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ITALY
ABRUZZO
Abruzzo is an east-central Italian region which is home of one of the most famous Italian red grape varieties,
Montepulciano. The moderating effect on the weather from the Adriatic Sea coupled with the ability of the Pennine
Mountains to trap warm air, creates Abruzzo’s unique climate to ripen this versatile and generous grape variety.
The style can vary from every day inexpensive red such as our V&C Montepulciano 2012 and MODA Talamonti to
complex and sophisticated wines such the rustic Tre Saggi 2011 or the modern and fruit-driven Alta Quota Colline
Teramane DOCG 2009. There are two new whites from the region made from the re-introduced Pecorino grape.
Two real stunners from Cantine Gran Sasso and Talamonti.
Red
MON0412 Montepulciano Tre Saggi 2011 DOC
Cantine Talamonti Montepuliciano £14.95
MON0913 Montepulciano V&C
2012 DOC Valvona & Crolla Montepulciano £7.99
MON0710B Montepulciano Alta Quota 2009 DOCG Gran Sasso Montepulciano £17.95
Colline Teramane
MON1511 Montepulciano D'Abruzzo
2012 DOC Gran Sasso Montepuliciano £9.99
MON1412 Montepulciano Moda
2012 DOC Cantine Talamonti Montepuliciano £9.99
EDI1111 Edizione Cinque Autoctoni 2011 IGT Farnese Montepulciano, Sangiovese, £29.95
Primitivo
White
PAS0913 Passerina 2012 DOC Feodo Antico Passerini £19.95
PEC0412 Pecorino Alta Quota 2011 DOC Gran Sasso Pecorino £9.99
PEC0911 Pecorino Trabochetto
2012 IGT Cantine Talamonti Pecorino £14.95
BASILICATA
Basilicata is a small region in south-central Italy. It is one of the most mountainous region with only 8% classified
as plain. The main mountain, the Vulture volcano gives the name to the only DOC from a single black skin grape
variety “Aglianico del Vulture DOC”. The Aglianico grape find its perfect growing environment in this volcanic soil
at an altitude of 800m above the sea level. Check out our Pipoli red and white for a new experience in delicious,
moreish, complex yet easy-drinking, sophisticated imbibing
Red
AGL0314 Aglianico Riserva Pian del Cerro 2008 DOC Vulture Aglianico £24.95
AGL0712 Alglianico Pipolo Vulture
2012 DOC Vulture Aglianico £12.95
White
GRE0314 Greco-Fiano PipoliVigneti 2013 IGT Vulture Greco, Fiano £11.95
CALABRIA
The Ciró Bianco and Rosso are still our favourite wine from Calabria, but this southern region have got much more
to offers we so that we decided to explore new areas and grape such the Savuto DOC
Red
CIR1312 Ciro Rosso Librandi
2011 DOC
Librandi Gaglioppo
£7.99
GAG0913 Gaglioppo Calabria
2012 IGT Baroni Gaglioppo £9.99
SAV2213 Savuto Rosso Colavino
2011 DOC Colacino
Mgliocco, Arvino, Greco £11.95
Nero
White
CIRO1012 Ciro Bianco Librandi
2012 DOC Librandi Greco Bianco £10.95
CAMPANIA
When Italy started to overhaul its wines in the 1980’s, Campania was ignored for a long time as being deeply
unfashionable, sticking with native varieties such as Aglianico, Fiano and Falanghina at a time when everyone
else was enthusing over the likes of Chardonnay, Merlot and other French grapes variety. Today things have
changed and these grape varieties have caught the attention of wine pundits – in fact these grape varieties are so
exciting they have been planted elsewhere in Italy and also in Australia. There is an excellent range from Vesevo,
from the best vineyards of the Irpinea hills, between 400 and 700 metres. Vesevo capture the essence of this
fantastic region with some top wines such as Taurasi, Greco di Tufo and Fiano di Avellino. We are delighted to
welcome the Ercolino family with their Vinosia Lacryma Christi wines and their passion and dedication by
adding a modern spin to native grapes varieties.
Red
AGL0912 Aglianico Beneventano Vesevo
2010 DOC Vesevo Aglianico £12.95
FAL0913 Falerno del Massico Vill Matilde
2008 DOC Villa Matilde Aglianico £15.95
LAC709 Lacryma Christi Rosso Vinosia
2011 DOC Vinosia Piedrosso, Aglianico, Olivella £15.95
TAU0513 Taurasi Vesevo
2008 DOC Vesevo Aglianico £29.95
TER0412 Terra di Lavoro Galardi
2009 IGT Galardi Aglianico, Piedirosso £59.00
White
FAL0513 Falanghina Beneventano 2013 DOC Vesevo Falanghina £11.95
FIA1112 Fiano di Avellino Vesevo
2012 DOC Vesevo Fiano £14.95
GRE0511 Greco di Tufo Vesevo
2013 DOC Vesevo Greco £14.95
EMILIA ROMAGNA
Emilia Romagna is changing from a region known for its bulk, cheap, sweet Lambrusco exports to a region
seeking to spread the good news of superb quality, dry, traditional Lambrusco. The Cantine Medici Ermete is a
great example of the turnaround from bulk producer to high quality production and diversification instigated by
the fourth generation, namely Alberto Medici. They own 60 hectares of land spread out among the finest
wine-growing areas in the Emilia-Romagna region and include the zety Sauvignon Blanc, Bonarda and Gutturnio from
Del Duca as well as the ‘Concerto’ Lambrusco secco. A new entry in our selection is the Albana from Podere La
Berta. Made from the Albana grape which was Italy’s first white DOCG wine.
Red
BON0611 Bonarda Colli Piacentini 2011 DOC Castelli del Duca Bonarda £9.99
GUT1111 Gutturnio Riserva 2011 DOC Castelli delDuca Malvasia £13.95
SAN0611 Sangiovese di Romagna
Pollino
2012 DOC Poggio Pollino Sangiovese £11.95
White
Podere La Berta Albana 2012 IGT Podere la Berta Albana £16.95
ITALIAN DESSERT WINES
At V&C we are very passionate about Italian dessert wines so that we try to cover the most significant and
representative styles from the main regions. Ranging from the light Passito Moscato from Araldica, bottled
under our own label, and the Barolo Chinato from Piemonte; Recioto della Valpolicella from Giovanni Allegrini
and Brigaldara; Pierpan’s Le Colombare; Vin Santo from Selvapiana, Capezzana and Paneretta in Tuscany; and
not least, from the hot southern regions, the fabulous trio of Le Passule in Calabria, the Passito di Noto in Sicilia
and the emminently drinkable Aleatico rosso A-Mano from Puglia.
Red
ALE0513 Aleatico di Puglia Passito 50cl 2009 IGT A.Mano Aleatico £19.95
BAR0113 Barolo Chinato Marolo 37.5cl Marolo Nebbiolo £23.95
CRE0314 Cremovo Marsala
NV Various Inzolia, Catarratto £11.95
MAR0810 Marsala Fine DOC Medium Dry NV Martinez Inzolia, Catarratto £12.95
MAR0611 Marsala Garibaldi Dolce NV Halves
NV Carlo Pellegrino Inzolia, Catarratto £7.99
REC0211 Recioto Amarone 50cl
2009 DOC Allegrini Corvina, Rondinella, Oseleta £37.95
REC0510 Recioto Della Valpolicella 37.5cl 2010 DOC Brigaldara Corvina, Rondinella, Oseleta £18.95
REC001 Recioto della Valpolicellla 2011 DOCG Cortegiara Corvina, Rondinella, Oseleta £29.95
Rosato
White
BEN0212 Ben Rye Donnafugata 37.5cl 2011 DOC Donnafugata Muscat £34.95
DIN0113 Dindarello Maculan 2012 IGT Fausto Maculan Muscat £11.95
ICA0711 I Capitelli Anselmi 37.5cl 2008 IGT Roberto Anselmi Garganega £19.95
LEC009 Le Colombare Recioto di Soave 2008 DOC Pieropan Garganega £26.95
MAL0911 Malvasia Passito Castelli del Duca 2009 DOC Del Duca Malvasia £27.95
MAR0510 Marsala Superiore Dolce Riserva 5YO5YO DOC Martinez Inzolia, Catarratto £14.95
MAR0610 Marsala Vergine Riserva 1995 DOC Martinez Inzolia, Catarratto £19.95
MOS0913 Moscato dello Zucco Cusumano 2008 IGT Cusumano Moscato £39.95
MOS1212 Moscato Passito V&C/Araldica 2010 DOC Valvona & Crolla Moscato £8.99
MOS003 Moscato Rosa Franz Haas 2011 DOC Franz Haas Moscato Rosa £29.95
PAS0411 Passito di Noto Planeta 2010 DOC Planeta Muscat £23.95
TAR0410 Targa Riserva Marsala Vergine 2002 Florio Grillo £12.95
TER0312 Terre Arse Florio 2002 Florio Grillo £13.95
TOR1113 Torcolato Maculan 2009 DOC Fausto Maculan Vespaiolo £19.95
VIG0801 Vigna Sere 2003 Dal Forno Corvina £145.00
VIN041 Vin Santo 1992 DOC Avignonesi Trebbiano, Malvasia £195.00
VIN3011 Vin Santo Capezzana 2006 DOC Tenuta Capezzana Trebbiano, Malvasia £44.95
VIN2011 Vin Santo Selvapiana 2006 DOC Selvapiana Trebbiano, Malvasia £36.95
VIN0612 Vin Santo Tegrino 50cl 2006 DOC Cantine Leonardo Trebbiano, Malvasia £27.95
VIN0813 Vin Santo Occhio di Pernice 1998 DOC Avignonesi Trebbiano, Malvasia £199.00
VIN1213 Vin Santo Tegrino 2 Leonardo 50cl 2007 DOC Cantine Leonardo Trebbiano, Malvasia £28.95
VIN1013 Vin Santo Tenute Marchesi Antinori 2008 DOC Marchesi Antinori Trebbiano, Malvasia £31.95
ITALIAN DRY SPARKLING
We are delighted to continue with the range of Proseccos from Ruggeri from the DOCG Valdobiadene, still head
and shoulders above all of the others we have tasted. For those who are looking for a more complex and
premium quality try the Riserva Giustino Bisol 2011 and the Cartizze Canevel 2011 – and still excellent good value.
For the Champagne lovers we have some of the Metodo Classico wines such as Ferrari Brut and Rosé and the
Giulio Ferrari Riserva. We also have the outstanding sparkling wines from Franciacorta, the Gran Cuvee Rose and
Cuvee Brut from Bellavista, and a new entry from one unexpected region Sicily – Planeta’s bone dry, voluptuous
Carricante Brut NV.
Red
LAM0609 Lambrusco Concerto 2012 DOC Medici Ermete Lambrusco £14.95
LAM0610 Lambrusco Concerto 2012 Half Bottle 2012 DOC Medici Ermete Lambrusco £8.99
LAM1110 Lambrusco Concerto 2012 Magnum 2012 DOC Medici Ermete Lambrusco £28.95
Rose
ROS005A Brut di Pinot Rose NV IGT Ruggeri Pinot Noir £14.95
BEL009 Franciacorta Gran Cuvee Rose Brut 2006 DOC Bellavista Chardonnay, Pinot Noir £48.95
FER007 Maximum Rose Ferrari NV DOC Cantina Ferrari Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot £29.95
Meunier
ROS2611 Rose Brut Carpene Malvolti NV IGT Carpene Malvolti Pinot Nero, Raboso £14.95
SPU0612 Spumante Rosato A Mano NV A.Mano Greco, Primitivo, Negroamaro £15.95
White
PLA0513 Brut Metodo Classico Planeta NV Planeta Carricante £26.95
CUV1010 Cuvee Brut Franciacorta NV Ca' Del Bosco Chardonnay, Pinot Nero, Pinot £33.90
Bianco
BEL005 Franciacorta Gran Cuuvee Brut NV NV DOCG Bellavista Chardonnay £34.95
GAV0712 Gavi Spumante Brut La Battistina NV Araldica Vini Cortese £11.95
GIO001 Gioioso Bianco Frizzante NV VDT La Gioiosa Trebbiano, Prosecco £7.99
FER005 Maximum Brut Ferrari NV DOC Cantina Ferrari Chardonnay £24.95
PRO1911 Prosecco Bisol Ruggeri 2012 DOC Ruggeri Prosecco £19.95
PRO1211 Prosecco Extra Dry Vallate NV Vallate Prosecco £12.95
PRO0611 Prosecco La Vi Canevel 2013 DOC Canevel Prosecco £15.95
PRO006 Prosecco Magnum Santo Stefano NV DOC Ruggeri Prosecco £26.95
PRO004E Prosecco Riserva Giustino Bisol Mg 2011 DOC Ruggeri Prosecco £45.00
PRO005 Prosecco Santo Stefano NV DOC Ruggeri Prosecco £14.95
PRO010 Prosecco Spago Frizzante NV DOC Valvona & Crolla Prosecco £12.95
ITALIAN SWEET SPARKLING
There is only one place in Italy and in the worlds where the Moscato grape become sparkling and this is Asti in
Piemonte. The Moscati of Asti with only 5% alcohol and a gentle fizz are an absolutely delightful expression of this
aromatic and delicate grape, with unique aromas of peach and spring blossom. It is important to do not confuse
Moscato d’Asti DOC, which is frizzante and only 1 to 2 atmospheres of pressure, with the Asti Spumante DOCG
with its full spumante with 5 atmospheres of pressure in the bottle and has an alcohol of 7-8%ABV. It is a pity that
some mass-produced, low quality wines have spoiled the name of Asti. Another sweet sparkling from Piemonte is
the red Brachetto d’Acqui with its aromas of strawberries. These wines are perfect for the after-dinner palate
teaser or as a dessert wine to match with fruit salads for example.
Red
BRA1211 Bracchetto d'Aqui Alasia 2012 DOC Alasia Brachetto £7.99
GIO003 Fragolino Frizzante La Gioiosa NV VDT La Gioiosa Tebbiano, Wild strawberry £10.95
Essence
GIO002 Gioioso Rosso Frizzante NV VDT La Gioiosa Trebbiano, Prosecco £7.99
White
AST001 Asti NV DOCG Fontanafredda Moscato £13.95
MOS709 Moscato D'Asti Alasia 2012 DOC Alasia Moscato £7.99
LAZIO
Frascati is one of several styles of Italian wine which has suffered in the eyes of the public after being linked
with inexpensive, watery, nondescript products. However, like many styles of Italian wine, it has benefited
from a recent increase in investment in the region. We would be remiss in our duties if we did not showcase
an example of Frascati as it should be, that example coming once again from Casale Marchese. The 2010 is
elegant, savoury and robust, a white of distinction.
Red
MON001 Montiano Falesco 2010 IGT Falesco Merlot £29.00
White
FER0113 Ferentano Bianco Falesco 2009 IGT Falesco Roscetto £12.95
FRA0613 Frascati Superiore Casale Marchese 2012 DOCG Casale Marchese Malvasia, Trebbiano £11.95
LOMBARDIA
This region is home of the Sfurzat della Valtellina DOCG, a full bodied, rich and complex wine which is produced
only in the best years and in limited quantities from Chiavennasca grape, aka Nebbiolo. The grapes are dried,
using the same technique of appassimento of the most famous Amarone della Valpollicella, but vinified as a dry
wine, with weight and complexity. An important white DOC to consider is Lugana made from the local Turbiana
grape on the shores of Lago di Garda. The Lugana I Frati is particularly impressive with fresh perfume of white
flowers, peaches and ripe lemons. Also try the Bianco di Custoza made predominantly from the Fernanda grape.
Cavalchina’s Amedeo is the perfect expression of this DOC wine from vineyards around the town of Custoza.
Red
INF0613 Inferno Valtellina Superiore 2008 DOCG Aldo Rainoldi Nebbiolo £19.95
White
BIA0113 Amedeo Bianco di Custoza 2012 DOC Cavalchina Garganega, Fernanda, £15.95
Trebbiano
BIA1212 Amedeo Bianco di Custoza Mg 2012 DOC Cavalchina Garganega, Fernanda, £35.00
Trebbiano
BIA0613 Bianco di Custoza Cavalchina 2012 DOC Cavalchina Garganega, Fernanda, £11.95
Trebbiano
BIA0810 Bianco di Custoza Amedeo 2009 DOC Cavalchina Garganega, Fernanda, £14.95
Trebbiano
LUG0611 Lugana I Frati Dal Cero 2012 DOC Ca Dei Frati Verdicchio £16.95
LUG0712 Lugana Il Brolettino 2011 DOC Ca Dei Frati Turbiana £22.95
MARCHE
Marche’s claim to fame is a white wine called Verdicchio made from the Verdicchio grape. The finest expressions of
Verdicchio are to be found in this list!! The Classico Le Vaglie from Santa Barbara is aromatic and fresh with just
a hint of new oak on the palate. The Monte Schiavo range ranges from basic easy-drinking to superior wines for
ageing. Our favourite is the San Floriano. A well balanced wine with something for everyone – inrense, lifted
aromas, great mouth-feel and a long finish – and it is great value! PS You may say that Verdicchio is considered
the best wine for fish in Europe but we couldn’t possibly comment…
White
VER0412 Verdicchio Classico 2012 DOC Monte Schiano Verdicchio £7.99
VER0512 Verdicchio Molino 2012 DOC Monte Schiano Verdicchio £8.99
VER2412 Verdicchio San Floriano 2011 DOC Monte Schiano Verdicchio £10.95
VER1512 Verdicchio Santa Barbara Stefano 2012 DOC Santa Barbara Verdicchio £10.95
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PIEMONTE
The world-renowned Piemonte is the birthplace of many fine wines, mainly elegant and complex reds such as
Barolo and Barbaresco. However Piemonte is also the home of Gavi, a clean and crisp white backed by a fullness
of flavour that has proved very popular of late. The Gavi di Gavi from Terre da Vino is the best value example, but
the Giustiniana continues to impress. The Nebbiolo Langhe from Produttori del Barbaresco is an excellent
introduction to both a superlative winemaker and to the region’s more famous red wines.
Red
ALB0913 Albarossa Marenco 2009 DOC Marenco Albarossa £19.95
CAR0412 Carema Produttori del Carema 2007 DOC Carema Nebbiolo £17.95
DOL1010 Dolcetto D'Alba 2010 DOC Cordero di Monte Dolcetto £14.95
DOL1213 Dolcetto D'Alba Nirane 2012 DOC Ascheri Dolcetto £15.95
NEB0513 Nebbiolo Bricco San Giacomo 2011 DOC Ascheri Nebbiolo £19.95
NEB1011 Nebbiolo Langhe 2012 DOC Prod. del Barbaresco Nebbiolo £14.95
White
ALT0601 Alteni di Brassica Gaja 2008 IGT Angelo Gaja Sauvignon Blanc £59.00
ERB0412 Erbaluce di Caluso Ferrando 2010 DOC Ferrando Erbaluce £18.95
GAI0601 Gaia & Rey Gaja 2008 Angelo Gaja Chardonnay £119.00
GAV0311 Gavi di Gavi Ascheri 2012 DOC Ascheri Cortese £15.95
GAV0312 Gavi di Gavi I Carmelitani 37.5cl 2012 DOC Terre da Vino Cortese £7.99
GAV1211 Gavi di Gavi Carmelitani 2013 DOCG Terre da Vino Cortese £13.95
GAV1712 Gavi di Gavi Lugarara 2012 DOCG La Giustiniana Cortese £17.95
GAV0812 Gavi di Gavi Monterossa 2011 DOC La Giustiniana Cortese £24.95
GAV1213 Gavi Monterossa La Giustiniana 2012 DOCG La Giustiniana Cortese £24.95
ARN0513 langhe Arneis Ascheri 2012 DOC Ascheri Arneis £16.49
COR0411 Piemonte Cortese Araldica 2012 DOC Araldica Vini Cortese £6.99
ROS0601 Rossj-Bass Langhe Gaja 2011 DOC Angelo Gaja Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc£49.90
SAU1513 Sauvignon Camillona Il Cascinone 2012 IGT Araldica Vini Sauvignon Blanc £9.99
TIM1213 Timorasso Fausto 2011 DOC Marina Coppi Colli Timorasso £39.90
PIEMONTE-BARBARESCO
We are in a fine wine territory here and, similar to the Cote d’Or in France, the best vineyards are classified not
so much as Cru’s, in the sense of a specific area or collection of vineyards but as individual vineyards. Each
vineyard has its own specific soil type and microclimate. Sun exposure, slope gradient and altitude, in short what
is known as terroir. These special vineyard names are Rabaja, Ovello, Pajé, Pora and Mungagota and we import
these directly from the Produttori del Barbaresco, the oldest cooperative in Barbaresco. They are outstanding.
They can all be drunk young but they will all benefit from at least three to four years ageing and will improve over
twenty years. We could not miss out the big name in Barbaresco, Angelo Gaja, the man who started the
Barbaresco revolution and introduced this fine wine to the world.
Red
BAR0611 Barbaresco Gaja 2007 DOCG Angelo Gaja Nebbiolo £129.00
BAR1012 Barbaresco Gaja 2008 DOCG Angelo Gaja Nebbiolo £125.00
BAR1611 Barbaresco Morassino 2008 DOCG Morassino Nebbiolo £29.95
BAR0712 Barbaresco Produttori del Barbaresco 2008 DOCG Prod. del Barbaresco Nebbiolo £24.95
BAR1113 Barbaresco Produttori del Barbaresco 2009 DOCG Prod. del Barbaresco Nebbiolo £23.95
BAR1212 barbaresco Corsini Araldica 2010 DOCG Araldica Vini Nebbiolo £11.95
BAR3113 Barbaresco Mungagota
2008 DOCG Prod. del Barbaresco Nebbiolo
£29.95
BAR4113 Barbaresco Ovello 2008 DOCG
Prod. del Barbaresco Nebbiolo
£29.95
BAR5113 Barbaresco Paje
2008 DOCG Prod. del Barbaresco Nebbiolo
£29.95
BAR2712 Barbaresco Paje 2007 DOCG
Prod. del Barbaresco Nebbiolo
£22.95
BAR6113 Barbaresco Pora 2008 DOCG
Prod. del Barbaresco Nebbiolo
£29.95
BAR3712 Barbaresco Pora
2007 DOCGProd. del Barbaresco
Nebbiolo £23.95
BAR6712 Barbaresco Rabaja Magnum
2007 DOCG Prod. del Barbaresco
Nebbiolo £69.00
BAR8113 Barbaresco Rabaja Magnum 2008 DOCG Prod. del Barbaresco
Nebbiolo £69.00
BAR7113 Barbaresco Rabaja
2008 DOCGProd. del Barbaresco
Nebbiolo
£29.95
PIEMONTE-BARBERA
While we may desire the prestige afforded by having a Piemontese wine on our dinner table, we aren’t always in
the mood for a heavy, oaky bruiser of a wine. For that we have Barbera, one of the most satisfyingly drinkable
wines in the world. Araldica’s Ceppi Storici is standout for value, but look out for its big brother, the Rive from Il
Cascinone vineyard. We also have the gorgeous La Luna e i Falo from the outstanding Terre da Vino along with
the more full-bodied Conca Tre Pile from the highly respected Aldo Conterno.
Red
1BAR1913 Barbea d'Alba Vignot Morassino
2009 DOCMorassino Nebbiolo £20.95
1BAR0411 Barbera Ceppi Storici Araldica/V&C
2011 DOCAraldica Vini Barbera £8.99
1BAR0312 Barbera Conca Tre Pile
2008 DOCAldo Conterno Barbera £35.95
1BAR1212 Barbera D'Alba Massolino
2007 DOCMassolino Barbera £29.95
1BAR0913 Barbera d'Alba
2011 DOCCordero di Monte Nebbiolo £24.95
1BAR0812 Barbera D'Alba 'Gisep' 2009 DOC Massolino Barbera £31.95
1BAR1110 Barbera D'Alba Monfalletto
2010 DOCCordero Barbera £24.95
Montezemol
1BAR2110 Barbera d'Asti La Luna e I Falo
2011 DOC Terre da Vino
Barbera
£15.95
1BAR1113 Barbera d'Asti La Crena Vietti
2009 DOC Vietti
Barbera
£39.00
1BAR0912 Barbera d'Asti Vespa 2011 DOC Cascina Castle't
Barbera
£16.95
1BAR1411 Barbera Rive Il Cascinone Araldica 2011 DOC
Araldica Vini
Barbera
£15.95
1BAR1112 Piemonte Barbera Araldica
2012 DOC
Araldica Vini
Barbera
£6.99
PIEMONTE-BAROLO
Barolo is a village which gives the name to one of the most prestigious DOCG wine in Italy and in the world. It is
made from one varietal, Nebbiolo. The best vineyards are located in the villages of Barolo, La Morra, Castiglione
Falletto and Serralunga d’Alba. Barolos are rich wines , deeply concentrated, full bodied with pronounced
tannins and acidity. Very complex, the aromas associated with it include camphor, chocolate, dried fruit, tar,
damsons, eucalyptus, leather, rose, liquorice, mint, plums, mulberries ,spice white truffles as well as dried and
fresh herbs. Barolo has great ageing potential although some are made to be drunk just few years after bottling.
Try our Paesi Tuoi or Dagromis Gaja – two very different Barolos but both good for early drinking. But if you can
wait, if you are patient o for the single Cru Cannubi 2007 E. Pira or Parafada 2007 Massolino.
Red
BAR7213 Barolo Elio Altare 2004 DOCG Elio Altare Nebbiolo £55.00
BAR3213 Barolo Azelia 2008 DOCG Azelia Nebbiolo £34.90
BAR2213 Barolo Massolino 2009 DOCG Massolino Nebbiolo £39.90
BAR6213 Barolo Bric del Fiasc Paolo Scavino 2006 DOCG Scavino Nebbiolo £85.00
BAR2012 Barolo Bricco Viole Vajra 2003 DOCG Aldo Vajra Nebbiolo £49.00
BAR2212 Barolo Bricco Viole Aldo Vajra 2004 DOCG Aldo Vajra Nebbiolo £49.00
BAR0711 Barolo Cannubi E. Pira 2007 DOCG E Pira Nebbiolo £52.00
BAR8213 Barolo Cascina Francia 2006 DOCG Giacomo Conterno Nebbiolo £155.00
BAR1213 Barolo Essenze Terre da Vino 2008 DOCG Terre da Vino Nebbiolo £29.95
BAR0912 Barolo Flori Araldica 2009 Araldica Vini Nebbiolo £15.95
BAR0612 Barolo La Rosa Fontanfredda 2007 DOCG Fontanafredda Nebbiolo £59.00
BAR4213 Barolo Margheria Azelia 2008 DOCG Azelia Nebbiolo £49.00
BAR1512 Barolo Monfalletto 2007 DOCG Cordero di Monte Nebbiolo £39.95
BAR5213 Barolo Monvigliero Paolo Scavino 2008 DOCG Scavino Nebbiolo £55.00
BAR2113 Barolo Paesi Tuoi Terre da Vino 2008 DOCG Terre da Vino Nebbiolo £24.95
BAR1812 Barolo Parafada Massolino 2007 DOCG Massolino Nebbiolo £55.20
BAR2812 Barolo Pisapola Ascheri 2008 DOCG Ascheri Nebbiolo £34.95
PUGLIA
Puglian wines at last have lost their old reputation for being cheap bulk produced wine full bodied and often heavy in
alcohol. We are constantly expanding our Puglian selection, especially with those unusual grape varieties, those hidden
gems, such as the red Susumaniello, Malvasia Nera, Negroamaro, Uva di Troia and the white Verdeca. Cantina due Palme
bottles our own-label, inky black, rich smooth Brindisi Rosso as well as their soft, smooth Primitivo di Manduria. Mark
Shannon’s A-Mano range represents fantastic quality and great value for money. His wines are generous and instantly
appealing from his honeyed, aromatic white Fiano-Greco, a stunningly lifted Rosato and his super smooth Negroamaro and
Primitivo. The A-Mano deliciously sweet Aleatico rosso is one of Italy’s finest dessert wines.
Red
BRI0313 Brindisi Rosso 2012 V&C
2011 DOCValvona & Crolla Primitivo, Negroamaro, £9.99
Malvasia Nero
IMP0513 Imprint Primitivo Appassito 2012 IGT A.Mano Primitivo
£13.95
NEG1212 Negroamaro A Mano 2011 DOC A.Mano Negroamaro
£8.99
NER1212 Nero di Troia Tufarello
2011 DOCTufarello Nero di Troia £12.95
PRI1311 Prima Mano A Mano
2009 IGT A.Mano Primitivo £15.95
PRI0712 Primitivo Conviviale
2012 IGT Conviviale Primitivo £7.99
PRI0513 Primitivo di Manduria Due Palme 2011 DOC Cantine Due Palme Primitivo £15.95
SAL0513 Salice Salentino Riserva Selvarossa 2009 DOC Cantine Due Palme Primitivo, Negroamaro, £24.95
Malvasia Nero
SER0513 Serre Susumaniello 2010 DOC Cantine Due Palme Susumaniello £16.95
SQU0312 Squinzano 2011 DOC Cantine Due Palme Negroamaro £12.95
TOR0113 Torcicoda Salento 2010 IGT Tormaresca Primitivo £16.95
Rose
ROS0111 Rosato A Mano 2013 IGT A.Mano Negroamaro £8.99
White
FIA0313 Fiano Puglia Conviviale 2012 IGT Conviviale Fiano £7.99
FIA0110 Fiano-Greco A Mano 2012 IGT A.Mano Fiano, Greco £8.99
VER1111 Verdeca Pietrosa 2012 IGP Pietrosa Verdeca £8.99
SARDEGNA
We continue to see good things from Sardegna, Cantine Argiolas once more remaining our producer of choice.
The Vermnentino remain the Sardinian’s white wine king with its fresh and zesty style, while the Cannonao are
rich and spicy almost like a new world type of Grenache.
Red
CAN1012 Cannonau Le Bombarde La Palma 2011 DOC La Palma Cannonau £11.95
CAN0913 Cannonau Costera Argiolas 2010 DOC Argiolas Cannonau £16.95
TER1312 Terre Brune Superiore Santadi 2009 DOC Cantine Santadi Carignan, Carinena £39.95
TUR1010 Turriga Argiolas 2005 VDT Argiolas Cannonau £55.00
White
IS1213 Is Vermentino di Sardegna Argiolas 2012 DOC Argiolas Vermentino £17.95
VER1012 Vermentino Aragosta La Palma 2012 DOC La Palma Vermentino £10.95
VER0913 Vermentino Costamolino Argiolas 2012 DOC Argiolas Vermentino £14.95
SICILIA
Sicily contains more vineyards than any of the other Italian regions, but an average Sicilian consumes less wine
than elsewhere in Italy - which means all the more for us! Planeta’s range remains the outstanding performer and
we are glad to in introduce in our list two of their new wines, the white Carricante and the red Nerello Mascalese,
both from the Mount Etna. Another new and truly exceptional red wine is the Nero d’Avola from Vigneti Zabu which
joins its partner red, the Nerello Mascalese, Vigneti Zabu.
Red
CER0210 Cerasuolo di Vittoria 2011 IGT Planeta Frappato £13.95
LAS0912 La Segreta Rosso Planeta 2012 IGT Planeta Nero D'Avola, Merlot, Syrah, £9.99
Cabernet Franc
NER0512 Nerello Mascalese Il Passo 2012 DOC Zabu Nerello Mascalese £14.95
NER2111 Nero D'Avola Cusumano GC 2012 IGP Cusumano Nero D'Avola £13.95
NER0612 Nero D'Avola Mandrarossa 2012 DOC Mandrarossa Nero D'Avola £8.99
NER0513 Nero D'Avola Vigneti Zabu 2012 DOC Zabu Nero D'Avola £10.95
REG1612 Regaleali Tasca D'Almerita 2010 DOC Conte Tasca Nero D'Avola £12.95
SAN0509 Santa Cecilia Planeta 2009 IGT Planeta Nero D'Avola £24.95
SHE0912 Sherezade Donnafugata 2012 IGT Donnafugata Nero D'Avola £12.95
White
ALA2113 Alastro Planeta 2012 IGT Planeta Grecanico £14.95
CAR1213 Carricante Planeta 2012 IGT Planeta Carricante £19.95
CHA1312 Chardonnay Planeta 2011 IGT Planeta Chardonnay £22.95
CHA0710 Chardonnay Mandrarossa 2012 IGT Mandrarossa Chardonnay £8.99
COM0912 Cometa Planeta 2011 IGT Planeta Fiano £23.95
FIA0411 Fiano Mandrarossa 2012 DOC Mandrarossa Fiano £8.99
INS0913 Insolia Cusumano 2012 IGP Cusumano Insolia £11.95
LAS0412 La Segreta Bianco Planeta 2012 IGT Planeta Grecanico, Chardonnay, Fiano £9.99
POL2412 Polena Donnafugata 2013 IGT Donnafugata Cataratto, Viognier £14.95
REG0612 Regaleali Bianco Tasca D'Almerita 2012 DOC Conte Tasca Inzolia £12.95
TOSCANA
One of the most famous regions in Italy for high-quality reds well known for its Chiantis and Brunellos. However
there are many other outstanding wines from areas outside Chianti such as the Morellino di Scansano perhaps, or
the superb Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz wines from the coastal areas around Bolgheri. The Flaccianello
and Cepparello are still our favourite ‘super Tuscans’. Also look at the Mediterra Rosso. Tuscany is also home to
exceptional whites such as the Vermentino Solo Sole from the coast and the Vernaccia di San Gimignano, Terruzzi
& Puthod DOCG and the Burgundy-like Chardonnay from Paolo de Marchi.
Red
BAR0412 Barco Reale Capezzana 2010 DOC Tenuta Capezzana Nebbiolo £13.95
BRU1212 Brusco dei Barbi Fattoria dei Barbi 2010 DOC Barbi Sangiovese £12.95
CAR1110 Carmignano Villa di Capezzana 2008 DOCG Tenuta Capezzana Cabernet, Sangiovese £19.95
CEP1213 Cepparella Isole e Olena 2010 IGT Isole e Olena Sangiovese £55.00
CEP0509 Cepparello Isole e Olena 2005 IGT Isole e Olena Sangiovese £59.00
CEP0311 Cepparello Isole e Olena 2007 IGT Isole e Olena Sangiovese £55.00
CHI1013 Chianti Classico Riserva 2007 DOCG Marchesi Antinori Sangiovese £34.95
FLA1112 Flaccianello Fontodi 2009 IGT Fontodi Sangiovese £59.00
FLA2113 Flaccianello Fontodi 2010 IGT Fontodi Sangiovese £59.00
GAL0612 Galatrona Petrolo 2008 IGT Fattoria Petrolo Merlot £99.00
GUA003 Guado Al Tasso Antinori 2007 IGT Marchesi Antinori Sangiovese £69.00
FLA1113 Magnum Flaccianello Fontodi 2009 IGT Fontodi Sangiovese £130.00
MED1010 Mediterra Poggio al Tesoro 2010 IGT Poggio Al Tesoro Cabernet, Merlot, Shiraz £16.95
MED0414 Mediterra Poggio al Tesoro 2011 IGT Poggio Al Tesoro Syrah, Merlot, Cabernet £19.95
Sauvignon
MOR0611 Morellino di Scansano Val delle Rose 2011 DOCG Val Delle Rose Sangiovese £14.95
MOR1211 Morellino di Scanzano Le Pupille 2011 DOC Le Pupille Sangiovese £17.95
MOR1011 Morellino Riserva Val delle Rose 2007 DOCG Val Delle Rose Sangiovese £18.95
PEP1612 Peperino Teruzzi & Puthod 2010 IGT Teruzzi & Puthod Sangiovese £15.95
REM0611 Remole Frescobaldi 2010 IGT Frescobaldi Sangiovese £9.99
ROS1109 Rosso di Montalcino Pinino 2009 DOC Pinino Sangiovese £18.95
ROS2612 Rosso di Montalcino Il Valentiano 2010 DOC Il Valentiano Sangiovese £13.95
ROS0612 Rosso di Montalcino Poggio San Polo 2010 DOC Castello di San Polo Sangiovese £19.95
ROS0812 Rosso di Montalcino 2011 DOC Cantina di Montalcino Sangiovese £16.95
ROS0813 Rosso di Montalcino Casanova di Neri2011 DOC Casanova di Neri Sangiovese £19.95
ROS1213 Rosso di Montalcino Il Valentiano 2011 DOC Il Valentiano Sangiovese £13.95
SOL022 Solaia 2001 IGT Marchesi Antinori Cabernet Sauvignon, £135.00
Cabernet Franc, Sangiovese
TOR0612 Torrione Petrolo 2008 IGT Fattoria Petrolo Sangiovese £33.95
VIN0510 Vino Nobile di Montepulciano 2008 DOC Avignonesi Montepulciano £24.95
VIN1612 Vino Nobile di Montepulciano 2009 DOCG Poliziano Sangiovese £24.95
Rose
VIN0212 Vin Ruspo Capezzana 2012 DOC Tenuta Capezzana Sangiovese £8.99
White
CHA2112 Chardonnay De Marchi Isole e Olena 2011 IGT Isole e Olena Chardonnay £35.00
BEN0611 Pomino Benefizio Frescobaldi 2011 DOC Frescobaldi Chardonnay £33.95
VER0612 Vermentino Poggio al Tesoro 2012 IGT Poggio Al Tesoro Vermentino £17.95
VER1013 Vermentino Bolgheri Guado al Tasso 2012 IGT Marchesi Antinori Vermentino £17.95
Antinori
TOSCANA-CHIANTI COLLI_FIORENTINI____________________________
We list two producers from the Florentine hills: Leonardo makes a cracking basic Chinati in that fresh,
fruit-driven, grapey style. Their Riserva has a bit more weighty. Our star wine from this area is the Da Vinci Riserva. It is
so well balanced and punching well above its weight. This zone is also home of our own registered trademark
Chianti, the ‘Fiasco’. It is bottled for us by Leonardo. 50 years ago the Fiasco or straw flask contained fairly basic,
cheap wine. Today we continue promoting the iconic symbol of Italian wine but it now contains a first rate Chianti –
well worth the extra money you pay for the manufacture of the straw flask.
Red
Chianti Leonardo 2012 DOCG Cantine Leinardo da
Vinci
Sangiovese
£9.99
Chianti Leonardo Riserva 2010 DOCG Cantine Leinardo da
Vinci
Sangiovese
£15.95
Chianti da Vinci 2012 DOCG Chianti da Vinci Sangiovese
£10.95
Chianti da Vinci Riserva 2010 DOCG Chianti da Vinci Sangiovese
£17.95
TOSCANA-BRUNELLO
Brunello di Montalcino is one of the most popular red Italian wines that we sell - and with good reason. These are
wines with superb structure and complexity, elegant and powerful with exceptional ageing potential. Brunello is
generally now being with the immediate drinker in mind. So yes, with lots of ageing potential but also easily
drinkable now. 2007 is definitely a much more intense and powerful vintage than 2008. But wait till you taste the
2008 vintage of our own Brunello Il Valentiano. A lifted, aromatic nose of cedar and violets but also depth and
power. Such elegance and silky smooth tannins. Very approachable now and the best value Brunello on the list.
Red
BRU1111 Brunello Casanova di Neri 3 Bicchieri 2006 DOCG Casanova di Neri Sangiovese £75.00
BRU1110 Brunello Il Poggione 2006 DOCG Il Poggione Sangiovese £34.95
BRU0512 Brunello Cantina Montalcino 2007 DOCG Cantine Montalcino Sangiovese £39.95
BRU1013 Brunello Piane delle Vigne Antinori 2007 DOCG Marchesi Antinori Sangiovese £49.00
BRU0612 Brunello Pinino 2007 DOCG Pinino Sangiovese £39.90
BRU2112 Brunello Poggio San Polo 2007 DOCG Castello di San Polo Sangiovese £49.90
BRU1612 Brunello Valentiano 2007 DOCG Il Valentiano Sangiovese £23.95
BRU2210 Brunello Barbi 2008 DOCG Barbi Sangiovese £35.95
BRU0911 Brunello 'Cupio' Pinino 2007 DOCG Pinino Sangiovese £29.95
BRU3509 Brunello di Montalcino Costanti 37.5cl 2006 DOCG Costanti Sangiovese £21.95
BRU0513 Brunello di Montalcino Il Valentiano 2008 DOCG Il Valentiano Sangiovese £23.95
BRU1112 Brunello Magnum Clandestino 2004 DOCG Pinino Sangiovese £125.00
BRU1010 Brunello Montalcino 2005 DOCG Casanova di Neri Sangiovese £59.00
BRU0113 Brunello Pian delle Vigne 2006 DOCG Marchesi Antinori Sangiovese £49.00
BRU1911 Brunello Riserva Argiano 1980 DOCG Tenuta Argiano Sangiovese £145.00
TOSCANA-CHIANTI CLASSICO
Chianti Classico is one of the flagship Italian wines from this very restricted area in Toscana. We have selected
what we consider the best in the market: the sheer elegance and refinement of Isole e Olena, Fontodi the
powerhouse and Castello della Panaretta approachability and lower cost. The Poggio Rosso from San Felice is a
more traditional, evolved style.
Red
CHI2212 Chianti Classico Fontodi 2009 DOCG Fontodi Sangiovese £21.95
CHI1213 Chianti Classico Magnum Paneretta 2010 DOCG Castello Paneretta Sangiovese £49.00
CHI3113 Chianti Classico Isole e Olena 2011 DOCG Isole e Olena Sangiovese £23.95
CHI1113 Chianti Classico Peppoli Antinori 2010 DOCG Marchesi Antinori Sangiovese £16.95
CHI2113 Chianti Classico Riserva DBLMAGNM 2008 DOCG Castello Paneretta Sangiovese £165.00
Paneretta
CHI1913 Chianti Classico Riserva 2009 DOCG Rocca di Castagnoli Sangiovese £22.95
CHI1011 Chianti Classico Riserva Il Grigio 2009 DOCG San Felice Sangiovese £13.95
CHI0113 Chianti Classico Riserva 2009 DOCG Marchesi Antinori Sangiovese £21.95
TOSCANA-CHIANTI COLLI SENESI
The Chianti Colli Senesi zone makes wines that are geared towards earlier drinking, tending towards more
fruit-driven wines than elsewhere in the DOC. Bichi Borchesi’s Chianti performed well at recent tastings and our
own-label ‘Fiasco’ has been a popular wine for several years for its accessibility and fun traditional packaging.
Red
CHI0613 Chianti Colli Senesi Bichi Borghesi 2011 DOCG Bichi Borghesi Sangiovese £11.95
CHI0412 Chianti Fiasco 2012 Valvona & Crolla 2012 DOC Valvona & Crolla Sangiovese £14.95
CHI0913 Chianti Senesi Scannano Rocca di 2012 DOCG Castagnoli Sangiovese £12.95
Castagnoli
TOSCANA-CHIANTI RUFINA
Chianti Rufina is known for elegance and longevity. Frescobaldi make a welcome return to our lists, with a quality
range for the serious Chianti enthusiast.
Red
CHI6611 Chianti Montesodi Rufina Frescobaldi 2010 DOCG Frescobaldi Sangiovese £39.95
CHI3111 Chianti Rufina Nipozzano Riserva 2009 DOCG Frescobaldi Sangiovese £19.95
Frescobaldi
TOSCANA-SASSICAIA
Voted number 2 out of 50 in Decanter Magazine’s – Italy’s Best-Ever Reds feature, Sassicaia was the first of the
Supertuscans to buck the trend of the restrictive DOC system to create a richer and more complex wine than the
somewhat lighter local styles on offer. The Marchese Mario Incisa della Rocchetta used French grapes at his
estate at Tenuta San Guido to produce this most excellent deep red wine. We are fortunate enough to have
examples from many of the vintages produced over the past 20 years, from the quality and affordable ones to the
truly stratospheric vintages. A wine everyone MUST try at least once.
Red
SAS019 Sassicaia 1986 VDT Incisa d. Rocchetta Cabernet Franc, Cabernet £360.00
Sauvignon
SAS020 Sassicaia 1989 VDT Incisa d. Rocchetta Cabernet Franc, Cabernet £349.00
Sauvignon
SAS023 Sassicaia 1992 VDT Incisa d. Rocchetta Cabernet Franc, Cabernet £245.00
Sauvignon
SAS030 Sassicaia 1994 DOC Incisa d. Rocchetta Cabernet Franc, Cabernet £175.00
Sauvignon
SAS032 Sassicaia 1995 DOC Incisa d. Rocchetta Cabernet Franc, Cabernet £390.00
Sauvignon
SAS033A Sassicaia 1996 DOC Incisa d. Rocchetta Cabernet Franc, Cabernet £200.00
Sauvignon
SAS043E Sassicaia 2002 DOC Incisa d. Rocchetta Cabernet Franc, Cabernet £145.00
Sauvignon
SAS0801 Sassicaia 2005 Tenuta San Guido Cabernet Franc, Cabernet £175.00
Sauvignon
SAS0802 Sassicaia 2005 Tenuta San Guido Cabernet Franc, Cabernet £325.00
Sauvignon
SAS0611 Sassicaia San Guido 2004 IGT Tenuta San Guido Cabernet Franc, Cabernet £225.00
Sauvignon
SAS1611 Sassicaia San Guido 37.5cl 2004 IGT Tenuta San Guido Cabernet Franc, Cabernet £115.00
Sauvignon
TOSCANA-TIGNANELLO
Marchese Antinori’s most famous wine, the Tignanello, is primarily Sangiovese blended with a touch of
Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. While not the first of the Supertuscans (an honour belonging to
Sassicaia), it was Tignanello which sparked a revolution in 1971 in the Italian wine industry over what was
possible in the country’s viticulture. This occurred not just because it was made with French grapes as an
integral part of the blend, but because such a wine was just so good when grown in Italian soil. In Tuscan
soil.
Red
TIG1010 Tignanello Antinori 2007 IGT Marchesi Antinori Cabernet Sauvignon, £89.00
TIG2612 Tignanello Magnum Antinori 2007 IGT Marchesi Antinori Sangiovese, Cabernet £175.00 Sauvignon
TIG1612 Tignanello Antinori 2009 IGT Marchesi Antinori Sangiovese, Cabernet £75.00
Sauvignon
TRENTINO ALTO-ADIGE
Lying on the border between Italy and Austria, the Germanic influence on the culture of the region and
subsequently its viticulture has been considerable. Coupled with the cooler climate owing to its more northerly
location, one should expect aromatic wines of great elegance and concentration. Franz Haas is an accomplished
winemaker of tremendous skill with white wines, his Pinot Nero also worthy of careful consideration. Our praise
goes to the Cavit co-operative’s range. It is the largest co-operative in Trentino Alto-Adige. Cavit manages the
impossible: to mass produce.
affordable wines that are of very high quality. Taste the unusual white, Nosiola, the
inky black, fruit driven Marzemino and the smouldering, generous red Lagrein Dunkel.
Red
MAR1011 Marzemino I Mastri Vernacoli 2011 DOC Mastri Vernacoli Marzemino £7.99
PIN1110 Pinot Nero Alto Adige 2011 DOC San Michele Appiano Pinot Nero £16.95
PIN4411 Pinot Nero Bottega Vinai 2011 DOC Bottega Pinot Nero £10.95
PIN1912 Pinot Nero Franz Haas 2011 DOC Franz Haas Pinot Nero £24.95
TER0711 Teroldego Mastri Vernacoli 2011 DOC Mastri Vernacoli Teroldego £7.99
White
GEW0812 Gewurstraminer Franz Haas 2010 DOC Franz Haas Gewurstraminer £23.95
GEW0711 Gewurztraminer Bottega Vinai 2012 DOC Bottega Gewurztraminer £12.95
GEW1213 Gewustraminer Franz Haas 2011 DOC Franz Haas Gewurstraminer £23.95
MAN0411 Manna Cru Franz Haas 2010 IGT Franz Haas Riesling, Chardonnay, £27.95
Sauvignon Blanc
NOS0312 Nosiola Mastri Vernacoli 2013 DOC Mastri Vernacoli Nosiola £8.99
PIN0913 Pinot Bianco Sanct Valentin 2011 DOC San Michele Appiano Pinot Bianco £29.95
PIN1010 Pinot Bianco Shulthauser 2012 DOC San Michele Appiano Pinot Bianco £18.95
RIE1111 Riesling Montiggl 2010 DOC San Michele Appiano Riesling £12.95
SAU0913 Sauvignon Sanct Valentin 2011 DOC San Michele Appiano Sauvignon Blanc £29.95
UMBRIA
Umbria is home to light, easy drinking white wine called Orvieto. We list the dry secco and the medium dry
abboccato. The reds from Alzatura show the kind of quality that is being produced by this underrated region. Many
people now choose Umbria as a holiday destination. They taste and appreciate the wines from this up-and-coming
wine growing region and hopefully help to create a demand in the UK
Red
MON0611 Montefalco Rosso Tenuta Alzatura 2010 DOC Tenuta Alzatura Sangiovese £14.95
SAG0611 Sagrantino di Montefalco 2008 DOCG Tenuta Alzatura Sagrantino £24.95
VIT0113 Vitiano Falesco 2010 IGT Falesco £12.95
White
CER0113 Cervaro della Sala Antinori 2008 IGT Marchesi Antinori Chardonnay £49.00
ORV1711 Orvieto Abboccato 'Mandorlo' 2011 DOC Rocca delle Macie Verdicchio £9.99
ORV0812 Orvieto Secco Classico 2011 DOC Rocca delle Macie Grachetto £9.99
MOLISE________________________________________________________
Molise is the youngest region in Italy. It was originally part of Abruzzo until 970. It is home to one of the most
extraordinary wines in Italy - a revelation to us when we first tasted it a few years ago. Riserva Biferno DOC is a
red wine made in San Bonifacio from a blend of Montepulciano, Aglianico and Trebbiano. A complex and intense
red with rich fruit and chocolate with hints of blackberry jam and a dusty edge. On the palate is full bodied full of
ripe fruit, a touch of wood, firm tannins and a long finish. It's so unusual to find such a fascinating and drinkable
wine at this low price
Biferno 2008 Camillo Lellis
2008 DOC Camillo Lellis Montepulcinao,
Aflianico, Trebbiano
VENETO
Veneto is the biggest wine producing region in Italy. It has the beauty and the beast of the Italians DOCs. That
means that the quality of the wines go from the ‘beast’ of rather poor wines grown on the plains (to service
profit-hungry supermarkets) to the ‘beauty’ of outstanding, hillside-grown wines from authentically
conscientious family growers. We stay with the ‘beauties’ from high quality, soft fruit Valpolicella, via rich
Ripasso and powerful Amarone to the superb Soave Classico (The La Rocca Pieropan is one of the finest white
wines of Italy). Veneto is enjoying a renaissance second to none in Italy with record breaking sales of Ripasso
and Amarone. There are so many top-notch producers such as Allegrini, Brigaldara, Zenato, Tommasi,
Pieropan, Anselmi and Torre d’Orti (their Ripasso is our best- selling Veneto wine). Also a fantastic selection of
“Superveneto” reds such Palazzo della Torre from Allegrini, Secco Tradizionale Bertani, La Poja and La Grola
from Allegrini. Our own-label wines V&C Pinot Grigio and VC Garganega from the Valpantena zone are hugely
popular and offer that ‘perceived added value’ we are all looking for in these troubled times.
Red
DAL0801 Amarone 2002 Dal Forno Corvina, Rondinella, Molinara£225.00
AMA1509 Amarone 5 Litre Brigaladara 2006 DOCG Brigaldara Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella£295.00
AMA113 Amarone Case Vecie Brigaldara 2006 DOCG Brigaldara Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella£49.90
AMA0712 Amarone Brigaldara 2008 DOCG Brigaldara Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella£34.95
AMA213 Amarone Case Vecie Brigaldara 2008 DOCG Brigaldara Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella£44.95
AMA3213 Amarone Magnum Brigaldara 2008 DOCG Brigaldara Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella£77.00
AMA0612 Amarone Torre del Falasco 2008 DOCG Falasco Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella£31.95
AMA3111 Amarone Zenato 2008 DOCG Zenato Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella£48.95
AMA1411 Amarone Allegrini 2009 DOCG Allegrini Corvina, Rondinella £55.00
AMA1011 Amarone Torre D'Orti 2009 DOCG Torre D'Orti Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella£34.95
AMA2411 Amarone Alpha Zeta 2010 DOCG Alpha Zeta Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella£24.95
AMA1213 Amarone Cortegiara 2010 DOCG Allegrini Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella£29.95
AMA0314 Amarone Pieropan 2010 DOCG Pieropan Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella£46.90
AMA2213 Amarone Casa Bepi Viviani 2007 DOCG Viviani Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella£59.00
AMA3611 Amarone Case Vecie Brigaldara 2007 DOC Brigaldara Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella£44.90
AMA2111 Amarone Case Vecie Brigaldara Mg 2007 DOC Brigaldara Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella£89.00
AMA4213 Amarone Case Vecie Brigaldara 2008 DOCG Brigaldara Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella£85.00
AMA0214 Amarone Classico Bertani 2005 DOC Bertani Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella£89.00
AMA4611 Amarone Classico Roccolo Grassi 2006 DOCG Roccolo Grassi Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella£79.00
AMA1512 Amarone Classico Brigaldara 37.5cl 2007 DOCG Brigaldara Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella£18.95
AMA0212 Amarone Classico Cortegiara Allegrini2009 DOC Allegrini Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella£33.95
AMA1113 Amarone Costasera Masi 2008 DOCG Masi Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella£39.95
AMA0312 Amarone Morandina 'Vigna Paradiso' 2008 DOCG Pra Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella£43.90
AMA0411 Amarone Vigna Garzon Pieropan 2006 DOCG Pieropan Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella£48.90
AMA2011 Amarone Vigna Garzon Pieropan 2008 DOCG Pieropan Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella£47.90
LAG0612 La Grola Allegrini 2010 IGT Allegrini Corvina, Shiraz £20.95
LAP1210 La Poja Allegrini 2005 IGT Allegrini Corvina £44.90
LAP002E La Poja Allegrini 2006 IGT Allegrini Corvina £44.90
LAG0512 Lagrein Dunkel Bottega Vinai 2009 DOC Bottega Lagrein £10.95
LAG1113 Magnum La Grola Allegrini 2009 IGT Allegrini Corvina, Shiraz £59.00
MER0414 Merlot Veneto Ca di Alte 2012 IGT Merlot £8.99
PAL0612 Palazzo della Torre Allegrini 2010 IGT Allegrini Corvina £18.95
PIN0414 Pinot Nero Veneto Ca di Alte 2012 IGT Pinot Nero £9.99
SEC0213 Secco-Bertani Bertani 2009 IGT Bertani Corvinone £29.95
DAL0802 Valpolicella 2003 Dal Forno Corvina, Rondinella, Molinara £75.00
VALHALF Valpolicella Allegrini 37.5cl 2011 DOC Allegrini Corvina, Rondinella, Molinara £7.99
VAL0312 Valpolicella Brigaldara 2012 DOC Brigaldara Corvina, Rondinella, Molinara £12.95
VAL0613 Valpolicella Valvona & Crolla 2012 DOC Valvona & Crolla Corvina £7.99
VAL0212 Valpolicella Allegrini 2013 DOC Allegrini Corvina, Rondinella, Molinara £12.89
VAL1213 Valpolicella Campo Morar Viviani 2009 DOC Viviani Corvina, Rondinella, Molinara £19.95
VAL1611 Valpolicella Classico Roccolo Grassi 2007 DOC Roccolo Grassi Corvina, Rondinella, Molinara £24.95
RIP0512 Valpolicella Classico Ripasso 2010 DOC Tommasi Corvina, Rondinella, Molinara £20.95
VAL2512 Valpolicella Classico Superiore TB 2007 DOC Tommaso Bussola Corvina, Rondinella, Molinara £29.95
VAL0611 Valpolicella Ripasso Torre D'Orti 2011 DOC Torre D'Orti Corvina, Rondinella, Molinara £14.95
VER0613 Verona Rosso Torre D'Orti 2011 IGT Torre D'Orti Corvina £12.95
Rose
PIN0312 Pinot Grigio Rose Mirabello 2013IGT Mirabello Pinot Grigio £4.99
White
CAP0513 Capitel Croce Anselmi 2012 IGT Roberto Anselmi Garganega, Corvina, Molinara £19.95
FOS1012 Capitel Foscarino Anselmi 2011 IGT Roberto Anselmi Garganega £15.95
CHA0912 Chardonnay Alpha Zeta 2012 IGT Alpha Zeta Chardonnay £8.99
GAR0613 Garganega Valvona & Crolla 2012 DOC Valvona & Crolla Garganega £7.99
GAR1314 Garganega Valvona & Crolla 2013 IGT Valvona & Crolla Garganega £8.99
SOA1113 Magnum Soave La Rocca Pieropan 2011 DOC Pieropan Garganega £59.00
PIN0613 Pinot Grigio Valvona & Crolla 2012 DOC Valvona & Crolla Pinot Grigio £8.99
PIN1013 Pinot Grigio Conviviale 2012 IGT Conviviale Pinot Grigio £5.99
PIN0314 Pinot Grigio Cortegiara 2013 IGT Cortegiara Pinot Grigio £9.99
PIN1314 Pinot Grigio Valvona & Crolla 2013 IGT Valvona & Crolla Pinot Grigio £9.99
SOA0812 Soave Classico Pieropan 2013 DOC Pieropan Garganega £14.95
SOA0611 Soave Classico Calvarino Pieropan 2011 DOC Pieropan Garganega £19.95
SOA0512 Soave Classico La Rocca Pieropan 2011 DOC Pieropan Garganega £26.95
SOA0913 Soave Classico Le Bine Campagnola 2012 DOC Campagnola Garganega £13.95
REST OF THE WORLD
ARGENTINA
Argentina has seriously earned a great postion in our range this year. We do love Mendoza’s powerful Malbec and
perfumed Torrontes, however we could not do without something new and interesting red wines such as the
Enamore, a blend of Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, Bonarda and Cabernet Franc or the
Crios Pinot Noir. The Finca
Los Primos Torrontes, was voted best white wine in our Spring Tasting. As for the sparkling Bianchi Brut, it has to
be tasted to be believed. Exotic fruit aromas and a delicious, biscuity, yeasty palate and a long nutty aftertatse.
Great balance.
Red
ARG MAL2101 Malbec Finca Los Primos 2012 Bianchi Malbec £9.99
ARG MAL0212 Malbec Gran Corte Amalaya 2011 Amalaya Malbec, Cabernet, Syrah £13.95
ARG MAL0113 Malbec Lo Tengo Norton 2011 Norton Malbec £9.99
White
BIA0801 Bianchi Brut NV Bianchi Chardonnay, Pinot Noir £14.95
ARG CHA0912 Chardonnay Finca los Primos 2012 IGT Bianchi Chardonnay £9.49
TOR0312 Torrontes Finca Los Primos 2013 Bianchi Torrentes £9.99
AUSTRALIA-ADELAIDE HILLS
Possessing a cooler climate compared to other regions of Australia, winemakers in Adelaide Hills have been
doing great things with a variety of grapes. The majority of the region suits early-ripening styles such as
Chardonnay and Pinot Noir while the northwest sees enough sun to allow the growth of high-quality Shiraz and
Cabernet Sauvignon. We have on our shelves the wines from Michael Smith and Martin Shaw, excellent
expressions of Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc for the white are joined by the great
2008 vintage of their Shiraz.
Red
ADE SHI1012 Shiraz Shaw & Smith 2010 Shaw & Smith Shiraz £24.95
White
ADE CHA007 M3 Chardonnay Magnum 2006 Shaw & Smith Chardonnay £35.00
ADE CHA709 M3 Chardonnay Shaw & Smith 2010 Shaw & Smith Chardonnay £26.95
AUSTRALIA-BAROSSA VALLEY
The Barossa Valley is one of the names people recognise when they think of Shiraz in Australia, that’s because
almost no other place in the world is able to produce such a punchy, chocolaty and spicy Shiraz. We are also
excited about the marriage of powerful Shiraz and light, fruity Grenache. Three cheers for Charles Melton’s
Chateauneauf-Du-Pape-beater Nine Popes and his gently aromatic Rose of Virginia sitting proudly alongside the
best wines on our list plus a fantastic new arrival in our range, the 2010 Wallace by the talented winemaker Ben
Glaetzer.
Red
BAR NIN0910 Nine Popes Charles Melton 2009 Charles Melton Grenache, Shiraz, Mourvedre £24.95
SCR1113 The Scribbler Barossa 2010 Yalumba Cabernet Sauvignon £16.95
WAL0513 Wallace Glaetzer 2010 Glaetzer Shiraz, Grenache £19.95
Rose
ROS0910 Rose of Virginia Charles Melton 2013 Charles Melton Grenache, Cabernet £16.95
Sauvignon, Pinot Meunier
White
BAR RIE1011 Riesling Plantagenet 2011 Plantagenet Riesling £11.95
AUSTRALIA-MCLAREN VALE
One of the main areas for wine production in South Australian is Mclaren Vale. Mitolo has create individual,
handcrafted premium wines built on passion and an uncompromising commitment to quality. The family owned
winery by Frank Mitolo whose Italian family roots inspired his early interest wine alongside Ben’s winemaking
talent has resulted in one of Australia’s most awarded wineries. The Jester range are high-scoring premium value
wines.
Red
MCL CAB0311 Cabernet Sauvignon Jester Mitolo 2011 Mitolo Cabernet Sauvignon £14.95
MCL SHI0912 Jester Shiraz Mitolo 2010 Mitolo Shiraz £12.95
MCL SHI0311 Savitar Shiraz Mitolo 2009 Mitolo Shiraz £29.95
AUSTRALIA-MOUNT BARKER
Mount Barker is an area located in the sub-district of the Great Southern region in Western Australia.
Plantagenet was the first winery in the region to discover the grace of this cool climate region. Its proximity
to the ocean ensuring the slow ripening of the grapes which increases the aromatic qualities of the grapes.
Warm up with the Omrah range of good quality/value reds, then upgrade to their premium Plantagenet range,
whose Shiraz varieties and Chardonnay
are made with strictly selected finest grapes.
Red
WES CAB0513 Cabernet Merlot Omrah 2010 Omrah Cabernet Sauvignon,Merlot £12.95
CAB0512 Cabernet/Merlot Omrah Plantagenet 2008 Omrah Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot £13.95
CAB0113 Cabernet/Merlot Omrah 2009 Omrah Cabernet Sauvignon,Merlot £13.95
PIN0113 Pinot Noir Omrah 2012 Omrah Pinot Noir £13.95
BAR SHI0612 Shiraz Plantagenet - Mount Barker 2008 Plantagenet Pinot Noir £22.90
WES SHI0513 Shiraz Omrah 2010 Omrah Shiraz £12.95
White
BAR CHA0711 Chardonnay Plantagenet 2012 Plantagenet Chardonnay £18.95
WES CHA0910 Chardonnay Unoaked Omrah 2011 Omrah Chardonnay £12.99
WES SAU1012 Sauvignon Omrah 2012 Omrah Sauvignon Blanc £12.95
AUSTRALIA-NE VICTORIA
Rutherglen is the home of, Muscat,one of the world’s most intense and concentrated wines.
In spite of very
different climatic conditions and soils, lack of water and distance from traditional markets, early German and
British settlers planted vines in the gently undulating country abutting the Murray River in north East Victoria.
There are about 200 Muscat varieties, but only one is used to make Rutherglen Muscat - known locally as Black
Muscat.
White
MUS1012 Rutherglen Muscat 37.5cl Chambers NV Chambers Black Muscat £9.99
AUSTRALIA-YARRA VALLEY
Victoria’s oldest wine region, the Yarra Valley’s cool climate makes it ideal growing classic varietals. Old world
influences are imbued with a quirky charm at the Innocent Bystander Winery where Phil Sexton creates high quality
wines that are playful, exotic and great value
Red
YAR SHI0509 Shiraz Innocent Bystander Yarra 2010 Innocent Bystander Shiraz £14.95
Rose
YAR MOS0509 Pink Moscato Sparkling Yarra 2012 Innocent Bystander Moscato £6.99
AUSTRIA – OSTERREICH
While Austrian wine had been overshadowed by the internationally-renowned wines of its northern neighbour,
our customers have started to take notice of what the country has to offer, in particular the indigenous Grüner
Veltliner which produces aromatic wines with good acidity and complexity. Nicely dry, crisp Rieslings and soft, green
peppercorn Pinot Noir. Fred Loimer is one of the best producers, whose aim is to continually improve the quality of his
wines. Since 2006, the vineyard and cellar work has been conducted according to biodynamic principles.
White
GRU0413 Gruner Veltliner Kamptal Organic 2011 Loimer Gruner Veltliner £14.95
AUS RIE1111 Riesling Kamptal 2012 Loimer Riesling £15.95
CALIFORNIA WINE
A California range is starting taking shape on our list. To our soft, fruit-driven Zinfandel we have added some
superb wines. The proximity to the Pacific ocean allows cool air currents to come in-land cooling the vineyards
closest to the coast. Whereas, Sonoma and Napa counties remain hot due to the lack of this cooling influence Au
Bon Climat is recognized worldwide for their classically-styled wines and we list their elegant Pinot Noir and
outstanding Chardonnay
.
Red
ELY0611 Elysium Black Muscat Quady 37.5cl 2011 Quady Black Muscat £11.95
Dessert
CAL ZIN1110 Sonoma County Zinfandel 37.5cl 2008 Seghesio Zinfandel £9.99
CAL WIL002 Wildflower (Valdigue) J Lohr 2011 J Lohr Valdiguie £12.95
ZIN0311 Zinfandel Red Burlesque 2011 Burlesque Zinfandel £8.99
Rose
ZIN1011 White Zinfandel Rose Burlesque 2012 Burlesque Zinfandel £7.99
White
ARIEL001 Ariel Brut Less than .5% NV Ariel Chardonnay, Pinot Noir £5.99
ARIEL002 Ariel Chardonnay Less than .5% 2011 Ariel Chardonnay £6.99
ESS0611 Essensia Orange Muscat 37.5cl 2012 Quady Muscat £11.95
Dessert
CHA1112 Heritgae Reserve Chardonnay 2010 De Loach Chardonnay £11.95
CANADA
Canada has made its mark on the wine scene through the production of top quality dessert wines. We list an Ice
Wine made from Vidal grapes, an hybrid variety produced from the
Vitis vinifera
variety Ugni blanc (also known as
Trebbiano Toscano) and another hybrid variety, Rayon d'Or (Seibel 4986). The example from Peller is possibly the
purest expression of the grape that you will ever taste. It strikes a harmonious blend of acidity and honeyed fruit -
nectar of the gods??
White
CHILE
When the Spanish imported grapes with which to make Communion wine in the 1500’s, those less concerned
with the liquid’s application as part of a religious ceremony took to the production (and drinking!) of wine,
wholeheartedly. Today, Chile is one of the greatest locations from which to get high-quality wine at relatively
inexpensive prices. Our selection may appear very reasonably priced but there is nothing ‘cheap’ about the
fresh fruit and delicious flavours contained within. Of particular note are the wines made from Carmenere,
spicy, earthy and powerful wines that hold up to a variety of strongly-flavoured food. Great white wines also
made from Sauvignon Blanc and aromatic Gewurztraminer from Emiliana – whose wine are organic.
FRES005 Fresita Sparkling Wine 20cl Fresita Chardonnay, Sauvignon, £2.99
Strawberry
FRES004 Fresita Sparkling Wine 75cl Fresita Chardonnay, Sauvignon, £8.99
Strawberry
Red
MAL0712 Adobe Malbec Emiliana 2011 Emiliana Malbec £8.99
CAB113 Cabenret Sauvignon Adobe Emiliana 2011 Emiliana Cabernet Sauvignon £8.99
COL CAR1212 Carmenere Chocalan 2011 Chocalan Carmenere £9.99
CAR1012 Carmenere Adobe Emiliana Organic 2012 Emiliana Carmenere £7.99
COL CAR1111 Carmenere Reserva De Gras 2012 De Gras Carmenere £9.49
MER0212 Merlot LA Paz Mont Gras 2013 Montgras Merlot £7.99
PIN2212 Pinot Noir Reserva Punto Nino 2012 Punto Alto Pinot Noir £11.95
COL SYR0311 Syrah Antu Ninquen De Gras 2009 De Gras Syrah £14.95
White
SAU0513 Adobe Sauvignon Blanc Emiliana 2012 Emiliana Sauvignon Blanc £8.99
GEW0412 Gewurztraminer Rapel Valley 2012 Emiliana Gewurztraminer £8.99
CHOC0512 Sauvignon Blanc Chocalan 2012 Chocalan Sauvignon Blanc £9.99
SAU2212 Sauvignon Blanc La Paz Mont Gras 2013 Montgras Sauvignon Blanc £7.99
COL VIO1110 Viognier Reserva De Gras 2010 De Gras Viognier £9.99
ENGLISH SPARKLING WINE
Rose
COA1011 Brut Rose Coates & Seely HampshireNV Coates & Seely Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier £30.00
FIT0611 Fitzrovia Rose Cuvee Merret 2010 Ridgeview Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot £29.00
Meunier
NYE0913 Nyetimber Rose 2009 Nyetimber Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot £49.00
Meunier
White
NYE1113 Nyetimber Classic Cuvee 2009 Nyetimber Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot £34.90
Meunier
NYE004 Nyetimber Classic Cuvee 37.5cl NV Nyetimber Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot £19.95
Meunier
NYE003 Nyetimber Demi Sec NV NV Nyetimber Chardonnay £36.90
FRANCE – ALSACE
The aromatic Gewurztraminers and elegant Rieslings of Alsace denote the region as a byword for excellent
crisp white wines. The perfumed noses of Alsatian wines are recommended as great matches for spiced Asian
cuisine as their high levels of acidity cut through oily dishes. Our beloved producer is Trimbach a top
producer, consistently making highly- regarded wines year on year.
White
GEW0912 Gewurztraminer Trimbach 2009 Trimbach Gewurztraminer £16.95
GEW3411 Gewurztraminer Cuvee Jules Geyl 2009 Bot-Geyl Gewurztraminer £9.99
Bott-Geyl
PIN5411 Les Pinots d'Alsace Metiss Bott-Geyl2008 Bot-Geyl Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris, Pinot £13.95
Auxerrois
PIN2411 Pinot Blanc Trimbach 2008 Trimbach Pinot Blanc £11.95
RIE0411 Riesling Trimbach 2010 Trimbach Riesling £13.95
RIE1411 Riesling Frederic Emile Trimbach 2006 Trimbach Riesling £39.95
RIE0311 Riesling Reserve Turckheim 2009 Caves de Turckheim Riesling £9.99
