Virtual Wine Tasting Wines
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Conviviale Primitivo, IGT Salento
£9.65 – £57.90750ml 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 -
Diade Negroamaro I.G.P.
£11.45 – £68.70750ml Bottles
The “Diade” line by Le Vigne Di Sammarco is the essence in purity of grape varieties synonymous with Puglia. After destemming and crushing, maceration for 7 days. This wine rests on the lees for 14 days after crushing and de-stemming, aged further for 6 months in Allier barriques.
On the nose: Complex range of fragrances from floral geranium to balsamic eucalyptus and ending in a typical spicy clove
On the palate: It has a surprising softness, balanced by a tannin finale and never-ending floral and spicy notes.
Recommended combination with food: Stewed rabbit, pan-fried duck breast. Traditionally: lentils and sausage, zucchini parmigiana, liver-stuffed torcinelli (lamb sausages)
Serve at 18°C
VINTAGE: 2018
GRAPE VARIETY – Negroamaro
PRODUCTION AREA – Puglia
ALCOHOL – 14.5% -
Domini Veneti – Bardolino Chiaretto DOC
£14.00 – £84.00750ml Bottles
The Bardolino Chiaretto is a modern interpretation of the winemaking tradition in the viticultural area of Bardolino. The brilliant rose colour comes from a closely controlled 12 hour skin contact during fermentation. The bouquet is fresh with fragrances of tea roses, violets and small red berries.
Recommended combination with food: grilled fish, white meats, fresh cured meats, soft cheeses
Serve at 10 -12°C
GRAPE VARIETY – Corvina, Rondinella, Molinara
PRODUCTION AREA – Negrar, Verono Italy
ALCOHOL – 12.5% -
Domini Veneti – Soave DOC Classico
£14.00 – £84.00750ml Bottles
The famous name of Soave is believed to have come from a race of Suave, who attempted to conquer this part of Italy in Medieval times. The wine however is a classic example of the the famous name. Dry and full of white fruit aromas starting from white peach to apricots and citrus. You will indulge in the finish with the typical bitter almond notes.
Recommended combination with food: appetisers, pasta, grilled vegetables, fish
Serve at 8 – 10°C
GRAPE VARIETY – Garganega, Trebbiano, Chardonnay
PRODUCTION AREA – Negrar, Verona Italy
ALCOHOL – 12.5% -
Domini Veneti – Valpolicella DOC Classico
£14.00 – £84.00750ml Bottles
A style of wine focused on the profile of typical and traditional Valpolicella. A well balanced structure with a blend of aromatic and flavour sensations. Medium intensity with cherry and black plum flavours, combined with light floral and typical black pepper notes
Recommended combination with food: porcini mushroom dishes, fried chicken liver, pasta, aged cheeses, beef tacos
Serve at 18°C
GRAPE VARIETY – Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella
PRODUCTION AREA – Negrar, Verona Italy
ALCOHOL – 13% -
Falanghina I.G.T
£13.09 – £78.54750ml 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% -
Frappato I.G.P. Roceno
£9.45 – £56.70750ml Bottles
Frappato is one of the most refined and elegant of Sicilian wines with surprising floral notes and great minerality on the palate. This wine is a true expression of what a quality Frappato should be.
When you drink it you are met with light, soft tannins and an abundance of fruit on the nose, especially blackcurrant and strawberry.
Recommended combination with food: Perfect with both delicate meat dishes and savory fish-based dishes. It also enhances combinations with cold cuts and cheeses.
Serve at 18°C
VINTAGE: 2019
GRAPE VARIETY – Frappato
PRODUCTION AREA – Marsala Sicily
ALCOHOL – 13% -
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% -
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%
