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Bianchi
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(Whites) |
Glass 1.75ml |
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Trebbiano
D'Abruzzo, D.O.C.Citra (Dry) |
£
3.75 |
£
13.75 |
Vintage : |
2005 |
abv : |
12% |
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Clear,
pale white wine with a subtle fruity aroma, light medium body and
a nicely refreshing
acidity. Pleasant and easy drinking. |
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D'istinto
Catarratto Calatrasi (Medium) |
£
3.75 |
£
13.75 |
Vintage : |
2005 |
abv : |
12.50% |
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85%
of the Sicilian Catarratto grape blended with 15% Chardonnay.
The Cattarro is fermented
entirely in stainless steel to preserve the freshness while the
Chardonnay is barrel
fermented, giving the wine extra weight and complexity. |
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Rossi -
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Merlot
delle Venezie, Linea Corte Vigna |
£
3.75 |
£
13.75 |
Vintage : |
2005 |
abv : |
12% |
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A
fresh, lively wine with lots of easy drinking summer fruit flavours
with a hint of
smokey overtones and soft jammy finish. |
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Montepulciano
D'Abruzzo, D.O.C. Citra |
£
3.75 |
£
13.75 |
Vintage : |
2005 |
abv : |
12% |
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Deep
cherry-red in colour. Brief period of wood ageing gives a dry soft
and medium
bodied wine with well balanced tannins and a delightful vinous aroma |
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D'istinto Sangiovese Rosato, Calatrasi |
£
3.75 |
£
13.75 |
Vintage : |
2005 |
abv : |
11.50% |
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A vibrantly fresh, fruity rose'made withh Italy's most famous grape. The hint of sweetness gives a delightful lift to the palate and enhances the delicious summer fruits flavours |
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Frascati
Superiore, 'Terre dei Grifi', Fontana Candida |
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£
14.50 |
Vintage : |
2005 |
abv : |
13% |
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A
top cuvee from the finest grapes of the Frascati area. It has a
delicious fruity and almondly
character. |
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Antinoo I.G.T. Casale del Giglio |
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£
16.50 |
Vintage : |
2005 |
abv : |
13.50% |
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From a small village in the Abruzzo region, this superb wine is straw yellow in colour with a fruity Mediterranean bouquet |
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Smooth and moderately dry on the palate. |
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Verdicchio
dei Castelli di Jesi Classico. Vinimar, 2002/3 |
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£
16.50 |
Vintage : |
2004 |
abv: |
12% |
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Dry,
concentrated fresh white wine with a hint of hazelnuts to the finish.
From the |
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Marches of
Italy, it is served in the traditional amphora-shaped bottle. |
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Sauvignon Blanc Trentino D.O.C. |
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£
18.00 |
Vintage : |
2005 |
abv : |
13% |
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Straw yellow colour with a persistent aroma of fig, citrus and elder. A well structured wine with good acidity and a long finish |
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Pinot Grigio, L'Aristocratico, Ca'Montini |
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£
19.50 |
Vintage : |
2005 |
abv : |
12.50% |
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A stylish dry white wine with an intense bouquet and a lively palate made using the popular Pinot Grigio sourced from the high altitude vineyards in the foothills of the Alps. Elegant flute bottle |
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Gavi
di Gavi, Cascina la Toledana, Villa Lanata |
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£
20.50 |
Vintage : |
2005 |
abv : |
13% |
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Pale
green-gold colour, delicate floral bouquet and a fresh green gooseberry, minerally palate:dry
but not austere. From the best part of Piemonte Region it has recently
been upgraded to D.O.C.G. status. |
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Valpolicella,
D.O.C. Le Due Giare, Tinazzi |
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£
14.75 |
Vintage : |
2005 |
abv : |
11% |
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Brilliant
ruby-red coloursubtle and vinous bouquet, fresh and velvet-smooth flavour.. |
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Barbera
d'Asti Superiore, S.Orsola |
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£
15.75 |
Vintage : |
2002 |
abv : |
13% |
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Made from the Piedmont Barbera grape variety. An extended fermentation ensures a rich, deep coloured red with a spicy yet mellow palate |
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Nero
d'Avola, Feudi D'Elmi, I.G.T, |
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£
16.75 |
Vintage : |
2004 |
abv : |
13% |
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An
intense,full bodied wine with lovely plum, red fruit, vanilla and
spice flavours, supple
oak tannins and a fine ability to age. |
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Dolcetto D'Alba D.O.C. I Siglati, S.Orsola |
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£
17.75 |
Vintage : |
2005 |
abv : |
12% |
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This young Piedmont red is dark and intense in colour with both red and black fruits on the nose. Of medium structure and slightly tannic, it finishes elegantly |
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Allora Primitivo, Calatrasi |
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£
19.50 |
Vintage : |
2004 |
abv : |
14% |
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Primitivo, while native to southern Italy, is very closely related to the Zinfandel of California! This premium quality wine is made using top grade fruit from Puglia. Deep colour, intense spicy aromas and rich powerful tannins |
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Chianti
Classico, D.O.C.G, Rocca Delle Macie |
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£
22.50 |
Vintage : |
2004 |
abv : |
13% |
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Very
pleasant, bright ruby red wine, with aromas of mature fruits and
a medium,
well balanced flavour |
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Barolo,
Lo Zoccolaio, Domini Villa Lanata |
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£
29.50 |
Vintage : |
2003 |
abv : |
14% |
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Made from Nebbiolo grapes, this superior selection has been matured in the traditional way for 3 years in large old oak barrels before bottling. A wine with great complexity and smoothness |
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Brunello di Monttalcino D.O.C.G. Castello di Camigliano |
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£
56.00 |
Vintage : |
1999 |
abv : |
13% |
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A superb, noble
and wonderfully smoth wine from Tuscany, with deep berry-fruit
flavours, hint of spice, pepper and good tannins. Full, dry and
elegant |
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Pinot Grigio Rosato, Belvino |
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£
15.95 |
Vintage : |
2006 |
abv : |
12% |
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A delicately coloured pink wine full of fresh summer fruit aromas and flavours. A rose' wine which will particularly appeal to those looking for a slightly drier style than is sometimes the case |
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Sparkling & Champagnes |
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Asti
Spumante, S. Orsola (Medium sweet) |
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£
15.50 |
Vintage : |
n/v |
abv : |
7.5% |
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An
aromatic sparkling Piemontese wine, based on the naturally sweet
and grapey
Moscato Bianco variety which adorns the limestone hillsides around the
town of Asti. |
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Prosecco
Di Valdobbiadene, D.O.C. Brut, Aneri |
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£
23.50 |
Vintage : |
n/v |
abv : |
11% |
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From
the Valdobbiadene hills, a mouth wateringly fresh, fragrant wine,
with light,
persistent sparkle produced by re-fermentation in tank. Dry and
well balanced,
delicious as an aperitif or with light dishes based on fish, has become
the trendy sparkling wine of North Italy. |
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House
Champagne, Devaux Grande Reserve Brut |
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£
31.50 |
Vintage : |
n/v |
abv : |
12% |
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Made
only from first pressing, aged for at least 3 years before release. Pale
but brilliant yellow with jade reflections fine pearlage; rich of
flavours fruity
on the palate, ample but firm, harmonious with strength and body. |
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Dessert Wines |
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Recioto (Trentino) - Bottle (500ml) |
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£
22.50 |
Vintage : |
2003 |
abv : |
13% |
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Made
only from first pressing, aged for at least 3 years before release. Pale
but brilliant yellow with jade reflections fine pearlage; rich of
flavours fruity
on the palate, ample but firm, harmonious with strength and body. |
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Marsala
(from Sicily) and Vinsanto (from Tuscany) |
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Vintage : |
2003 |
abv : |
13% |
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Sold
by the glass |
50ml
£
2.50 |
100ml
£
4.50 |
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Please
note: Vintages may be liable to change |
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