Casa Vinicola Botter was founded in 1928 by Carlo Botter, a negociant selling to restaurants at the time and, is still a family run winery now in its third generation. During the 1950’s brothers Arnaldo and Enzo transformed the company, increasing its size and shifting to sales of their own bottles. Botter cooperates with the most qualified producers in Veneto, Apulia, Molise, Abruzzo and Sicily. A strong relationship that begins in the vineyards and goes through all the production cycles until the bottling. The focus is very much on innovation through environmentally friendly policies
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La Gioiosa Alcohol Free Sparkling White 0% 20cl
Regular price £3.49 Sale price £3.07 Save 12%A great drop for those keen to avoid alcohol but still looking for the flavour experience of Prosecco.
Tasting Notes
It has notes of exotic fruit salad and citrus fruits, with floral aromas reminiscent of Prosecco.
Producer
Based in Treviso in the heart of Proseccocountry, La Gioiosa is one of Italy’s leading Prosecco producers. Owned by the MorettiPolegatto family La Gioiosa represents the tradition of winemaking which has been passed through generations of the family. La Gioiosa has consistently won awards across the globe and its quality wines are enjoyed by many.
Production
Whole grapes are put into the pneumatic press for soft pressing. The resulting must, after a first racking, is placed into controlled temperature tanks at 0% where it remains until it is used for the production of 0% sparkling. CO2 is added gently to ensure a fine perlage.
Specifications
| Year | N/V |
| Bottle Size | 200ml |
| Cultivar | 100% Glera |
| Country | Italy |
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Alcohol content
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0% alc vol
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| Units of alcohol per bottle | 0 units |
| Type | Alcohol-Free |
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| Food Matches |
Excellent as an aperitif. Ideal for a non-alcohol party. |
| Origin | Veneto |
Lustau Emilin Moscatel Solera Familiar
Regular price £34.99Emilín: where Moscatel’s natural sweetness meets Lustau’s timeless craft.
100% Moscatel from Lustau’s vineyard “Las Cruces” in Chipiona. Aged for 8 years in Jerez de la Frontera.
Tasting Notes
Dark mahogany color with a iodine rim. Intense floral and citric aromas, showing Moscatel varietal at its best. Smooth and rich on the palate, reminiscent of dried fruits and spices. This wine has great length and sweetness, yet balanced by its natural acidity.
Producers
During the early years, Bodegas Lustau operated as an 'Almacenista'. The Lustau family began bottling their own sherries and exporting by 1950. In the 1980s they expanded their range and introduced the Almacenista range concept of buying and maturing casks from small bodegas to share excellent quality names and styles with enthusiasts around the world.
In 1990 the winery was bought by the family-owned Louis Caballero group.
Bodegas Lustau is considered a world-class benchmark for top-quality wines. Lustau produces all styles of sherry, from Manzanilla through to Pedro Ximénez, as well as special bottlings, single cask, VOS and VORS sherries. The En Rama range, produced from select barrels from each of the three towns, is a highly anticipated release each spring.
Accolades
- 2019 IWSC Silver Award Winner
Lustau has, over the years, won multiple medals and trophies, including 'Best Spanish Winery' and 'Best Sherry Producer' at the IWSC and the Len Evans Trophy for consistency (won in 2011 and 2016) at the IWC. Current cellar master Sergio Martínez took charge of the winery's oenological team in 2016, after more than 14 years' worth of experience with Lustau. Sergio has been awarded the 'Best Fortified Winemaker' trophy by the International Wine Challenge three years in a row, following in the footsteps of the late Manuel Lozano who had won this award seven times.
Specifications
| Year | Non Vintage |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
| Cultivar | Moscatel |
| Country | Spain |
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Alcohol content
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17% alc vol
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| Units of Alcohol per Bottle | 8.5 units |
| Type | Fortified Wine - Dry Sherry |
| Dietary Information | Vegan & Vegetarian |
| Allergen Information | Contains sulphites |
| Food Matches |
Serve at 10 – 12ºC. /50 - 54ºF/ Serve as a dessert wine. Perfect with citrus flavored and egg-based desserts or rich fruit cakes.
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| Origin | Cadiz, Andalucia |
| Appellation |
DO Manzanilla Sanlúcar de Barrameda |
NV Bodegas Alceño, El Blanco de Lela del Mar
Regular price £9.99Lela taught us all how to enjoy Mediterranean Spain, the beaches, the restaurants, the nightspots, the wine and of course how to play dominoes.
Tasting Notes
Bright, ripe, tropical, a real fruit bowl of flavours- this has Lela's unmistakable stamp of unalloyed fun. Fresh and delicious.
Production Method
Cryo-maceration at 10º C for around 6 hours, static cleaning and fermentation at 18º C.
Producer
Bodegas Alceño has been producing wine in Jumilla since 1870, making it one of the oldest wineries to commercialise the wines of the region.
Now owned by Familia Bastida, the winemaking today follows modern principles without losing the tradition and identity of this historic bodega.
Specifications
| Year | NV |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
| Cultivar | A field blend of Airén, Sauvignon Blanc, Macabeo |
| Country | Spain |
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Alcohol content
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12% alc vol
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| Units of Alcohol per Bottle | 9 units |
| Type | White Wine |
| Cellaring Potential | Awaiting info |
| Allergen Information | Contains Sulphites |
| Dietary Information |
Vegan, Vegetarian
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| Food Match | Perfect with - Seafood, shellfish and light salads |
| Origin | Murcia |
| Appellation | Murcia |
NV Cramele Recas, Solara, Orange
Regular price £14.49Discover a wine that embodies the essence of nature's touch, meticulously balanced and structured, yet exuding a purity and freshness that is simply captivating.
Tasting Notes
Colour
Dark straw in colour with orange hints.
Nose
The nose is a delicate mélange of quince, poire william and a hint of vanilla.
Palate
A complex and structured wine, with elegant but discreet fruit flavours of stone fruits, backed up with a powerful tannin structure and long finish.
Production
Refreshing like a white wine, with the complexity of red wine. This orange wine is made by leaving the grape skins and seeds in contact with the pressed juice, creating a deep orange-hued finish. The wine ferments naturally without the addition of yeasts, sulphur or any other additions. The different varieties are then blended and before a natural cold stabilisation, and bottled unfiltered and unfined.
Producer
Back in 1988, three families decided to invest in a winery in Romania, starting with 650 hectares of slightly unloved vineyards and a rusty, once state-owned winery.
Yet Englishman Philip Cox and his Romanian wife Elvira, have turned the Cramele Recas Estate into the most successful winery in Romania. Recas are now recognised globally for their impressive scale and breadth of fascinating wines, including natural and orange wine from organic grapes. Despite the scale the emphasis is on making good wines that over-deliver, and as a result they’ve struck on a magic formula that has seen sales and demand boom. Vineyards are a combination of evolved plantings from 1447 and more recent planting, whilst the winery has seen significant investment and boasts state of the art facilities where innovation thrives. Recas are in every way a modern, dynamic winery, whose open minded approach and quality sets them apart … a winery you really can’t ignore.
Specifications
| Year | NV |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
| Cultivar |
Feteasca Alba 51% Sauvignon Blanc 19% Others 30% |
| Country | Romania |
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| Units of Alcohol per Bottle | 9 units |
| Type | Orange Wine |
| Features | Vegetarian, Vegan |
| Cellaring Potential | Awaiting info |
| Allergen Information | Contains sulphites |
| Food Matches | Hard and semi hard cheese, tuna steak and chicken. |
| Origin | Romania |
| Appellation |
Romana |
NV Nieto Senetiner Camila Rosé Aperitivo Syrah Bonarda
Regular price £10.49A wine cocktail made with Mendoza grapes and infused with natural botanicals, and a touch of fine bubbles. This refreshing low alcohol blend of Syrah and Bonarda is ideal served over ice with a slice of grapefruit.
Tasting Notes
Grapefruit, hibiscus and lime.
Production
This blend of Syrah and Bonarda is sweetened with white must and a dosage of natural flavouring. Lightly sparkling and low in alcohol.
Producer
Nieto Senetiner has grown to become one of the leading stars of Mendoza. Although the vineyards and winery were founded by Italian immigrants and date back to 1888, they were acquired by the Nieto and Senetiner families in 1969.
Nieto has some 400 hectares of vineyards in virtually all of the best sub-districts of Mendoza from which it produces classic and modern wines characterised by the uniquely appealing balance of power and finesse that defines the best wines of the region. The top wines come from very old vineyards in the famed sub-district of Agrelo, and are fully deserving of their status.
Since joining the estate, winemaker Santiago Mayorga has taken the wines to another level and was named 'Young Winemaker of the Year 2017' by Tim Atkin.
Sustainability
Nieto Senetiner have a deep commitment to regenerating the soil, reducing the use of pesticides and strengthening the communities at their facilities and vineyards. Their Don Nicanor brand is moving to Organic production and they have been audited and passed the Argentine Winery Sustainability Protocol with Villa Blanca, Vistalba Estate and Las Torcazas Estate now certified. The grapes grown here are used for the Nieto Senetiner Malbec DOC and Don Nicanor wines. They will continue this process and go on to certify 100% of their estates and wineries.
This protocol has been collaboratively developed and adapted for Argentinian winemaking from the California Code of Sustainable Winegrowing Workbook. This provides educational and awareness tools to increase the application of sustainable practices in vineyards and wineries and consists of a self-evaluation of their vineyards – soils, canopy management, irrigation, study of climatic variables, etc. – to determine practices that can be improved upon. Water consumption (in cubic metres consumed per month) is also tracked and recorded in the winery's sustainability report. For Nieto Senetiner, sustainability isn’t just an environmental concept though, it’s sustained on four fundamental pillars: ethics and business transparency, economic development, the health and wellbeing of the community, and community development.
To fight vineyard pests and diseases Nieto Senetiner uses environmentally-friendly treatments, several of which are permitted in organic agriculture. It is registered in the ISCAMEN Agro-Clean Programme in which empty plastic agrochemical containers, previously washed and destroyed, are safely recycled. They have implemented practices such as vegetable coverage to conserve the microbiota and microfauna of the soil. The use of drip irrigation systems to preserve water is a key means of managing a scarce resource, especially in Mendoza.
For grapes supplied by contracted growers, each year Nieto Senetiner provides a manual of good agricultural practices listing the preferred agrochemicals to use to treat each pest and disease. This includes the time that these compounds take to break down so that grapes arrive at the winery without any chemical residue. Growers are also given sustainability guidelines to which they should adhere, and they are requested to document and record any treatments made during the growing season.
Bottle weights have been reduced to help lower the carbon footprint of the wine.
Specifications
| Year | NV |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
| Cultivar | Syrah 50% Bonardo 50% |
| Country | Argentina |
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Alcohol content
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7% alc vol
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| Units of Alcohol per Bottle | 5.2 units |
| Type | Rose Wine Sparkling |
| Cellaring Potential | Awaiting info |
| Allergen Information | Contains sulphites |
| Dietary Information | Vegan, Vegetarian, sustainable |
| Food Matches | Serve very cold with ice and add a slice of grapefruit and red berries. It can also be combined with mint leaves. |
| Origin |
Mendoza
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NV Nieto Senetiner Camila Sangria Aperitivo Malbec Bonarda
Regular price £10.49A wine cocktail made with Mendoza grapes and infused with natural botanicals, and a touch of fine bubbles. This low alcohol spritz is a blend of Malbec and Bonarda, serve chilled over ice and a slice.
Tasting Notes
Orange, classic botanicals and lemon.
Production
This blend of Malbec and Bonarda is low in alcohol, and sweetened with white must and a dosage of natural flavourings. Lightly sparkling. Serve very cold with ice and a slice of orange. It can also be combined with herbs such as rosemary to enhance aromas.
Producer
Nieto Senetiner has grown to become one of the leading stars of Mendoza. Although the vineyards and winery were founded by Italian immigrants and date back to 1888, they were acquired by the Nieto and Senetiner families in 1969.
Nieto has some 400 hectares of vineyards in virtually all of the best sub-districts of Mendoza from which it produces classic and modern wines characterised by the uniquely appealing balance of power and finesse that defines the best wines of the region. The top wines come from very old vineyards in the famed sub-district of Agrelo, and are fully deserving of their status.
Since joining the estate, winemaker Santiago Mayorga has taken the wines to another level and was named 'Young Winemaker of the Year 2017' by Tim Atkin.
Sustainability
Nieto Senetiner have a deep commitment to regenerating the soil, reducing the use of pesticides and strengthening the communities at their facilities and vineyards. Their Don Nicanor brand is moving to Organic production and they have been audited and passed the Argentine Winery Sustainability Protocol with Villa Blanca, Vistalba Estate and Las Torcazas Estate now certified. The grapes grown here are used for the Nieto Senetiner Malbec DOC and Don Nicanor wines. They will continue this process and go on to certify 100% of their estates and wineries.
This protocol has been collaboratively developed and adapted for Argentinian winemaking from the California Code of Sustainable Winegrowing Workbook. This provides educational and awareness tools to increase the application of sustainable practices in vineyards and wineries and consists of a self-evaluation of their vineyards – soils, canopy management, irrigation, study of climatic variables, etc. – to determine practices that can be improved upon. Water consumption (in cubic metres consumed per month) is also tracked and recorded in the winery's sustainability report. For Nieto Senetiner, sustainability isn’t just an environmental concept though, it’s sustained on four fundamental pillars: ethics and business transparency, economic development, the health and wellbeing of the community, and community development.
To fight vineyard pests and diseases Nieto Senetiner uses environmentally-friendly treatments, several of which are permitted in organic agriculture. It is registered in the ISCAMEN Agro-Clean Programme in which empty plastic agrochemical containers, previously washed and destroyed, are safely recycled. They have implemented practices such as vegetable coverage to conserve the microbiota and microfauna of the soil. The use of drip irrigation systems to preserve water is a key means of managing a scarce resource, especially in Mendoza.
For grapes supplied by contracted growers, each year Nieto Senetiner provides a manual of good agricultural practices listing the preferred agrochemicals to use to treat each pest and disease. This includes the time that these compounds take to break down so that grapes arrive at the winery without any chemical residue. Growers are also given sustainability guidelines to which they should adhere, and they are requested to document and record any treatments made during the growing season.
Bottle weights have been reduced to help lower the carbon footprint of the wine.
Specifications
| Year | NV |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
| Cultivar | Pinot Noir 50%, Malbec 50% |
| Country | Argentina |
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Alcohol content
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7% alc vol
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| Units of Alcohol per Bottle | 5.2 units |
| Type | Red Wine Sparkling |
| Cellaring Potential | Awaiting info |
| Allergen Information | Contains sulphites |
| Dietary Information | Vegan, Vegetarian, sustainable |
| Food Matches | On it's own with ice and a slice. The perfect spritz! |
| Origin |
Mendoza
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NV Portal Da Calcada Patusco Vinho Verde
Regular price £10.69 Sale price £9.09 Save 15%A modern, vibrant Vinho Verde with a gentle spritz!
Tasting Notes
Patusco Vinho Verde has a citrus yellow color with greenish hints. Fruity aroma with intense citric notes giving freshness and joviality to the versatile and pleasant set. Slightly “petillant”, fresh and balanced.
Production
The selected grapes were destemmed and pressed. The extracted juice was decanted by gravity and fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats. Before bottling, the wine underwent stabilization and subsequent filtration.
Producer
Founded in 1917 in the Vinho Verde region, Calçada Wines is one of the oldest producers in the region focused especially on the production of still white and rosé wines and sparkling wines and is now the 3rd generation of the family to lead the business. In addition to producing high quality wines, Calçada brand is also synonymous with the art of hospitality - Casa da Calçada is a XVI palace converted into a luxurious hotel - it is a reference in hospitality and within the property we still proudly have what is considered the oldest vineyard in the region.
Specifications
| Year | NV |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
| Cultivar | 25% Loureiro, 25% Arinto, 25% Azal, 25% Trajadura |
| Country | Portugal |
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Alcohol content
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11% alc vol
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| Units of alcohol per bottle | 8.63 units |
| Type | White Blend, Fizz |
| Allergy Information | Contains sulphites |
| Dietary Information | Vegan & Vegetarian Approved |
| Food Matching |
It is the ideal companion for light and fresh meals (seafood, salads, pasta, etc.), and can even be served as an aperitif
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| Cellaring Potential | Awaiting info |
| Origin | Vinho Verde |
| Appellation | DOC Vino Verde |
NV Prosecco Sig Tom Bre Brut
Regular price £14.99 Sale price £12.74 Save 15%A crisp Prosecco with fine bubbles making it the perfect match for all celebrations!
Each day is a celebration!
Tasting Notes
Pale straw in color with fine, delicate bubbles, it offers fresh aromas of green apple, pear, and white flowers. The palate is crisp and lively, with bright citrus notes and a clean, dry finish.
Producer
Production
Glera grapes from the hills of Veneto are harvested at optimal ripeness, with moderate yields ensuring freshness, balance and aromatic purity. Gently pressed must is fermented at 18 °C, then re-fermented in autoclave by the Charmat method at 14–15 °C before stabilisation and bottling.
Specifications
| Year | N/V |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
| Cultivar | Glera & other allowed grapes |
| Country | Italy |
| Alcohol content | 10.5% |
| Units of Alcohol |
7.9 units
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| Type | Fizz |
| Food Matches | Perfect as an aperitif. Excellent with light canapes, seafood, fresh cheeses, crisps salads & desserts. |
| Features | Organic, Vegetarian & Vegan Approved |
| Cellaring Potential | For immediate enjoyment |
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Contain sulphites |
| Origin | Treviso |
| Appellation | Veneto |
NV Prosecco Spumante Grande Onore Extra Dry
Regular price £14.39 Sale price £12.23 Save 15%Lively, harmonious, refreshing, easy elegance showing pure Italian joy!
Tasting Notes
Bright and refreshing, with delicate notes of green apple, pear, and citrus. Crisp acidity balanced by subtle sweetness, leading to a clean and lively finish.
Producer
Casa Vinicola Botter was founded in 1928 by Carlo Botter, a negociant selling to restaurants at the time and, is still a family run winery now in its third generation. During the 1950’s brothers Arnaldo and Enzo transformed the company, increasing its size and shifting to sales of their own bottles. Botter cooperates with the most qualified producers in Veneto, Apulia, Molise, Abruzzo and Sicily. A strong relationship that begins in the vineyards and goes through all the production cycles until the bottling. The focus is very much on innovation through environmentally friendly policies
Production
Grapes come from vines with an average age of 15 years. Both hand and machine harvests are used. Grapes are gently pressed, and the juice is stored in stainless steel tanks. It is then racked and inoculated with selected yeasts, undergoing fermentation at a controlled constant temperature of 18°C for up to 10 days. Second fermentation with Martinotti method) at a controlled temperature of 14-15°C in a pressure tank.
Awards
- International Wine Challenge: AWC Vienna Gold 2022
Specifications
| Year | N/V |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
| Cultivar | 100% Glera |
| Country | Italy |
| Alcohol content | 10.5% |
| Units of Alcohol |
7.9 units
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| Type | Fizz |
| Food Matches | Ideal as an aperitif, it enhances appetizers, soups of various kinds, risottos and first courses based on fish or vegetables. Serving temperature 8-10°C. |
| Features | Organic, Vegetarian & Vegan Approved |
| Cellaring Potential | For immediate enjoyment |
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Allergen Information
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Contain sulphites |
| Origin | Treviso |
| Appellation | Veneto |
The Very Cautious One Gewurztraminer Riesling (0% Alcohol)
Regular price £6.99 Sale price £6.15 Save 12%Aromatic elegance, zero alcohol, pure restraint. This alcohol free wine is a vibrant delicious alternative to the 'real thing'!
Tasting Notes
A highly aromatic wine, with scents of rose water, musk and lemon zest. Offering a generously sweet palate of turkish delight which is balanced by the acidity of the Riesling.
Production
A specialised yeast strain isolated by Institut Oenologique de Champagne is employed to highlight the varietal characteristics of the Traminer. Completed a healthy 10-14 day ferment in stainless steel. : Wine is de de alcoholised using the newest SIGMATEC technology from Schmidt. The process is a distillation under vacuum. This allows the elimination of alcohol at low temperature (30-35 C) thus with a minimum aroma loss,
Producer
The De Bortoli family story is one of determination and triumph that started 90 years ago and is now told, generations later, across Australia.
Our heritage encompasses the universal story of immigrants making good in an adopted land, the rise and rise of the Australian wine industry and the tale of a hardworking and innovative family who considers good wine, good food and good friends to be among the true pleasures in life.
Today, as a fourth generation enters the family business, De Bortoli is amongst the top wine producers of Australia with vineyards spanning 6 premium wine regions.
Specifications
| Year | N/V |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
| Cultivar | 50% Gewürztraminer 50% Riesling |
| Country | Australia |
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Alcohol content
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0% alc vol
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| Units of alcohol per bottle | 0 units |
| Type | White Wine |
| Food Matches |
Pairs beautifully with Asian and spicy dishes such as chicken curry or pad Thai, as well as soft cheeses like Brie, Camembert, or Feta
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| Calories | 17.2 |
| Origin | |
| Appellation | |
Three Mills Mulled Wine 5%
Regular price £8.49The perfect winter warmer to ignite your festive spirit!
Tasting Notes
Rich aromas of orange, lemon, and red berries, layered with warming spice—nutmeg and cinnamon leading the charge. The palate is punchy yet smooth, with a gentle sweetness and a touch of toasty depth
Winemaking
Made from imported Airén grape must, which is fermented to create a light, fruity wine base. Infused with natural flavours including orange, lemon, red berries and spices. Liquid sugar and citric acid are used to balance sweetness and acidity.
Specifications
| Year | NV |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
| Cultivar | 100% Airen |
| Country | England |
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Alcohol content
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5% alc vol
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| Units of alcohol per bottle | 3.75 units |
| Type | Mulled Wine |
| Calories |
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| Carbohydrates |
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| Food Matches | The perfect winter warmer with roast pork, apple and sage, sticky glazed ham, baked camembert with cranberry. Mince pies, cinnamon cookies |
| Origin | Norfolk |
| Appellation | England |
