Arquilla Wines Bringing you the best of Italy


Arquilla is one of Australia's most respected suppliers of international and exclusive wines, spirits and beers. Its reputation with producers, restaurants and retailers alike is based on quality, knowledge, passion and personal service.

Category Archives: Awards

A year of accolades for Livio Felluga

March 14, 2012
Livio Felluga, winner of 18 Gambero Rosso Tre Bicchieri Awards, had an impressive 2011. The innovative wine producers received numerous international accolades for their exquisite Friulan wines and Arquilla is excited to share some of these superb acclaims. One of the many recognitions came from US magazine, Wine & Spirits, which rated three Livio Felluga wines [...]

The perfect Moscato

December 23, 2011
A firm favourite in Australia, the Passito di Pantelleria from renowned producer Carlo Pellegrino was recently awarded a superb 90 points in the latest Wine Spectator issue. A beautiful, sweet wine – this is the perfect drink for any occasion, a belief that is clearly shared with the respected team at Wine Spectator. Click here [...]

Marchesi de Frescobaldi is Number One

December 23, 2011
The superb Chianti Rufina Nipozzano Riserva has claimed the coveted number one spot in US magazine Wine Enthusiast’s 100 for 2011. With an impressive 93 points, this enticing ‘Wine of the Year’ Sangiovese is evidently one to watch.

Feudi di San Gregorio – Winery of the Year 2011

October 27, 2011
Following an extensive survey of wine lovers, the Italian Sommelier Association and Bibenda & Duemilavini have awarded Feudi di San Gregorio the coveted title of Winery of the Year 2011.

Rave reviews for Nebbiolo Martinenga in The Tasting Panel

October 18, 2011
One of the most prestigious magazines in the US wine and spirits industry, The Tasting Panel, recently released their ‘Anthony Dias Blue Review’ and featured high praise for one of Tenute Cisa Asinari dei Marchesi di Gresy’s superb wines. The Langhe Nebbiolo DOC Martinenga scored 92 points, with the magazine commending the “racy, tangy and [...]

A top performance in Wine Spectator – Arquilla Wines

October 10, 2011
Leading US magazine, Wine Spectator, recently featured this beautiful tribute to the 2006 Brunello di Montalcino DOCG. The piece states that not only has this vintage scored 93 points in Wine Spectator but is in fact the only Brunello to have appeared four times in the magazine’s prestigious TOP 100 in the last 10 years. [...]

High praise from the French experts – Arquilla Wines

September 8, 2011
The Revue du Vin de France Wine Guide is one of the most authoritative guides in France and recently described its tasting experience of The House of Philipponnat Champagne as one of their “most beautiful tastings in 2011”. The Royale Réserve was recommended as a “round, supple and fleshy Brut”, and mention was made of [...]

Arquilla’s wines showered with awards

July 22, 2011
Arquilla’s wines have been receiving praise from every corner of the globe and Arquilla is excited to share some of the most recent triumphs for producer Antonio Argiolas. London Sommelier Wine Awards 2011 Organised by Imbibe magazine, the London Sommelier Wine awards is an event targeting the industry’s most influential restaurant and wine shops. The [...]

Arquilla’s Maurizio takes home an Oscar

June 28, 2011
Arquilla’s very own Maurizio Ugge has been awarded one of the most sought after international foodie awards; Gli Oscar della cucina Italiana nel mondo – the Italian Cuisine Worldwide Awards, commonly referred to as the 'Oscars' of the Italian cuisine world.

Arquilla Wines in Wine Spectator’s Top 100

December 8, 2010
Prestigious wine magazine, Wine Spectator, recently released its coveted “Top 100” list and we were thrilled to see that the Amarone della Valpolicella DOC Classico 2006 was awarded 36th place.