The type of fining agent used in creating wine will determine whether it is awarded Vegan-Friendly status (no animal-derivative agent is used i.e. the winemaker may use Bentonite Clay) or Vegetarian-Friendly status (the use of egg white or casein - a milk product) or neither (where gelatin, isinglass or chitosan may be used).
Here is our offering of Vegan and Vegetarian approved wines - you might be surprised to see some of your old favourites here!
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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 |
Zero Regrets Primitivo (Alcohol Free)
Regular price £7.990% Alcohol, Vegetarian/Vegan certified.
Made with grapes from a Puglian origin - this alcohol free wine is a juicy, plush alternative to the 'real thing'!
Tasting Notes
This Primitivo is rich and ripe, with an abundance of dark berry fruit on the nose, and a plush, smooth texture on the well-balanced palate.
Production
Primitivo grapes are transported in small containers and softly destemmed, taking care to keep the skins intact. Temperature controlled fermentation around 22°C with frequent pumping over of the must achieves optimal extraction of colour, a fruity bouquet and soft tannins in the finished wine. Vacuum distillation at around 30°C to preserve primary aromas.
Specifications
| Year | N/V |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
| Cultivar | 100% Primitivo |
| Country | Puglia/Belgium |
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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 | Red Wine |
| Calories |
83 per 100ml |
| Carbohydrates |
4.5g per 100ml |
| Food Matches |
The perfect accompaniment to meaty pasta dishes. |
| Origin | Puglia |
| Appellation | Puglia/Belgium |
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 |
