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. 

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

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.

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.

This red wine has a warm spicy nose, with notes of cherries and almonds, and an underlying smoky edge. The palate has more cherry and plum characters, with soft, ripe tannins and fine acidity giving great balance. A solid, chunky and robust style of Chianti made just east of Florence.

Serve with anything from salami through to pasta dishes to lamb hotpot.

Suitable for vegetarians and vegans. 

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!

A mild, straw coloured wine with an aromatic and flavoured bouquet; crisp, fresh and harmonious on the palate, with a long and velvety finish. Made in the Trapani area of Sicily. The grapes are crushed and refrigerated after harvest and fermented in stainless steel vats at a controlled temperature to retain the freshness and character of the wine.

Goes well with any fish dish, raw or cooked and even fried fish.

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.

Made from grapes grown on the island of Sicily. The wine is pleasantly dry with floral and pear flavours leading to a light, fresh palate with citrus notes.

Sangiovese from vineyards in the heart of Tuscany in the Greve hills at some 300 metres above sea level.  A wine with wonderful structure and freshness with a bouquet of sweet violet and berry fruit. Gentle tannin and wonderful depth of flavour. A full wine but showing elegance and charm. 

Grown on vines in the heart of Tuscany – the hills of Greve in Chianti, 300 metres above sea level. The grapes Harvested in the final 10 days of September from a single plot and taken immediately to the vinification cellar. De-stemming and crushing performed with destemming press. Transfer of crushed grapes into conical oak wooden vats at uncontrolled temperature and alcoholic fermentation with subsequent maceration of the must on the skins. The wine is then drawn off, the wine is separated from the marc, and is then transferred to oak barrels at a controlled temperature where the malolactic fermentation takes place. The wine is decanted into other steel tanks and the topping is carried out until it is left to mature and stabilize for about 4 months. The wine thus created is transferred to the bottling cellar where it is clarified and filtered and introduced into the bottling line. The bottles are then left to mature for a few months.

A wonderful blend of grapes from the Veneto and Alto Adige giving zesty mineral notes and great Sauvignon character. Delightfully well balanced and appealing fruit and acidity make this a most enchanting wine.

Enjoy on its own or with a range of fish and light meat dishes.

Vines are grown on the hills of Eastern Veneto and at the foothills of the Dolomites in Trentino Alto Adige. The grapes are harvested in early September during the cooler hours of the day and taken immediately to the vinification cellar where they are cooled, they are de-stemmed and crushed with the destemmer press and the must with the pomace is conveyed to the cooled press where it remains in cryo maceration for a few hours. The must is transferred to stainless steel tanks and kept at a temperature not exceeding 14 ° C for about 30 days. The must remain on its own lees for about 1 month in stainless steel tanks.

The wine is then drawn off, separated from the pomace, and transferred to stainless steel tanks and the topping up is carried out until it is left to mature and stabilize for about 1 month. The wine thus created is transferred to the bottling cellar where it is clarified and filtered and introduced into the bottling line. The bottles are then left to mature for a few months.

Well-structured and fresh with a bouquet that recalls notes of sweet violet and small red fruits.

Enjoy as an aperitif and perfect an accompanist to Florentine steak with grilled vegetables.

Grown in the heart of the Italian Motor Valley in the hills of Modena at 150 meters above.

sea level. The grapes are harvested in middle of September and taken immediately to the wine-making cellar. With the destemmer press, proceed to separate the grape stalk and break the berry by conveying the juice and the skins into a cooled stainless-steel winemaker. The crushed wine remains in cryo maceration, at about 10 ° C, in the vinifier for a few hours. Juice and skins are then pressed in an ultra-soft way to extract the flower must which is conveyed into the stainless-steel tanks and kept at a temperature not exceeding 0 ° C for static decantation and conservation. The clean must is transferred to a stainless-steel autoclave and heated to 13-15 ° C for the Martinotti method sparkling wine.

In the autoclave selected yeasts are inoculated at a constant temperature of 15-16 ° C for about 40 days. The sparkling wine is brought to -3 ° C for tartaric stabilization, protein, and batonnage is performed on the yeasts. Before bottling the wine is filtered with a tangential filter, and immediately thereafter with sterile microfiltration on the bottling line.

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.

Available while stocks last. 

A fresh and dry sparkling rosé with persistent mousse, beautifully salmon pink in colour. Red berry characters on the nose and palate leading to a fresh, delicate and incisive finish.

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

Suitable for vegetarians and vegans.

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.

Grown along the Syracuse Coast at 50 metres above sea level. The grapes are harvested in September, and are macerated before fermentation to ensure the delicate bouquet and colours are preserved. The character is emphasised by spending 6 months on the lees in steel.

 A strong bouquet recalls floral notes and hints of spices like aniseed and cinnamon.

Perfect with anything that can be barbecued.

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

A warm, full bodied wine made in Sicily. The wine has an intense ruby red colour with garnet notes and the palate shows flavours of ripe red fruits, liquorice and sweet spices. It is round and warm with a long pleasant finish.

Great served with grilled poultry, soft cheeses, hearty pastas or richer seafood dishes.

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 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. 

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 delightful elegant Prosecco with crisp apple and citrus notes combined with delicate floral notes.

Fabulous by itself as an aperitif or with some nibbles such as seafood canapes or some Parma ha.

Suitable for Vegetarians

Suitable for Vegans

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. 

Available while stocks last.

This wine is made from carefully selected grapes. The wine is semi sparkling, light straw in colour with a delicate sparkle a bouquet of pears and green apples lead to a deliciously refreshing floral palate.

Perfect as an aperitif or with seafood.

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.

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
 

Special Parcel Purchase. Available while stocks last.

A powerful red wine made from Negroamaro grapes grown in the Salento area of Puglia. It has a deep colour, medium to full tannins and plenty of dark berry fruit flavours.

Suitable for vegans

Great with grilled lamb or rich pork dishes.

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.

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

A fresh bouquet of floral notes with a fruity and soft palate. Best as an aperitif but goes well with seafood and vegetable-based dishes.

The vines are grown in the hills of the “Marca Trevigiana” (Treviso); North of the city itself, at approximately 100 metres above sea level.

The grapes are harvested at different periods between September and October and taken immediately to the vinification cellar where they are collected in stainless steel tanks. The flower must is then pressed in an ultra-soft manner and extracted, which is conveyed to the stainless-steel tanks and kept at a temperature not exceeding 14 °C for decantation. The wine is then drawn off and the wine is transferred to stainless steel tanks. The wine thus created is transferred to the sparkling wine and bottling cellar where it is placed in autoclaves and added with sugar and selected yeasts. The refermentation in the autoclave lasts about 40 days after which the sparkling wine is bottled and the bottles are left to mature for 30 days.

An elegant bouquet which recalls notes of red fruit and berries, the palate is characterized by fruity undertones (blackberry, raspberry and cherry) with a balanced finish of slight tannins, acidity and spices.

Enjoy with roasted duck, or rich creamy pastas with truffle.

The vines are grown in the hills of Pavia, 130 metres above sea level. The grapes are harvested in the final 10 days of September and taken immediately to the vinification cellar, where the de-stemming and crushing is performed. The transfer of the crushed grapes into conical trunk vats in oak wood is not temperate controlled. The wine is then drawn off, separated from the marc, and transferred to oak barrels at a controlled temperature where the malolactic fermentation takes place. Here the vinification is slow and uses the techniques of delestage and batonage. The wine is decanted into steel tanks and the topping is carried out until it is left to mature and stabilize for about 4 months. The wine is then transferred to the bottling cellar where it is clarified and filtered and introduced into the bottling line. The bottles are then left to mature for a few months.

This Pinot Grigio has a nice acidity with hints of citrus and white flowers on the nose. Goes well with grilled salmon, stir fry vegetables and rice dishes.

The vines are grown in the Hills of eastern Veneto. The grapes are harvested at the end of August at low temperature and kept in cold maceration for about 7 days. After the pressing, when the wine is still must, the wine is fermented at temperature not above 14°C for the entire duration of vilification which it took 30-40 days. The wine is rested on the lees for over 3 months with continuous baronage. After assembly it is then rested for a month in the tank before bottling.

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.

Stylish and concentrated with fresh intense aromas of grapefruit and lime as well as honeyed stonefruit. The palate is fresh and fruity.

Very approachable with apple, pear and ripe stone fruit. A mouthfilling minerality adds to the complexity and weight.

Suitable for vegetarians and vegans

Try with seafood risotto, grilled sardines and a green leaf salad, or just great chilled on its own.