Riondo Collezione Falceri Extra Dry Prosecco DOC Italy Sparkling Wine - 75cl
Astoria Prosecco - 75cl
Zenato Valpolicella DOC Superiore - 75cl
Brigaldara Valpolicella Classico – 75cl
Astoria Prosecco Rose - 75cl
Brigaldara Amarone Cavolo - 75cl
Riondo Collezione Falceri Moscato Italy Sparkling Wine - 75cl
Santa Margherita Prosecco Extra Dry DOC - 75cl
Zenato Amarone Riserva 'Sergio Zenato' - 75cl
Brigaldara Valpolicella Ripasso Superiore - 75cl
Brigaldara Amarone Riserva - 75cl
Farina Amarone Classico DOCG della Valpolicella - 75cl
Italian Wine Singapore | Barolo, Amarone, Valpolicella & Prosecco
Singapore's most comprehensive Italian wine collection — 4 pages spanning Italy's celebrated wine regions. Piedmont (Barolo DOCG 'King of Wines' through Clerico Monforte d'Alba, Langhe Nebbiolo, Dolcetto) and Veneto (Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG via the appassimento method through Brigaldara and Farina, Valpolicella Ripasso 'baby Amarone' technique, Valpolicella Classico, Prosecco DOC/DOCG sparkling). Italy has 76 DOCG appellations, 332 DOC, and 118 IGT — the world's most extensive wine appellation system. Italian wine is fundamentally a food wine — designed for enjoying with meals. Eight celebrated Italian producers: Domenico Clerico (Piedmont Barolo), Brigaldara (Valpolicella heartland), Farina (Amarone Classico DOCG), Zenato (Valpolicella DOC), Astoria (Veneto Prosecco), Riondo (Veneto Prosecco and Moscato), plus additional producers across pages 2-4. Free delivery anywhere in Singapore, no minimum order, fulfilled in 3 working days.
Buy Italian Wine Online in Singapore
Italian wine is wine produced in Italy — one of the world's largest wine producers (alternating annually with France for the world's #1 wine production volume) and home to genuinely the most extensive wine appellation system globally. Italy has 76 DOCG appellations, 332 DOC, and 118 IGT — representing the largest number of regulated wine appellations in any single wine country, more than France's combined AOC system. Italian wine is genuinely landmark for its diversity (over 20 major wine regions, each with distinctive indigenous grape varieties), its food-friendly stylistic emphasis (Italian wine is fundamentally a food wine — designed for enjoying with meals rather than as standalone drinks), and for producing some of the world's most prestigious wines: Barolo (Piedmont, "the King of Wines"), Brunello di Montalcino (Tuscany), Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG (Veneto, produced via the appassimento method).
The Liquid Collection stocks Italian wine across 4 pages featuring two of Italy's most prestigious wine regions in depth: Piedmont through Domenico Clerico (Barolo Monforte d'Alba DOCG, Langhe Nebbiolo, Dolcetto) and Veneto through Brigaldara (Amarone Cavolo, Valpolicella Ripasso Superiore, Valpolicella Classico), Farina (Amarone Classico DOCG), Zenato (Valpolicella DOC Superiore), plus Astoria and Riondo for Prosecco. The range spans accessible everyday Prosecco from $26 SGD through to prestige Barolo and Amarone at $103+ SGD. Every bottle ships free across Singapore with no minimum order, fulfilled within 3 working days. Browse the wider wine category, the Champagne selection, French wine, our luxury gifts selection, or the prestige Fine & Rare range. WhatsApp +65 9680 5856 for personalised recommendations or gifting advice.
Italian Wine at TLC — Key Facts at a Glance
- Country
- Italy — alternates annually with France for world's #1 wine production volume
- Appellations
- 76 DOCG + 332 DOC + 118 IGT = 526 total — most extensive wine appellation system in any country
- Major Regions Covered
- Piedmont (Barolo, Nebbiolo, Dolcetto) · Veneto (Amarone, Valpolicella, Prosecco)
- TLC Collection
- 4 pages — 30+ Italian wine expressions across Piedmont and Veneto
- TLC Producers Page 1
- Domenico Clerico (Piedmont) · Brigaldara (Veneto) · Farina (Veneto) · Zenato (Veneto) · Astoria (Veneto) · Riondo (Veneto)
- Italy's Apex Red Wine
- Barolo DOCG — "il Re dei Vini, il Vino dei Re" (King of Wines, Wine of Kings) — Clerico Barolo Monforte d'Alba ($103-589 SGD)
- Distinctive Method
- Appassimento — Amarone production drying grapes 100-120 days before fermentation; Ripasso — re-passing Valpolicella over Amarone lees
- Indigenous Grapes
- Nebbiolo (Barolo/Barbaresco) · Corvina/Rondinella/Molinara (Valpolicella/Amarone) · Glera (Prosecco) · Sangiovese (Tuscany)
- Prosecco Tiers
- Prosecco DOC (broader area, Charmat method) · Prosecco DOCG Conegliano-Valdobbiadene (smaller historic prestige) · Prosecco DOCG Asolo · Prosecco DOC Rosé (recognised 2020)
- Most Accessible
- Riondo Moscato ($26 SGD sale, was $30) · Astoria Prosecco ($32 SGD sale, was $39)
- Most Prestigious
- Clerico Barolo Monforte d'Alba DOCG ($103-589 SGD multi-format) · Farina Amarone Classico DOCG ($80-451 SGD multi-format)
- Cross-Cluster
- Italian wine joins French and Chilean wine as Old World prestige; cross-regional Prosecco vs Champagne sparkling wine education
Italy's two prestige wine regions — Piedmont & Veneto
The Liquid Collection's Italian wine selection focuses heavily on two of Italy's most prestigious wine regions: Piedmont (northwestern Italy, foothills of the Alps — home to Barolo and Barbaresco from the Nebbiolo grape) and Veneto (northeastern Italy — home to Valpolicella, Amarone, and Prosecco). Below, the two regional pillars with their distinctive styles and TLC coverage.
| Region | Position | Signature Wines / Grapes | TLC Producers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Piedmont (Piemonte) | Northwestern Italy — foothills of the Alps, Langhe region around Alba and Asti | Barolo DOCG, Barbaresco DOCG (both Nebbiolo); Langhe Nebbiolo, Dolcetto, Barbera, Moscato d'Asti | Domenico Clerico (Barolo Monforte d'Alba DOCG, Langhe Nebbiolo, Langhe Dolcetto) |
| Veneto | Northeastern Italy — Valpolicella zone north of Verona; Prosecco zone Conegliano-Valdobbiadene | Valpolicella, Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG, Valpolicella Ripasso DOC, Soave DOC, Prosecco DOC/DOCG, Moscato | Brigaldara, Farina, Zenato (all Valpolicella/Amarone); Astoria, Riondo (Prosecco) |
| Tuscany (Toscana) | Central Italy — Chianti hills, Montalcino, Montepulciano | Chianti Classico DOCG, Brunello di Montalcino DOCG, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG (all Sangiovese); Super Tuscans (Bordeaux blends — Sassicaia, Tignanello) | Sette Ponti and other Tuscan producers across pages 2-4 |
| Friuli-Venezia Giulia | Northeastern Italy, near Slovenian border | Friulano, Ribolla Gialla, Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc (celebrated white wine region) | Various producers across pages 2-4 |
| Sicily (Sicilia) | Mediterranean island — emerging Italian wine region | Etna DOC (volcanic Nerello Mascalese reds, Carricante whites), Nero d'Avola, Grillo | Future expansion / pages 2-4 |
The Piedmont + Veneto focus at TLC provides Singapore drinkers with comprehensive access to Italy's two most globally-recognised wine regions — Piedmont's Nebbiolo aristocracy (Barolo, Barbaresco) and Veneto's distinctive Valpolicella/Amarone tradition, plus the world's most globally-distributed sparkling wine (Prosecco). Pages 2-4 add further Tuscan, Friulian, and other regional producers.
The Italian wine appellation system — DOCG, DOC, IGT, VdT
Italy has the world's most extensive wine appellation system — four hierarchical tiers regulated by Italian wine law (modernised 1992). The combined system covers 526 regulated appellations — more than France, Spain, or any other wine country globally.
| Tier | Full Name | Number in Italy | Distinctive Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| DOCG (apex) | Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita — Controlled and Guaranteed Designation of Origin | 76 appellations | Strictest regulations on grape varieties, production methods, aging; government-tasted before bottling; pink seal on neck of bottle. Examples: Barolo, Barbaresco, Brunello di Montalcino, Chianti Classico, Amarone della Valpolicella, Prosecco Conegliano-Valdobbiadene |
| DOC | Denominazione di Origine Controllata — Controlled Designation of Origin | 332 appellations | Strict regulations on geographic origin, grape varieties, production methods; less restrictive than DOCG. Examples: Valpolicella DOC, Soave DOC, Langhe DOC, Prosecco DOC |
| IGT | Indicazione Geografica Tipica — Geographical Indication | 118 appellations | Broader regional designation with more flexible production rules; the original 'Super Tuscan' category (Tignanello, Sassicaia) before later elevation to DOC |
| VdT | Vino da Tavola — Table Wine | Unregulated tier | Most flexible tier with minimal regulations on grape varieties, production, or geographic origin |
The DOCG tier represents the apex of Italian wine prestige — wines tasted and approved by government commission before bottling, with the distinctive pink seal on the neck identifying DOCG status. The Liquid Collection's prestige Italian range includes Clerico Barolo Monforte d'Alba DOCG and Farina Amarone Classico DOCG della Valpolicella — both genuinely landmark DOCG expressions.
Barolo & Amarone — Italy's two most distinctive prestige red wines
Barolo — Piedmont's Nebbiolo aristocracy
Barolo DOCG is genuinely Italy's most prestigious red wine — known as "il Re dei Vini, il Vino dei Re" (the King of Wines, the Wine of Kings). Produced exclusively from the Nebbiolo grape in the Langhe region of southwestern Piedmont, around 11 communes near the town of Barolo. Distinctive for its tar-and-roses aromatic profile, intense tannin structure when young, exceptional aging potential (50+ years for prestige vintages), and the unique character of Nebbiolo as it slowly evolves in bottle.
Barolo DOCG regulations require minimum 38 months total aging (minimum 18 months in oak), with Riserva designation requiring minimum 62 months aging. The Barolo communes each have distinctive character: La Morra (elegant), Castiglione Falletto, Serralunga d'Alba (structured), Monforte d'Alba (powerful, age-worthy), Barolo town. The Liquid Collection stocks Clerico Barolo Monforte d'Alba DOCG ($103-589 SGD multi-format) — produced by Domenico Clerico (one of Barolo's most celebrated modernist producers), from Nebbiolo grown in Monforte d'Alba.
Amarone — Veneto's appassimento masterpiece
Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG is one of Italy's most distinctive and prestigious red wines — produced in the Valpolicella region of Veneto. Amarone is genuinely landmark for the appassimento method: after harvest, grapes (indigenous Veneto varieties — Corvina, Rondinella, Molinara) are laid out on straw mats or wooden racks for 100-120 days to dry partially, concentrating sugars and intensifying flavours.
The dried grapes are then pressed and fermented, producing a dry red wine with high alcohol (typically 15-17% ABV), intense concentration of fruit and spice, and remarkable complexity. Amarone became DOCG-protected in 2010. Distinctive Amarone character: dried fruit (raisin, fig, prune), spice, dark chocolate, herbs, full body, structured tannins. Amarone Classico designates the historic Valpolicella heartland production zone. The Liquid Collection stocks Brigaldara Amarone Cavolo ($81 SGD sale, was $102 SGD) and Farina Amarone Classico DOCG della Valpolicella ($80-451 SGD multi-format) — accessible introductions to one of Italy's most prestigious red wine traditions.
Valpolicella Ripasso — Veneto's "baby Amarone" technique
Valpolicella Ripasso DOC is a distinctive Veneto wine style produced through the ripasso method — Italian for "re-passing". Standard Valpolicella DOC wine is "re-passed" over the lees (spent grape skins and yeast sediment) of recently-finished Amarone production, gaining extra alcohol, structure, complexity, and tannic backbone from the Amarone lees contact.
The result is a wine sitting structurally between standard Valpolicella (light, fresh, accessible) and full Amarone (concentrated, intense, full-bodied) — often called "baby Amarone" for its character profile. Ripasso is genuinely Italy's most distinctive winemaking technique — uniquely possible only in producers that make both Valpolicella and Amarone. The Liquid Collection stocks Brigaldara Valpolicella Ripasso Superiore ($55 SGD sale, was $78 SGD) — the accessible reference Ripasso from Brigaldara's celebrated Valpolicella estate.
Prosecco — Italy's most globally-distributed sparkling wine
Prosecco is Italy's most globally-distributed sparkling wine — produced primarily from the Glera grape (officially renamed from "Prosecco" to "Glera" in 2009 to protect the Prosecco appellation name) in Veneto and Friuli-Venezia Giulia regions. Prosecco is produced via the Charmat method (also called Tank Method or Metodo Italiano) — secondary fermentation in large pressurised steel tanks rather than individual bottles (the traditional method used for Champagne). The Charmat method produces fresh, fruity, aromatic sparkling wine — distinctly different from the more complex, brioche-influenced character of traditional method Champagne.
| Prosecco Tier | Production Area | Distinctive Character | TLC Examples |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prosecco DOC | Broader area — nine provinces in Veneto and Friuli-Venezia Giulia | Accessible everyday Prosecco; broadest production scale | Astoria Prosecco DOC · Riondo Collezione Falceri Prosecco DOC |
| Prosecco DOCG Conegliano-Valdobbiadene | Smaller historic prestige area — hill zones around Conegliano and Valdobbiadene | The original Prosecco production area; prestige tier protected since 2009 | Future expansion (no DOCG Conegliano-Valdobbiadene currently stocked) |
| Prosecco DOCG Asolo | Smaller hill-zone — Asolo region | Smallest Prosecco prestige area | Future expansion |
| Prosecco DOC Rosé | Same broader DOC area as Prosecco DOC | Officially recognised as a category in 2020 — Glera plus Pinot Noir for the rosé colour | Astoria Prosecco Rosé |
For Singapore drinkers exploring sparkling wine comparatively, owning expressions of both Prosecco (Charmat method, accessible) and Champagne (traditional method, prestige) provides the most distinctive sparkling wine education available — illustrating how production method fundamentally shapes sparkling wine character beyond just region or grape variety.
The Italian wine range
Italian Wine FAQ
What is Italian wine?
Italian wine is wine produced in Italy — one of the world's largest wine producers (alternating with France for #1 globally) and home to the most extensive wine appellation system globally. Italy has 76 DOCG appellations, 332 DOC, and 118 IGT — representing the largest number of regulated wine appellations in any single wine country. Italian wine is fundamentally a food wine, designed for enjoying with meals. Major prestige wines: Barolo (Piedmont — "King of Wines"), Brunello di Montalcino (Tuscany), Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG (Veneto, appassimento method). TLC stocks Italian wine across 4 pages featuring Piedmont (Clerico) and Veneto (Brigaldara, Farina, Zenato, Astoria, Riondo).
What are the major Italian wine regions?
Italy has 20 major wine regions, with five producing the most globally-recognised Italian wines. Piedmont (northwestern Italy, foothills of the Alps) — Barolo DOCG and Barbaresco DOCG from Nebbiolo, plus Dolcetto, Barbera, Moscato d'Asti. Tuscany (central Italy) — Chianti Classico DOCG, Brunello di Montalcino DOCG, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG (all Sangiovese), plus Super Tuscans. Veneto (northeastern Italy) — Valpolicella, Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG (appassimento method), Soave DOC, Prosecco DOC/DOCG. Friuli-Venezia Giulia — celebrated white wine region. Sicily — Etna DOC volcanic wines. TLC's selection focuses heavily on Piedmont (Clerico Barolo, Nebbiolo, Dolcetto) and Veneto (Brigaldara/Farina Amarone, Valpolicella Ripasso, Prosecco).
What is the Italian wine appellation system (DOCG, DOC, IGT)?
Italian wine is classified through a four-tier appellation system. DOCG (Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita — Controlled and Guaranteed Designation of Origin) is the apex tier with strictest regulations on grape varieties, production, and aging; government-tasted before bottling; pink seal on neck. Italy has 76 DOCG. DOC (Denominazione di Origine Controllata) is the second tier; Italy has 332 DOC. IGT (Indicazione Geografica Tipica) is broader regional designation with more flexible rules; the original 'Super Tuscan' category. VdT (Vino da Tavola) is the most flexible tier. Combined: 526 regulated appellations — the most extensive wine appellation system in any country.
What is Barolo?
Barolo DOCG is Italy's most prestigious red wine — "il Re dei Vini, il Vino dei Re" (the King of Wines, the Wine of Kings). Produced exclusively from Nebbiolo grape in the Langhe region of southwestern Piedmont. Distinctive for tar-and-roses aromatic profile, intense tannin structure when young, exceptional aging potential (50+ years for prestige vintages). Barolo DOCG requires minimum 38 months total aging (18 months in oak); Riserva requires minimum 62 months. Barolo communes: La Morra (elegant), Castiglione Falletto, Serralunga d'Alba (structured), Monforte d'Alba (powerful, age-worthy), Barolo town. TLC stocks Clerico Barolo Monforte d'Alba DOCG ($103-589 SGD multi-format) — produced by Domenico Clerico, one of Barolo's celebrated modernist producers.
What is Amarone della Valpolicella?
Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG is one of Italy's most distinctive prestigious red wines — produced in Valpolicella region of Veneto from indigenous Veneto grapes (Corvina, Rondinella, Molinara). Amarone is landmark for the appassimento method: after harvest, grapes are laid out on straw mats for 100-120 days to dry partially, concentrating sugars and intensifying flavours. The dried grapes are then pressed and fermented, producing a dry red with high alcohol (15-17%), intense concentration, and remarkable complexity. Amarone became DOCG-protected in 2010. Amarone Classico designates the historic Valpolicella heartland zone. TLC stocks Brigaldara Amarone Cavolo ($81 SGD sale) and Farina Amarone Classico DOCG ($80-451 SGD multi-format).
What is Valpolicella Ripasso?
Valpolicella Ripasso DOC is a distinctive Veneto wine style produced through the ripasso method ("re-passing"). Standard Valpolicella DOC wine is "re-passed" over the lees of recently-finished Amarone production, gaining extra alcohol, structure, complexity, and tannic backbone. The result sits structurally between standard Valpolicella (light, fresh) and full Amarone (concentrated, intense) — often called "baby Amarone". Genuinely Italy's most distinctive winemaking technique — uniquely possible only in producers that make both Valpolicella and Amarone. TLC stocks Brigaldara Valpolicella Ripasso Superiore ($55 SGD sale, was $78 SGD).
What is Prosecco?
Prosecco is Italy's most globally-distributed sparkling wine — produced primarily from the Glera grape (renamed from "Prosecco" to "Glera" in 2009 to protect the appellation name) in Veneto and Friuli-Venezia Giulia. Prosecco uses the Charmat method (secondary fermentation in large pressurised steel tanks, not individual bottles like Champagne). Tiered system: Prosecco DOC (broader area), Prosecco DOCG Conegliano-Valdobbiadene (smaller historic prestige), Prosecco DOCG Asolo, Prosecco DOC Rosé (recognised 2020 — adds Pinot Noir to Glera). The Charmat method produces fresh, fruity, aromatic sparkling — different from Champagne's brioche complexity. TLC stocks Astoria Prosecco DOC ($32 SGD sale), Astoria Prosecco Rosé ($35 SGD sale), and Riondo Collezione Falceri Prosecco DOC ($32 SGD sale).
What is Italian wine pairing?
Italian wine is fundamentally a food wine — designed to be enjoyed with meals. Classic pairings: Barolo and Barbaresco with rich game (wild boar, venison), aged cheeses (Parmigiano-Reggiano, aged Pecorino), truffles, beef braises. Amarone with roasted meats, aged cheeses, dark chocolate desserts. Valpolicella Ripasso with grilled red meats, pasta with meat ragù, hard cheeses. Chianti Classico with classic Tuscan cuisine — pasta with tomato sauce, grilled meats. Brunello di Montalcino with bistecca alla Fiorentina, wild boar ragù. Prosecco with antipasti, fried seafood, light starters, aperitif. Moscato d'Asti with desserts, Italian pastries.
Is Italian wine a good gift?
Yes — Italian wine is genuinely thoughtful for wine drinkers who appreciate diverse Italian regional character and food-friendly traditions. Accessible everyday gifts: Riondo Prosecco DOC ($32 SGD sale), Astoria Prosecco ($32 SGD sale), Astoria Prosecco Rosé ($35 SGD sale). Mid-tier red wine: Zenato Valpolicella Superiore ($49 SGD sale), Brigaldara Ripasso Superiore ($55 SGD sale). Premium: Clerico Langhe Nebbiolo ($77 SGD), Brigaldara Amarone Cavolo ($81 SGD sale), Farina Amarone Classico DOCG ($80-451 SGD). Ultra-prestige: Clerico Barolo Monforte d'Alba DOCG ($103-589 SGD — "King of Wines"). DOCG heritage, appassimento method appeal, and Piedmont/Veneto regional distinctiveness give Italian wine recipients unusually rich gift storytelling.
Do you deliver Italian wine across Singapore?
Yes. Free delivery anywhere in Singapore with no minimum order. Standard lead time is 3 working days.