In the Book of Tobias, an ancient Hebrew text, Asmodeus is the Demon of Lust. It is said that when Cain killed Abel, Adam and Eve separated for 130 years. During this time, Adam was tempted by Naamah and Lillith, two demons of prostitution. Asmodeus is the offspring of the relationship between Naamah and Adam. Of all of the varietals of Italy, Nero d'Avola is as lustful and pleasurable as it gets. Rich, peppery and opulent. It has many of the same characteristics of Syrah and is the most important grape of Sicily.

According to Jewish folklore, Lilith was the first wife of Adam. She was banished from the Garden of Eden when she refused to make herself subservient to Adam's sexual requests. When she was cast out of the Garden, she was made into a demon, and Adam was given a second wife, Eve, who was fashioned from his rib to ensure her obedience to her man. Where Adam was created from dust, Lilith was created from filth and sediment. Primitivo refuses to be submissive to the oenology that it is the same grape as its close relative Zinfandel. Many subscribe to this idea, though they are both mutations of Crljenak, a Croatian varietal. Primitivo always brings plenty of flesh and ripeness to the table with a solid spine of certainty and structure.

In Jewish texts, Samael is better known as the 'Angel of Death.' It is believed that Samael is both good and evil in that he does the work of God but desires man to do evil. Samael is viewed as a seducer as was first spoken of in the Talmud as assuming the role of the serpent and tempting Eve in the Garden of Eden. The correlation here is that Montepulciano can be a very alluring and seductive grape that lends itself to pleasurable drinking. That said, often time Montepulciano is simple, thin and insipid. In many ways it offers both the good and bad of wine.

Intense red with purple hues. Intense youthful fresh ripe berry fruit flavours with some well integrated vanillin oak. Full bodied dense ripe berry fruit flavours balanced with vanillin oak but yet long and smooth. Serve with a red wine casserole or a juicy steak with red onion jam. This wine has the flavour, structure and balance to be enjoyed now or offers added satisfaction from further cellaring.

Dark red in colour with garnet coloured reflexes. A deep, concentrated aroma. On the nose, there are aromas of ripe fruit such as blackberries and cherries, sweet violet aromas and fresh notes of cistus and eucalyptus. In the mouth note the sensation of volume, intense fruit and mature tannins. A long, fresh finish.

A true classic of the Rocca delle Macìe portfolio, Vernaiolo Chianti DOCG celebrates the long-standing traditions of Tuscany. Named after the Latin word vernale, meaning "spring-like," it reflects the historic practice of bottling Chianti in the spring following harvest. Crafted predominantly from Sangiovese, this vibrant ruby-red wine opens with bright aromas of red fruit and a pleasantly vinous character, leading to a fresh, savoury palate with gentle softness and structure. Versatile and approachable, it is an ideal companion to pasta dishes, white meats, and everyday Italian-inspired meals.

Hand harvested from 40 year-old Grenache vines in southern Spain and made in a modern, vibrantly fruity, opulent style this is a classic expression of immediately attractive, juicy, dark Grenache.

In 1890, the Duke of Aosta visited Pontassieve after learning of a hidden gem in the cellar of the newly established Ruffino, a rising winery known for its Chianti. Impressed, he made Ruffino the royal supplier, and this wine has been a flagship since 1927, bearing its iconic label.

Smoking Loon The Original Old Vine Zinfandel is a striking deep, inky purple colour in the glass. Aromas of ripe raspberry, black cherry, peppercorn and toasted coconut lift from the glass. This rich, medium-bodied wine is full of flavour with loads of fresh red fruits; raspberry, pomegranate and a healthy dose of that classic Zinfandel spice. This is a bold wine with good structure and lively acidity making it a perfect match for any type of BBQ.

Intense ruby red with purple flashes. Complex in nose, with fresh aromas that recall fresh cherries and strawberries. Elegant floral notes. Its concentration and smoothness combined with its acidity ensures a persistent and elegant wine. Great value for money.

Intense, complex and floral with flavours of ripe red fruit and notes of Chocolate and spices.

Founded by the legendary Dona Antónia Adelaide Ferreira, Quinta do Vesuvio is one of the great Douro estates. Pombal do Vesuvio is the Quinta's second wine, taking its name from the vineyard that surrounds the property's dovecote. It has a higher proportion of Touriga Franca, giving it a silky smoothness and floral aromas.