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Wines & Grapes Guide

Centesimino

The Centesimino grape was until recently called Red Sauvignon because of its particular characteristics of herbaceous aroma reminiscent of the irrepressible strength of Sauvignon blanc. Although the tw...Continue Reading

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L'Armangia, Asti, Piedmont

The L’Armangia winery have been making wines in Canelli, Piedmont, from 1850, and today they are amongst the top wineries of the area particularly with regard to growing and producing Barbera d’Asti an... Continue Reading

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Marche

Marche, that borders with Abruzzo in the south, with which it shares several traditions, and Emilia Romagna in the north is a hilly and largely mountainous central Italian region with lovely beaches wi... Continue Reading

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PAIRING WINE AND CHOCOLATE: A DELICIOUS ADVENTURE

29/05/2024

Wine and chocolate was, until recently, thought to be an almost impossible match. Chocolate, due to its characteristics - from the bitterness of the cocoa to the fattiness of the cocoa butter -was oft... Continue Reading

Latest Reviews

Petite ArvineA rare grape and seemingly almost unknown in the UK. This is a great pity as this version of La Source's Petite Arvine is a truly lovely wine. Aromatic, slightly salty, full bodie

Simon - September 02, 2021

Bianco PomedesRich, versatile, very satisfying.

Caroline - August 17, 2021

Lo SpezialeA new grape for me; interesting; As my personal preference is for more fruity wines, I found a mineral earthiness to start with and had trouble pairing it, but acquired a taste and

Sharon
Thank you for a great evening! :-) we will try + visit again from Scotland

Brenda
Excellent night - thank you very much for a lovely nigh. Very knowledgeable - learnt a lot about wine

Jon
Alex Thank you for the hamper - and the additional surprises. It is fantastic. We will enjoy this together. Please keep up your excellent produce and service

Barbera d'AlbaAnother first rate wine from Italy Abroad. Smooth, supple, subdued tannins, decent length and fruit, rounded and full in the mouth with a nice and subtle acidity that makes it grea

Simon - May 08, 2021

Barbera d'Asti Superiore "Sopra Berruti"This is an excellent wine for foods such as a lighter red meat (lamb cutlets) or a creamy sauce. Somewhat fruity but with a very nice acidity that pairs well with food that appreci

Simon - May 03, 2021

Kevin
Excellent service. Thank you.

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