Ca' di Ponti Nero d'Avola 2015 (Sicily) V Organic 7.50
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.
IL Pumo Primitivo 2017 (Salento) VV 8.95
Nicely balanced medium-bodied, smooth, flavoursome red with concentrated dark fruit flavours, hints of licorice and a
long, dry, finish. Great with red meats and strong,hard cheeses.
Best value red at the China Wine and Spirits Awards, Gold at the Berliner Wein Trophy and Best in Class at the Los Angeles Wine Competition.
Seen at £10.35 on Amazon
Nicely balanced medium-bodied, smooth, flavoursome red with concentrated dark fruit flavours, hints of licorice and a
long, dry, finish. Great with red meats and strong,hard cheeses.
Best value red at the China Wine and Spirits Awards, Gold at the Berliner Wein Trophy and Best in Class at the Los Angeles Wine Competition.
Seen at £10.35 on Amazon
IL Pumo Negroamaro 2016 (Salento) VV 9.25
Intensely perfumed, deep, rich, flavoursome, frighteningly easy-drinking, medium-bodied red, packed with sweet
plummy fruit. 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 Awards. Drinking beautifully now and will continue to do so for a further 3 years. Great with Lamb Tagine with apricots. Silver medal at the Sommelier World Wine Awards. Seen in Manchester at £9.95
Intensely perfumed, deep, rich, flavoursome, frighteningly easy-drinking, medium-bodied red, packed with sweet
plummy fruit. 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 Awards. Drinking beautifully now and will continue to do so for a further 3 years. Great with Lamb Tagine with apricots. Silver medal at the Sommelier World Wine Awards. Seen in Manchester at £9.95
Tenute Il Cascinone Crocera Barbera d'Asti Superiore 2016 V V 9.85
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.
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.
Gran Maestro Rosso 2016 (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.
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.
Cabaletta 2013 ( Venezie) 9.65
Beautifully made red from the Tenute Fiorebelli winery, founded in 2010 by a trio of passionate, innovative young
Italians. Produced from a blend of Corvina, Rondinella and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes. 30% of the grapes are
air-dried to concentrate the flavour before fermentation. 40% of the blended wine is then aged in oak barrels for
12 months before re-blending with the unoaked wine. The result is a gorgeous, dryish, full-flavoured wine with a
complex bouquet of prunes and black cherries and a smoky finish. Drinking beautifully now and will continue to improve.
Seen elsewhere on the internet at £10.50.
Beautifully made red from the Tenute Fiorebelli winery, founded in 2010 by a trio of passionate, innovative young
Italians. Produced from a blend of Corvina, Rondinella and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes. 30% of the grapes are
air-dried to concentrate the flavour before fermentation. 40% of the blended wine is then aged in oak barrels for
12 months before re-blending with the unoaked wine. The result is a gorgeous, dryish, full-flavoured wine with a
complex bouquet of prunes and black cherries and a smoky finish. Drinking beautifully now and will continue to improve.
Seen elsewhere on the internet at £10.50.
Brindisi Rosso 2014 (Puglia) 11.95
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.
Squinzano Rosso 2013 (Puglia) 11.95
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.
Seen at £11.75 elsewhere on the internet !!!!!!!!
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.
Seen at £11.75 elsewhere on the internet !!!!!!!!
Millefiore 2012 (Rosso de Veneto) 10.00
Made from 30-year old corvina and merlot grapes, this is a wine of real intensity and character. 60% of the grapes
are dried for two months, and added to the blend after vinification, resulting in supercharged concentration of aroma and flavour. Vibrant red and black berry fruit are evident on the nose, with pronounced notes of cherries, damsons and plums.
12 months ageing in French and American barriques adds flavours of exotic spice, coffee and dark chocolate to the luscious, supple blackberry fruit. There is a dark, brooding character to the palate, with moreish, velvety texture, balanced with real
class and elegance.
Commended at the 2015 International Wine Challenge. Seen elsewhere at £10.99
Made from 30-year old corvina and merlot grapes, this is a wine of real intensity and character. 60% of the grapes
are dried for two months, and added to the blend after vinification, resulting in supercharged concentration of aroma and flavour. Vibrant red and black berry fruit are evident on the nose, with pronounced notes of cherries, damsons and plums.
12 months ageing in French and American barriques adds flavours of exotic spice, coffee and dark chocolate to the luscious, supple blackberry fruit. There is a dark, brooding character to the palate, with moreish, velvety texture, balanced with real
class and elegance.
Commended at the 2015 International Wine Challenge. Seen elsewhere at £10.99
Alasia Barolo 2010 V 19.95
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 the2015 International Wine Challenge.
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 the2015 International Wine Challenge.
"La Colombaie "Amarone Della Valpolicella 2011 22.50
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 good Amarone. Seen at £25.29 on Amazon
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 good Amarone. Seen at £25.29 on Amazon
Selvarossa Riserva 2009 (Puglia) 22.00
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.
Rocca 2005 ( Piedmont ) 35.00
Only in the very best years does Angelo Rocca hand pick the ripest Negroamara and Malvasia Nera grapes from the
very best parts of his vineyard. The grapes are then lovingly vinified and aged in Slovenian oak barrels, before being
allowed to mature for a minimum of seven years. Only then, if Angelo is satisfied that his wine meets the highest standards,
will Angelo put his trademark ”Rocca” label on the bottle.
Legendary wine with great body, finesse and elegance. ..... the Sophia Loren of wine!!!
Seen advertised elsewhere at £39.50. VERY FEW LEFT
very best parts of his vineyard. The grapes are then lovingly vinified and aged in Slovenian oak barrels, before being
allowed to mature for a minimum of seven years. Only then, if Angelo is satisfied that his wine meets the highest standards,
will Angelo put his trademark ”Rocca” label on the bottle.
Legendary wine with great body, finesse and elegance. ..... the Sophia Loren of wine!!!
Seen advertised elsewhere at £39.50. VERY FEW LEFT
