red wine
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Bella Giuliana Merlot
£59.65 inc. VatThis traditional Italian red is full of fresh dark red fruit flavours. The soft tannins give rise to lovely jammy fruits with a hint of plum, cocoa and warm spice. The wine is ripe and flavoursome with great acidity and persistent length.
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AMARONE DELLA VALPOLICELLA D.O.C.G. CLASSICO
£34.00 – £204.00750ml BottlesThis 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% -
Araldica Barolo ‘Flori’
£19.50 – £117.00750ml Bottles
Made from Nebbiolo grapes cultivated around the town of Barolo in southern Piemonte. The grapes are hand-harvested, de-stemmed and then crushed to small fermenters, for about 12 days, with daily pumping-over. This ensures good colour and flavour extraction, but avoids over-extraction which can make the abundant Nebbiolo tannins to astringent. After pressing the wine is allowed to settle for two days, and then racked to stainless steel tanks for malolactic fermentation. After three years maturation in 50hectolitre Slavonian oak casks it is racked and bottled.
On the nose: A complex nose combining plum, mulberry, ripe strawberry and brown spice with delicate floral and violet notes
On the palate: Tannins are firm and perfectly supported with plump dark fruit and a rounded texture, giving a good lengthy finish.
Recommended combination with food: Perfect with wild boar sausages, venison, roast lamb or gamey stews
Serve at 18°C
VINTAGE: 2015
GRAPE VARIETY – Nebbiolo
PRODUCTION AREA – Piemonte
ALCOHOL – 13.5%ALCOHOL – 14.0%
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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% -
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% -
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PASSOCROCE LAGREIN D.O.C.
£15.75 – £94.50750ml BottlesThe 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% -
PIANI BARBERA D’ALBA D.O.C.
£22.10 – £132.60750ml BottlesThe 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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Quinta de Sao Lourenco
£12.50 – £75.00750ml BottlesMade from a blend of Baga and Touriga Nacional red grape varieties, this wine is a deep ruby red colour, with concentrated dark red fruits. Fermented for 48 hours, it then goes through a process called delestages for a further 15 days, which softens the tannins and makes them lush and supple.
On the nose: Concentrated ripe dark red fruits, smoked notes involving suggestions of spice and chocolate.
On the palate: Massive and delicious mouth feel, polished tannins and refreshing acidity, reveals an elegant and sophisticated finale
Recommended combination with food: A perfect match for:
- Roast pork with crackling
- Braised beef ribs
- Game meats
- Fatty cheeses
Serve at 16 – 18°C
GRAPE VARIETY – Baga 50%, Touriga Nacional 50%
PRODUCTION AREA – Bairrada
ALCOHOL – 14.0% -
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REFOSCO LISON PRAMAGGIORE D.O.C.
£11.75 – £70.50750ml BottlesIn 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 – £88.50750ml BottlesThis 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% -
‘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% -
JC Mas ‘Reserve’ Pinot Noir
£66.00 inc. VatElegant quintessence of red berries, strawberries, cherry, soft spice and hints of vanilla. Medium bodied, delicate aromas and a long finish.
6 x 750ml bottles
