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Wines & Grapes Guide

Carignano

The Carignano grape is an authochthonal variety of Sardinia with probable Spanish origin, arrived in Sardinia during the rule of the Aragons in the 14th century. In Spain it is called Carinena, in Fran...Continue Reading

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Icardi, Barolo, Barbaresco, Piedmont

The Icardi winery, located in Piedmont, is run by brother and sister Claudio and Mariagrazia,they have taken over from their father, who founded the winery. Claudio is an oenologist and a firm believer... Continue Reading

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Umbria is a central Italian region, nestled in the centre of Italy, and it is also the only region to have no coastline or international border, however, the region more than makes up for its lack of c... Continue Reading

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PAIRING WINE AND CHOCOLATE: A DELICIOUS ADVENTURE

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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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