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Tornamagno Marche Rosso I.G.T.
£17.20 – £103.20750ml BottlesA 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 -
Torresella Merlot Veneto IGT
£12.80 – £76.80750ml Bottles
IGT delle Venezie is one of Italy’s best known wine appellations. This Merlot is a rich ruby red in colour, with typical herbaceous and plum aromas and flavours. Medium body and high acidity make it the perfect accompaniment to many meat and pasta dishes.
Recommended combination with food: veal shanks, pasta, grilled red meats, rich poultry (duck and guinea fowl)
Serve at 18°C
GRAPE VARIETY – Merlot
PRODUCTION AREA – Fossalta di Portogruaro, Venice Italy
ALCOHOL – 13% -
Tűske Rozé
£18.50 – £111.00750ml BottlesA light and vivacious rosé from a high-altitude, windy plateau-like vineyard in the Szekszard region of southern Hungary. A blend of the local grape kekfrankos, along with merlot and pinot noir, it’s made using the “saignee” method. This involves “bleeding” the wine off from the skins after a very short period of contact, giving the soft rosé colour.
On the nose: An explosive scent of citrus fruits and fresh crushed strawberries, cherries and blood orange.
On the palate: Light bodied and elegant, with great balance of quenching acidity to the full flavour of fresh red fruits.
Recommended combination with food: Perfect with chicken nicoise salad, salmon, charcuterie board, feta, spinach, or mint and quinoa tartlettes.
Serve at 10 – 12°C
VINTAGE: 2018
GRAPE VARIETY – Kékfrankos, merlot, pinot noir
PRODUCTION AREA – Szekszárd,Hungary
ALCOHOL – 12.5% -
Verdeca Salento
£11.75 – £70.50750ml Bottles
Verdeca is a relatively rare white wine grape variety from southern Italy, now found almost exclusively in the Taranto and Bari provinces of central Puglia (it is easily confused with the similarly named Verdea, an equally rare variety from Tuscany). While it is typically used as a blending grape there are a handful of modern producers who are experimenting with varietal Verdeca wines in order to raise its profile – generally speaking, it is difficult to make a great wine from 100% Verdeca.
On the nose: Its bouquet is surprisingly intense and fine with a scent of apricot, flowers and rosemary
On the palate: its balance between freshness, sapidity and alcoholic tenor is perfect. Lovely and persistent, the citrusy and lightly balsamic final creates harmony to the taste
Recommended combination with food: It pairs best with light risotto, buffalo mozzarella cheese, or more traditionally “pancotto” with vegetables, orecchiette with turnip greens, puccia with onions and even olives.
Serve at 18°C
VINTAGE: 2018
GRAPE VARIETY – Verdeca
PRODUCTION AREA – Puglia
ALCOHOL – 13.0% -
VIÀCH MÜLLER THURGAU D.O.C.
£17.95 – £107.70750ml BottlesCorvée was a French term used in the Middle-Ages to describe the activities and work of the Vassals, who would work on the land of superiors for free in return of shelter and protection. This is how 400 Km of terraced cultivations originated in Val di Cembria.
On the nose: The aroma is decisively floral and reminiscent of white flowers as well as fresh apple and pear.
On the palate: Apples and pears, with a striking tartness and well rounded acidity. Great body and hints of tropical fruits
Recommended combination with food: A great partner for:
- Montasio cheese tart (“frico friulano”)
- Thin-sliced octopus drizzled with sudachi
- Prawns steamed in banana leaves
Serve at 8-10°C
GRAPE VARIETY – Müller Thurgau
PRODUCTION AREA – Trentino-Alto Adige
ALCOHOL – 12.5% -
Zibibbo NORMANNO I.G.T.
£14.50 – £87.00750ml Bottles
The word “Zibibbo” is derived from the Arabic word ‘zabib’ meaning raisins. The wine was originally from Egypt and was introduced by the Phoenicians when they landed in Pantelleria, a tiny island situated between mainland Sicily and the northern tip of Africa. Over time, vines of Zibibbo were planted in mainland Sicily, namely in the famous area of Marsala for its very similar terrain and geometry. The grapes have similar aromatics to that of Moscato but are left on the vine until slightly shriveled (a sign of partial fermentation) and then are left to dry in the sun. The result is an elegant and harmonious dessert wine that is the ideal accompaniment for typical Sicilian cakes, especially those with a ricotta cream base.
Recommended combination with food:
- Sicilian cakes
- Cream based desserts
- Ice cream and fruit desserts
Serve at 8° – 10°C
GRAPE VARIETY – Moscato d’Alexadria
PRODUCTION AREA – Sicily, Italy
ALCOHOL – 16.0% -
‘Bornemissza’ Kékfrankos Grand Selection
£19.99 – £119.94750ml Bottles
Bornemissza Gergely was an officer in the Hungarian army famed for his inventive use of explosives. This wine is part of the Historic Grand Selection Collection, commemorating the Siege of Eger 1552. It was here that the legend of the “Bulls’ Blood” originated. This wine is not made every year, only in perfect vintages. The last vintage prior to this 2016 was 2011 which won a Sommelier Wine Award medal in 2017. A full bodied kekfrankos from the North East of the country with depth and rich smooth tannins.
On the nose: A combination of deep dark fruits, with warm engaging aromas of cocoa and licorice
On the palate: A full body with black peppery touch of spice, figs, blackcurrant and raisins.
Recommended combination with food: Ideal with stewed hare, lentil soup with smoked ham hock, roast beef
Serve at 18°C
VINTAGE: 2016
GRAPE VARIETY – Kekfrankos
PRODUCTION AREA – Eger, Hungary
ALCOHOL – 13.5% -
Montefalco Grechetto DOC
£14.99 – £89.99 inc. VatFrom the famed Terre de la Custodia vineyard, this wine is steeped in history. The original vines were planted by Franciscan monks, who kept the secrets of the wine making in their cloisters, where the name “Custodia” originates. This fabulous wine oozes character and flavours. Made from 100% Grechetto grapes, it is enhanced by a small amount of oak fermentation and malolactic fermentation, then undergoes further ageing on the lees to create a wonderful combination of fruit, butteriness and white stone fruit flavours.
Pairing: a perfect match for truffles, spiced chicken and baked fish
13% ABV
Serve at 10-12C
6 x 750ml bottles
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Monteoro Vermentino Di Gallura DOCG
£20.82 – £124.90 inc. VatWell acclimatised throughout Sardinia, Vermentino has found the land that best enhances its exceptional distinctive features in the Gallura region, where it thrives on the crumbly granite soils and wide summer temperature fluctuations. Light straw in colour with delicate and floral notes dominated by a soft fruitiness that emerge from a complex aromatic weave.
Pairing: a perfect match for seafood, particularly oysters and carpaccio, pesto and galicy dishes, fried fish and spaghetti vongole
14% ABV
Serve at 10-12C
6 x 750ml bottles
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Terre Bianche Alghero DOP Torbato
£18.70 – £111.60 inc. VatTorbato is a grape variety with very ancient origins that is now grown only by Sella&Mosca. The vineyards are situated in the “Terre Bianche” area, which is named after the chalky soils derived from age-old marine sediment in the northwest corner of Sardegna. Pale straw yellow in colour with lovely golden hues. This is a complex and well orchestrated wine, with fruity hints and characteristic varietal notes. A smooth white wine that goes with many dishes.
Pairing: a perfect match for pasta and bread dishes, hard cheese, white, roasted fish.
12.5% ABV
Serve at 10-12C
6 x 750ml bottles
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Cannonau Di Sardegna DOC
£15.80 – £94.80 inc. VatThis best-known Sardinian red grape variety is grown in the south-eastern corner of the Sella&Mosca estate in the Alghero region in the north east part of the island, exposed to the north-easterly winds. Late ripening grape full of deep red fruit flavours, this wine is fermented in temperature-controlled vats on the skins. It is then part aged in oak and reblended to give the final wine lovely violet, rose and cherry notes with a hint of spice.
Pairing: best served with roasts, braised red meats, strong cheeses, cooked tomatoes and aubergines.
13% ABV
Serve at 18C
6 x 750ml bottles
6 x 750ml bottles
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Montefalco Rosso
£19.64 – £117.84 inc. VatAnother from the famed Terre de la Custodia vineyard, this 2013 vintage is bursting with flavours, tannins and character. Made from 70% Sangiovese grapes, 15% Montepulciano and 15% Sagrantino, this wine is full of flavours, depth and colour. The post fermentation skin contact, followed by 8 months of oak ageing gives this wine a Barolo style body without the price tag.
Pairing: best served with game, venison, pork and braised beef.
13.5% ABV
Serve at 10-12C
6 x 750ml bottles
