This is a pale lemon coloured wine, with clean, bright aromas of almond blossom and herbal notes. With fresh acidity, the palate is ripe and concentrated, full of apple and pear flavours. The finish is lively and crisp with a rich minerality.

The vineyards are located at 100-300 meters above sea level in the hills of the Alpone valley, in the commune of Monteforte d'Alpone in eastern Soave. The fruit for this wine is grown in selected old vineyards with excellent south-east exposure, where growers have reduced their yields quite considerably to produce excellent quality fruit. The soil is made of marl and limestone so the vines are put under stress and produce superior quality fruit. The vines are 20-30 years old on average and are trained using both the traditional Pergola Veronese and Guyot systems.

Suitable for vegans.

Suitable for vegetarians

Drink as an aperitif or with fish dishes.

 A strong ruby red coloured wine. The bouquet has notes of vanilla and sweet fruits such as currants, blueberries and cherries.

Velvety in the mouth, with a firm structure and good balance and a long persistent finish.

Aged in Slavonian oak barrels for about 30 months before bottling.

Serve with red meats and aged cheeses.

This wine can be kept for up to 10 years. 

Available while stocks last

Typical Asti aromas of grapes, peaches and a touch of honeysuckle. On the palate the sweetness is balanced by a delicate mousse and attractive grapey flavours.

Drink well chilled as an aperitif or after dinner with fruit and nuts.

Suitable for vegetarians

Suitable for vegans

A complex nose combining plum, mulberry, ripe strawberry and brown spice with delicate floral and violet notes. Tannins are firm and pleasingly supported with plump fruit and a rounded texture, giving a good lengthy finish.

Perfect with wild boar sausages, venison, roast lamb or gamey stews.

Suitable for vegans.

Suitable for vegetarians.

Made from Nebbiolo grapes cultivated around the town of Barolo in southern Piemonte. These are trained on a low Guyot trellis at a density 4-5,000 vines/ha. The grapes were hand-harvested, de stemmed and then crushed to small fermenters, for around 12 days, with daily pumping-over. This ensures good colour and flavour extraction, but avoids over extraction of the abundant Nebbiolo tannins. The wine was drained off at dryness, and the skins transferred to a small press. After pressing the wine was settled for two days, and then racked to stainless steel tanks for malolactic fermentation. After three years maturation in 50hl Slavonian oak casks it was racked and bottled.

Made from grapes grown in Sicily, this crisp dry wine has all the hallmarks of Pinot Grigio. Citrus fruits on the nose with a refreshing palate of zesty green apple balanced by subtle minerality from Catarratto.

Suitable for vegetarians

Ideal on its own but perfect with exotic dishes, salads and cold meats.

Available while stocks last

A dry, straw coloured wine made in Puglia in Southern Italy. The nose is very fruity with zesty citrus notes. The palate is well balanced with mouth watering crispness. Very fruit forward - lemon, lime and citrus zest all charge to the front. Wonderfully rounded and easy drinking.

Try with creamy seafood dishes or vegetable stir fry.

Suitable for vegans.

Suitable for vegetarians.

A warm, generous, spicy nose, with macerated fruit compote characters. The palate has fresh red cherry flavours and fine, polished tannins - showing depth and good integration along with crunchy red fruit and a long supple finish.

Drink with antipasti, or tortelloni and pecorino cheese. 

A large estate, with 180 hectares of immaculately maintained vineyards in Castelnuovo Berardenga, which lies adjacent to its sister property Villa la Pagliaia. The wines at both are made by Leonardo Bellacini, a master of the 'non interventionist' approach, giving classic expressions of high quality Sangiovese, restrained and complex and with great balance and depth. The secret lies in high quality grapes from exceptional vineyards, driven by an intensive research programme, in particular by selection of the best naturally occuring clones. The resulting wines are understated but satisfying, unencumbered by new oak, Cabernet or flashy winemaking.

Vibrant black fruit aromas with a touch of spice. On the palate layers of ripe plum, blackcurrant and juicy black cherry balance spicy, developed flavours. A well structured and complex wine with ripe tannins and bright acidity on the finish.

The wine is made in the Uggiano estate South of Florence. the wine is aged in large oak casks for six months, this gives a nicely mature wine with impressive depth of flavour.

Drink with casseroles and roast meats.

Suitable for vegans.

Suitable for vegetarians.

A lesser-known, yet great alternative to Prosecco - the sparkling wine of choice in Verona bars!

Zesty citrus fruit and lightly floral characters, with hints of apple and pear. Fresh, steely acidity and underlying mineral characters, balanced by notes of melon and stone fruit, and a touch of fennel and spice.

FOOD MATCH

Great as an aperitif or particularly good with tuna steak. Gavi La Luciana also provides the perfect crisp, tangy match to fatty dishes such as sausages and beans.

Suitable for vegans

Suitable for vegetarians

This winery is also classed as Sustainable.

Named after Luciana, the wife of La Battistina estate's previous owner, this is an elegant and fresh Gavi, easy-drinking but with some depth.

Produced from Cortese grapes cultivated in vineyards on the Monferrato hills in the South of the province of Asti, Piemonte. The vineyards are southwest facing and situated at altitudes of between 250 and 400m. The Piemonte low Guyot trellis system is used for the vines, which grow in a limestone-clay soil. Planting density is 4000 to 4500 vines per hectare. Grapes are hand harvested in the last week of September. Temperature controlled fermentation takes place in stainless steel (16- 18ºC) and the wine spends a couple of months on lees.

A wonderful, fresh, dry wine with fine citrus aromas accompanied by notes of jasmine and orange blossom. The vineyard is located 150 metres above sea level and it is near the coast where the winds help keep the temperature down.

The wine is stored and refined in stainless steel for 4 months.

Try with crustacean and shellfish dishes or grilled fish.

Suitable for vegetarians.

The colour is an appealing pink with cherry-coloured hints. Fresh berry aromas and a fine mousse lead to redcurrant and citrus notes on the palate, balanced by bright acidity and a clean, dry finish.

Just drink for pleasure - with / without friends and family.

The grapes are sourced from the hills above Treviso - the traditional vineyard area for Prosecco. They are softly pressed and the must is fermented in stainless steel for 15-20 days. Then the wine is blended with Pinot Nero (which is vinified as for red wine) - giving an appealing rosé colour. After blending the wine undergoes a second, temperature-controlled, fermentation in stainless steel tanks and on lees - before bottling and release.

An appealing pink wine cherry coloured hints. Fresh berry aromas and a fine mousse lead to redcurrant and citrus notes on the palate, balanced by bright acidity and a clean, dry finish.

Perfect as an aperitif or with summer salads or simply on its own.

The grapes are sourced from the hills above Treviso - the traditional vineyard area for Prosecco. They are softly pressed and the must is fermented in stainless steel for 15-20 days. Then the wine is blended with Pinot Nero (which is vinified as for red wine) - giving an appealing rosé colour. After blending the wine undergoes a second, temperature-controlled, fermentation in stainless steel tanks and on lees - before bottling and release

A rich sweet wine that is amber coloured. made in the Province of Trapani, area of Marsala and Mazara del Vallo. It has intense aromas of dried figs and hints of plums. The palate is sweet with honeyed notes and hints of dried figs.

Ideal as a dessert wine.

Suitable for vegetarians.

Suitable for vegans.

Grown on the rugged slopes of the Abruzzo hills, this is a rich, deep wine. The bouquet and palate are both rich in blackberry flavours, with hints of spice.

A full flavoured wine, perfect with traditional Italian dishes. 

A delicious, sweet and gently sparkling wine with delicate aromas of honey, flowers and fresh grapes. On the palate the wine reveals ripe apricot, grape notes and a soft mousse. Delightful refreshing acidity on the finish to balance the sweetness.

Drink well chilled as an aperitif or with fresh fruit salad.

Suitable for vegetarians

Suitable for vegans

Intense ruby red wine with pleasant floral aromas of ripe red fruit and liquorice. The palate is well balanced with warm herb notes and it has gentle, elegant tannins with hints of vanilla from the oak ageing.

Serve with roasted vegetables and meat dishes.

A deeply coloured, medium bodied, spicy red with aromas of ripe plums and black cherry. The palate combines warm, juicy red fruit flavours with savoury, lightly smoky characters, a hint of bitter chocolate and nip of tannin on the finish. Produced from grapes grown in the southwest and eastern Sicily.

Drink with juicy burgers with a slab of mozzarella or charred lamb steaks.

Suitable for vegetarians and vegans

Passimora is produced from grapes that have been slightly dried in the warm Sicilian sun. The wine has an intense character, charming and persistent. It is deep red in colour and has a bouquet of red fruit and pomegranate accompanied by sweet notes of dried plum and candied fruit.  The wine is matured in stainless steel for approximately 4 months. No oak is used.

Excellent with cured meat platters, seasoned and fresh cheese, tempura vegetables and stews.

Suitable for vegetarians.

Available while stocks last

Vibrant aromas of stone fruit with citrus and grapefruit notes. The palate is crisp and zesty with layers of fresh peachy, tropical fruit characters. Lively and approachable, with texture and minerality giving depth, and backed by lively acidity.

Great with a whole roasted turbot or serve with sea bass.

Suitable for vegans.

Suitable for vegetarians.

This winery is also Sustainable.

The Pecorino grapes are sourced from the district of Caparrone, in the hills west of Pescara. Fermented in stainless steel and aged for 2 months on lees.

2019 Vintage Sommelier Wine Awards 2020 GOLD 

A fresh, dry white with gentle floral and citrus aromas. Crisp and delicate on the palate with lightly honeyed fruit balanced by lemony acidity and a fresh, dry finish.

Produced in the Venezie Region in Italy. 

Can be drunk as an aperitif or with foods such as seafood, grilled fish, salads and cold white meats. 

Suitable for vegetarians. 

A fresh, dry white with gentle floral and citrus aromas. Crisp and delicate on the palate with lightly honeyed fruit balanced by lemony acidity and a fresh, dry finish.

Produced in the Pavia Region in Italy. 

Can be drunk as an aperitif or with foods such as seafood, grilled fish, salads and cold white meats. 

Suitable for vegetarians. 

Suitable for vegans.

Produced from selected Pinot Grigio grapes grown on hillside vineyards in Provincia di Pavia, northern Italy. The grapes were hand harvested during the first 2 weeks of September. The grapes were crushed and gently pressed and the juice allowed to settle and clarify before cool fermentation at 16 to 18C in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks. The wine was bottled young after a period of 3 to 6 months ageing on fine lees in stainless steel tanks. 

A fresh, dry wine with the classic characteristics of Pinot Grigio. It has notes of sweet pear, apple and zesty lemon and is well balanced, fruity and refreshing.

Best served chilled as an aperitif or with grilled fish, pasta and white meat dishes.

Suitable for vegans

Suitable for vegetarians

A dry wine with an intense straw colour and a lasting fruity bouquet. The palate is dry, soft and well balanced due to its full body. The wine has no oak influences.

Excellent with fish soups, grilled fish and mushroom dishes. 

Available while stocks last.

A fresh, dry white with gentle floral and citrus aromas. Crisp and delicate on the palate with lightly honeyed fruit balanced by lemony acidity and a fresh, dry finish.

Strawberry and bramble aromas lead on to delicate, yet juicy, red berry characters on the palate - with slight creaminess, and a crisp dry finish.

Produced in the Pavia region in Italy.

Serve chilled as an aperitif or to accompany salads, cold meats such as salami or smoked chicken or seafood dishes.

Suitable for vegetarians. 

Pale coral pink, this is a dry, fresh and fruity rosé with delicate aromas of red berries. Good intensity of ripe red berry and cherry fruit, with a fresh lingering finish.

Produced in the Pavia region in Italy.

Serve chilled as an aperitif or to accompany salads, cold meats such as salami or smoked chicken or seafood dishes.

Suitable for vegetarians. 

Suitable for vegans.

Produced from grapes grown in the Pavia region of northern Italy. The ripest grapes were selected from mature hillside vineyards and hand harvested in early September. The extra ripeness allows the dark-skinned Pinot Grigio grapes develop a pink tinge which is further enhanced by the addition of a small proportion of Pinot Noir grapes from the same vineyards. The grapes were harvested at optimum ripeness, crushed and the skins left in contact with the juice for 12 hours at a low temperature before gentle pressing. After a slow, cool fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks the wine was bottled young to preserve freshness and aromas.

Intense ruby red colour with a complex bouquet, reminiscent of cherries, raspberries and redcurrants. The oak ageing adds a pleasant roasted and spicy aroma. The palate is full bodied, supple and well balanced with a long finish.

Just before harvest the grapes, when the grapes are fully mature and are ready to be picked, the stems of the bunches are twisted so that no further nourishment reaches the grapes, thus inducing a natural drying of the grapes on the vine. The bunches are left for about 12 days and lose approximately 25 - 30% of their weight in water, concentrating their flavours before harvest.

Perfect with roast red meats and mature cheeses. 

This wine has a complex bouquet with notes of ripe plums, vanilla, tobacco and mellow harmonious structure that carries through to the palate. 10% of the wines is aged in oak.     

Made by the family run winery, Francesco Minini who have been making wines since the 1920s.

An ideal partner to tasty and spicy food, seasoned cheeses and Mediterranean dishes.

A fine and bright sparkling wine with a delicate creamy foam. Pale yellow in colour, with a complex bouquet with fruity notes that remind of peach, green apple with second notes of lemon. Floral notes of acacia and rose flowers combined with a light spicy Mediterranean bouquet. Fresh and soft on the palate with a well balanced acidity and a long harmonious aftertaste.

This wine is organic.

Ideal as an aperitif. with hors d'ouvres and delicate first courses. Also goes well with shellfish, sushi and fish.

An elegant Prosecco with a fragrant bouquet of green apple and white blossom. Refreshing and delicate with citrus fruit flavours on the palate balanced by a creamy mousse.

An ideal aperitif or as an accompaniment to antipasti and canapés. 

A deliciously light, dry, fruity Prosecco with hints of apple and peach on the nose and a fresh, softly sparkling palate with characters of soft ripe stone fruits.

Serve chilled as an aperitif or a celebration wine.

Suitable for vegetarians and vegans.

A deliciously light, dry, fruity Prosecco with hints of apple and peach on the nose and a fresh, softly sparkling palate with characters of soft ripe stone fruits.

Serve chilled as an aperitif or a celebration wine.

Suitable for vegetarians and vegans.

Fresh and gently fruity fizz from north east Italy with citrus and green apple aromas. Delicate and lively on the palate with ripe, lightly grapey fruit, zesty acidity and a clean, refreshing finish.

Serve chilled as an aperitif or with peach juice as a Bellini.

Suitable for vegetarians.

Available while stocks last

A fine delicate dry white with classic aromas of lime, petrol and a touch of lemongrass. The palate has citrus and stone fruit characters, with mineral notes adding complexity to the finish.

The winery is also classed as sustainable.

Great with fish, chicken, crisp salads or pork dishes.

Suitable for vegans

Suitable for vegetarians

Grapes are sourced from one hectare Fontanino plot of the 60 ha Il Cascinone estate in the Monferrato area of north west Italy. The Riesling grapes were planted in 2002 on an east facing slope and are grown in the coolest vineyard sites, where they can ripen slowly. After pressing the juice is fermented in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks and spends 4 months on fine lees before being bottled.

AWARDS
2015 Vintage IWC 2017 BRONZE
 

A medium bodied, easy drinking red wine made in the Salento peninsula in southern Puglia. The wine has aromas of red berry and damson fruit. Fresh and lively on the palate with juicy berry fruit and a hint of spiciness. Balanced by tangy acidity and soft ripe tannins. The wine is not oaked.

Ideal with pasta dishes in butter and parmesan or with tomato based sauces. 

Suitable for vegans.

Suitable for vegetarians.

Only available while stocks last.

Spicy, berry-filled Sangiovese, perfumed with roses, violets and potpourri, followed by a mouthful of blackcurrants.

Food Matching: Pappardelle with chorizo sauce, charcuteries and light cheeses

Vinification: After traditional pressing the juice goes in the fermentation tank with a capacity of 200/600 litres. The temperature for the fermentation is around 24-26°C and it goes on for 10 days. The wine stays in contact with the skins for 8 days and after the malolactic fermentation it is stored in tank. This preserves all primary fruit aromas keeping the wine fragrant with an appealing nose.

Only available While Stocks last.

A fresh dry, fruity wine from Italy with a crisp finish.

Perfect as an apetizer or with seafood.

A ruby red coloured wine with purple hues. The bouquet is a combination of red berry and spicy fruits. The wine is medium bodied with a velvety, warm palate and a velvety, balanced finish.

Made with hand picked grapes in vineyards that are between 100 and 250 metres above sea level.

It pairs well with pasta dishes, meats and aged cheeses.

A medium bodied wine, ruby red in colour with a fresh bouquet of cherries and red currant. The palate is lively and well balanced with notes of cherries. Lucchine is the name of the vineyard that provides the grapes for this wine. It is located in the foot of the Piedmonte hills in the heart of the Valpolicella Classica area.

Serve with pasta, white meat and light meals in general.