Salice Salentino Riserva, Francesco Candido 2003 (Puglia)    13.50

Dried fruit flavours accompanied by a creamy bitter chocolate character, balanced by moderate acidity.

 

Nero d Avola, MandraRossa 2006 (Sicily)                                 13.95

Velvety smooth, with dark, chocolatey flavours (honest!) and pleasing spice.

 

Bardolino Classico , I Roveri (Single Vineyard) Le Vigne 2006        

(Verona) 14.95

A vibrant, ruby red colour, with forward red cherry fruit flavours and a hint of spice.

 

Montepulciano d Abruzzo, Jorio, Umani Ronchi 2004 (Abruzzo)     

17.95

Soft, rich, fruity bouquet of berries and spice which is mirrored on the palate with added flavours of plums and liquorice.

 

La Segreta Rosso, Planeta 2006 (Sicily)                                   19.95

Aromas of crushed strawberries with a fresh, rich acidity showing hints of chocolate.

 

Cabernet Franc, Le Zuccole, Giovani Puiatti 2005 (Friuli)        19.95

An intense grassy perfume on the nose with juicy, succulent cassis and blackberry flavours, rounded off by silky, smooth tannins. Delicious!

 

Poggio alla Badiola,Toscana Castello di Fonterutoli 2005               

(Tuscany) 19.95

Delicious with plummy, damson fruit flavours and smooth, integrated tannins.

 

Lacryma Christi Rosso, Feudi di San Gregorio 2006 (Campania)      

19.95

Medium bodied and rich with black fruit flavours, spices and hints of oak. Finishes with a confident, fruit laced flourish.

 

Rosso di Montepulciano DOCG Poliziano 2005 (Tuscany)         22.50

Eminently drinkable, medium bodied red with soft red cherry fruit and supple tannins.

 

Aglianico del Vulture,Vigne di Mezzo 2003 (Basilicata)            22.50

An aromatic nose reminiscent of black cherry jam, ripe blackberry and plum. Medium to full bodied with combining black fruit flavours, spices and oak.

 

Chianti Classico, Fonterutoli 2005 (Tuscany)             Full Bottle 27.50

1/2 Bottle 17.50

Full and ripe tannins with integrated acidity leading to a long finish.

 

 Amarone della Valpolicella Classico, Le Vigne 2004 (Verona) 29.95

A full-bodied wine with intense, complex aromas and rich cherry flavours.

 

Barolo, Serralunga d Alba, Fontanafredda 2001/03 (Piemonte)        

Full Bottle 33.50

1/2 Bottle 17.50

A clear cut, intense nose of vanilla, roses and spices. Dry, but soft, full bodied, velvety and engagingly complex throughout the lengthy finish.

 

Casalferro, Sangovese di Toscana, Barone Ricasoli 2003 (Tuscany) 

34.50

From a medal winning estate that has won numerous Tre Bicchieri awards, Italy?s most prestigious wine award. Medium bodied and velvety smooth with dark bitter cherry and chocolate characters, fine tannins and a long, sweet fruit finish.

 

Brunello di Montalcino, Fattoria dei Barbi 2001 (Tuscany)        35.50

An austere, powerfully structured wine with a richly complex, dry and soft palate. Muscular and full bodied with great richness. One of Italy?s greatest wines.

 

Il Blu, Rosso di Toscana, Podere La Brancaia 2002 (Tuscany)  40.00

Perfumes of spice and ripe morello cherries layered with savoury characters. The palate shows superb balance of firm tannins, good acidity and savoury fruit.

 

Pin, La Spinetta 2003 (Piemonte)                                              42.50

A super rich and luscious blend of Nebbiolo, Barbera and Cabernet Sauvignon, with a subtle sheen of new oak. A multi award winning wine, from the famed Giorgio Rivetti.

 

Barrua, Agricola Punica 2003 (Sardinia)                                   49.50

A sumptuous blend of Carignano, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. A product of a collaboration between 3 of the greats of Italian winemaking, Giacomo Tachis, Sassicaia and Antonello Pilloni (President of Santadi). This, for me, is the most exciting wine in the world at the moment. If you can only buy one wine this year, go and buy this one. - Matt Skinner, Jamie Olivers wine consultant.

 

 

House white wine - litre 11.00 - 500ml 6.00 - 175ml 3.00

 

 

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Torre Nova Nero d Avola / Shiraz, Cantine Settesoli 2006  (Sicily)    

(abv 12.5%)                                                                 Full Bottle 11.95

175ml Glass 3.15

Fruity and peppery on the palate with round and soft tannins on the finish. The result is a satisfying wine, which is generous and fruity.

 

Brindisi Rosso, Cantine Due Palme (Puglia)              Full Bottle 13.50(abv 12%)                                                                  175ml Glass 3.50

Award winning wine with deep red bramble berry fruit.

 

Salento Primitivo, Duca D angio (Puglia)                 Full Bottle 13.50 

(abv 13%)                                                                  175ml Glass 3.50

Lovely red from Southern Italy. Brooding, spicy and full bodied.

 

Chianti, Cecchi 2006 (Tuscany)                                  Full Bottle 15.50

(abv 12.5%)                                                               175ml Glass 4.00

Intensely aromatic with notes of violets; the palate is well balanced with the classic signature of Chianti.