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2023 Miopasso Fiano Terre Sicilliane IGP
Regular price £11.49The perfectly chilled fresh, crisp aperitif!
Tasting Notes
Fresh and floral, with a crisp acidity with touches of honey and a little complex nuttiness. This wine offers lovely minerality and is beautifully balanced.
Producer
Miopasso offers an outstanding selection of Italian wines made with modern production technologies and local grape varieties. By combining resourceful grape sourcing with precise winemaking, this range has built a reputation as an excellent value-for-money option amongst its core of wine aficionados. Enjoy some of the finest Italian wines that money can buy with Miopasso.
Viticulture
Belice Agrigento – mid-way across Sicily on the southern coast.
The grapes are picked by hand in mid September and are carefully selected.
Vinification
The grapes are destemmed, soft pressed using a pneumatic press, then left in contact with the skins for about 12 hours at 10°C for optimum extraction of the aromas. Fermentation takes place at about 14-16°C. We do not do malolactic fermentation in order to retain all the natural acidity of the wine. We then leave the wine on its fine lees at a constant temperature of 16°C until the end of January. Prior to bottling at the end of February/beginning of March, we do a very gentle filtration.
Specifications
| Year | 2023 |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
| Cultivar | Fiano |
| Country | Italy |
| Alcohol content | 13% |
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9.75 units |
| Type | White Wine |
| Food Matches |
Miopasso Fiano is perfect chilled as an aperitif and wonderful with a plate of seafood. |
| Features | Vegan & Vegetarian Approved |
| Allergen Information | Contains sulphites |
| Appellation | Sicilia Doc |
| Origin | Sicily |
2023 Paolo Leo Millefiori Appassimento
Regular price £12.99A deliciously rich expressive red!
Tasting Notes
The wine has a lovely and intense ruby-red colour with a bouquet reminiscent of cherries, dried fruit, chocolate and prunes. On the palate it is full-bodied, soft and round, with a pleasant spiciness and an amazingly long and lingering finish.
Producer
The cellars occupy a total area of about 24,000 square meters. The first is located in the heart of the Salice Salentino DOC (San donaci) the second, inaugurated in August 2020, is located at the gates of the Primitivo di Manduria DOC (Monteparano).
They are equipped with a state-of-the-art winemaking plant, a large barrel cellar and a modern cutting-edge bottling line capable of reaching 7000 bottles per hour. The winery is flanked by the farm Masseria Carritelli that is surrounded by vineyards.
Viticulture
The grapes are selected from low-yielding vineyards in province of Verona. The grapes are inter-planted and trained using the typical pergola Veronese and Guyot methods. Plant density is 4.200 vines per hectare with an average yield of no more than 1,4 kg of grapes per plant. The grapes are carefully picked by hand in early October.
Vinification
Approximately 60% of the picked grapes are placed in small wooden crates of 5 kg each. The crates are then placed in the “fruttaio,” a well aerated loft, and are left there to dry at a controlled temperature and humidity until December. During this “appassimento” the grapes will lose up to 50% of their original weight in water, thus concentrating their color, substance and aromas. The grapes which are not dried are immediately vinified. After de-stemming, the grapes are not crushed, allowing them to remain intact, reducing damage to the skins and optimizing color extraction. Fermentation takes place at a controlled temperature of 25-26°C for 8-10 days. Frequent remontage and delestage are carried out in the early stages of fermentation in order to achieve softextraction of aromas and gentle tannins. After racking, malolactic bacteria are added to induce a second fermentation. In late December the dried grapes are vinified. After de-stemming, the grapes are crushed and placed in stainless steel tanks, where selected yeasts are added. A very slow fermentation is initiated which will last approximately 30 days at a controlled temperature of 24°C. Here too frequent remontage and delestage are carried out in the early stages of fermentation in order to achieve soft extraction of aromas and gentle tannins. After racking, malolactic bacteria are added to induce a second fermentation.
Specifications
| Year | 2023 |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
| Cultivar | Corvino, Merlot |
| Country | Italy |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% |
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Units of Alcohol per Bottle
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10.1 units |
| Type | Red Wine |
| Food Matches |
Roasted meat, game and aged cheeses. |
| Cellaring Potential | Awaiting info |
| Features | Vegan & Vegetarian |
| Allergen Information | Contains sulphites |
| Appellation | Puglia IGP |
| Origin | Puglia |
2021 Paolo Leo Orfeo Negroamaro
Regular price £15.99
Full-bodied and well balanced, whilst displaying elegance in a glass!
Tasting Notes
Deep ruby color with garnet tinges; pronounced spicy bouquet, with aromas of black cherry, blackcurrant and blueberry, spicy notes of black pepper and licorice and nuances of vanilla and chocolate; full-bodied, with smooth and lingering tannins perfectly balanced by a good freshness. Long and persistent finish of black fruits and spices.
Vinification
The grapes are destemmed and fermented at a controlled temperature of 25 °C for 8-10 days. Follows a maceration on the skins that lasts 12-15 days, with repeated pumping overs and finally soft pressing of the marc. Matured for 3 months in steel, 12 months in American and French oak barrels.
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
Alan's Personal Tasting Note
“Absolutely stunning! Loads of flavour, black fruit, some herbs, lots of spice, tobacco & chocolate. Full bodied but oh so smooth. Incredibly long n well balanced, A quality bottle and worth the premium. Drink less, drink better! Negroamoro = black love and I love this, what a grape, and stunning value from the agricultural south of Italy.” June 2025
Specifications
| Year | 2021 |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
| Cultivar | 100% Negroamaro |
| Country | Italy |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% |
| Units of Alcohol |
10.9 units
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| Type | Red Wine |
| Food Matches |
It’s a fantastic match for meat-based pasta dishes, red meats, and aged cheeses,
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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 Passo del Cardinale Primitivo di Manduria
Regular price £14.59Primitivo grapes ripen very early, which is how they got their name. Interestingly, just 20 days after the harvest, Primitivo vines produce new grapes, traditionally called "second harvest." These younger bunches are used by the winemaker to enhance the freshness and acidity of these bold wines, creating a wonderful balance with the rich berry fruit and spice character.
Tasting Notes
Deep ruby red with refined garnet reflections. A rich bouquet of blackcurrant, ripe cherries, and forest fruits, interwoven with hints of licorice, coffee, and sweet spice. The palate is silky and enveloping, featuring dried fruit, damson, and red plum, harmonized by fresh acidity and polished tannins. Long and enduring finish highlighted by notes of berry jam and warm spice.
Vinification
The grapes are destemmed and fermented at a controlled temperature of 25 °C for 8-10days. A maceration on the skins follows, during 15-18 days, to improve the delicate extraction of tannin sand flavors. Matured for 3 months in American oak barriques and 6 months in steel.
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 | 14% |
| Units of Alcohol |
10.5 units
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| Type | Red Wine |
| Food Matches |
Goes great with well-seasoned main courses based on red sauces, meat and roasts; aged cheeses with intense flavours, forest mushrooms and game.
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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 |
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 |
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 |
2019 Paolo Leo Salice Salentino Riserva DOC
Regular price £14.59This has a bit of everything you want in a red wine!
Tasting Notes
A delicious red with plenty of ripe and juicy berry fruit, but all balanced by well-judged oak, pleasant tannic structure, enough acidity to keep things fresh and some bottle age for added complexity.
Vinification
The harvest is at dawn. Stemming and soft pressing of the grapes. Fermentation at a controlled temperature of 25 ° C. 12 months in French oak barrels, 6 months in large oak barrels, 4 months in stainless steel tanks and 4 months in bottle.
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 | 2019 |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
| Cultivar |
Negroamaro, Malvasia nera |
| Country | Italy |
| Alcohol content | 14% |
| Units of Alcohol |
10.5 units
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| Type | Red Wine |
| Food Matches |
Excellent with pasta dishes, roast meats and mature cheese.
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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 |
2022 Paolo Leo Pianerosse Susumaniello
Regular price £12.49
Susumaniello is a natural hybrid of a Puglian table grape and Garganega, a white grape once believed to have Greek origins. Its name comes from "somarello" (donkey), a nod to the grape's abundant yields during its early years.
Tasting Notes
Deep ruby color with violet tinges; pronounced aromas of spices, black pepper and cloves, and red fruits like cherry and raspberries; medium body, elegant smooth tannins, well balanced with a good acidity. Lingering finish of spices and red fruit.
Vinification
The grape harvest takes place in boxes, followed by destemming and the must ferments in steel at a controlled temperature of 27°C for 8-10 days during which daily pumping over is carried out. Fermentation occurs immediately afterwards, malolactic. Matured for 6 months in 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 | 2022 |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
| Cultivar | 100% Susumaniello |
| Country | Italy |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% |
| Units of Alcohol |
10.1 units
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| Type | Red Wine |
| Food Matches |
The involvement of the typical rusticity of Susumaniello is combined with the Apulian culinary tradition with orecchiette with sauce or turnip tops. Stewed meats and long-cooked ragù are embellished by the body of the wine. Excellent in the company of roast meat and game.
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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 |
2023 Montresor Gran Guardia, Soave Classico
Regular price £11.99
An excellent and affordable representation of an underrated Italian classic, originating from the picturesque vineyards nestled in the heart of the Soave region.
Tasting Notes
An excellent example of good quality Soave Classico, fresh and lightly fruity with delicate floral aromas of honeysuckle, elderflower and a hint of spice. Crisp and refreshing on the palate with good depth of honeyed fruit, and a clean, lightly nutty finish.
Production
Montresor Soave Classico is made from a blend of Garganega and Trebbiano di Soave grapes cultivated in selected vineyards around the Soave hillsides. The vines are trained in the traditional trellis system, and grapes are picked by hand in September. The grapes are gently pressed in Bucher presses and fermentation in stainless steel vats at a controlled temperature of 16 degrees after a short maceration. Malolactic fermentation is actively prevented. The wine is held on lees for a few months and given a light filtration before bottling.
Producer
One of Verona’s historic houses, founded by Giacomo Montresor in 1892, with a reputation built on high quality, affordable Valpolicella and Amarone. In recent years, the range has grown steadily with vineyards being developed in Friuli and northern Veneto, around Conegliano. Their portfolio also includes impressive Prosecco wines.
The winery was family-owned until 2018 when Montresor was acquired by Cevico, a co-operative group based in Emilia Romagna, with two highly regarded Veneto co-ops as co-investors. Since then, a major investment programme has transformed the company – with modern production facilities and a new winemaking team rejuvenating quality across the board, while access to high quality grapes from the Veneto co-owners has enabled some excellent new wines to be developed.
Sustainability
In 2021 Montresor launched its new organic project, a range of 'Montresor Bio' wines. Some of its wines are already bottled in a lighter weight glass bottle (less than 420g) to reduce carbon dioxide emissions during transport, with the added benefit of reducing the amount of glass to be manufactured.
Solar panels are being installed at the winery to provide some of the electricity required in the production process; plus a water purification system to recover and recycle the water used at the winery.
Specifications
| Year | 2023 |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
| Cultivar | Garganega, Trebbiano di Soave |
| Country | Italy |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% abv |
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Units of Alcohol per Bottle
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9.4 units |
| Type | White Wine |
| Food Matches |
Very versatile wine but excellent with simple fish such as grilled plaice or on its own well chilled as an aperitif. Also particularly good with Rissotti - simple herb versions are probably best.
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| Features |
Vegetarian, Vegan, Sustainable |
| Allergen Information | Contains sulphites |
| Origin | Veneto |
| Appellation |
Soave DOP
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2022 Passitivo Primitivo 'Organic' Appassimento
Regular price £15.49A bold, rich organic Primitivo!
Tasting Notes
Deep ruby red; pronounced ripe cherry and black cherry, with spicy notes and hints of coconut and chocolate. Well structured body, with smooth tannins and a lingering finish of ripe forest fruits.
Producer
The cellars occupy a total area of about 24,000 square meters. The first is located in the heart of the Salice Salentino DOC (San donaci) the second, inaugurated in August 2020, is located at the gates of the Primitivo di Manduria DOC (Monteparano).
They are equipped with a state-of-the-art winemaking plant, a large barrel cellar and a modern cutting-edge bottling line capable of reaching 7000 bottles per hour. The winery is flanked by the farm Masseria Carritelli that is surrounded by vineyards.
Viticulture
In mid-August, when the grapes have reached perfect ripeness, a pre-harvest withering technique called "Il giro del Picciolo" is applied. It consists in choking the stem of the bunches in order to prevent the nutrition of the berries, thus inducing a natural drying in the plant. The bunches are left to dry for about 12 days, losing about 25-30% of their weight in liquids, and concentrating aromas and flavors before harvesting. After destemming, the grapes are gently crushed, allowing the skins to remain intact for a better extraction of colour. Fermentation takes place at a controlled temperature of 22-25 °Cfor 8-10 days. In order to obtain greater aromas and soft tannins, frequent pumping over and délestage are carried out. After racking takes place the malolactic fermentation. 6 months in 2°passage American oak barrels, 6 months in stainless steel tanks.
Specifications
| Year | 2022 |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
| Cultivar | 100% Primitivo |
| Country | Italy |
| Alcohol content | 14% |
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Units of Alcohol per Bottle
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10.5 units |
| Type | Red Wine |
| Food Matches | Main courses based on red sauces, meat and game; well-seasoned risotto, mushrooms, mature cheeses and cold cuts. |
| Cellaring Potential | 2029 |
| Features | Vegan & Vegetarian, organic, sustainable |
| Allergen Information | Contains sulphites |
| Appellation | Puglia IGP |
| Origin | Puglia |
2022 Tenuta Aquilaia Chardonnay, Maremma Toscana DOC
Regular price £14.99 A beautifully integrated oak aged Chardonnay which punches above it's weight for the price.
Tasting Notes
Bright straw-yellow colour. Floral scents with notes of acacia and orange blossoms accompanied by tropical fruit, peaches and vanilla. An elegant, full and savory palate, with a well-balanced acidity and a persistent finish.
Producer
The 40 hectare Tenuta Aquilaia estate in Maremma (southern Tuscany), close to Scansano, was acquired by Azienda Uggiano in 2019. Only 15ha are currently dedicated to vineyards - of average age 15 years - although they have recently added a further 1.5 hectares to bring this total nearer to 17ha. Here they produce five red grape varieties: Sangiovese, Ciliegiolo, Alicante, Merlot and Petit Verdot; plus white varieties Vermentino and Chardonnay.
The area was an old Etruscan settlement and site of ancient winemaking, and several mementos of the Etruscan era are still visible.
Production
Cold Maceration of the must for 12-15 hours at a temperature of 10-12 degrees. Soft pressing and fermentation of juice (free-run must) at a temperature of 18-22 degrees. Elevation in French oak barriques for 6 months and subsequent ageing in steel tanks.
Specifications
| Year | 2022 |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
| Cultivar | 100% Chardonnay |
| Country | Italy |
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| Units of Alcohol per Bottle | 10.1 units |
| Type | White Wine |
| Allergen Information | Contains Sulphites |
| Features |
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| Food Matches | Perfect with 'Caccuocco alla livornese' (seafood soup) or seafood risotto. |
| Origin | Toscana |
| Appellation | Maremma Toscana DOC |
2021 Produttori Di Manduria, Elegia, DOC
Regular price £24.99This is an intense , complex Primitivo Wine
Tasting Notes
A bright ruby red colour with garnet nuances, this is an intense and complex Primitivo wine. Aromas of ripe raspberry and blackberry as well as plum jam combined with clean, spicy, vanilla and balsamic notes. Dry, warm, soft, tannic and persistent in the mouth, all rounded out by the toasted oak notes.
Producer
In the heel of Italy, Manduria is considered the birth place of the native Primitivo grape, and was officially recognised as such in the 1970s when a DOC was created for the region. However Produttori di Manduria had been making wines for 40 years by then, unashamedly proud of their deep affection for Primitivo.
As well as making high quality examples of Puglia's most famous vinous export, this leading producer is well versed in producing fascinating whites from Fiano and Verdeca. But it is with the poetically titled Elegia that the extraordinary levels of quality come to light. Made from old bush vines up to 50 years old it creates a wine of intense dark berry fruit with wonderful balsamic end notes and excellent balance.
Production
This Riserva level Primitivo is produced from grapes harvested from 35 to 50 year old alberello (bush vine) and espallier trained vines. Harvested in mid September, the average yield per hectare is 60 quintals.
A temperature controlled fermentation is made at 25° C with maceration for 2 weeks before 12 months of ageing in French Allier oak barriques, a proportion of which are new oak.
Specifications
| Year | 2021 |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
| Cultivar | 100% Primitivo |
| Country | Italy |
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| Units of Alcohol per Bottle | 11.25 units |
| Type | Red Wine |
| Food & Serving Information |
This Riserva pairs well with richer foods, red meat and game. |
| Allergen Information | Contains sulphites |
| Origin | Puglia |
| Appellation | Elegia |
2023 Ca’Vittoria Appassimento
Regular price £13.99A sumptuous, full-bodied red wine!
Tasting Notes
It begins with a rich bouquet of dried cherries, figs, and plums, highlighted by notes of chocolate, vanilla, and a hint of spice. On the palate, it is smooth and velvety, featuring flavors of ripe dark fruits, raisins, and a touch of caramel, balanced by gentle tannins and moderate acidity. finish is long and luxurious, with lingering impressions of dried fruit and a hint of sweet spice.
Producer
Botter was founded in 1928 by Carlo Botter and his wife Maria, in a village near Venice. Originally selling local wines direct from barrel and demijohns, the company has grown to become one of the leading exporters in the north of Italy. Cà Vittoria represents their foray into southern Italy, using indigenous varieties and ‘appassimento’ drying techniques to create full bodied, silky red wines.
Specifications
| Year | 2023 |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
| Cultivar | 100% Primitivo |
| Country | Italy |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% |
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Units of Alcohol per Bottle
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10.9 units |
| Type | Red Wine |
| Food Matches | Main courses based on red sauces, meat and game; well-seasoned risotto, mushrooms, mature cheeses and cold cuts. |
| Cellaring Potential | Awaiting info |
| Features | Vegan & Vegetarian, |
| Allergen Information | Contains sulphites |
| Appellation | Puglia IGP |
| Origin | Puglia |
2019 Armigero Sangiovese Riserva
Regular price £13.99
A juicy red which is sure to be a hit, a real crowd pleaser!
TASTING NOTES
A ruby red hue with abundant notes of ripe cherries, mulberries, dried fruit, and spice. The palate is juicy and generous.
Producer
Casa Vinicola Botter was in 1928 by Carlo Bot, a wine merchant selling restaurants at the time and remains a family-run winery now in third generation the 1950s, brothers Arnal andzo transformed the company, expanding size and shifting to sales of their bottles. Botter collaborates with most qualified in Veneto, Apulia, Molise, Abr, and Sicily, maintaining a strong relationship that begins in the vineyards and continues through all production cycles until bottling. The focus is very much on innovation through environmentally.
Alan's Personal Tasting Notes
Specifications
| Year | 2019 |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
| Cultivar | 100% Sangiovese |
| Country | Italy |
| Alcohol content | 13% |
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Units of Alcohol per Bottle
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9.75 units |
| Type | Red |
| Food Matches |
It goes well with red meat, both to the plate and stewed, particularly tasty and spicy. Its youth and vivacity ensure a perfect marriage also with meats, sausages, and fresh hams. |
| Allergen Information | Contains sulphites |
| Appellation | Sangiovese de Romagna DOC |
2021 Cantina di Marzo Fiano di Avellino DOCG
Regular price £24.69. Extremely seductive wine that is easy to drink despite its complexity.
Tasting Notes
Colour
The wine is crystalline, straw yellow with greenish reflections.
Nose
Intense and complex on the nose, with notes of linden, jasmine, pear and passion fruit.
Palate
A fresh and fairly savory wine, which releases delicate notes of citrus, flowers and honey on the palate.
Production
Only the best free-run must is used for our Fiano selection. It is fermented with great care in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks using selected yeasts. The wine then rests on the lees for six months, to give complexity and structure. The malolactic transformation takes place partially depending on the natural acidity of the harvest. Before being bottled, the wine is lightly filtered and stored at cellar temperature until it is judged ready for the market.
Producer
In 2023 Cantine di Marzo joins Fivi, the Italian Federation of Independent Winegrowers, an association that guarantees consumers with its members values of craftsmanship, territoriality and sustainability. In fact, the company completely takes care of the entire production cycle of its wines and Irpinia Aglianico Doc, from the cultivation of the grapes, to bottling and final marketing.
With an annual production of about 120,000 bottles, the Cantine di Marzo still maintains the character of a small family-run company, whose wines, however, are present in more than 12 countries around the world.
Awards
- 92 points from James Suckling for the 2021 vintage
Specifications
| Year | 2021 |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
| Cultivar | 100% Fiano |
| Country | Italy |
| Alcohol content | 13% alcohol |
| Units of Alcohol per Bottle | 9.75 units |
| Type | White Wine |
| Temperature | Best served between 10 -12 degrees Celsius |
| Allergen Information | Contains Sulphites |
| Food Matches | Ideal as an aperitif. Particularly appropriate with sushi and raw fish in general, white meats as well as exotic cuisine. |
| Aging Potential |
Awaiting info |
| Origin | Campania |
2024 Il Traliccio Trebbiano
Regular price £8.49Trebbiano from Emilia Romagna offers great value with its crispness and is an excellent choice for those seeking wines with a lower alcohol by volume (ABV).
Tasting Notes
A fresh and bright white with citrus and green apple characters and crisp acidity.
Production
The 100% Trebbiano grapes are early harvested from vineyards in Emilia Romagna. Fermentation is in stainless steel, and the wine is bottled at 11% alcohol.
Producer
Established in 2003, Adria Vini is a winemaking venture jointly owned by Boutinot and Araldica Castelvero, the leading co-operative in the Monferrato hills of Piemonte. Our aim is to produce authentic, well-priced still and sparkling wines from local grape varieties. All aspects of production, from grape selection through to vinification, maturation, blending and bottling are meticulously overseen by Araldica's winemaking team of Claudio Manera and Lella Burdese - assisted by Boutinot's Tony Brown MW. We source from a range of private growers and cooperatives, with whom we have long term relationships, principally in Veneto, Friuli, Lombardy, Sicily, Puglia, Abruzzo and Sardinia.
Specifications
| Year | 2024 |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
| Cultivar | 100% Trebbiano |
| Country | Italy |
| Alcohol content | 11 % |
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Units of Alcohol per Bottle
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8.25 units |
| Type | White Wine |
| Food Matches | Pair your chicken salads, pesto pasta, and seafood dishes with a delightful wine. |
| Cellaring Potential | For immediate enjoyment |
| Features | Vegetarian, Vegan |
| Allergen Information | Contains sulphites |
| Appellation | Rubicone IGT |
| Origin | Emilia Romagna |
2022 Felline I Monili Primitivo,Tarantino
Regular price £12.99This is an approachable and unoaked style of Primitive with bright acidity.
Tasting Notes
Nose
Aromas of red berry and cherry, with a touch of eucalyptus and liquorice.
Palate
The palate has bright bramble fruit, soft tannins, minerality and some spice on the finish.
Production
The Primitivo vines grow in red, iron-rich soils. The grapes are harvested at the end of August / start of September. Fermentation is in stainless steel.
Producer
The Felline winery is in Manduria, Puglia, around 10km from the coast above the Gulf of Taranto. It was founded by Gregory Perrucci in 1992, the 3rd generation of a wine family, born and raised in Manduria. He has dedicated his life to one of the classic varieties of the region - the Primitivo grape - perfectly suited to the sunny, dry climate.
The winery has 120 hectares of vineyard across carefully selected plots and with soils ranging from sand, loam, tuff and clay on a base of limestone rock. Grapes sourced from these different soil types are vinified separately to harness their individual characteristics. His aim is to produce ‘real’ wines inspired by the traditions of the region.
Specifications
| Year | 2022 |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
| Cultivar | 100% Primitivo |
| Country | Italy |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% |
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Units of Alcohol per Bottle
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10.1 units |
| Type | Red Wine |
| Food Matches | Main courses based on red sauces, meat roasts |
| Cellaring Potential | awaiting info |
| Features | Vegan & Vegetarian |
| Allergen Information | Contains sulphites |
| Appellation | Tarantino IGP |
| Origin | Puglia |
2023 La Musa Trebbiano Pinot Grigio
Regular price £9.99Made on the beautiful island of Sicily - the island breeze cools the vines at night to ensure the palate is fresh, rounded, dry and smooth.
Tasting Notes
A fruity wine with ripe apple and pear flavours.
Specifications
| Year | 2024 |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
| Cultivar | Trebbiano & Pinot Grigio |
| Country | Italy |
| Alcohol content | 12 % |
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Units of Alcohol per Bottle
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9 units |
| Type | White Wine |
| Food Matches | Ideal for fish dishes, pasta or as an aperitif |
| Cellaring Potential | For immediate enjoyment |
| Features | Organic |
| Allergen Information | Contains sulphites |
| Appellation | Sicilia Doc |
| Origin | Sicily |
2022 La Musa Montepulciano d'Abruzzo DOC
Regular price £9.99This great value Montepulciano is an expressive, fruity and all-round delicious wine from Abruzzo in central Italy. Created by the 3rd generation Caldirola family who have been there since 1897.
Tasting Notes
Colour
Intense ruby red
Nose
Characteristic and fruit
Palate
A medium-bodied and hearty red wine with robust black plum, smoky bacon notes and an earthiness that gives savoury appeal. It’s made from Montepulciano grown in Abruzzo, a region famous for producing deep coloured, high-tannin reds.
Specifications
| Year | 2022 |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
| Cultivar | 100% Montepulciano |
| Country | Italy |
| Alcohol content | 13% |
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Units of Alcohol per Bottle
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9.8 units |
| Type | Red Wine |
| Food Matches | Tasty main courses, roasted meats and game |
| Features | Vegetarian & Vegan approved |
| Allergen Information | Contains sulphites |
| Appellation | Montepulciano Doc |
| Origin | Abruzzo |
