White Wines
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Mora & Memo Vermentino di Sardegna
£13.60 – £81.60750ml Bottles
The vineyard is South, South-East at an altitude of 220 metres above sea level. The soil is clayey limestone.
Straw colour with green tints. Intense and persistent with scents of flowers and plants, rosemary, thyme and sage.
Flavour is predominant of vegetal notes, warm and full of good thickness and balanced with a long persistence
Recommended combination with food:
- Seafood dishes in general
- Fish with delicate meat also seasoned with light sauces
- Dry soups and in broth with not excessively tasty seasonings
Serve at 8° – 10°C
GRAPE VARIETY – Vermentino di Sardegna
PRODUCTION AREA – Sardegna, Italy
ALCOHOL – 13.5% -
Nuovo Quadro Gavi del Comune di Gavi 2019
£14.55 – £87.30750ml Bottles
This wine comes from Nuovo Quadro, a single vineyard site with chalky mineral soils, at the foot of the Battistina hill. Winemaking takes place at Araldica’s La Battistina winery who took over this vineyard in 2002. It has transformed it into one of the preeminent Gavi producers of the region. The Cortese grapes are typically hand-harvested in mid-September, and the freshly picked grapes are gently crushed before undergoing temperature controlled fermentation in small volume stainless steel tanks. The wine remains in contact with the lees for up to 6 months before being fined, filtered and bottled, giving the wine a rich full flavour, with an enticing nose of white peach and pear with hints of fresh lime and gooseberry. The refreshing and zesty citrus notes and ripe peachy characters are balanced by crisp acidity and pronounced minerality.
Serve chilled as an aperitif or with seafood and fish dishes.
Serve at 10-12°C
VINTAGE: 2019
GRAPE VARIETY – Cortese
PRODUCTION AREA – Lombardia
ALCOHOL – 12% -
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Orsetto Oro Passerina
£12.99 – £77.94750ml Bottles
Passerina is an ancient and traditional grape variety use in the making of white wines in the March region. There are also plantings in Emilia-Romagna and Lazio. The variety differs significantly from region to region in its wines but all with the familiar citrus fruit character.
The word “Passerina” comes from “passero” the Italian for sparrow. They have a voracious appetite for ripe passerina grapes. In Italian, adding ‘ina’ at the end of a word implies a diminutive, and so indicates the relatively small size of the Passerina grape.
The berries skin is quite thick and ripens to a deep golden colour. They ripen with high levels of sugar and high acidity. Hand harvested in early/mid September, they undergo cold temperature controlled maceration. The must is then aged in stainless for several months, before bottling.
On the nose: Its bouquet is intensely floral with notes of acacia and citrus lemon zest and grapefruit
On the palate: Fresh citrus characteristics, ripe stone fruits, zesty acidity with a clean mineral aftertaste..
Recommended combination with food: It pairs best with roasted fish with lemon and anchovy, Linguine alla vongole (pasta with clams), Butterflied chicken with lentils
Serve at 10 – 12°C
VINTAGE: 2019
GRAPE VARIETY – Passerina
PRODUCTION AREA – Abruzzo
ALCOHOL – 13% -
Orsetto Oro Pecorino Terre di Chieti
£16.30 – £97.80750ml Bottles
This lovely Pecorino wine has been awarded many awards around the wine world most recently the 2020 IWSC. Pecorino means “little sheep” and it’s believed it was fed to sheep when they came to graze. The Pecorino grape was believed extinct by the mid-20th century, until some cuttings were taken and propagated from an abandoned overgrown vineyard. The grape is light-skinned offering high acidity and high sugar, translating into reasonably high alcohol, balanced by the acidity.
Hand picked in late September, soft pressed, fermented in stainless tanks at 18-22C. Aged for 6 months on the leas before bottling.
On the nose: Its bouquet is round with floral hints of acacia and broom, exotic fruit notes with balsamic nuances
On the palate: Fresh citrus characteristics, with a good minerality, white peach, pear and a hint of pineapple
Recommended combination with food: It pairs best with Pecorino cheese and walnut bread, Steamed white fish with ginger, Chicken thighs with roasted red pepper and onion, fresh cheeses.
Serve at 10-12°C
VINTAGE: 2019
GRAPE VARIETY – Pecorino
PRODUCTION AREA – Abruzzo
ALCOHOL – 13% -
SALESÀ SAUVIGNON D.O.C.
£19.55 – £117.30750ml 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% -
Szeremley, Kéknyelű
£22.99 – £137.00750ml BottlesGrown 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% -
Torre dei Vescovi Soave
£9.50 – £57.00750ml BottlesSoave 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% -
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% -
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Vistamar Brisa Sauvignon Blanc
£7.25 – £43.50750ml BottlesThis classic Chilean Sauvignon Blanc is a pale yellow wine with green tints. Vistmar wines offer a new approach to life, a new mood, an attitude that will lead you to venture out and enjoy the simple things that surround us every day.
On the nose: Intense and expressive aromas of fresh fruit, such as grapefruit, green apple and pineapple, that intermingle with notes of white flowers, jasmine and orange blossom
On the palate: Fresh and fruity with well-balanced acidity and a pleasant finish
Recommended combination with food: Non-oily fish, green salads or as an aperitif
Serve at 10-12°C
GRAPE VARIETY – Sauvignon Blanc
PRODUCTION AREA – Central Valley, Chile
ALCOHOL – 13% -
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% -
Colucci’s White Label Prosecco Extra Dry D.O.C.
£13.45 – £80.70 inc. Vat750ml Bottles
Sparkling wine made according to natural fermentation Charmat method. Produced with grapes cultivated in the Trevigiano hill area. Pale straw-yellow colour, typical fruity bouquet and taste, pleasant and lightly sweet. Ideal for desserts.
Serve at 6-7 °C
Vegetarian and vegan friendly, uses no biological materials in the production.
GRAPE VARIETY – Glera
PRODUCTION AREA – Hills of Treviso Province, Italy
ALCOHOL – 11% Vol.
