Ca' di Ponti Nero d'Avola 2018 (Sicily) V V Organic 8.25
A deeply coloured, medium-bodied, spicy red with aromas of ripe plum and black cherry. The palate
combines warm, juicy red fruit flavours with savoury, lightly smoky characters and a hint of bitter chocolate.
Splash it in your Spag Bol then finish off the bottle.
combines warm, juicy red fruit flavours with savoury, lightly smoky characters and a hint of bitter chocolate.
Splash it in your Spag Bol then finish off the bottle.
Sea Change Negroamara 2019 (Puglia) 9.50
‘Sea Change’ is a range of ethically sourced, environmentally conscious wines that support ocean conservation through direct partnerships
with key ocean and marine focused charities. The bottles do not have cork caps and the savings from this are donated to the charities. The medium-bodied wine is beautifully balanced with gentle aromas of blackberries and brambles on the nose. Elegant and mellow, packed with soft, sweet fruit and a lovely, soft mouthfeel to finish.
What's not to like???? Seen at £14.50 on Amazon!!!!!!!!!
‘Sea Change’ is a range of ethically sourced, environmentally conscious wines that support ocean conservation through direct partnerships
with key ocean and marine focused charities. The bottles do not have cork caps and the savings from this are donated to the charities. The medium-bodied wine is beautifully balanced with gentle aromas of blackberries and brambles on the nose. Elegant and mellow, packed with soft, sweet fruit and a lovely, soft mouthfeel to finish.
What's not to like???? Seen at £14.50 on Amazon!!!!!!!!!
IL Pumo Salice Salentino 2017 (Salento) VV 9.95 Deep,rich, robust, flavoursome, aromatic, easy-drinking,red, produced from 85% Negroamara and 15% Malvasia grapes.
Packed with sweet cherry and plum fruit with hints of spices and Mediterranean wild herbs.. Produced by the San Marzano Cantine, a co-operative of small growers in Puglia, which was awarded the European Producer of the Year in the 2015 Sommelier World Wine Award. Gold medal winner at the Berliner Wine Trophy
Packed with sweet cherry and plum fruit with hints of spices and Mediterranean wild herbs.. Produced by the San Marzano Cantine, a co-operative of small growers in Puglia, which was awarded the European Producer of the Year in the 2015 Sommelier World Wine Award. Gold medal winner at the Berliner Wine Trophy
Fazzaletto Barbera Passito 2017 (Piemonte) V V 10.65
The name and neckerchief print around the bottle represent the 'Fazzoletto Rosso' worn by Italian resistance fighters
during the Second World War II, symbolising freedom and rebellion.
This wine is a rediscovery of the old tradition of using partially-dried grapes to add richness and concentration. The Barbera
grapes were grown on southwest-facing slopes in the Monferrato hills of Piedmont. Following the traditional passito technique,
a portion of ripe Barbera grapes (around 20%), left on the vine for nearly a month after the main harvest to sun dry, were blended
with fresh Barbera grapes before fermentation. This sweetens, enriches and softens the resulting acidity. A fleshy and juicy red
with aromas of mulled wine. The palate shows rich, concentrated favours of blackcurrant and licorice the ripe rounded finish is balanced by fresh bramble acidity. Goes great with rich, hearty stews and a good match for roast poultry or game.
Fresh, lively and different. We love it . We think you will too.
Seen on Virgin Wine at £15.99 !!!!!!!!!!
The name and neckerchief print around the bottle represent the 'Fazzoletto Rosso' worn by Italian resistance fighters
during the Second World War II, symbolising freedom and rebellion.
This wine is a rediscovery of the old tradition of using partially-dried grapes to add richness and concentration. The Barbera
grapes were grown on southwest-facing slopes in the Monferrato hills of Piedmont. Following the traditional passito technique,
a portion of ripe Barbera grapes (around 20%), left on the vine for nearly a month after the main harvest to sun dry, were blended
with fresh Barbera grapes before fermentation. This sweetens, enriches and softens the resulting acidity. A fleshy and juicy red
with aromas of mulled wine. The palate shows rich, concentrated favours of blackcurrant and licorice the ripe rounded finish is balanced by fresh bramble acidity. Goes great with rich, hearty stews and a good match for roast poultry or game.
Fresh, lively and different. We love it . We think you will too.
Seen on Virgin Wine at £15.99 !!!!!!!!!!
Tenute Il Cascinone Crocera Barbera d'Asti Superiore 2017 V V 10.00
What a great mouthful !!! The Barbera grapes are sourced from vines on south east and west facing slopes, on the multi
award-winning estate of Il Cascinone. Aromas of intense ripe damson and black cherry with a hint of spice. Rich and generous on the palate. Robust and full-flavoured with intense plum and sour cherry fruit, and notes of dark chocolate, balanced by tangy, juicy acidity.
Great with duck in plum sauce... or rich beef stews, cassoulet or even belly of pork.Perfect on an autumnal evening.
Selected as one of The Wine Merchant magazine Top 100 Wines, Bronze medal at the International Wines and Spirits Challenge, Silver medal at the International Wine Challenge and Gold at the Sommelier Wine Awards.
What a great mouthful !!! The Barbera grapes are sourced from vines on south east and west facing slopes, on the multi
award-winning estate of Il Cascinone. Aromas of intense ripe damson and black cherry with a hint of spice. Rich and generous on the palate. Robust and full-flavoured with intense plum and sour cherry fruit, and notes of dark chocolate, balanced by tangy, juicy acidity.
Great with duck in plum sauce... or rich beef stews, cassoulet or even belly of pork.Perfect on an autumnal evening.
Selected as one of The Wine Merchant magazine Top 100 Wines, Bronze medal at the International Wines and Spirits Challenge, Silver medal at the International Wine Challenge and Gold at the Sommelier Wine Awards.
Ca Vittoria Appassimento Limited Edition 2019 (Puglia) 10.00
Gorgeous wine produced from a blend of predominantly Negroamara grapes with the addition lesser amounts of
Lambrusco and Merlot. The appassimento style of wine requires some element of drying the grapes before fermentation.
In this case the grapes are allowed to "wither" on the vine losing 50% of their weight in the process. The hand-picked
grapes are pressed and the fermentation starts. The skins are left on the must for a long period to extract flavours and the characteristic deep red colour. Subsequently the wine is left in oak for about 30 days inducing notes of vanilla and spice.
Beautifully balanced with concentrated flavours of sweet plums and raisins, with the short period on oak lending hints of
chocolate and spice.
Great with roasted meats and with strong game, excellent with mature and savoury hard cheeses and great to just slurp on its own.
Gold Medal Winner at the 2020 Concours International Des Vins.
Gorgeous wine produced from a blend of predominantly Negroamara grapes with the addition lesser amounts of
Lambrusco and Merlot. The appassimento style of wine requires some element of drying the grapes before fermentation.
In this case the grapes are allowed to "wither" on the vine losing 50% of their weight in the process. The hand-picked
grapes are pressed and the fermentation starts. The skins are left on the must for a long period to extract flavours and the characteristic deep red colour. Subsequently the wine is left in oak for about 30 days inducing notes of vanilla and spice.
Beautifully balanced with concentrated flavours of sweet plums and raisins, with the short period on oak lending hints of
chocolate and spice.
Great with roasted meats and with strong game, excellent with mature and savoury hard cheeses and great to just slurp on its own.
Gold Medal Winner at the 2020 Concours International Des Vins.
La Scoperta Chianti Reserva 2018 (Tuscany) V V 10.00
A modern take on Tuscan classic!! The mainly Sangiovese grapes (plus 10% Canaiolo) are harvested from hillside
vineyards, and transported to the winery to be vinified. The must undergoes temperature-controlled fermentation
in stainless steel. Pumping over twice a day extracts colour and tannin from the skins. After around 2 weeks, the wine
is racked to large oak casks for 6 months. Vibrant black fruit aromas with a touch of spice. On the palate layers of ripe plum, blackcurrant and juicy black cherry balance spicy, developed flavours. A well-structured and complex wine with ripe tannins and bright acidity on the finish.
Great with rich casseroles and roast meats.
A modern take on Tuscan classic!! The mainly Sangiovese grapes (plus 10% Canaiolo) are harvested from hillside
vineyards, and transported to the winery to be vinified. The must undergoes temperature-controlled fermentation
in stainless steel. Pumping over twice a day extracts colour and tannin from the skins. After around 2 weeks, the wine
is racked to large oak casks for 6 months. Vibrant black fruit aromas with a touch of spice. On the palate layers of ripe plum, blackcurrant and juicy black cherry balance spicy, developed flavours. A well-structured and complex wine with ripe tannins and bright acidity on the finish.
Great with rich casseroles and roast meats.
Gran Maestro Rosso 2018 (Puglia) 10.50
Lovely, dryer style of red produced from partially dried Sangiovese and Primitivo grapes. The developing wine is subject to multiple
pumping over the lees to concentrate the flavour ..... a process known as Apassimento (sounds much better in Italian doesn't it). Rich, intense fruit flavours with delicate, sweet tannins. Great with red meat and strong, mature cheese. Seen elsewhere at £12.50!!
Lovely, dryer style of red produced from partially dried Sangiovese and Primitivo grapes. The developing wine is subject to multiple
pumping over the lees to concentrate the flavour ..... a process known as Apassimento (sounds much better in Italian doesn't it). Rich, intense fruit flavours with delicate, sweet tannins. Great with red meat and strong, mature cheese. Seen elsewhere at £12.50!!
Brindisi Rosso 2018 (Puglia) 11.25
I first listed the fabulous Brindisi Rosso, from the tremendous multi -award winning co-operative of Cantine due Palme over 20 year ago and have listed every subsequent vintage. Remarkably consistent, it has won many friends in Marple. The 2014 is a deep, round, harmonious wine with great fruit and substance.
Winner of the Premio Speziale at Vinitaly 2014.
You can't beat meeting up with an old friend.
Winner of the Premio Speziale at Vinitaly 2014.
You can't beat meeting up with an old friend.
Angelini Squinzano Rosso 2018 (Puglia) 11.25
Don’t you just love the name?? …… ….got absolutely squinzanoed last night haha. But don’t be fooled by the name.
This is a serious,multi-award winning wine lightly oaked wine. Produced from a blend of Negroamara and Malvasia Nera grapes.
The wine is rich with aromas of vanilla and dark fruits whilst the palate has spice tinged plum conserve flavours and is exceptionally full, ripe and smooth. The perfect complimentary wine to braised meats, grilled steaks and dry cheese.
This is a serious,multi-award winning wine lightly oaked wine. Produced from a blend of Negroamara and Malvasia Nera grapes.
The wine is rich with aromas of vanilla and dark fruits whilst the palate has spice tinged plum conserve flavours and is exceptionally full, ripe and smooth. The perfect complimentary wine to braised meats, grilled steaks and dry cheese.
Uggiano Chianti Classico Riserva 2017 V V 13.35
A ripe, generous Riserva produced from 90% Sangiovese and 10% Canaiolo grapes from the emerging Uggiano estate.
Characterful and concentrated, combining classical structure with fresh, vibrant sour cherry fruit.
Matured in large oak barrels for 14 months after which the wine is refined in bottle for at least a further 12 months before release. Pronounced aromas of ripe black fruit, morello cherry with floral hints and a touch of lightly spicy oak. The palate is richly-flavoured
with plum, wild cherry fruit, balsamic notes and firm but ripe tannins - leading on to a long, dry and savoury finish.
Great with liver and fava beans!!!!!!!!
GOLD MEDAL AT THE SOMMELIER WINE AWARDS, SILVER AT THE DECANTER WINE AWARDS
A ripe, generous Riserva produced from 90% Sangiovese and 10% Canaiolo grapes from the emerging Uggiano estate.
Characterful and concentrated, combining classical structure with fresh, vibrant sour cherry fruit.
Matured in large oak barrels for 14 months after which the wine is refined in bottle for at least a further 12 months before release. Pronounced aromas of ripe black fruit, morello cherry with floral hints and a touch of lightly spicy oak. The palate is richly-flavoured
with plum, wild cherry fruit, balsamic notes and firm but ripe tannins - leading on to a long, dry and savoury finish.
Great with liver and fava beans!!!!!!!!
GOLD MEDAL AT THE SOMMELIER WINE AWARDS, SILVER AT THE DECANTER WINE AWARDS
Sogno di Ulisse Montepulciano D'Abruzzo 2019 13.50
Gorgeous red produced by the innovative Ulisse brothers who, in 2006, embarked on an ambitious journey
to add a contemporary spin to the indigenous grapes of Abruzzo. Ruby red colour with purplish reflections.
The nose shows layers of plum and red cherry aromas, with blueberry, blackcurrant and savoury red fruits.
Matured on oak barriques for 6 months. Medium bodied, softly textured and elegant. .
Great with grilled lamb cutlets, hearty chicken casserole or spaghetti Bolognese.
This wine has won many awards in Italy....try it and you will appreciate why.
Gorgeous red produced by the innovative Ulisse brothers who, in 2006, embarked on an ambitious journey
to add a contemporary spin to the indigenous grapes of Abruzzo. Ruby red colour with purplish reflections.
The nose shows layers of plum and red cherry aromas, with blueberry, blackcurrant and savoury red fruits.
Matured on oak barriques for 6 months. Medium bodied, softly textured and elegant. .
Great with grilled lamb cutlets, hearty chicken casserole or spaghetti Bolognese.
This wine has won many awards in Italy....try it and you will appreciate why.
Alpha Zeta Valpolicella Superiore Ripasso 2017 V V 16.25
Made using a modern approach to the traditional practice of Ripasso The young wine, produced from Corvina
grapes, grown in the Veneto region of North-east Italy, is re-fermented with dried grapes in the January following the vintage.
This gives it it greater intensity and adds a dried cherry note to the characteristic red cherry perfume. Ruby red in colour, intensely flavoured and perfect for those who like a lighter, style of red. Beautifully balanced with good length and a lovely bitter-cherry twist on the finish. Gorgeous.
Made using a modern approach to the traditional practice of Ripasso The young wine, produced from Corvina
grapes, grown in the Veneto region of North-east Italy, is re-fermented with dried grapes in the January following the vintage.
This gives it it greater intensity and adds a dried cherry note to the characteristic red cherry perfume. Ruby red in colour, intensely flavoured and perfect for those who like a lighter, style of red. Beautifully balanced with good length and a lovely bitter-cherry twist on the finish. Gorgeous.
Castello di Bossi Chianti Classico 2015 20.00
Chianti Classico at its absolute best. Deep, ruby-red in colour, this gorgeous wine offers aromas of red plums and cherries.
Medium bodied, the wine displays a superbly structured character with toasted vanilla, dried cherries, chocolate and hazelnut all
showing through, enhanced with bright acidity and a lovely savoury finish. Pair this wine with grilled steak and ratatouille.
Seen elsewhere at £21.95
Chianti Classico at its absolute best. Deep, ruby-red in colour, this gorgeous wine offers aromas of red plums and cherries.
Medium bodied, the wine displays a superbly structured character with toasted vanilla, dried cherries, chocolate and hazelnut all
showing through, enhanced with bright acidity and a lovely savoury finish. Pair this wine with grilled steak and ratatouille.
Seen elsewhere at £21.95
Alasia Barolo 2015 VV 20.00
Affordable Barolo produced from hand-picked Nebbiolo grapes then matured for 3 years in oak barriques. Dark
plum, leather and delicate violet aromas, plus notes of vanilla and spice. A full, firm and ripe red with an elegant
and silky texture, giving a good lengthy finish. Great with roasted red meats and game and the perfect accompaniment
to strong, hard cheeses. Commended at the 2015 International Wine Challenge.
Seen in a Cheshire Independent at £21.50
Affordable Barolo produced from hand-picked Nebbiolo grapes then matured for 3 years in oak barriques. Dark
plum, leather and delicate violet aromas, plus notes of vanilla and spice. A full, firm and ripe red with an elegant
and silky texture, giving a good lengthy finish. Great with roasted red meats and game and the perfect accompaniment
to strong, hard cheeses. Commended at the 2015 International Wine Challenge.
Seen in a Cheshire Independent at £21.50
Alpha Zeta "Amarone Della Valpolicella 2017 VV 29.95
Amarone is produced by loft-drying selected Corvina, Rondinella and Molinara grapes in order to concentrate the juice before
pressing. Rich, warm and generous with aromas of plums and cherries.
Full-bodied and richly flavoured with ripe berry and plum fruit and a spicy finish with the characteristic
dry bite of a classic Amarone. Classic is the word!!!!!
pressing. Rich, warm and generous with aromas of plums and cherries.
Full-bodied and richly flavoured with ripe berry and plum fruit and a spicy finish with the characteristic
dry bite of a classic Amarone. Classic is the word!!!!!
Palazzo de la Torre Valpolicella Classico 2017 23.50
Gorgeous offering from the wonderful Allegrini Estate. Produced from an eclectic blend of 40% Corvina , 30% Corvinone,
25% Rondinella, and 5% Sangiovese, Made from grapes dried specifically for this wine, this is Allegrini’s take on the “Ripasso” method. Aged for 15 months in oak barriques. Elegant and well balanced, lush and well rounded with a good structure and aroma. Ruby red in colour with purple hues, it offers light hints of raisins, sophisticated notes of vanilla, black pepper, cloves and cinnamon. It has a long, velvety finish and soft tannins. Gorgeous.
Gorgeous offering from the wonderful Allegrini Estate. Produced from an eclectic blend of 40% Corvina , 30% Corvinone,
25% Rondinella, and 5% Sangiovese, Made from grapes dried specifically for this wine, this is Allegrini’s take on the “Ripasso” method. Aged for 15 months in oak barriques. Elegant and well balanced, lush and well rounded with a good structure and aroma. Ruby red in colour with purple hues, it offers light hints of raisins, sophisticated notes of vanilla, black pepper, cloves and cinnamon. It has a long, velvety finish and soft tannins. Gorgeous.
Selvarossa Riserva 2010 (Puglia) 24.00
A fantastic oak–aged wine produced from a hand-picked selection of Negroamara and Malvasia grapes.
Elegant, full-bodied wine with elements of spice, vanilla and dark fruits on the palate.
Gold medal winner at Vinitaly 2009.
Elegant, full-bodied wine with elements of spice, vanilla and dark fruits on the palate.
Gold medal winner at Vinitaly 2009.
