Ca' di Ponti Nero d'Avola 2017 (Sicily) V V Organic 7.65
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 2018 (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 2015 (Salento) VV 9.75 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
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.
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.
Brindisi Rosso 2014 (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 2017 (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 12.95
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
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
Baglio Gibellina Passimiento 2019 (Sicily) V V 13.25
Passimiento is an ancient Sicilian technique which uses sun-dried grapes which are harvested in late autumn. Produced
from a blend of 75% Nero d'Avola and 35% Frappato grapes. The latter are picked immediately after maturation and slow-fermented in stainless steel thus providing the wine with its freshness. The Nero d'Avola grapes are left to wither on the vine before soft pressing in wooden cases. When the "maestro" decides the time is right the two are blended together. The result is a rich, sumptuous, harmonious, perfectly balanced wine packed with concentrated fruit and riddled with hidden nuances. You might be getting the impression that I like this wine. You are right. It is the nicest wine I have ever tasted in this price range.
Passimiento is an ancient Sicilian technique which uses sun-dried grapes which are harvested in late autumn. Produced
from a blend of 75% Nero d'Avola and 35% Frappato grapes. The latter are picked immediately after maturation and slow-fermented in stainless steel thus providing the wine with its freshness. The Nero d'Avola grapes are left to wither on the vine before soft pressing in wooden cases. When the "maestro" decides the time is right the two are blended together. The result is a rich, sumptuous, harmonious, perfectly balanced wine packed with concentrated fruit and riddled with hidden nuances. You might be getting the impression that I like this wine. You are right. It is the nicest wine I have ever tasted in this price range.
Alpha Zeta Valpolicella Superiore Ripasso 2016 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, full-bodied and intensely flavoured. 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, full-bodied and intensely flavoured. Beautifully balanced with good length and a lovely bitter-cherry twist on the finish.
Gorgeous.
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
"La Colombaie "Amarone Della Valpolicella 2011 VV 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 classic 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 classic 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 )
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!!!
PLEASE ENQUIRE FOR PRICE
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!!!
PLEASE ENQUIRE FOR PRICE
