Wines of the Year 2025 | Complete Box

This elegant, perfumed Pinot Nero has a vibrant nose of red cherries, wild strawberries, and violets, with hints of spice and earthiness. The palate is silky yet structured, with ripe yet present tannins that frame the juicy fruit, giving the wine both depth and finesse. Aged in traditional vats for six months, it maintains a sense of purity and freshness, balanced by a fine acidity and a long, graceful finish. Francesca Seralvo calls this wine "the whole hill in a bottle", and it certainly delivers a taste of Oltrepò Pavese’s finest Pinot Noir vineyards.

Tenuta Mazzolino is one of the most exciting producers in Oltrepo Pavese, a region often referred to as Italy’s hidden Burgundy. Located in Lombardy, in the north of Italy, just south of Milan, Oltrepo Pavese is a historic wine-growing area best known for its Pinot Nero, Chardonnay, and sparkling wines. The estate, which has been in the Seralvo family since the 1970s, sits on a 20-hectare amphitheatre of organically farmed vineyards, with soils that mirror those of Barbaresco. Their high-density, low-yield vines, grown at 300-350 metres above sea level, benefit from cool Apennine breezes, preserving the grape’s aromatic intensity and natural acidity. This Pinot Nero is a class act, showcasing the finesse and complexity of this historic estate, and is a must-try for lovers of elegant, terroir-driven reds.

This Bourgogne Blanc is aged 7 to 10 months in stainless steel, preserving its vibrant freshness and crisp acidity. The palate is bright and mineral-driven, with layers of green apple, lemon, lime zest, and acacia, complemented by a delicate saline finish and a whisper of oak. Refreshing, pure, and beautifully balanced, this Chardonnay is perfect with shellfish, grilled fish, or creamy cheeses.

Domaine de la Cadette is a rare gem in Vézelay, a historic hilltop village in Burgundy, just southwest of Chablis and on the same latitude as Sancerre. Led by Valentin Montanet, this organic estate is dedicated to crafting authentic, terroir-driven wines that highlight the region’s limestone-rich soils. With a focus on purity and precision, the winery produces elegant, food-friendly wines that offer exceptional value.

This is Sauvignon Blanc at its finest - a wine that captures the power, precision, and elegance of Marlborough’s coastal terroir. Aromas of guava, passionfruit, and citrus leap from the glass, layered with a distinctive oyster shell minerality. Aged on its lees, this wine has a silky, creamy texture that adds depth and complexity, balancing its bright acidity and saline edge. The result? A class act—focused, structured, and deeply expressive, with a long, lingering finish that sets a benchmark for New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc.

Blank Canvas, founded by Master of Wine Sophie Parker-Thomson and winemaking consultant Matt Thomson, is all about single-vineyard precision and minimal intervention winemaking. The Holdaway Vineyard, farmed by the same family for generations, sits on the coastal fringe of the Wairau Valley, where deep alluvial silts and regenerative viticulture create a Sauvignon Blanc of exceptional balance and purity. Harvested at night to preserve freshness, cool-fermented and aged on lees, this wine is a true expression of its site—refined, textural, and seriously sophisticated.

Assyrtiko The North is a strikingly fresh Greek white wine with vibrant lemon peel, green apple and a distinctive mineral edge that gives it real tension and precision. It is crisp, dry and beautifully structured, with a saline twist that makes it incredibly food friendly and refreshing. If you love Chablis or lean, citrus driven Sauvignon Blanc, this Assyrtiko offers that same clarity with a Mediterranean soul.

Produced in northern Greece, this expression of Assyrtiko shows how the grape thrives beyond its island origins, delivering freshness with clarity and depth. Assyrtiko is one of Greece’s most celebrated native varieties, prized for its natural acidity and ageing potential. The cooler northern conditions help preserve vibrant citrus character while allowing full flavour development. It is a confident, modern Greek white wine that balances elegance, structure and unmistakable regional identity.

Quinta de Azevedo Vinho Verde is a bright, zesty Portuguese white wine that dances with citrus, green apple and a gentle floral lift. It is light in body yet beautifully focused, with mouthwatering acidity and a clean, refreshing finish that makes it incredibly easy to enjoy. If you love crisp, dry white wines like Pinot Grigio or light Sauvignon Blanc, this Vinho Verde is a brilliant choice for warm evenings and seafood suppers.

Riff Pinot Grigio della Venezia, is one of the best Pinot Grigio we have tried in years. It is crisp, clean and refreshing, with pear, green apple and a subtle citrus edge keeping it bright and lively. Light on its feet with a dry, precise finish, it is all about freshness, fruit and juiciness. This is an easy going white that works beautifully on its own or with food.

Riff is a market leading producer for Pinot Grigio in Italy. It is produced in the north east of Italy, within the cool, alpine influenced region of Veneto. The vineyards benefit from mountain breezes and mineral rich soils, helping preserve natural acidity and purity of fruit. Pinot Grigio thrives here, producing wines that are clean, balanced and highly drinkable. Riff focuses on a modern, refined expression of the style, making it a reliable go to Italian white.