I was pleased to receive a case of wine from a friend as a Christmas gift. Whether he chose the wine because he was familiar with it or whether it was chosen because he knows I am a heraldry addict I have yet to ascertain however the label did immediately arouse my curiosity (and the wine itself is quite acceptable).
The arms shown on the label are Azure, a chevron engrailed between three lions passant guardant Or
The following extract is from The Gentleman's Magazine - Volume 148 - Page 488
I wonder whether the arms on the wine label have any link to the producer or whether they were simply chosen for their aesthetic appeal?
An English Coat of arms on an Italian Wine!
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