Italian White Wines
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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% -
Montefalco Grechetto DOC
£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
£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
£116.45 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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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
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Villa Barbi Orvieto Classico DOC
£119.40 inc. VatA beautiful expression of the classic Orvieto that the Umbria region is famous for. From the Decugnano dei Barbi estate, this Orvieto Classico delivers everything you would expect from this style of wine and more. Made from a blend of traditional Grechetto grapes and blended with Procanico, Vermentino and Sauvignon Blanc, it delivers an explosion of flavours on the palate with lovely citrus notes, balanced with the aromatic florals of the Procanico and Sauvignon Blanc.
Pairing: ideal with goat cheese dishes, sushi and white fish
13% ABV
Serve at 10-12C
6 x 750ml bottles
