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  • 2020`Laguna Secca` Chardonnay,  MandrarossaWhite Wine

    2020`Laguna Secca` Chardonnay, Mandrarossa

    £1250

    This wine is pale straw yellow in colour, with delicate green hues. On the nose, it has aromas of orange peel, oleander flower and prickly pear. The palate is powerful with good minerality and a persistent finish.

    The vineyards for this wine are located in the area around Menfi on the south-western coast of Sicily. Vines grow on south and south–east facing hills at around 250 metres above sea level on limestone soil. Vines are Guyot trained and planted at a density of 4,000-4,500 plants per hectare.

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  • 2022 Verdeca ‘Talo’, San MarzanoWhite Wine

    2022 Verdeca ‘Talo’, San Marzano

    £1275

    Verdeca is a relatively rare white-wine grape variety from southern Italy and is known for being excellent with seafood dishes.  This 2022 Verdeca ‘Talo’ from San Marzano is quite delightful, fresh and unoaked. It has rich aromatics of white flowers, crisp green apple and a hint of honey. Full-flavoured, with a creamy texture and a thirst-quenching finish.

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  • 2021 Grillo ‘Vitese’, Colomba BiancaWhite Wine

    2021 Grillo ‘Vitese’, Colomba Bianca

    £1295

    As featured in Victoria Moore’s Best Wines for under £10 in the Daily Telegraph: “A very succulent white made in Sicily from the grillo grape, this has a glimmer of crystallised fruits or fruit peel with a refreshing acidity”.

    Grillo is the flagship of Sicily’s indigenous white varieties, with its aromatic and floral nose. Pleasantly fresh and harmonious, with ripe melon, green apple and mineral flavours, a well-structured palate, the Vitese Grillo has a long and elegant finish.

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  • 2021 Nero d’Avola ‘Vitese’, Colomba BiancaRed Wine

    2021 Nero d’Avola ‘Vitese’, Colomba Bianca

    £1295

    A brilliant, deep red Nero d’Avola with rich, juicy flavours of ripe plum and black cherries interlaced with subtle violet notes. Concentrated on the palate, the deep fruit flavours are supported by soft, ripe tannins and a spicy character on the finish.

    Nero d’Avola has long been the most important grape on the island of Sicily, thriving in the heat of the Mediterranean sunshine. Here in these sun-drenched vineyards, the highest standards are attained through the use of innovative technology and the careful process of mapping the terroir according to the weather patterns, harvesting time, soils and vine age. The vineyards are made up of distinct soil and climate conditions and range from sea-level up to 700 metres above sea level, each terroir imparting subtle complexity into the wine. The grapes undergo a sensory analysis and are hand-picked at optimum maturity.

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  • 2020 Syrah ‘Vitese’, Colomba BiancaRed Wine

    2020 Syrah ‘Vitese’, Colomba Bianca

    £1295

    This organic beauty from Colomba Bianca has abundant notes of ripe red-berried fruits and blackberries are complemented by delicate violet aromas. Structured and full-bodied with supple tannins, the enveloping and penetrating red berry flavours continue through to the long, aromatic finish.

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  • 2021 Zibibbo ‘Vitese’, Colomba BiancaWhite Wine

    2021 Zibibbo ‘Vitese’, Colomba Bianca

    £1295

    This crisp, fruity Zibibbo shows lifted notes of succulent white peach combined with soft floral aromatics of orange blossom and jasmine. Elegant and perfumed with a long, zesty citrus finish.

    Zibibbo, as it is known locally in Sicily, is the synonym for Muscat of Alexandria. It produces highly aromatic wines and is the local’s pride and joy. Here in these sundrenched vineyards, the highest standards are attained through the use of innovative technology and the careful process of mapping the terroir according to the weather patterns, harvesting time, soils and vine age. The grapes undergo a sensory analysis and are hand-harvested at the optimum maturity levels, according to the terroir and microclimate of the vineyard. They are then harvested into 20-kilogram containers, to prevent the grapes from being prematurely crushed. The vineyards are made up of distinct soil and climate conditions and range from sea-level up to 700 metres above sea level, imparting subtle complexity into the wine.

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  • 2020 Primitivo di Puglia, A ManoRed Wine

    2020 Primitivo di Puglia, A Mano

    £1325

    This wine is deep red in colour. On the nose, there are intense aromas of ripe dark fruit, especially blackberries and cherries, with spicy notes of cocoa, lavender and liquorice. On the palate, it is youthful and full-bodied, with a great concentration of ripe, rounded fruit. It is a very elegant, fresh and complex Primitivo.

    The grapes for this wine come from vineyards in the heart of the Primitivo growing region, located in the low hills east of Taranto in Puglia. The region is an old sea bed, full of fossils of clams, oysters and urchins. The altitude is approximately 20 metres above sea level and annual rainfall is 35 centimetres. The climate is classically Mediterranean as Puglia is a peninsula between the Adriatic and the Ionian seas. The Primitivo vines are quite old; most are the original plantings after phylloxera and range from 70 to 100 years old. As with most vineyards planted at that time they are small bush vines called ‘alberello’ which are non-irrigated and low yielding. The average Primitivo vineyard is quite small, less than half a hectare and the best sites have a crumbly, dark reddish-brown soil that resembles instant coffee.

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  • 2022 ‘Tramari’ Primitivo Rosé, San MarzanoRose Wine

    2022 ‘Tramari’ Primitivo Rosé, San Marzano

    £1400

    A softly coloured rosé with intense aromas of wild cherries and raspberries, combined with an attractive hint of Mediterranean maquis – the local aromatic shrubland.  Elegantly styled and slightly off-dry, with a refreshing finish.

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  • 2022 Nerello Mascalese ‘Lavi’, Colomba BiancaRed Wine

    2022 Nerello Mascalese ‘Lavi’, Colomba Bianca

    £1525

    The wine is made from the native variety Nerello Mascalese, an historical Sicilian variety which is typical of the Etna area and is renowned for producing wines with an intense aromatic bouquet and a vibrant body.

    This 2022 Nerello Mascalese ‘Lavi’ is warm, soft and fascinating.  In the glass aromatic notes of rose petals are complemented by wild strawberry and raspberry. The palate is light-bodied, with soft, enveloping tannins through to a long, smooth finish.

    This is a great wine for matching with cold cuts and cheese, red meat-based main courses, grilled veal, roast chicken and game.

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  • 2022 Primitivo, CanteleRed Wine

    2022 Primitivo, Cantele

    £1550

    Cantele became a Salento Primitivo pioneer when it released this wine more than a decade ago. Made from 100% Primitivo grapes and vinified in stainless steel and then aged in oak for 6 months, this lithe expression of Puglia’s most famous grape offers aromas of black cherry, plum and spice. The palate is smooth and soft with delicious ripe raspberry and mulberry fruits, good acidity and well integrated tannins.

    A favourite pairing for a juicy burger.

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  • 2022 Bardolino, Monte del FràRed Wine

    2022 Bardolino, Monte del Frà

    £1595

    The Lake Garda microclimate which the hilly area above Bardolino enjoys produces Corvina, Molinara and Rondinella grapes at a naturally high level of maturation.

    Monte Del Frà`s Bardolino is a light-bodied, vibrant ruby, fruity blend of Corvina, Rondinella, Molinara produced on the eastern side of Lake Garda. Bright aromas of cherry and red berries are well-integrated with spicy hints of cinnamon, cloves and black pepper, which drift beautifully onto the palate.

     

     

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  • 2017 Organic Nero d’Avola `Il Passo Verde`, Vigneti ZabùRed Wine

    2017 Organic Nero d’Avola `Il Passo Verde`, Vigneti Zabù

    £1595

    This Nero d’Avola is deep ruby red in colour with a bouquet of red and dark fruits, hints of spice and a balsamic, eucalyptus quality. This is a full-bodied wine with well-balanced acidity and lingering spicy black fruit on the finish.

    The vineyards for Vigneti Zabù were planted in 2005 on the hills around Lake Arancio in Sambuca di Sicilia. The crystal clear water creates an ideal microclimate for vine growing and protects the vines from the heat of Sicilian summers. The organic vines are low-yielding.

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  • 2019 Salice Salentino Rosso Riserva, CanteleRed Wine

    2019 Salice Salentino Rosso Riserva, Cantele

    £1650

    The Cantele Salice Salentino Riserva is made from 100% Negroamaro grapes sourced from Cantele’s top parcels, this is one of Cantele’s most critically acclaimed wines, widely recognised as a classic.

    Aged for approximately 6 months in oak barriques the wine is an intense ruby ​​red in colour with aromas of caramelised red fruits, spices and delicate floral notes. The palate is rich with dark cherry and plum fruits supported by zinging acidity and lively minerality. The finish is smooth and long with well integrated supple tannins.

    Ideal for roast meats, especially rosemary and garlic-studded lamb.

    Situated in the heart of the Mediterranean, Puglia is a land of rare beauty, where vast plains alternate with gentle hills. Salento, the long narrow strip that forms Puglia’s southern peninsula, extends between the Ionian and Adriatic seas. It’s an area rich with ancient olive groves and vines, enchanting beaches and jagged rocky shoreline.

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  • 2018 Soave Classico ‘Monte Fiorentine’, Ca’RugateWhite Wine

    2018 Soave Classico ‘Monte Fiorentine’, Ca’Rugate

    £1695

    Ca’Rugate has been awarded the prestigious ‘Tre Bicchieri’ award rating from Gambero Rosso multiple times, making it one of the most awarded producers in the competition and has been hailed by the New York Times as one of the “Top Five producers of High-End Soave”.

    Rich and golden in colour, a wonderful example of a Soave Classico, with the beautiful layering of exotic, tropical fruits and a touch of minerality. Full and rich in flavour, this is a structured wine with a fresh, mineral finish.

    The fruit for this wine comes from the six-hectare Monte Fiorentine vineyard in Brognoligo di Monteforte d’Alpone. The volcanic origin of the land results in limestone and basalt characteristics, in which the Garganega grapes flourish.

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  • 2019 Chianti Classico ‘San Jacopo’, Castello VicchiomaggioRed Wine

    2019 Chianti Classico ‘San Jacopo’, Castello Vicchiomaggio

    £1695

    The wines of Castello Vicchiomaggio truly show off the Sangiovese grape at its best. Vicchiomaggio is consistently classified amongst Italy’s top estates and winemaker John Matta has been named IWSC Italian Winemaker of the Year four times in the last 14 years.

    The 2019 Chianti Classico ‘San Jacopo’ is named after an antique farmhouse located on the wine estate.   It is a lovely expression of Chianti, with red cherry and cranberry fruits, the palate has good substance and a lingering, rounded finish.

    The vineyards are located in the heart of the Chianti Classico region and sit at an altitude of 255 to 265 metres above sea level. The Chianti Classico area is characterised by a Mediterranean climate and the soil, which is called “Galestro”, is rich in clay and large stones. The soils in this vineyard are made up of a high proportion of heavy clay- approximately 30%- which is renowned for its cooling properties and water retention for the vine, as well as for producing bold wines from the Sangiovese grape. Planted at a density of 5,600 vines per hectare, the vines are pruned according to the Single Guyot method which ensures low yields of approximately 52 hectolitres per hectare. Particular attention is paid to the direction in which the vines are planted; they are all south-facing, ensuring maximum exposure to the sun throughout the day.

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