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2022 Paolo Leo Pianerosse Negroamaro
Regular price £11.99
Bold, ripe, and beautifully balanced—Negroamaro at its finest!
Tasting Notes
Deep ruby red with violet tinges; pronounced aromas of ripe red fruit, currant jam and raspberries with hints of plum and black pepper; full-bodied, well balanced and fresh. Medium long finish, with a fruity and spicy after taste.
Vinification
The grapes are destemmed and fermented at a controlled temperature of 22-24 °C for 8-10 days; fermentation with selected yeasts and malolactic fermentation. Matured for 3 months in stainless steel vessels.
Producer
Now in its fifth generation, Paolo Leo is based in the Salento wine village of San Donaci. The story of this beautiful estate began at the turn of the twentieth century, when Antonio Leo started to vinify the grapes grown in the vineyards of “Masseria Monticello”.The winery has enjoyed constant investment over the years and is today a thoroughly modern winery, with a capacity of 120,000 hl of wine and a barrel room housing 1000 French and American oak barriques.The company is certified BRCGS/IFS, BRCGS Ethical ICEA Organic, EQUALITAS .
Specifications
| Year | 2021 |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
| Cultivar | 100% Negroamaro |
| Country | Italy |
| Alcohol content | 13% |
| Units of Alcohol |
9.75 units
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| Type | Red Wine |
| Food Matches |
Seasoned pasta dishes, roast meat and mushroom dishes; cured meats and medium-aged cheeses; risotto with vegetables, pizza.
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| Cellaring Potential | Awaiting info |
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Allergen Information
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Contain sulphites |
| Region | Puglia |
| Appellation | IGP Salento |
2023 Paolo Leo Pianerosse Primitivo
Regular price £11.99A vibrant, juicy Primitivo - pure Puglian charm in a glass!
Tasting Notes
Bright ruby with purple tinges; fragrant perfume with hints of cherry and other red fruits; soft tannins and medium body, good acidity and medium finish of red fruits.
Vinification
The grapes are destemmed and fermented at a controlled temperature of 22-24 °C for 8-10 days, during which daily pumping over takes place, and followed by malolactic fermentation. Matured for 3 months in stainless steel tanks.
Producer
Now in its fifth generation, Paolo Leo is based in the Salento wine village of San Donaci. The story of this beautiful estate began at the turn of the twentieth century, when Antonio Leo started to vinify the grapes grown in the vineyards of “Masseria Monticello”.The winery has enjoyed constant investment over the years and is today a thoroughly modern winery, with a capacity of 120,000 hl of wine and a barrel room housing 1000 French and American oak barriques.The company is certified BRCGS/IFS, BRCGS Ethical ICEA Organic, EQUALITAS .
Specifications
| Year | 2023 |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
| Cultivar | 100% Primitivo |
| Country | Italy |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% |
| Units of Alcohol |
10.1 units
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| Type | Red Wine |
| Food Matches |
Cured meats and aged cheeses; dishes based on red meats and roast, poultry, well-seasoned red sauces.
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| Cellaring Potential | Awaiting info |
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Allergen Information
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Contain sulphites |
| Region | Puglia |
| Appellation | IGP Salento |
2024 Mayfly, Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand
Regular price £12.99 Sale price £11.43 Save 12%The Mayfly, so symbolic of the first warmth of summer, drift down New Zealand's crystalline streams and rivers providing food for the voracious trout that have made this a mecca for fly-fisherman the world over. This crisp Sauvignon is sure to have you hooked!
Tasting Notes :
No tricks here, just a youthful and exquisite Sauvignon Blanc with prominent asparagus, mature peach and exotic fruit notes on the nose. Fresh and deliciously crisp with excellent natural acidity and a long citric and peach aftertaste as well as a rounded body and good structure.
Viticulture
All of the fruit comes from the single Kerseley estate vineyard from vines planted between 1991 and 2008. Grown on a VSP trellis system, the vineyards are in the Dillons point area around half a mile from the sea.
Winemaking
Fermentation in stainless tank at low temperature with natural yeasts to ensure the single site is expressed in the wine.
Specifications
| Year | 2024 |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
| Cultivar | 100% Sauvignon Blanc |
| Country | New Zealand |
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Alcohol content
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12.5% alc vol
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| Units of Alcohol per Bottle | 9.4 units |
| Type | White Wine |
| Allergen Information | Contains sulphites |
| Food Matches | Enjoy with Grilled fish, Asian style seafood, even Thai! |
| Origin | Marlborough |
2023 Paolo Leo Pianerosse Verdeca
Regular price £11.99A bright, fresh delicate white wine.
Tasting Notes
Bright yellow color with greenish reflections. Delicate hints of apple, citrus and nuances of white fruits. Fresh and salty, with a long and elegant finish.
Vinification
Harvest in the early hours of the dawn so as to preserve the aromas and a subsequent soft pressing of the skins. Fermentation of the must with selected yeasts at a controlled temperature of 13 ° for 10 days. Matured in stainless steel tanks for 3 months.
Producer
Now in its fifth generation, Paolo Leo is based in the Salento wine village of San Donaci. The story of this beautiful estate began at the turn of the twentieth century, when Antonio Leo started to vinify the grapes grown in the vineyards of “Masseria Monticello”.The winery has enjoyed constant investment over the years and is today a thoroughly modern winery, with a capacity of 120,000 hl of wine and a barrel room housing 1000 French and American oak barriques.The company is certified BRCGS/IFS, BRCGS Ethical ICEA Organic, EQUALITAS .
Specifications
| Year | 2023 |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
| Cultivar |
100% Verdejo |
| Country | Italy |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% |
| Units of Alcohol |
9.4 units
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| Type | White Wine |
| Food Matches |
Pair with dishes based on fish, shellfish and seafood, typical of Salento region. Also excellent on its own, as an aperitif or with appetizers based on delicate cheeses, unseasoned cured meats and vegetables.
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| Cellaring Potential | Awaiting info |
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Allergen Information
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Contain sulphites |
| Region | Puglia |
| Appellation | IGP Salento |
2021 Paolo Leo Planerosse Nero di Troia
Regular price £11.99
Full-bodied and well balanced, whilst displaying elegance in a glass!
Tasting Notes
Deep ruby red with violet tinges; pronounced aromas of ripe red fruit, currant jam and raspberries with hints of plum and black pepper; full-bodied, well balanced and fresh. Medium long fnish, with a fruity and spicy aftertaste.
Vinification
The grapes are destemmed and fermented at a controlled temperature of 22-24 °C for 8-10 days; fermentation with selected yeasts and malolactic fermentation. Maturation takes place in stainless steel vessels for 3 months.
Producer
Now in its fifth generation, Paolo Leo is based in the Salento wine village of San Donaci. The story of this beautiful estate began at the turn of the twentieth century, when Antonio Leo started to vinify the grapes grown in the vineyards of “Masseria Monticello”.The winery has enjoyed constant investment over the years and is today a thoroughly modern winery, with a capacity of 120,000 hl of wine and a barrel room housing 1000 French and American oak barriques.The company is certified BRCGS/IFS, BRCGS Ethical ICEA Organic, EQUALITAS .
Specifications
| Year | 2021 |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
| Cultivar | 100% Nero di Troia |
| Country | Italy |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% |
| Units of Alcohol |
10.1 units
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| Type | Red Wine |
| Food Matches |
An excellent choice with roasts, game, cheeses and cured meats; first courses with intense and well seasoned sauces.
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| Cellaring Potential | Awaiting info |
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Allergen Information
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Contain sulphites |
| Region | Puglia |
| Appellation | IGP Salento |
