Wines from Italy

2011 Vigne Nuove Trebbiano, Valle Reale Whilst we originally only considered the reds from Valle Reale, one taste of this and we were convinced to take their white too! Medium weight with flavours of pear and apple and a soft finish.... read more..

2010 Pinot Grigio, Cantina Terlano From vineyards at between 250-300 m on gravel and sandy clay soils, this is a Pinot Grigio to banish memories of thin, tasteless versions of this wine so often encountered. A fruity bouquet of ripe honeydew melon with a soft, full palate, balanced wi... read more..

2010 Vigne Nuove Montepulciano, Valle Reale The ’classic’ wine from this estate and something of a powerhouse. Lovely blueberry, damson and black cherry fruit with tobacco leaf and mineral notes. A great all rounder. The 2006 vintage has won Gambero Rosso’s Maximum Three Glasses - an exception... read more..

NV Prosecco di Valdobbiadene Frizzante Val Mesdi, Giovanni Frozza The Frozza family make expressive, artisanal wines of the highest order - graceful, aromatic and produced solely from the Prosecco grape unusual these days from 100% estate vines of up to 50 years of age . Lovely floral aromas, peaches, pears, tanger... read more..

2010 Pinot Bianco, Cantina Terlano The Pinot Bianco benefits from the coolness of vineyards between 300-600 m on free draining and warm sand and gravel soils. Six months ageing on the fine lees adds complexity and length to this orchard fruit apples and pears scented wine. In 2006 the... read more..

2010 Sauvignon Blanc Winkl, Cantina Terlano A wonderfully elegant example of Sauvignon Blanc, Winkl comes from vines between 300-500 m. Good Sauvignon nose ripe green fruits and elderflower. Fresh, lively palate and a fine minerally finish. Excellent. ... read more..

2009 Chianti Classico, Rocca di Montegrossi An excellent Chianti Classico showing what modern winemaking can achieve when used in conjunction with traditional sensibilities. Intense red cherry fruit with savoury notes, freshening acidity and a well maanged tannins. Very well balanced.... read more..

2010 Gavi di Gavi, Produttori del Gavi 100% Cortese from 30 year-old vines within the Gavi production zone; a touch more concentration and class than most you will have tried. Perfect for antipasti and freshwater fish in particular. Hand-harvested then fermented in stainless steel – an ex... read more..

2010 Terlaner Classico, Cantina Terlano Fascinating blend of 60% Pinot Bianco, 30% Chardonnay and 10% Sauvignon Blanc. Sounds unusual, but works brilliantly as an aromatic, tropical fruit-scented blend. Real complexity, and a long, dry finish.... read more..

NV Prosecco di Valdobbiadene Spumante Col dell’Orso, Giovanni Frozza I have never tasted a Prosecco this dry nor one that so successfully translated its terroir into the glass before. On the nose the floral notes are there, mountain meadows if I was being precise, apples, pears and slight spice too. I was really struc... read more..

2010 Sangiovese, Caldora Soft, supple Sangiovese that makes for great everyday drinking - a real crowd pleaser, and excellent value.... read more..

2011 Pinot Grigio, Caldora Fresh and fruity; packed with pear and fresh melon fruit. A lovely glass of white with or without food.... read more..

NV Prosecco di Valdobbiadene Brut Rive di Colbertaldo, Giovanni Frozza From a small pocket of the minerally Col dell`Orso vineyard, and is bottled at half the amount of residual sugar (7g/litre versus 14) as its sibling, with a tiny shade less fizz. All the crucnchy pear and crab apple notes are there, with crystalline ... read more..

2009 Dolcetto d’Alba ’Ciabot Rus’, Mario Gagliasso Round, ripe black cherry on the nose; hints of sloe and plum. A fresh, beguiling palate of clean cherry fruit and fresh plum with gentle violet perfume, medium tannins and refreshing acidity on the finish - crisp and tangy.... read more..