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Grillo D.O.C. Vigna Di Mandranova
£19.15 – £114.90750ml Bottles
The Mandranova Estate produces wines of extraordinary freshness and balance, captivating one of the most famous vine interpretations of Sicilian oenology. A wine of great verve and aromaticity, coming from one of the most renowned island vineyards that are beautifully adapted to the climate of the Contrada Mandranova. Powerful on the nose with its fresh notes of grapefruit, papaya, mango, passion fruit yet well-balanced with delicate white peach and elderflower hints.
Recommended combination with food: An exceptional match with artichoke risotto with mullet fillets or swordfish rolls.
Serve at 10-12°C
VINTAGE: 2017
GRAPE VARIETY – Grillo
PRODUCTION AREA – Mandrova Sicily
ALCOHOL – 13% -
Guerrieri Rizzardi 3 Cru Amarone Della Valpolicella
£31.95 – £191.70750ml Bottles
The best grapes are hand selected from three Cru vineyards (Calcarole, Pojega and Rovereti) then semi-dried to extract the water and leave the rich sugary ripeness. At the heart of the Valpolicella Classico is the 100% dried Corvina and Corvinone grapes, that have been raisined in the drying rooms for 3 ½ months. Long slow fermentation of one month (20°C to 25°C) followed by malolactic fermentation in oak with further 36 months in oak then 12-24 months in the bottle. The resulting wine has a distinct black pepper and dark cherry character to the which is medium-bodied, structured but smooth and with a complex savoury finish.
Recommended combination with food: roasted or braised beef/lamb or game, beef stroganoff, curry based dishes or cheeses such as Parmigiano-Reggiano
Serve at 18°C
VINTAGE: 2015
GRAPE VARIETY – Corvina, Corvinone, Barbera, Sangiovese
PRODUCTION AREA – Verona
ALCOHOL – 16% -
ICONA Cabernet Sauvignon DOC
£14.25 – £85.50750ml Bottles
This Cabernet Sauvignon is produced with loving care from hand harvested grapes grown on stony and pebbly land inland of Venice.
Ruby red colour with deep violet shades, it explodes with an intense bouquet of red berry and black cherry fruits and a slight herbaceous note. Velvety long finish with high and well balanced tannins.
Recommended combination with food: roast or braised beef, fillet steak with fois gras and truffles, beef wellington, hard cheeses.
Serve at 18°C
GRAPE VARIETY – Cabernet Sauvignon
PRODUCTION AREA – Susegana Treviso Italy
ALCOHOL – 13% -
JCM Pinot Noir Reserve
£10.00 – £60.00750ml BottlesA beautiful medium red wine with hints of dark fruits, black pepper and soft tannins.
On the nose: Elegant quintessence of red berries, strawberries, cherry, soft spice and hints of vanilla.
On the palate: Medium bodied, delicate aromas and a long finish.
Recommended combination with food: Serve with light meat dishes like chicken, or tomato based pasta dishes.
Serve at 18°C
GRAPE VARIETY – Pinot Noir
PRODUCTION AREA – Languedoc, France
ALCOHOL – 13.5% -
La Merlina Gavi di Gavi D.O.C.
£15.65 – £93.90750ml Bottles
Gavi, produced in the foothills of the Liguria Apennines just south of the town of Novi Ligure, is Piedmont’s leading white wine. This label, an emblematic example from Fausto Gemme, who has followed in the footsteps of his grandfather, is a guarantee of quality and devotion.
On the nose: Its bouquet reveals crisp lime, almond and light herbal or grassy aromas
On the palate: Apple, peach and honeydew flavors, with sharp, crisp acidity
Recommended combination with food: It pairs very well with grilled prawns, pasta with basil and pine nuts, seafood laksa
Serve at 10-12°C
VINTAGE: 2019
GRAPE VARIETY – Cortese
PRODUCTION AREA – Piemonte
ALCOHOL – 13.0% -
Lacrima di Morro d’Alba
£16.60 – £99.60750ml BottlesLacrima is a dark and thin-skinned grape variety native to Italy’s Marche region. It is grown in the hills surrounding the village of Morro d’Alba. This grape owes its name to a peculiarity linked to its berries, which when fully ripe release drops of grape juice that fall to the ground. Lacrima wines are very aromatic and richly flavored, showing intense floral and spiced characters on the nose with a fresh, berry-dominated palate
On the nose: Characteristically persistent intensity, with a strong prevalence of forest fruits. Grapey, strawberry aromas give way to a subtle spiciness
On the palate: Very typical, dry, savory with good softness and harmonious taste olfactory. Blackberries, blueberries, strawberries and ripe grape taste.
Recommended combination with food: First courses with red sauce and meat sauce, especially meat main courses spicy and aromatic. With its particular aromatic characteristics also excellent enjoyed on its own
Serve at 18°C
VINTAGE: 2018
GRAPE VARIETY – Lacrima
PRODUCTION AREA – Le Marche, Italy
ALCOHOL – 13.0% -
Le Grade Fiano Di Avellino D.O.C.G.
£18.95 – £113.70750ml Bottles
Falanghina, a grape reportedly of Greek origins, and known as one of the favourite wines of the Roman nobility, has since the turn of the century become increasingly fashionable. Thriving in a porous volcanic soil, the grapes develop gorgeous citrus-blossom aromas with classic apple and pear flavours. The flavours are quite intense with a persistent rich nose and hints of lime, grapefruit and kiwi.
Recommended combination with food: seafood, especially scallops, prawns, spaghetti vongole (with clams), Caesar salads
Serve at 8-10°C
GRAPE VARIETY – Falanghina
PRODUCTION AREA – Benevento Italy
ALCOHOL – 12.5% -
Lodola Nuova Vino Nobile Di Montepulciano D.O.C.G. 75cl (2016) RUFFINO
£26.30 – £157.70750ml Bottles
Montepulciano d’Abruzzo “Lodola Nuova” attracts appreciative glances thanks to its impenetrable pitch black hue, an enchanting deep colour. An elegant and traditional red wine from one of Tuscany’s oldest winemaking regions, perfectly exemplifying Ruffino’s estate wines: unique and artisanal. The word “lodola” comes from the Italian word for lark, songbirds that migrated to the Montepulciano region, and the word “nobile” refers to the noble, or supreme, quality of this wine. The Lodola Nuova estate dates back to the mid-1200s with wines being produced since the 15th century.
On the nose: wild berries, ripe clack cherries, blackberries and plum with pleasant notes of cocoa, coffee and tobacco
On the palate: a medium-bodied wine with a refreshing acidity and smooth, ripe tannins that create an elegant and well-balanced structure. Fruity notes persist across the palate and evolve into a lingering finish of plum and tobacco.
Recommended combination with food: Perfect with BBQ meats, game meats, lamb ribs in pistachio crust
Serve at 18°C
VINTAGE: 2016
GRAPE VARIETY – Canaiolo, Sangiovese
PRODUCTION AREA – Tuscany
ALCOHOL – 13.5% -
Louis Latour Pouilly-Fuisse
£30.00 – £180.00750ml BottlesA 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% -
Malvasia Bianca Sammarco
£11.50 – £69.00750ml Bottles
Although “Malvasia” is the name of the family of various Malvasia grapes, when used on its own it usually refers to Malvasia Bianca, one of the varietals that stands apart from the rest. The scarcity of rainfall and the soils of calcareous and clayey composition give wines with remarkable body and alcohol content, with intense and surprising bouquets. The dazzling light of long summers, the scents of the sea and the essences of spontaneous flora, carried by the breezes that blow from the coast towards the interior contribute to the formation of their peculiar olfactory character
On the nose: Complex characterised by the fusion of aromatic notes of citrus, pineapple, banana and vanilla. Subtle memories of white-fleshed fruit and aromatic herbs
On the palate: Sweet notes of hazelnut. The taste is clear freshness. Light flavour with hints of fruit and fresh hazelnut and butter combine with a remarkable freshness in the mouth. Soft and pleasant, it closes the tasting with a balanced alcoholic note.
Recommended combination with food: Sea bass carpaccio, sashimi, scallops on saffron cream. Traditionally: stewed Taranto mussels, pasta and dried tomatoes.
Serve at 18°C
VINTAGE: 2018
GRAPE VARIETY – Malvasia Bianca
PRODUCTION AREA – Puglia
ALCOHOL – 13.0% -
MEGYER TOKAJI ASZÚ 5 PUTTONYOS 2014
£35.00 – £105.00500ml BottlesThe aszú berries used to make this gorgeous Tokaji are harvested from the end of October through to the end of November. The must is then fermented and aged in 220L Szerednyei oak barrels from the Zemplén hills, for 3 years, before bottling and released to market. This vintage was a hard year in Tokaj, but through the expert winemaking techniques and careful grape selection they achieved this outstanding sweet wine.
On the nose: An intense bouqet of dried apricots, honey and meadow flowers.
On the palate: The delicate aromas are fully integrated with the notes of the oxidative ageing method in the form of sweet caramel notes
Recommended combination with food: Perfect partner to lemon cake, dark chocolate citrus or orange desserts, dark chocolate caramel cake but it is also a noble companion to savoury biscuits, quiche Lorraine and roast meats with fruits and Peking duck.
Serve at 11 – 14°C
VINTAGE: 2014
GRAPE VARIETY – 70% Furmint, 30% Zéta
PRODUCTION AREA – Tokaji, Hungary
ALCOHOL – 10% -
Moet & Chandon Brut Imperial
£43.00 – £252.00750ml BottlesThe Moet & Chandon Brut Imperial is a blend of 3 varietals – Pinot Noir offering intensity, Pinot Meunier which lends roundness and Chardonnay for elegance. The blend is crafted to be consistent in a house style year after year and relies on a proportion of reserve wines to ensure this style is acheived by the master blenders.
On the nose: Vibrant intense aromas of green apple and citrus fruit with the freshness of mineral nuances and white flowers.
On the palate: Delicious sumptuousness of white-fleshed fruits leading to the alluring caress of fine bubbles and the soft vivacity of citrus fruit and nuances of gooseberry.
Recommended combination with food: A great partner for shellfish, oysters, fish or chicken appetisers, or as a sipping drink.
Serve at 6-8°C
GRAPE VARIETY – 30-40% pinot noir, 30-40% meunier and 20-30% chardonnay grapes
PRODUCTION AREA – Champagne, France
ALCOHOL – 12.0%
