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1 | PINOT GRIGIO, Bella Modella, Veneto A beautifully, light, vibrant wine to be appreciated for its zesty, citrus character and refreshing quality. Best enjoyed on its own or with a salad of piquant grilled prawns. | £3.40 | £4.40 | £12.95 |
2 | NERO DíAVOLA, Bella Modella, Sicily A suitably fashionable grape variety from Sicily that is making a name for itself in the UK for its deep, savoury, spicy plum and blackcurrant flavours. Subtle oak ageing lends this wine some spicy, yet sweet vanillin notes to balance the robust fruit character. The finish is bright, succulent and velvety ñ making for a seriously sassy little wine. | £3.40 | £4.40 | £12.95 |
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3 | SOAVE DOC, Latium Morini, Veneto Delicously fresh and vibrant, aromatic with zingy fruit and lovely balance. | £15.50 | ||
2 | CHARDONAY DOC, Casa Defra Fresh, crisp and well rounded white with touches of ripe apple and pear on the nose. Bright and enticing on the palate with hints of melon and pineapple followed by a long finish. | £14.95 | ||
4 | VERDICCHIO DEI CASTELLI DI JESI, Tenuta Tavignano, Le Marche Subtle, restrained and sassy aptly describes this bright little Italian number. Crisp and lively on the palate with hints of citrus and apple blossom followed by touches of honey and mineral. The finish is taught, tangy and moreish. | £17.95 | ||
5 | FRASCATI SUPERIORE DOC, Villa Rufinella, Lazio A delicious crisp white with hints of citrus and almond.Tangy and dry on the palate with a refreshing finish. | £13.95 | ||
6 | ORVIETO CLASSICO SECCO DOC "L'Origine", Podere Vaglie, Umbria A crisp, lively little number with aromatic, peachy fruit. Just off dry, well balanced and appealing this is what the Italians do so well bright, light wines with huge drinkability and a very moreish appeal. |
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| £14.95 |
7 | GAVI DI GAVI DOCG, Fratelli Casetta, Piedmont Excellent Piedmontese wine, delicate fragrance and lingering flavour. |
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| £18.95 |
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10 | BARDOLINO DOC, Santerive, Veneto The ideal red for summer. Bardolino is light to medium weight with plenty of delicious, savoury cherry fruit and juicy finish. | £14.50 | ||
11 | VALPOLICELLA CLASSICO SUPERIORE, Tommasi, Veneto A medium bodied, sprightly little number with subtle dried cherry fruit, supple, fleshy tannins and a mellow finish. | £18.50 | ||
12 | DOLCETTO D'ALBA DOC Coste Fiore, Cascina Adelaide, Piedmont Dolcetto's soft, juicy, early drinking style often belies the quality within. This wine is packed with delicious ripe black cherry and spice coupled withhints of coffee and wood. | £19.50 | ||
13 | CHIANTI CLASSICO DOCG, Castello di Meleto, Tuscany A superbly balanced medium bodied red with juicy red fruit characterand hints of dried cherries and chocolate. The palate is structured but never heavy, supremely savoury and very moreish. | £22.00 | ||
14 | SALICE SALENTINO DOC, Vinicola di Apollanio, Puglia Apulia, the home of Salice Salentino, nestles in the very ìheelî of Italay and produces wine of great renown. Full, rich and velvety with complex baked fruits and soft, leathery tannins. | £17.50 | ||
15 | MONTEPULCIANO D'ABRUZZO ZERO, Collefrisio, Abruzzo Organically produced and modern in style, this Montepulciano is a far cry from the high volume glugging variety. Rich juicy and savoury with bright, herbal black fruits and soft, smooth finish. | £19.50 | ||
16 | AMARONE VALPOLICELLA DOC, Cent'Anni, Veneto Surely one of Italy's most revered wine styles. Amarone is made from grapes partially dried in the sun. The result is deep, very rich and powerful with hints of dried cherry, chocolate and coffee. | £37.00 | ||
17 | ROSSO DI MONTALCINO, Uccelliera, Tuscany The wines of Montalcino in Tuscany have become world renowned and prices have moved skywards as a result. However, Brunello's little brother, Rosso di Montalcino offers similar quality but better value. made from 100% Sangiovese selected from the Montalcino region, this wine spend eight months in fine oak to produce a fragrant, characterful red with firm structure and a wonderful melange of violets, plums and tar. | £29.00 | ||
18 | BAROLO DOCG, Fratelli Casetta, Piedmont "Nebbiolo" of great breed with aromas reminiscent of violet, velvety texture, elegant style and full bodied. | £37.00 | ||
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19 | PINOT GRIGIO BLUSH, Casa Defra, Veneto A pale salmon pink colour with delicate yet lively nose of fresh raspberries and wild strawberries. Crisp, light and fragrant on the palate with succulent finish. |
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| £13.95 |
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20 | PROSECCO, Casa Defra - Italy A delightfully frothy sparkler with aromatic apple and pear flavours on the nose followed by a crisp palate of succulent fruits. Gently foamy, just off dry and possessing an enticing, bright finish. |
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| £17.50 |
21 | VEUVE CLICQUOT, "Yellow Label", Champagne One of the best and most consistent non-vintages. Nice depth of flavour and good character. |
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| £44.00 |
22 | MOET ET CHANDON "Brut Imperial", Champagne A constant quality & light fresh style from the largest Champagne house. |
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| £47.00 |
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