A Rich Approach to the New Year

Concentrated charm from Italy, offering substance without the usual fuss.

January. The dust has settled, the budget is recalibrating, and frankly, what one needs is a bit of reliable, enveloping comfort. Fortunately, not all wines that offer this level of warmth demand a hefty price tag or three hours of contemplation. Ca' Vittoria Appassimento Rosso is precisely that: a confident, characterful red that proves richness and genuine value are not mutually exclusive concepts.

From Italy’s Veneto region, this wine takes its cue from the time-honoured Appassimento method—using partially dried grapes to concentrate the flavour. The result is a wine that delivers far more than its price might suggest. It’s full-bodied and velvety, bursting onto the palate with intense dark cherry, prune, and a welcome hint of winter spice and chocolate. It has the satisfying texture and depth one associates with more serious Italian reds, but with an approachability that means you don't need to save it for a special occasion. It’s serious wine, but with its coat off and feet up.

For January, this makes perfect sense. It’s got the sheer presence for post-Christmas hearty fare—think rich stews, slow-cooked meats, or even just a very good cheese board—while offering a decadent quality that helps banish the winter blues.

At a special price of £14.50 (mixed-six price, available on a single bottle) and with 100 bonus loyalty points thrown in—this superb, warming red is the perfect antidote to the gloom of the New Year

Think you can’t afford Italian luxury in January? Think again.