Somewhat perturbed by the scratching of cigarette butts at his feet whilst pacing the shallows, Giovanni looked up with a perplexing gaze towards Vesuvius from Mappatella Beach. If only some harmony could exist between the paradox of the uptight and fastidious northerners and the chaotic and vibrant southerners.

50% Nebbiolo | 50% Sangiovese

Dry on the tongue, but it's a very wet wine. A visceral medley of passion, indulgence and spaghetti alle vongole. Nebbiolo and Sangiovese from the Barossa, plus a little Sangiovese from the Hills, gently made under the sultry supervision of Monica Bellucci.

Constructed for the outright pleasure of smashing friggitori, with a recipe dating back to the 1958 Sagra de Pesce in Camogli. Bianco Superiore celebrates the marriage of Vermentino, Malvasia & Trebbiano, an honest wine that sadly can no longer be found in the hedge fund cesspool that Portofino has transcended into.

66% Vermentino | 28% Malvasia Bianco | 6% Trebbiano

Fruit from the Barmera and Ebenezer DOCGs. Multiple ferments, multiple levels of maceration, multiple regions – enter the multiverse of flavour. The Fiat needs a service, but the wine is tip-top.