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  • Domini Veneti Amarone

    AMARONE DELLA VALPOLICELLA D.O.C.G. CLASSICO

    £34.00 – £204.00
     750ml Bottles 

    This Amarone is made from grapes grown in the Valpolicella Classico area, which undergo the typical production method of “appassimento in fruttaio” (withering in fruit) before ageing in large
    oak barrels for a minimum of 18 months, followed by a further 6-8 months in the bottle.

     On the nose:   A bouquet that is strong and persistent, ethereal and fruity with hints of black cherries and dry prunes. Aromas of forest fruits (currant, blackberry and blueberry) accompanied by hints of star anise, cocoa and tobacco

     On the palate:  High acidity, full body, red cherry, herbaceous, chocolatey. The time in the bottle favours aromas reminiscent of violet, sometimes lilac and sage.

     Recommended combination with food:  A great partner for:

    • Porcini mushroom soup
    • BBQ pork
    • Fried chicken livers

    Serve at 16 – 18°C

     GRAPE VARIETY – Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella
     PRODUCTION AREA  – Veneto
     ALCOHOL  – 15.5%

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  • Sale! Corvee Lagrein

    PASSOCROCE LAGREIN D.O.C.

    £15.75 – £94.50
     750ml Bottles 

    The Passocroce vineyard is a place of choice for the cultivation of Lagrein as it enjoys a happy south-eastern exposure. The soil is slightly sandy, with good clay, originating from lateral Moorish deposits following the disintegration of the local porphids, favouring a natural advance of ripening of the grapes.

     On the nose:  Scents of forest fruit accompanied by hints of star anise, cocoa and tobacco. Allowing for further ageing, the wine will enhance with aromas reminiscent of violet, some lilac and even sage.

     On the palate:  Full body with lush flavours of forest fruits, tobacco and cocoa.

     Recommended combination with food:  A great partner for:

    • Pork chops with fennel and roast potatoes
    • Venison stew with dumplings
    • Strong, hard cheese like Grana Padano

    Serve at 18°C

     GRAPE VARIETY – Lagrein
     PRODUCTION AREA  – Trentino-Alto Adige
     ALCOHOL  – 13%

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  • Pelissero Barbera D'Alba

    PIANI BARBERA D’ALBA D.O.C.

    £22.10 – £132.60
     750ml Bottles 

    The location of this vineyard, the Piani hill, has always been well-known for high quality Barbera production, and the elegance of many Barbera (a grape traditionally rich in colour and acidity but poor in tannins) from the Langhe region has a good structure which gives to this wine a particular identity.

     On the nose:  The very fine olfactory sensations grow slowly, providing first fruity nuances of blackberry and cooked plum and subsequently vinous, of fermentation, typical of Barbera, with the right aromatic contribution of wood

     On the palate:  Acidic impressions characterise this wine which does not hide its tannic endowment. The good structural breadth makes it particularly interesting and has a persistent length.

     Recommended combination with food:  A perfect match for:

    • Seared rabbit livers
    • Thai duck noodle soup
    • Roasted, herb-crusted lamb rack

    Serve at 16 – 18°C

     GRAPE VARIETY – Barbera
     PRODUCTION AREA  – Piemonte
     ALCOHOL  – 14.0%

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  • Sale! Santa Margherita Refosco

    REFOSCO LISON PRAMAGGIORE D.O.C.

    £11.75 – £70.50
     750ml Bottles 

    In production of this Refosco the maceration of the grape skins lasts roughly ten days, and then, once malolactic fermentation is complete, some of the wine is racked into French oak barriques, to be blended with the remainder. The combined wine is then aged in steel vats, after maturation.

     On the nose:  Broad, lingering aromas, hinting at Parma violets and red berry fruits.

     On the palate:  Intense, persistent flavour is perked up by attractively husky tannins and a varietal twist of bitterness on the finish.

     Recommended combination with food:  A perfect match for:

    • Beef bourguignon
    • Moussaka
    • Braised beef cheek with chilli and lime

    Serve at 16 – 18°C

     GRAPE VARIETY – Refosco
     PRODUCTION AREA  – Veneto
     ALCOHOL  – 13.0%

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    Reguengos Reserva Dos Socios

    £14.75 – £88.50
     750ml Bottles 

    This brand stems from the land from which it received its name, Reguengos, The Land of Wine, and the largest sub-region of Alentejo, in terms of area consecrated to vineyards. A blend of three grape varieties, Aragones (Tempranillo), contributes power, structure and complex red-fruit aromatics.

     On the nose:  The perfume is intense with ripen black fruit aromas hints of spice, vanilla

     On the palate:  Notes of black fruit, spice and graphite. Long finish evolving during the taste

     Recommended combination with food:  A perfect match for:

    • Game dishes
    • red meats and
    • Roast suckling pig
    • Traditional Cornish pasty

    Serve at 16 – 18°C

     GRAPE VARIETY – Alicante Bouschet(50%), Trincadeira(20%), Aragonês(30%)
     PRODUCTION AREA  – Alentejo
     ALCOHOL  – 14.0%

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