HOUSE WINES
Bin
Bianchi - (Whites)
Glass 1.75ml
Bottle
1 Trebbiano D'Abruzzo, D.O.C.Citra (Dry)
£ 3.75
£ 13.75
Vintage :
2005
abv :
12%
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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2 D'istinto Catarratto Calatrasi (Medium)
£ 3.75
£ 13.75
Vintage :
2005
abv :
12.50%
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 - (Reds)
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10 Merlot delle Venezie, Linea Corte Vigna
£ 3.75
£ 13.75
Vintage :
2005
abv :
12%
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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11 Montepulciano D'Abruzzo, D.O.C. Citra
£ 3.75
£ 13.75
Vintage :
2005
abv :
12%
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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Rose'
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3 D'istinto Sangiovese Rosato, Calatrasi
£ 3.75
£ 13.75
Vintage :
2005
abv :
11.50%
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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Bianchi - (Whites)
Bottle
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4 Frascati Superiore, 'Terre dei Grifi', Fontana Candida
£ 14.50
Vintage :
2005
abv :
13%
A top cuvee from the finest grapes of the Frascati area. It has a delicious fruity and almondly character.
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5 Antinoo I.G.T. Casale del Giglio
£ 16.50
Vintage :
2005
abv :
13.50%
From a small village in the Abruzzo region, this superb wine is straw yellow in colour with a fruity Mediterranean bouquet
Smooth and moderately dry on the palate.
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6 Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico. Vinimar, 2002/3
£ 16.50
Vintage :
2004
abv:
12%
Dry, concentrated fresh white wine with a hint of hazelnuts to the finish. From the
Marches of Italy, it is served in the traditional amphora-shaped bottle.
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7 Sauvignon Blanc Trentino D.O.C.
£ 18.00
Vintage :
2005
abv :
13%
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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8 Pinot Grigio, L'Aristocratico, Ca'Montini
£ 19.50
Vintage :
2005
abv :
12.50%
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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9 Gavi di Gavi, Cascina la Toledana, Villa Lanata
£ 20.50
Vintage :
2005
abv :
13%
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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Rossi - (Reds)
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12 Valpolicella, D.O.C. Le Due Giare, Tinazzi
£ 14.75
Vintage :
2005
abv :
11%
Brilliant ruby-red coloursubtle and vinous bouquet, fresh and velvet-smooth flavour..
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13 Barbera d'Asti Superiore, S.Orsola
£ 15.75
Vintage :
2002
abv :
13%
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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14 Nero d'Avola, Feudi D'Elmi, I.G.T,
£ 16.75
Vintage :
2004
abv :
13%
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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15 Dolcetto D'Alba D.O.C. I Siglati, S.Orsola
£ 17.75
Vintage :
2005
abv :
12%
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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16 Allora Primitivo, Calatrasi
£ 19.50
Vintage :
2004
abv :
14%
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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17 Chianti Classico, D.O.C.G, Rocca Delle Macie
£ 22.50
Vintage :
2004
abv :
13%
Very pleasant, bright ruby red wine, with aromas of mature fruits and a medium, well balanced flavour
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18 Barolo, Lo Zoccolaio, Domini Villa Lanata
£ 29.50
Vintage :
2003
abv :
14%
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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19 Brunello di Monttalcino D.O.C.G. Castello di Camigliano
£ 56.00
Vintage :
1999
abv :
13%
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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Rose'
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20 Pinot Grigio Rosato, Belvino
£ 15.95
Vintage :
2006
abv :
12%
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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21 Asti Spumante, S. Orsola (Medium sweet)
£ 15.50
Vintage :
n/v
abv :
7.5%
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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22 Prosecco Di Valdobbiadene, D.O.C. Brut, Aneri
£ 23.50
Vintage :
n/v
abv :
11%
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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23 House Champagne, Devaux Grande Reserve Brut
£ 31.50
Vintage :
n/v
abv :
12%
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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24 Recioto (Trentino) - Bottle (500ml)
£ 22.50
Vintage :
2003
abv :
13%
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)
Vintage :
2003
abv :
13%
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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