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Key: (o) Organic (b) Biodynamic (GC) Glass closure
Friuli, the Veneto and Slovenia
Trevisiol
One of the first producers of sparkling wines in Valdobbiadene. This fourth generation Organic winery, over the last 30 years have acquired Ten hectares of vineyards that they believe are the best expression of the region.
Prosecco Brut N.V (o) £10.50
From vines that are a minimum of 20 years old, a more complex and rounded style.
Hyper Brut 2004 (o) £17.00
A blend of Pinot blanc and Chardonnay produced in the traditional method, from 30 year old vines. With 3g/l of esidual sugar a perfect accompaniment to antipasti.
Giocato
From an old Soviet Co-op on the borders of Slovenia and Friuli. This organic hand harvested wine is from Edi Simcic producer, Alex Simcic.
Pinot Grigio 2008 (o) £6.00
Piedmont
Brezza
Situated in the heart of Barolo, the Brezza family have been producing wine on this site since 1910. Traditionallity is the key to their wines. Either seeing large old Botti for the more serious reds, or for Enzo’s glass closure range only stainless steel. These wines are true expressions of the region and their varietals, abounding in fresh, crisp fruit.
Freisa Langhe Santa Rosalia 2010 (GS) £13.00
Dolcetto D’Alba Fossati 2009 £13.00
Barbera D’Alba Santa Rosalia 2009 (GS) £13.50
Nebbiolo D’Alba 2008 £18.00 *Iwc Gold medal winner 2011*
Barolo Classico 2005 £23.00
Barolo Sarmassa 2005 £30.00
Tuscany
CHIANTI
San Jacopo
Situated in the Chianti DOCG, this Organic winery uses the expertise of oeneologist Sean O’Callaghan from Riecine. Although only producing wine for 5 years, they are already showing to the critics the quality of the region. They have seen both Gold and Bronze awards from Decanter for thier basic Chianti.
Poggio ai grilli Chianti 2006 (o) £10.00
From 15 year old vineyards on a 6 hectare plot at 300m. This basic Chianti sees 20 month maturation before release. 100% Sangiovese.
Setriolo
From a beautiful hamlet in Castellina in Chianti, this organic estate has 3 hectares under vine and is situated at 350m on marl and clay facing south/south-east.
Chianti Classico 2009 (o) £12.70
Created with 30% of the wine seeing tonneaux. The vines were only planted in 1999 but the concentration and complexity of fine Chianti are definitely on show. 90% Sangiovese with 10% Merlot.
Chianti Classico Riserva 2007 (o) £20.00
Aged for two years in a mix of first and second year barrique. This Riserva is more modern than the traditional Chianti Classico above. 80% Sangiovese with 20% Merlot
Il Borghetto
When Tim Manning joined this 6 hectare organic estate in Chianti Classico in 2003, he was asked to take a winery that had previously only produced wine for it’s hotel and turn it into a world wide name. This, we belive, Tim has done. With the estate gathering an alarming amount of praise from the critics.
Collina 21 I.G.P 2007 (o) £15.50
Seeing 10% whole bunch contact, this blend is then aged for 16 months in French barrique before ageing a further 10 months in bottle before release.
20% Sangiovese, 40% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon
Bilaccio I.G.P 2007 (o) £25.00
30% whole bunch contact followed by 20 months in oak, 40% of which is new french barrique. This wine then spends 9 months in bottle before release. 100% Sangiovese.
Riecine
Under the guidence of Sean O’Callaghan this estate has been placed at the very peak of Sangiovese producers. Farmed and certified Organic, with many Biodynamic practices used, these wines are fantastically long living and complex. All the below wines are 100% Sangiovese, except the 2003 La Gioia which has a 5% of Merlot addded.
Chianti Classico Riserva 1999 (o) £30.00
La Gioia 2003 (o) £27.00
La Gioia 1997 (o) £31.00
Montalcino
Il Cocco
The Bindi family have been on this estate for over three hundred years. Based on the the highest vineyard site in Montalcino, this South-East facing, three hectare estate is certified Organic and is also managed with some Biodynamic practices.
Brunato 2009 (o) £8.90
Coming from the DOC of Sant Antimo, the Brunato is aged for six months in stainless steel only, until naturally fined and bottled. 90% Sangiovese with 10% Cabernet Sauvignon.
Rosso di Montalcino 2008 (o) £13.00
Fermented for 15 days in stainless steel before being transferred to tonneaux for one year. 100% Sangiovese
Brunello di Montalcino 2004/05 (o) £30.00
Once more fermented for 15 days prior to being transferred to a mix of French and Transylvanian oak. Here it remains for three and a half years before being naturally fined and then left in bottle for a year. 100% Sangiovese
Il Colle
Discovered over a pleasent dinner, this is a classic style of Brunello. Blended by the Giulio Gambelli, the genius behing Solderi, Poggio di Sotto and Montevertine. The methods are traditional, hand crafted, with only Slavonian or Allier oak used ranging in size from 5 to 50 Hl.
Rosso di Montalcino 2008 £16.00
Brunello di Montalcino 2006 £30.00
Brunello di Montalcino 2004 £32.00
Sesti, Castello di Argiano
This estate and Winemakers have been involved since the very beginning. It was the reason that Winemakers was established, to help fund it’s expansion. Giuseppe Sesti farms through the movements of the cosmos. This means that lower levels of additives, like Sulphur can be used..
Rosso di Montalcino 2008 £20.00
Brunello di Montalcino 2005 £35.00
Brunello di Montalcino 2006 £40.00
(We also do stock older vintages of Sesti’s Brunelli, if interested please contact us and we will inform you of current stock levels as soon as possible)
Santa Giulia
Located in the northern region of the DOCG, Torrenieri, Santa Giulia is a family run farm renowned for breeding of the Cinta Senese pig. Again a traditional producer, ageing the wine for three years in Slavonian botti before a year in bottle. These wines are of a more savoury, traditional style
Brunello di Montalcino 2004 £28.00
Sicily
Guccione
Situated just south of Palermo in Monreale Cerasa. This, our newest winery, is situated in a mix of clay and medium texture brown soil. At heights between 450 to 600m above sea level. These are elegant well structured wines. Totally Biodynamic with no added yeast, no sulphur, and no filtration these are very natural wines.
Veruzza 2009 (b) £13.90
From 25 year old vines this Trebbiano is matured for 10 months in stainless steel.
Girgis extra 2009 (b) £17.00
Cattarato from eight year old vines, once more matured for 10 months in stainless steel.
Gibril 2009 (b) £20.00
Situated at 500m above sea level on clay soil this wine spends six months in stainless steel followed by six months in a 2 year old barrels.
100% Nerello Mascalese.
Arturo di Lanzeria 2009 (b) £22.50
Perricone is a little used local varietal in Sicily, some argue that it is the same as Barbera from Piedmont. Grown at 480 m with similar ageing as the Gibril.
Australia
Shobbrook Wines
Admittedly Australia is a slight distance from our usual specialist area but their is a connection. John met Tom Shobbrook when they were both working at Riecine in Chianti Classico. When Tom moved back to Australia we always had an agreement to distribute his wines in the U.K. Although not surprising to us, Tom has started to take the world by storm. Winning the Gourmet traveller young Australian winemaker of the year and Max Allens wine medal for best new talent. In the U.S Alice Feiring in New York has described him as the saviour of the Australian wine industry. Farmed Biodynamically, with minimal intervention and very low levels of Sulphur. These are incredibly complex wines with an underlying freshness in their youth.
Eden Valley Riesling 2010 (b) £18.00
Half fermented in three year old oak cask and half in stainless steel.
Syrah 2009 (b) £25.00
From Seppetsfield in the Barossa, this Syrah is fermented in open oak cask for five weeks before being transferred to three year old French oak for 16 months prior to bottling.
Mourvedre 2010 (b) £28.00
From Ebenezer in the Barossa. This Mourvedre is fermented in two, 600 litre barrels for 4 weeks, then pressed and placed back into one of the Barrels used for fermentation.
