Red Wines MERLOT DEL VENETO, SERRENISMA NV - ITALY £13.50 100% Merlot – Deep ruby red in colour with an intense bouquet of raspberry on the nose. This wine displays the youthful fruity character typical of the Merlot grape with a dry finish. Excellent with red meats, game and seasoned cheeses NEGROAMARO PRIMITIVO IGT, SOLE DI PUGLIA NV – ITALY £14.90 Deep ruby red in colour with a full aroma of ripe black berry fruits. Dry and intense on the palate with a subtle bitter aftertaste. Perfect with roasted or grilled red meats or cheese SANGIOVESE DI PUGLIA, FONTELLA 2007 - ITALY £16.10 Very intense ruby red, typical Sangiovese bouquet, perfectly balanced, fresh, rich, luscious and complex palate, lively with an excellent finish SANTA LUCIA MALBEC 2007 - ARGENTINA £17.70 Striking peppery fruit, smooth and soft, pleasant concentration of flavours and aromas VALPOLICELLA, VILLALTA 2007 - ITALY £18.50 Deep ruby with hints of violet, a very intense bouquet reminiscent of almonds, soft fresh berry fruits on the palate MONTEPULCIANO D’ABRUZZO, LA BORGATA 2003 - ITALY £19.80 Intense purple in colour with rich, robust aromas, characteristics typical of the region. Spicy cherryish flavours, full, fruity and well rounded CABERNET SAUVIGNON CLASSICO, VENTISQUERO 2007 - CHILE £19.95 Ruby red in colour with aromas of plums, raspberries and cherries, a medium bodied wine with fresh acidity and soft tannins BRINDISI ROSSO 2006/7 - ITALY £20.25 Packed with rich, velvety smooth dark fruit flavours, balanced by warm and supple tannins to give a full bodied but smooth finish SHIRAZ/VIOGNIER, COMMISSIONER’S BLOCK 2006/7 - AUSTRALIA £20.50 This increasingly fashionable blend offers the blackberry Shiraz flavours married to a tiny bit of apricot of the Viognier RIOJA, CARLOS SERRES CRIANZA 2005 - SPAIN £20.80 After a long ageing period of 16 months, the resulting wine is deep cherry red in colour, with a subtle purple rim and intense aromas of black fruits and vanilla. Well structured and balanced with a warm lingering finish SALICE SALENTINO ROSSO DOC 2007 - ITALY £22.50 A superb bland of the Negroamaro and Black Malvasia grapes. Careful fermentation gives a wine that is dark plum and earthy in colour with ripe damsons and dark chocolate on the nose. The palate is soft and ripe with layered black fruit and structured tannins, giving a smooth lingering finish CHIANTI CLASSICO DOCG, LUIANO 2007 - ITALY £27.80 From the leading producer, this excellent ruby red wine is made from the fruity Sangiovese grape which is distinctly perceptible with the wood well judged and perfectly blended in the bouquet. Full in body, long in finish BARBERA D’ALBA DOC, RUVEI 2006 - ITALY £32.50 The grapes for this outstanding wine are grown in vineyards located in the heart of the Langhe and is matured in both American and Slovenian oak casks. The wine is a dark ruby red, an intense aroma of wild berries with hints of vanilla and the palate is warm, robust and well-balanced. Best enjoyed with fine cuisine such as red meat and game dishes GIGONDAS, CUVEE PRESTIGE 2003/7 - FRANCE £34.60 Ruby red with hints of purple, a generous intense bouquet, red berry aromas, powerful and balanced with slightly austere tannins becoming heartier with hints of blackcurrant NEGRESCO CLASSICO ROSSO, GARDA 2007 - ITALY £38.80 Gold medal winner wine, produced in small quantity from hand picked selected grapes. Matured 50% in small barriques. Ruby red, intense and deep, full body and elegant with scent of mature fruits. Highly recommended BAROLO, GIGI ROSSO (EST.BOTT. – SINGLE VINEYARD) 2005 - ITALY £49.95 This king of Italian wines, thanks to its quality and its ability to endure ageing. Rich and well balanced, with a generous fruity finish AMARONE DELLA VALPOLICELLA, RE TEODORICO 2005 - ITALY £53.40 The wine acquires a rich and robust fruit, which is aged for several years in traditional oak barrels. The ideal wine to accompany meat and cheese White Wines CHARDONNAY DEL VENETO, SERRENISMA NV - ITALY £13.50 100% Chardonnay – With a subtle fruity nose this Chardonnay has an extremely pleasant feel in the mouth. Dry and full bodied on the palate with a mellow, velvety finish. An all-course wine perfect with hors-d’oeuvres, light first courses and fish CUVEE PHILIPPE BLANC NV - FRANCE £14.50 A fuller fruited wine, which delivers a more gentle, sweeter flavour, with a clean palate MALVASIA-CHARDONNAY IGT, SOLE DI PUGLIA NV - ITALY £14.90 A light straw yellow colour with a youthful, delicate fragrance, refreshingly crisp and dry on the palate. Excellent with fish or white meat. SAUVIGNON BLANC, CABALETTA 2008 - CHILE £15.80 Fresh citrus flavours combine wonderfully with tender vanilla notes. A Typical Sauvignon Blanc, rich in taste and complex with subtle aftertaste PINOT GRIGIO-GARGANEGA, DECANAL 2008 - ITALY £16.50 Intense bouquet of fresh fruit such as green apple and pear, perfectly balanced, supple and fresh SOAVE, VILLALTA 2008 - ITALY £15.60 One of Italy’s best known white wines, produced in the Veneto region of North-East Italy. Pale straw colour, a fresh and fruity bouquet, crisp fruit and refreshing acidity on the palate FRASCATI SUPERIORE, FONTELLA 2006 - ITALY £17.80 Delicate bouquet of peaches, pineapple and passion fruit, medium bodied on the palate with a perfect balance of fruit and crisp acidity VIOGNIER, COMMISSIONER’S BLOCK 2008 - AUSTRALIA £20.50 Typically aromatic, delightful floral overtones with honeysuckle and just a hint of apricot which then offsets a rounded and full smooth finish INZOLIA-CHARDONNAY, MEZZO GIORNO 2007 - SICILY £22.20 A rich bouquet with distinctive fragrances of pineapple, peach and honey, giving a supple long taste of ripe tropical fruit, medium with balanced acidity that gives freshness on the finish SAUVIGNON BLANC, FAIRFIELDS 2009 - NEW ZEALAND £22.90 A luscious wine which combines intense white peach and nectarine aromas, with a beautiful fresh fruit palate with touches of nettle and cut grass, this provides the wine with a full and lingering lemon finish MUSCADET DE SEVRE ET MAINE “SUR LIE” 2007/8 – FRANCE £23.75 A wonderful nose with matured and sweet fruit of apricot and peach. Delicate, fresh and lively on the palate with persistent freshness GAVI, ANTASIO (Est. Bott) 2008 - ITALY £24.10 A fragrant bouquet, refreshing acidity, with a dry palate, aromatic citrus flavours and a complex finish with hints of almonds LUGANA, TENUTA MAIOLO 2008 - ITALY £29.20 A superb white wine, produced from hand selected Lugana and Trebbiano grapes. It is pale straw in colour with green highlights and a delicate bouquet of ripe fruits, soft and well balanced CHABLIS, JEAN DURUP 2007 - FRANCE £34.80 A very clear wine, fresh, light and fruity, its flavours develop easily, very intense, agreeable, long in the mouth and much character, with mineral freshness and delicate flavours PODERE COLLECECCHIO OFFIDA PECORINO 2007 - ITALY £35.30 Hand picked 100% Pecorino grapes harvested in early September. A unique wine of great character and balance. The nose is alive with honeyed peach blossom aromas and the palate has rich, well rounded ripe fruits SANCERRE, DOMAIN MILLET 2007 - FRANCE £37.10 Pale yellow in colour with a green tinge, the nose is reminiscent of citrus fruits and pineapple and a dry, long, powerful finish Rose Wines ROSATO DEL VENETO, LA POESIE NV - ITALY £15.25 Light ruby red colour with a bouquet of wild berry fruits and harmonic flavour. Delicious aperitif – enjoy with antipasti, first courses and with light meals RIOJA ROSADO, CARLOS SERRES 2008 - SPAIN £17.80 Fresh, pink, clean and bright with aromas of red berries. Light and pleasant on the mouth with a fruity finish
|