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  • Recioto Negrar

    Recioto Della Valpolicella Negrar

    £23.00£125.00

    500ml Bottles

    The history of this wine goes back a long way, dating back to the ancient Romans and the famous wine called “Retico” which was so highly praised and enjoyed by Latin poets.

    Today, known as Recioto, the wine is symbolic of the viticulture of Valpolicella Classico; a wine produced after “Appassimento”, or natural drying and shrivelling of the grapes, and it is also considered to be the origin of the world famous Amarone as we know it.

    Recommended combination with food: desserts, pies, Christmas puddings

    Serve at 14-16°C

    VINTAGE: N.V.
    GRAPE VARIETY – Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella
    PRODUCTION AREA – Verona
    ALCOHOL – 12.5%

     

     

     

     

     

  • Sale! Santa Margherita Refosco

    REFOSCO LISON PRAMAGGIORE D.O.C.

    £11.75£70.50
     750ml Bottles 

    In production of this Refosco the maceration of the grape skins lasts roughly ten days, and then, once malolactic fermentation is complete, some of the wine is racked into French oak barriques, to be blended with the remainder. The combined wine is then aged in steel vats, after maturation.

     On the nose:  Broad, lingering aromas, hinting at Parma violets and red berry fruits.

     On the palate:  Intense, persistent flavour is perked up by attractively husky tannins and a varietal twist of bitterness on the finish.

     Recommended combination with food:  A perfect match for:

    • Beef bourguignon
    • Moussaka
    • Braised beef cheek with chilli and lime

    Serve at 16 – 18°C

     GRAPE VARIETY – Refosco
     PRODUCTION AREA  – Veneto
     ALCOHOL  – 13.0%

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    Reguengos Reserva Dos Socios

    £14.75£88.50
     750ml Bottles 

    This brand stems from the land from which it received its name, Reguengos, The Land of Wine, and the largest sub-region of Alentejo, in terms of area consecrated to vineyards. A blend of three grape varieties, Aragones (Tempranillo), contributes power, structure and complex red-fruit aromatics.

     On the nose:  The perfume is intense with ripen black fruit aromas hints of spice, vanilla

     On the palate:  Notes of black fruit, spice and graphite. Long finish evolving during the taste

     Recommended combination with food:  A perfect match for:

    • Game dishes
    • red meats and
    • Roast suckling pig
    • Traditional Cornish pasty

    Serve at 16 – 18°C

     GRAPE VARIETY – Alicante Bouschet(50%), Trincadeira(20%), Aragonês(30%)
     PRODUCTION AREA  – Alentejo
     ALCOHOL  – 14.0%

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    Ribera Del Duero Viyuela Crianza

    £11.75£88.20

    750ml Bottles

    A classic Primitivo wine high in both alcohol and tannins, intensely flavored and deeply colored. Rich and characterful with generous aromas and concentration of ripe plum, black cherry with notes of dried fruit and sweet spices.

    Recommended combination with food:

    • Puglian spit-roasted lamb
    • Beetroot curry (thel-dala)
    • Wine-stewed lentils with smoked bacon

    Serve at 18°C

    GRAPE VARIETY –          Aglianico
    PRODUCTION AREA –  Campania, Italy
    ALCOHOL –                       13.5%
    VEGETARIAN –                Yes
    VEGAN –                             Yes

  • Costaripa Rosamara

    ROSAMARA VALTÈNESI D.O.C.

    £20.20£121.20

    750ml Bottles

    ‘The wine of one night’ is a winemaking technique that requires the winemaker to be present for 24 hours, applying the teardrop method. 50% of the musts ferment and age in small oak barrels for
    6 months, before being recombined with the remainder of the must and bottled. The result is a nose that is inviting and ample with hints of mayflower, black cherry and pomegranate. Silky and balanced yet broad and rich, with excellent persistence and flavour, leaving a light undertone of bitter almond.

    Recommended combination with food: An exceptional match with artichoke risotto with mullet fillets or swordfish rolls.

    Serve at 10-12°C

    VINTAGE: 2018
    GRAPE VARIETY – Barbera, Sangiovese, Gropello, Marzemino
    PRODUCTION AREA – Brescia. Lake Garda
    ALCOHOL – 13%

  • ROSATO ALGHERO D.O.C.

    £11.50£69.00
     750ml Bottles 

    This all-new Rosato is a successful blend of indigenous grapes and Sangiovese, resulting in this charming and fragrant rosé, perfect for any occasion. The aromatic character of the varietals used, imparted by the soils of Alghero, combined with simple but rigorous winemaking techniques, make for a versatile wine, easy to pair.

     On the nose:  Scents of rose petals and raspberries, intertwined with citrus fruit and marine aromas.

     On the palate:  Crunchy, fresh, delicate yet vinous, beautifully fleshy mouthfeel and a delicious finish..

    Recommended combination with food: Perfect with Manchego, Parmesan, white fish,

    Serve at 10 – 12°C

    VINTAGE: 2019
    GRAPE VARIETY – Sangiovese blend with local varieties
    PRODUCTION AREA – Alghero, Sardinia
    ALCOHOL – 12.0%

  • Rubiolo Chianti

    Rubiolo Chianti Classico D.O.C.G.

    £19.50£117.00

    750ml Bottles

    Sangiovese grapes the most widely planted variety in Italy. Thin skinned, late ripening extends the growing season making for richer, stronger, longer lived wines. It’s  hand picked, soft pressed, the must ferments in stainless steel tanks on the skins for 20 days, then 50% of the wine matures in French oak barriques and 50% in cement tanks for 12 months, followed by a further 3 months in bottle before release. The wine is smooth, fruit-rich, and delicious, with supple, well-balanced tannins.

    On the nose: Violets, black cherries, plum and earthy spice

    On the palate: remarkable structure, soft thanks to the presence of refined tannins, with a long, warm finish. High acidity full body, toast, sage and black currants with hints of bitter almonds and aftertastes of chocolate

    Recommended combination with food: Perfect with Lamb, Pappardelle pasta with rabbit and porcini mushroom ragu, fried chicken liver, slow-roasted pork

    Serve at 18°C

    VINTAGE: 2018
    GRAPE VARIETY – Sangiovese
    PRODUCTION AREA – Tuscany
    ALCOHOL – 13.5%

  • Salesa Sauvignon Blanc

    SALESÀ SAUVIGNON D.O.C.

    £19.55£117.30
     750ml Bottles 

    A beautifully-made, citrus and honeysuckle scented wine. The vineyards are part of a breath-taking landscape where the limestone and heavy clay soils combine to create a unique ‘terroir’.

     On the nose:  Complex aromas of white flowers and acacia, honey and white fruits.

     On the palate:  Opulent and elegant. You will find floral notes, almond paste and fresh hazelnut. It is a little spicy on the finish.

     Recommended combination with food:  A great partner for shellfish, charcuterie, white fish, and reblochon cheese.

    Serve at 8-10°C

    GRAPE VARIETY – Chardonnay
    PRODUCTION AREA – Burgundy, France
    ALCOHOL – 13.0%

  • Szeremley, Kéknyelű

    £22.99£137.00
     750ml Bottles 

    Grown exclusively on the volcanic slopes of Mount Badacsony, the Kéknyelű (Blue Stem) is unique. This female-flowering grape gives naturally low yields and a creamy wine with discreet power, concentration and finesse, great length of flavour and exceptional ageing potential. Kéknyelű, meaning ’blue stalk’ and named after the slightly blue tint of its petiole, was once the darling of Badacsony, the small wine region on the northern shores of Lake Balaton.

     On the nose:  A explosion of citrus, apricot and peaches

     On the palate:  Medium body, with a distinct woody flavour and oily feel, with notes of honey to finish.

    Recommended combination with food: The perfect match for noble white fish like perch, pike, sole. lobster and even goat cheese.

    Serve at 12 – 14°C

    VINTAGE: 2006
    GRAPE VARIETY – Kéknyelű
    PRODUCTION AREA – Badacsony, Hungary
    ALCOHOL – 13.5%

  • Terre Avare Primitivo

    £9.50£57.00
     750ml Bottles 

    Deep red in colour, this delicious Italian Primitivo is mellow, fleshy and very persistent.

     On the nose:  Complex bouquet of plum, vanilla and tobacco

     On the palate:  aA smooth and mellow harmonious structure and nuances of figs and baked blackberries

     Recommended combination with food:  Serve with meat dishes especially lamb and beef roasts, or with mature cheeses.

    Serve at 18°C

    GRAPE VARIETY – Primitivo
    PRODUCTION AREA – Puglia, Italy
    ALCOHOL – 13.5%

  • Tornamagno

    Tornamagno Marche Rosso I.G.T.

    £17.20£103.20
     750ml Bottles 

    A noble and important wine produced since 1985, it has risen to the highest podiums in the world. The grapes Montepulciano and Sangiovese are harvested by hand, fermented and aged in stainless steel tanks for 24 months and then stored in small oak barrels for at least 12 months followed by additional long aging in bottle.

    This wine has won multiple awards over the years, since first production.

     On the nose:  Intense and persistent, with fruity notes of ripe fruit and marasca cherry jam , floral with hints of withered red petals and flowers and light vegetal expressions. With aging, subtle ethereal notes of vanilla and licorice wood take over

     On the palate:  Medium to full-bodied, dry, soft, quite fresh, tannic, with subtle and persistent taste-olfactory notes of ripe red fruit, sweet spices with a hint of tar.

     Recommended combination with food:  First courses with meat sauce and game . Beef, pork, lamb cooked with sauces, flavored with garlic, rosemary and truffle, stuffed feathered game, aged cheeses also aged with herbs

    Serve at 18°C

    VINTAGE: 2013
    GRAPE VARIETY – Sangiovese, Montepulciano
    PRODUCTION AREA – Le Marche, Italy

  • Torre dei Vescovi Soave

    £9.50£57.00
     750ml Bottles 

    Soave wine is known for its melon-and-orange-zest flavors as well as its ability to improve with age.

     On the nose:  Delicate with notes of white flowers and Sambuca.

     On the palate:  Peach, Honeydew, Citrus Zest, Sweet Marjoram, and a subtle note of saltiness, with a bitter almond finish.

     Recommended combination with food:  Soave pairs incredibly with rich Italian Seafood. Dishes like clams and gnocchi, squid ink linguini, scallops, and risotto are ideal

    Serve at 10-12°C

    GRAPE VARIETY – Garganega
    PRODUCTION AREA – Veneto, Italy
    ALCOHOL – 12.5%