This is a lovely example of the art of white wine making to maintain crisp fresh fruit. The colour is pale yellow with hints of green and this leads to a surprisingly intense nose of citrus and apple fruit with a distinctly grassy, herbaceous note, (almost Loire Sauvignon Blanc!). The palate is fresh, zippy and lively with the youthful fruit to the fore. The finish is short but clean and zingy! A great wine for lunchtimes, salads or a glass before dinner!
The Veneto region is perfect for the production of light fruity reds great in youth with vibrant yet soft fresh fruits. This Corvina/Merlot is no exception. The light colour leads to a gentle nose of cherry and berry fruit with just a hint of green pepper. The palate is equally delicate with no rough edges and a light to medium body which combines beautifully with the cherry and raspberry fruit character. This is not a profound wine but at the price it is easy and very pleasant drinking! Very good slightly chilled with a sausage and red pepper Panino!
This is a fantastic example of how fresh and lively Garganega can be when the primary fruit flavours are retained in the wine making. The nose and palate burst with citrus and green fruits with a delicate element of blossom and a short but fresh almond finish. This is the perfect wine for light lunches, Pasta with asparagus and boiled eggs or a bowl of mussels. Matt Thompson really does make superb wine at great value prices.
The deep colur suggests dark fruits and they come through on nose and palate with dark cherry, damson and hints of coffee and chocolate. This youthful wine maintains its freshness with medium acidity and clean neat back palate.
A wine that offers sensational impact for the modest price point. The deep ruby colour leads to a ripe sunshine aroma of dark plums and cherries with just a whiff of montepulciano' earthy complexity. The palate is all about softness and lush fruit with surprising length and fabulous poise. This is great everyday wine and far too easy to finish the bottle in one sitting!
When Pinot Grigio is left on the vine until fully ripe the skin takes on a dark pinky hue. Any maceration with the skins will then result in a coppery coloured wine which is traditionally called 'Ramato'. In the UK it has become known as rosato but this can be any type of pink wine. This great wine from Ponte Pietra is made in such a way. It has lovely feminine delicacy and is supremely gluggable even on cold winters nights with a good pasta and fish dish. The fruit is gentle and cherry scented and marries well with the floral nuances of the Ramato style. The palate is easy and fresh with a cut of acidity to the finish!
This is a beautifully crafted wine from Le Marche in middle Italy. The vibrant purple hued appearance leads to a fresh summery perfume of rose, strawberry, Morello cherry and liquorice root. The uncomplicated juiciness of the palate begs for a second or third glass!
A fairly deep golden colour indicates the southern origin of this wine. The nose is intensely aromatic with notes of citrus, melon, white peach and musk. The palate is dry yet fleshy and slightly oily with great balance, acidic freshness and a snappy finish. I used to eat a lot of 'Insalata di Polipo' (Salad of Octopus, Olive oil, garlic, parsley and lemon juice, delicious!) when I was studying in Sicily, this is a perfect match for this Sicilian delight!
This Frascati represents what the wine does best, delicate and extremely easy drinking, a superb, pleasant white wine. The nose is tropical with Melon and white peach leading to some more complex earthy and herbal notes. The palate is very fresh and well balanced with no harsh edges, fresh and sappy, this is wine for all occasions but best enjoyed from an ice bucket on a warm summers evening.
Type: Dry medium bodied white wine.
Varietal: Puntinata del Lazio 50%, Malvasia di Candia 20%, Bellone 10%,Trebbiano giallo 10%,Trebbiano toscano 10%.
Alcohol: 12.5% abv
Ratings: Gambero Rosso 1 Bicchieri
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This is a great example of Rosato made from Montepulciano. This style of wine, often called 'cerasuolo' in Abruzzo gives you a deep pink colour and plenty of fresh red fruits on nose and palate. The wine has a lot of body for a rose and stands up very well to grilled white meats like pork and chicken and is superb with tuna steak done on the BBQ!
Type: Rose
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