet refined – warm, dry and concentrated with flavours of sour cherry, sultana and spice. Its soft tannins and bright acidity make it a polished, food-friendly red. Together, these two wines highlight Italy’s ability to produce reds that are both bold and elegant – the perfect set for adventurous wine lovers. Becky Hewes Becky Says: I chose this pair because they really capture the contrast that makes Italian red wines so exciting. The Curatolo Arini Nero d’Avola is a wonderful expression of Sicily – it’s generous, fruity and full of life, yet beautifully balanced by that freshness you only get from higher-altitude vineyards. It’s a red I reach for when I want something smooth but with character. The Valpolicella Ripasso Superiore is quite different – richer, deeper and more complex, with those raisined notes that make Ripasso such a rewarding style. It’s indulgent without being heavy, the sort of wine that works just as well on its own as it does alongside a slow-cooked dish. This set is all about balance: one bright and fruit-driven, the other rich and layered. It’s why I think it makes such a brilliant gift or a treat for yourself. What’s in the Discovery 2 Bottle Italian Red Wine Gift Quick View Valpolicella Ripasso Superiore, DOC Ciliegi | ILatium Morini | Corvina, Rondinella, Oseleta | Veneto | Italy Add to wishlist £22.99 The seven brothers and cousins involved with ILatium Morini changed their approach in 2004 and decided to keep the best grapes to make wine themselves. Since 2004 the torrent of accolades, including an IWC Gold for their Amarone and glowing reviews from Jancis Robinson, would suggest that they made the […] Add to basket Quick View Curatolo Arini | Nero D’Avola | Sicily | Italy Add to wishlist £17.50 Curatolo Arini was founded in 1875 by Vito Curatolo Arini. The estate is currently run by the fifth generation of the Curatolo family, making Curatolo Arini the oldest family-owned Marsala producer still in existence. Alberto Antonini is the winery’s consultant winemaker. His influence is evident in the wines, combining the […] Add to basket Why Should You Buy Wine Online with Handpicked Wine Box? Handpicked Wine Box is a wine shop with a difference. We take the hassle away from choosing a bottle of wine. In fact, we don’t even sell wine bottles, we sell wine cases, hand picked and tested by our wine experts. Our themed wine cases are unique but all have one thing in common. The unparalleled quality of the wine. Whether you enjoy a crisp, dry, white wine like sauvignon blanc from New Zealand. An oaky, red wine like a rioja crianza. Or you savour the light bubbles of a sparkling wine. We have your back! Hear what our customers have to say about Handpicked Wine Box Checkout Trustpilot for more 5 star reviews
