Winemakers: Sandro Mosele, Imogen Dillon, Martin Spedding
11 months ageing: 21% new 228 litre French oak barrels (François Frères)
Using fruit from both ‘down the hill’ and ‘up the hill’ imbues this Pinot with welcome layers of flavour. There’s bright fruit, but it dovetails into something darker, the tannins nicely bitter in a savoury fashion. The detail, the completeness of a Pinot that is perfectly mid-weight and assured in its regional style.
Great with beetroot and goats cheese, rabbit & mushroom pie, turkey dinner, kangaroo with mash or a veggie mushroom wellington
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This wine features in the 'Vinarchy Down Under' series
And also: Watch our exclusive Ten Minutes By Tractor video HERE
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Pieropan's estate covers 58 hectares of vineyard which are situated on the stony hills of Soave Classico. The Pieropan family has been producing wines in Soave since the 1890s. Indeed, they were the first producer to bottle a wine with the name Soave on the label in the early 1930s. Nino Pieropan took over from his father in 1970 and was the first producer in Soave to make a single-vineyard wine, 'Calvarino', in 1971. Nino's two sons, Andrea and Dario, took over the running of the estate in 2017 when Nino fell ill and before he passed away in April 2018. From the 2015 vintage onwards, all Pieropan wines are organically certified. The grapes were grown in the vineyard of 'La Rocca', which takes its name from the adjacent medieval castle and fortress (La Rocca) that dominated the town of Soave, just east of Verona. The soil in La Rocca is unique in Soave in that it is a limestone outcrop (the same soil as in Valpolicella Classico) in a sea of basalt. Because of this soil, the family feels they get sufficient ripeness in the Garganega to make a wine solely from this variety. The selection of the grapes is made in the vineyard, before arriving in the cellar. After gentle, whole-bunch pressing using a nitrogen press, there was a short period of maceration on the skins followed by fermentation at 20ºC in stainless steel tanks and 500 litre oak casks. 60% of the wine remained in 500-litre oak casks while the remaining 40% was aged in 2,000 litre 'botti' or large barrels for one year. The wine was then aged for four months in bottle before release. 'La Rocca' is golden yellow in the glass, with intense, concentrated perfumes that follow through to the palate. On the nose, classic La Rocca aromas of nuts and exotic fruits lead to an elegant and beautifully balanced palate, with notes of spice and a long finish. The long finish has a light mineral edge. Goes well with clams and gnocchi, squid ink linguini, scallops, mushroom risotto, breaded camembert (French cows cheese) cannelloni with ricotta, Caprese salad (Italian Insalata Caprese), crab cassolette or creamed mushrooms Vegan -
Ten Minutes By Tractor is the convergence of a series of journeys that began almost 30 years ago. Over several years, four families came together, all sharing the dream of crafting beautiful wines which are expressive of their heritage. Between these four families (and still independently) they bought up some of the most premium, and perfect, vineyard sites in the cool climate Mornington Peninsula region. Eventually, the families came together and realised that they shared the same dreams and goals for their wines. They decided to pool their resources and form one unique winery. When deciding upon a name for their venture, someone remarked that their vineyards where 10 minutes away by tractor. The rest is history! Today, they produce some of the very best Pinot Noir and Chardonnay that Australia has to offer. Based in Victoria's Mornington Peninsula, they own some of the finest cool climate sites in the region. A unique Australian producer specialising in cooler climate, Burgundian style wines. The 10X is a benchmark amongst new world Pinot Noirs. Lashings of ripe vegetation, morello cherry, rhubarb and spice Lush with hoisin duck, rose flavoured chocolate or mushroom fu yung Watch our exclusive Ten Minutes By Tractor video HERE
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Ten Minutes By Tractor is the convergence of a series of journeys that began almost 30 years ago. Over several years, four families came together, all sharing the dream of crafting beautiful wines which are expressive of their heritage. Between these four families (and still independently) they bought up some of the most premium, and perfect, vineyard sites in the cool climate Mornington Peninsula region. Grapes hand-harvested late February-mid March. Whole bunches varied with different parcels between 0-20% with the destemmed portion all whole berries, and transferred to a mix of 5 tonne concrete and 1 tonne stainless steel tanks. Held cold for a few days to delay start of indigenous yeast ferment and typically spends a total of 25-30 days on skins. Cap management by pump over with some plunging towards the end of the ferment. Following pressing, the wine was transferred to 21% new 228 litre French oak barrels for 11 months. Natural 100% malolactic fermentation before bottling unfined and with minimal filtration. Geek Alert: Clones/Vineyards: Coolart (70%), Wallis (12%), Spedding (7%), Judd (6%), McCutcheon (5%) :: MV6 (71%), Abel (14%), 115 (9%), G5V15 (3%), 114 (3%)
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De Bortoli Wines is a 3rd generation family wine company, established by Vittorio and Giuseppina De Bortoli in 1928. Vittorio's Italian family values remain at the core of De Bortoli, with a culture of hard work, generosity of spirit and the sharing of good food, good wine and good times with family and friends. A soft, fresh & fruity dry white. Lifted aromas of ripe peach and nectarine complemented with tickle of oak. The palate is creamy, textured and finishes with a zip of crisp acidity to keep you wanting more. Fab served chilled with friends and maybe one or two nibbles... Vegan
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This enjoyable white Sparkling Wine produced by Alberto Nani is produced in the Prosecco area of Veneto. Alberto Nani Prosecco Brut 'Organic' DOC is a delicious wine, made from Glera grapes. This wine has a cork closure and is crafted using organic practices and made to be suitable for vegan consumers. Whilst famed as an apéritif, the soft fizz of Prosecco also partners light chicken dishes, delicate seafood and salads well Vegan
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Established in 2003, Adria Vini is a winemaking venture jointly owned by Boutinot and Araldica Castelvero, the leading co-operative in the Monferrato hills of Piemonte. Their aim is to produce authentic, well-priced still and sparkling wines from local grape varieties. Allamanda Pinot Grigio is a light, easy-drinking Pinot Grigio. Fresh with a hint of citrus. Crisp and delicate on the palate with some honeyed fruit balanced by lemony acidity, minerality and a fresh, dry finish. Ideal for spaghetti with prawns & raw tomato sauce, ocean pie or Vietnamese rolls Vegan
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Established in 2003, Adria Vini is a winemaking venture jointly owned by Boutinot and Araldica Castelvero, the leading co-operative in the Monferrato hills of Piemonte. Provincia di Pavia IGT is a key IGT title used in the Lombardy region of northern Italy. The designation unambiguously covers the Province of Pavia. Allamanda Pinot Grigio Rose is a Pinot Grigio made with a touch of Pinot Noir adding depth to this light and refreshing style. A fresh and enjoyable rosé from the Pavia region, south of Milan. A dry, fresh and fruity rose with delicate aromas of red berries. Crisp and lively on the palate. Lovely chilled by itself or with soft cheeses on crackers Vegan
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The Allram team consistently creates organic, high-quality wines by combining the knowledge of generations with state-of-the-art technology. Both, Grüner Veltliner and Riesling thrives in Lorenz’s hands, with the 2016 Gaisberg winning 97 pts at the International Wine Challenge in London receiving the white wine trophy. The nose has both a tangy and a creamy aspect and both are equally enticing. It’s light and easy palate, gentle pear fruit is supported by bright lemony freshness. The finish is dry and tangy. Partner with Scotch eggs, wiener schnitzel, spaghetti carbonara, morel mushrooms, white asparagus & braised leeks, fondue or vegetable stir fry with lemongrass Vegan
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Alpha Zeta was started in 1999 with a range of modern, fruit-driven wines from the hills outside Verona. Working with leading New Zealand winemaker, Matt Thomson, their aim was to work with growers (rather than buy bulk wine, which is standard among most wines from Verona at this price) to obtain ripe grapes (by reducing yields and picking later) and then, using Matt's expertise, preserve these flavours in the finished wines. The result is a realisation of the potential inherent in Veronese viniculture. The vineyards are situated in the hills outside Verona in the Valpantena Valley. Cool currents blow down the valley from the foothills of the Dolomites, which helps to moderate the climate, enabling the grapes to ripen slowly. This helps the grapes to retain their aromatic compounds and acidity. The soil is poor and chalky so the vines are put under stress which helps to produce superior quality fruit. The grapes were hand harvested, destemmed, crushed and chilled on the way to the press with no addition of sulphur. The juice was naturally settled, racked and cultured yeasts were added to initiate fermentation which took place at 12-14°C. Half the wine was fermented in oak, and one third of the blend was put through malolactic fermentation in order to add complexity. Straw yellow and bright in the glass, this wine is aromatic and concentrated with a thread of minerality. The palate is clean, fresh and fruit driven, with a medium-bodied mouthfeel and long finish. Great with Dungeness crab mac n cheese or veggie equivalent!
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A crisp and refreshing non-alcoholic sparkling white wine made with 100% Chardonnay grapes from sandy and calcareous soils in southern Spain. Crisp acidity & strong effervescence with hints of green apples & citrus peel accompanied with a floral aroma. Great to get any party started - bring on the sunshine! Vegan
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A fresh and fruity easy going white from the Central valley of chile. Altaria Blanc White Wine Miniatures Altaria Sauvignon Blanc white wine is pale yellow in colour, the nose has fragrant hints of grapefruit and citrus fruits. The palate has an abundance of tropical fruit flavours. Great with steam lemon drizzled green vegetables, green salads or chilled just by itself! Vegan
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This organic estate lies in an iconic Spanish landscape: it was the home of Cervantes’ fictional knight Don Quixote. Moreover, there have been many centuries of the most bitter battles across this land between the invading Moors and indigenous Christians. The plight of a Moorish princess of the time inspired the name ‘Mureda’. She was orphaned in one of the many battles across the region, remained hidden and protected here by a knight. So, the house became known as ‘The House of the Moor’ or ‘La casa de Mureda’. This was in tribute to the brave young girl’s plight in a time of great conflict. Amphorum Rosado Palido Garnacha, Mureda is a youthful and vibrant wine made from 100% Garnacha. This rose is bright and intense with delightful cherry, raspberry and strawberry flavours. Rosé garnacha/grenache wines are very tasty, refreshing and full of aromas of red fruits. As diverse as the varietal, tapas are a beautiful pairing such as bread with tomato or anchovies. In this way, you get the appetizer to be simple but refreshing. Often, cured ham is usually used as an appetizer or food tapa, and rosé wine also goes with it perfectly, since deli meats usually go hand in hand with this wine. That’s why, soft cheeses like Camembert or Brie, or recipes, for example, pasta with cheese or cream sauce, are a wise choice to eat while you take a typology of this wine. In addition, recipes that contain egg, such as scrambled eggs, poached egg, or stuffed hard-boiled eggs. Best crack-on then!
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This organic estate lies in an iconic Spanish landscape: it was the home of Cervantes’ fictional knight Don Quixote. Moreover, there have been many centuries of the most bitter battles across this land between the invading Moors and indigenous Christians. The plight of a Moorish princess of the time inspired the name ‘Mureda’. She was orphaned in one of the many battles across the region, remained hidden and protected here by a knight. So the house became known as ‘The House of the Moor’ or ‘La casa de Mureda’. This was in tribute to the brave young girl’s plight in a time of great conflict. Amphorum Sauvignon Verdejo Blanco is a refreshing blend of Verdejo and Sauvignon Blanc. With a bright lemon colour, fresh and fruity aromas and crisp citrus flavours this organic certified wine has a pleasingly fruity finish. Fab with white bean stew, stuffed aubergine, stuffed vine leaves or turkey noodle salad Vegan
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This organic estate lies in an iconic Spanish landscape: it was the home of Cervantes’ fictional knight Don Quixote. Moreover, there have been many centuries of the most bitter battles across this land between the invading Moors and indigenous Christians. The plight of a Moorish princess of the time inspired the name ‘Mureda’. She was orphaned in one of the many battles across the region, remained hidden and protected here by a knight. So, the house became known as ‘The House of the Moor’ or ‘La casa de Mureda’. This was in tribute to the brave young girl’s plight in a time of great conflict. Amphorvm Tinto is a vibrant blend of organic certified blend Tempranillo and Syrah. Aromatic notes of red berries and plums dominate the palate, and a sweet, round structure provides a lengthy finish. Great with a meat and cheese platter - don't forget to add black olives! Also, why not try with rabbit stew or if that doesn't grab your fancy; then go for a veggie sausage in a wholemeal bun with a touch of ketchup!
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Sourced from old bush vines from Paarl and Drakenstein. No irrigation is used in the vineyards and very little crop control is needed due to the age of the vines naturally restricting yield. All grapes are harvested by hand. Produced from only free run juice, part of the blend is naturally fermented and a tiny percentage in old barrels. The wine is left on fine lees for an extended period for greater palate weight and mouthfeel. Andersbrook Chenin Blanc is a fresh, dry Chenin with orchard fruit and citrus aromas with soft, delicate orchard fruit on the palate well balanced by crisp acidity. Try with prawn & avocado salad, BBQ pork, pork pie or chunky sweet potato, squash & caramelised scallops Vegan
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Andersbrook Shiraz is a rich, fruity, medium bodied red with spicy aromas with blackcurrant and forest fruits. Vibrant, positively humming with sappy wiry fruit with a bright mineral palate, cranberry fruit and a long, essential finish. The vines are trellised and planted in the shale soils towards the north east parts of the valley bordering the Swartland region. They are produced from only free run juice and fermented on skins in stainless steel tanks. The wine is left on fine lees for an extended period for greater palate weight and mouthfeel. This wine was made with the barbecue in mind, it’s a great partner to homemade burgers or sticky spare ribs 14% Vegan
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Giovanni Cielo founded the winery in 1908. Fourth generation family members Luca and Pierpaolo now run the winery and work with over 2000 local wine producers. They continue with their ancestor's deep affinity with the earth and their desire to keep wine production as natural as possible. Bella Storia organic wine is a charity project of the Cielo e Terra winery. It supports the Murialdo World NGO in Italy and around the world. The Bella Storia brand philosophy is ‘do good and do it well’. The Bella Storia wine is a ‘well-made wine doing good’: it is organic and donates part of the value to charity. Bella Storia is also a social business offering products and services such as cinema; travelling; shops and catering. The charity aims to create self-sustainable job opportunities in the long term; so probably making the wine taste even better! The Berici Hills are a range of ancient volcanic origin rising between Verona and Padua, whose northern slope hosts the City of Vicenza. The south-facing hills and mild climate favour vine growing it prospered here for thousands of years. A selection of local organic vine growers contribute their grapes to the winery. The grapes are selected by type; origin and sugar content; so that only the best quality grapes are chosen. The wine making is based on cold vinification and soft pressing to enhance both the fragrance and complexity of flavour. Delicious unoaked Chardonnay with a lovely straw yellow colour. A bouquet of flowers and ripe peaches; followed by a taste that is velvety and round. Fab with hummus and potato skin dip, grilled shrimp salad, Hawaiian pizza, lobster roll or pork tenderloin with apple sauce Vegan
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Giovanni Cielo founded the winery in 1908. Fourth generation family members Luca and Pierpaolo now run the winery and work with over 2000 local wine producers. They continue with their ancestor’s deep affinity with the earth and their desire to keep wine production as natural as possible. Bella Storia organic wine is a charity project of the Cielo e Terra winery. It supports the Murialdo World NGO in Italy and around the world. The Bella Storia brand philosophy is ‘do good and do it well’. The Bella Storia wine is a ‘well-made wine doing good’: it is organic and donates part of the value to charity. Bella Storia is also a social business offering products and services such as cinema; travelling; shops and catering. The charity aims to create self-sustainable job opportunities in the long term; so probably making the wine taste even better! The Berici Hills are a range of ancient volcanic origin rising between Verona and Padua, whose northern slope hosts the City of Vicenza. The south-facing hills and mild climate favour vine growing it prospered here for thousands of years. A selection of local organic vine growers contribute their grapes to the winery. The grapes are selected by type; origin and sugar content; so that only the best quality grapes are chosen. The wine making is based on cold vinification and soft pressing to enhance both the fragrance and complexity of flavour. A superb dark ruby red; fascinating bouquet with herbaceous notes; well balanced with juicy fruit flavours. Great equilibrium and harmony. Give it a go with Italian-style sausages with fennel spaghetti and meatballs, baked pasta dishes such as lasagne and similar veggie bakes, macaroni cheese, meatloaf, burgers - especially cheeseburgers, spicy rice dishes such as jambalaya, bean dishes with smoked ham or chorizo, pizza and other toasted cheese dishes such as panini and quesadillas Pasta dishes with tomato-based sauces, especially with pancetta/bacon or mushrooms - the choice is yours!!!
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A concept from one of Uruguay’s leading Winemakers and Vineyard owner, Santiago Deicas. Employing natural wine making techniques and minimal intervention inspired by beer making processes. Highly innovative and really exploring the boundaries of wine making. They apply principles of organic agriculture with a strong focus in caring for the environment. The goal is to achieve a balanced viticultural ecosystem with the minimum possible intervention, while considering carefully the impact each of their actions may have. Made with Tannat grapes from the Progreso region in Canelones sustainably farmed. Around 7,000 years ago, wine-loving humans started to cultivate grapes rather than foraging them, and fashioned clay pots, which they filled with grapes and buried in the ground to maintain the temperature, and in which, over several months, the magic of winemaking happened. Therefore, they wanted to go back to the origins and do the same by using only a clay amphora, grapes and the indigenous yeast that are naturally present in the skins. Seducing aromas of dark berries, clay with chocolate notes. In the mouth the freshness is almost indescribable. Simple purity and deliciousness. Give it a blash with Uruguayan chivito, fallow deer roast, BBQ meats (veggie equivilent would be just as good), wild boar with chunky veg, quiche Lorraine with baby new pototoes or tomato pasta gratin Vegan
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Establecimiento Juanicó winery is one of the oldest and biggest in Uruguay, with the estate first established in 1740 and making wine from the 1830s onwards with a historic cellar built in the same period. Establecimiento Juanicó’s wine production is also one of the furthest-reaching – you will find in most restaurants in Uruguay under their Don Pascual brand and in top restaurants worldwide with the Familia Deicas brand, owned by the same family. Two different vineyards in Maldonado, on the east coast of Uruguay: Garzón and Cerro del Toro. Both in close proximity to the Atlantic Ocean, with stony calcareous soils. Temperatures heavily moderated by the Atlantic influence. 100% hand harvested, whole bunch press, and only 50% of the press juice used. Fermentation with selected yeast at low temperatures 14-16°C. Work on the lees to achieve roundness and creaminess. No malolactic. 9 months in French oak 2000 litre barrels. Delicate mineral nose, unripe pears and granny smith apples, and a touch of butter. Textured palate, with refreshing acidity, very long finish. Delicious, refined and joyful. Fab with grilled artichokes, spring rolls, crispy pork belly, baked feta pasta or chicken piccata (lemon sauce & noodles) Vegan
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Establecimiento Juanicó winery is one of the oldest and biggest in Uruguay, with the estate first established in 1740 and making wine from the 1830s onwards with a historic cellar built in the same period. Establecimiento Juanicó’s wine production is also one of the furthest-reaching – you will find in most restaurants in Uruguay under their Don Pascual brand and in top restaurants worldwide with the Familia Deicas brand, owned by the same family. 30% of the wine is aged in second use oak barrels from 4 to 6 months A luscious wine with intense purple colour and violet tones. Mineral aromas with notes of red peppers, spices, chocolate and almonds. Harmoniously integrated flavours of plums, raisins and blackberries with notes of spice, pepper and eucalyptus. Expressive wine which surprises the palate through pleasant yet marked tannins. Try with red meats with rustic herbs such as rosemary, tarragon and sage. Grilled Tuna. Lightly spiced Mexican food (tomato based sauces with garlic and chillies). Goats cheese, Gouda or Gloucester cheeses Vegan
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Old world meets new! A unique local expression ‘bodegóns’ are pictorial compositions of everyday objects and food in shich wine always plays a protagonist role. Uruguay has a long-standing tradition of bodegón and wine. The former, associated with Torres García and ‘Constructive Universalism’. The latter, associated with European immigrants. As ‘Constructive Universalism’ expresses art in a singular language, the wine tradition of those immigrants and the benefits of this land converge at Bodegones del Sur. Made from 100% Tannat. Fermented in stainless steel tanks and it is given a soft maceration. Vibrant coloured black centre fading to a deep purple rim. Rich nose of Christmas fruit cake, dried fruits, brown baking spices, cinnamon and glace cherries. Firm and full bodied with well-structured tannins but balanced by a bright acidity. Get stuck into a tasty lasagne, or why not try BBQ grilled pork or a vegan aubergine dhansak curry Vegan
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Establecimiento Juanicó winery is one of the oldest and biggest in Uruguay, with the estate first established in 1740 and making wine from the 1830s onwards with a historic cellar built in the same period. Establecimiento Juanicó’s wine production is also one of the furthest-reaching – you will find in most restaurants in Uruguay under their Don Pascual brand and in top restaurants worldwide with the Familia Deicas brand, owned by the same family. Cold pre-fermentation maceration from 3 to 5 days. Intense macerations until halfway through the alcoholic fermentation. 30% of the wine is then aged in second use oak barrels from 4 to 6 months. Deep straw colour with touches of green. A rich stone fruit nose with aromas of peach, apricot and nectarine. Balanced by a crisp and mineral acidity. Good to go with chicken and ginger noodles, seared scallops, pumpkin pasta, mild creamy shrimp curry, chicken tika or lamb tagine with raisins, almonds and honey, butternut squash risotto, pork chops, smoked ham, tarragon, lobster thermidore, carrot soup and roast vegetables! The choice is yours!! Vegan
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This lovely family estate was founded by Pauline Dietrich's father Michel in the medieval village of Rions in the area known as Premières Côtes de Bordeaux. They make fresh, approachable wines to Terra Vitis and Bee Friendly environmental standards. This quaffable white Bordeaux comes from two plots nestled in a hillside in Soulignac, in the heart of the Entre-Deux-Mers area of Bordeaux. Michel Dietrich and his wife Isabelle originate from Champagne and Alsace and they spent a while in Australia making wine. Returning to France they saw an opportunity to make superb wine in the Cotes de Bordeaux, and focusing on quality whites. Now their daughter has taken over the running of the business an winemaking and Michel is 'retired'! A blend of 60% Sémillon and 40% Sauvignon Blanc. The fresh fruit characteristic of Sauvignon Blanc is perfect match for the richness of Sémillon. The 35 year old vines are rooted in a clay-loam soil nestled into a hillside (60-102m above sea level) in the town of Soulignac, in the heart of the Entre-Deux-Mers. The wine is fermented in stainless steel tanks and matured on the lees for 4 months. This results in a refreshing yet complex wine. Best drunk young. Try with plaice in beurre noisette with capers and samphire, or with tomato fish curry (tomato, garlic, ginger, kashmiri chilli, a couple of fresh green chilli, onion, tomato, tamarind water, ground coriander and turmeric) and wild rice with clove, chowder, cardomon and cumin, tempura or sushi... Vegan
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The winery was established as a co-operative in 1959. In 2001 it joined with two other progressive, co-operative, cellars in the Campo de Borja region to become the Bodegas Borsao that we know today. 100% Garnacha grapes grown on alluvial soils in the foothills of the Moncayo mountain. The grapes undergo 6 hours cold maceration for the must to achieve a delicate colour; followed by slow temperature-controlled fermentation at 17ºC in stainless steel tanks. Delicate pink colour with aromas of ripe berry fruit and strawberry. Dry, approachable and well-balanced, with more appealing juicy strawberry fruit and a creamy mouthfeel. Serve with grilled white meats and fish with roasted Mediterranean vegetables Vegan
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London Cru's 2015 Cabot Sq was made in London from Cabernet Sauvignon grown in southern France. Organic vineyards on limestone soil yield amazing fruit, and a wine with pure blackcurrant flavour and great structure. Pure, intense blackcurrant and cedar flavour; full-bodied, with great structure; long, complex finish. 100% Cabernet Sauvignon from organic vineyards on limestone soil, farmed by Jeff Coutelou. Lots of fruit makes this good to drink on release, but its structure will allow it to improve over ten years. A full-bodied wine to drink with the best Sunday roasts, wood pigeon or veggie burgers and chunky chips Vegan
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Since creating the first Amarone in 1936, generations of grape growers have tended their vineyards and handed down the region’s history and culture on behalf of Cantina Valpolicella Negrar. They share in the pride and joy of belonging to a cooperative winery staffed by people who love their home and make wine by emulating the tradition and beauty of this generous region.Corvina 70% Corvinone 15% Rondinella 15%. 12 to 18 months in mixed barrels.Intense ruby red colour. Complex nose of red fruits, vinous and spicy. Harmonious, full-bodied and velvety smooth with well-balanced tannins and acidity. Try with chicken roasted with thyme, rare tuna steaks or aubergine parmigiana and rocket salad Vegan
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Santiago Achurra Larrain founded the winery in 1961 and alongside new generations of his family, has grown the winery to be amongst Chile’s top 20 producers. The vineyards are located in the Curico Valley, where a mild- Mediterranean-like climate and varied soils offer superb conditions for growing many different varieties. Long, dry summers with radiant days and cool nights help the grapes attain the maximum potential. Winemaking is led by Benoit Fitte, who left his native France to join the winery in 2001.This wine is unoaked to focus on the fresh, primary fruit character. A pale red colour with aromas of cherry, strawberry and hints of sweet spice. A well balanced wine which is smooth and rounded on the palate with appealing freshness and juicy red fruits. A great companion to salmon, duck, mushroom risotto or pizza and even turkey dinosaurs! Vegan
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The Silva family has its origins in the Colchagua Valley and projects its work out from there to the world each day. Its wines reflect its commitment and the passion each member of the family has to and for the earth. Viña Casa Silva is a 100% family-owned company that seeks to transfer the pride of its roots and its respect for nature and their people, to the world and its future generations. Hand picked and aged in 2 year old French oak barrels for 12 months, this 100% Pinot Noir is dominated by red fruits on the nose, strawberries, cherries and pomegranate, with subtle notes of cinnamon which add aromatic complexity. Juicy and refreshing on the palate, this wine has a sweet raspberries and wild forest fruits flavours. Its cool coastal origin at Paredones adds a refreshing acidity, soft tannins and an elegant long finish. Good to go with broccoli cauliflower pasta with tahini sauce, mushroom risotto or grilled lamb chop with spring vegetables or a nutroast with creamy mash Vegan
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Founded in 1892, Casa Silva is 100% owned and managed by the Silva Family, a family whose origins are from the heart of the Colchagua valley and they fiercely transfer the pride of their roots, respect for nature and the people of the Colchagua to the rest of the world. Pale yellow with green hues, clean and brilliant. High aromatic intensity, with notes of orange blossom, lemon yellow, white pear, fresh pineapple and bay leaves. The palate is high, fresh, good acidity volume and character appear herbaceous and citrus flavours with a slight hint of salinity at the end. The finish is balanced and floral Good to go with steamed fish and seasonal vegetables in lemon butter, green Thai curry, or freshly steamed samphire Vegan
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Founded in 1892, Casa Silva is 100% owned and managed by the Silva Family, a family whose origins are from the heart of the Colchagua valley and they fiercely transfer the pride of their roots, respect for nature and the people of the Colchagua to the rest of the world. 100% Carménère, hand picked with 85% aged in new French oak barrels for 12 months; 15% in stainless steel tanks. The fruit for this wine is sourced from vineyards planted in Los Lingues, 20km north-east of the Angostura site. Here the terroir gives the Carmenere a smokier, more savoury style; still with gob-fulls of blackberry and blackcurrant fruit however. A sensational wine of depth and character. Deep ruby with a violet rim. On the nose, intense, with notes of ripe black fruits with hints of wild forest fruits. On the palate, good balance between fruit and oak, good structure, powerful, sweet and round tannins, and notes of boysenberries and hints of tobacco. Excellent finish. Perfect with spicy sausage, chilli con (or sin) carne, mildly spice Indian dishes such as baba ganoush, lamb bhuna etc Vegan
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As part of their ongoing search for the maximum expression of quality, the Silva family has been a pioneer in the production of excellent Carmeneres from their Los Lingues Vineyard at the foot of the Andes Mountains. Small sectors of this vineyard have been selected to produce this Carmenere, the result of the first micro-terroir study conducted in Chile. Intense ruby red with violet hues. On the nose, delicate aromas of red and black fruits with hints of coffee. On the palate, harmonious, with very good structure, soft tannins and notes of ripe red fruits, spices and a soft touch of black pepper. Long, lingering finish. Vintage 2012, this 100% Carmenere derives from several pre-selected micro-plots of size between 0.1 and 0.4 hectares, all from Viña Casa Silva’s Los Lingues Estate located at the foot of the Andes Mountains in the Colchagua Valley. Try with bacon (or vegan equivalent or smokey tofu) - there's a smoky edge to Carmenère that works well with dishes that include smoked bacon (think spinach, bacon and blue cheese salad) or with a hearty smoked bacon chop or rib. Empanadas, especially with green olives Vegan
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Founded in 1892, Casa Silva is 100% owned and managed by the Silva Family, a family whose origins are from the heart of the Colchagua valley and they fiercely transfer the pride of their roots, respect for nature and the people of the Colchagua to the rest of the world. This has the blackcurrant nature of Cabernet Sauvignon, the spicy nature of Shiraz and the plum-like nature of Merlot all wrapped up in a single grape. Try with salami, Hungarian goulash or mildly spiced Indian dishes Vegan Carmenere
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Founded in 1892, Casa Silva is 100% owned and managed by the Silva Family, a family whose origins are from the heart of the Colchagua valley and they fiercely transfer the pride of their roots, respect for nature and the people of the Colchagua to the rest of the world. 100% Chardonnay from the Colchagua Valley, Chile 100% Hand picked & Hand sorting of bunches before press to select only the best. Lees work in the tank. 20% aged in French oak barrels for 4 months; 80% in stainless steel tanks. Bright with golden hues. On the nose, delicate aromas of white peaches with hints of honey, slightly fumé. On the palate, creamy, soft, with balanced acidity and notes of bananas. Long, agreeable finish. Try with dishes like eggs benedict or fine rich fish such as turbot, grilled chops with mushrooms, late summer vegetables such as red peppers, corn, butternut squash and pumpkin (pumpkin ravioli and a rich Chardonnay is very good). Cheddar cheese is a good bet if you're looking for a chardonnay cheese pairing or snails in garlic butter Vegan
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Founded in 1892, Casa Silva is 100% owned and managed by the Silva Family, a family whose origins are from the heart of the Colchagua valley and they fiercely transfer the pride of their roots, respect for nature and the people of the Colchagua to the rest of the world. Pale straw hue and as fresh as a daisy! Not cloying like many Viogniers can be. There is peach and apricot fruit all backed up by a zippy acid backbone giving the wine structure and character. Good to go with delicately spiced Thai crab cakes, tempura, and jasmine rice Vegan
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The Castillo Clavijo range is produced by Bodegas Criadores de Rioja, a Bodegas which typifies twenty-first century Rioja in its careful balancing of tradition and innovation. The winery was established in 2000 with a view to modernise the production of Rioja wines whilst working with the scores of small, local growers to make wines that reflect the quality and history of Rioja. Under the careful eye of young winemaker Paloma Redondo, the all-singing, all-dancing winery is a palace of stainless steel - with oak barrels being used sparingly - but the wines themselves are true to the region, and eschew the vogue for an 'international style'. Made from a blend of predominantly Viura, along with a dash of Malvasia and Garnacha Blanca grown around Alberite, which is located just over 7 km from Logroño. Barrel fermented with 4 months lees ageing. Castillo Clavijo Rioja Barrel Fermented Viura barrel fermentation brings out exotic fruit, vanilla and clove flavours. It is rich and creamy but with a fresh finish Fabulous with a vegan creamy avocado pasta, garlic prawns or grilled squid Vegan
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The Ilberts have been farming vines in Cahors since 1901 but selling grapes to the local co-op. However, between 1998 and 2005, current vigneron Julien phased out the selling of his grapes and created Combel-la-Serre. He today farms 26 hectares at 320-350 metres above sea level on the highest reaches of la causse, an old Occitan term for the region’s famed limestone plateau. He shuns the addition of Bordeaux grapes to his Malbec (otherwise known here as Auxerrois) and avoids using oak on many of his wines, only sparingly on those he does, so letting the pure fruit of these special grapes ring true. All in all, rugby-loving Julien makes Malbecs that are veritable vins de soif with no shortage of joie de vivre.Malbec grapes from different plots in the village of Cournou, 35-year-old vines planted on causse limestone and clay. Traditional short fermentation with the aim of maximum fruit extraction, aged on lees in cement tanks. No oak is used and the wines are not inoculated with yeasts - ambient yeasts used. No malo is used. Bright, intense purple colour, recognisably Malbec with bramble fruit and grip, yet at just 12.5% alcohol it’s a genuine vin de soif – even for serving slightly chilled in warmer summer months. Radically brilliant. Give it a go with spaggy bol, spicy sausage, smokey lentil soup, cassoulet Vegan
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Perhaps the most radical winemaker in Bordeaux? Undoubtedly this is the antithesis to what we’ve become accustomed to seeing from this most traditional of French wine regions. Olivier Cazenave and his wife Anne discovered Château de Bel on the banks of the Dordogne in 2003. They have since expanded its vineyards to eight hectares, as well as taken on the farming of those of friends and family elsewhere in Bordeaux, with one-third of a hectare in Pomerol and two hectares in Montagne Saint-Émilion. Since 2016, all Olivier’s own vineyards are certified biodynamic. His wines are at turns classical, experimental, natural and never shying from controversy. 100% MerlotThe vines are planted on clay-silty soils close to the Dordogne river. Fermentation in stainless steel tanks to retain freshness and primary fruit flavours, like cherries and fresh raspberries. It's super fruity, rounded and a delight to drink. Proper claret! Olivier Cazenave is the most radical winegrower in Bordeaux. Multi-vintage bottlings, biodynamic farming, avant-garde packaging...in so many ways Olivier is re-imagining what is possible in this historic French wine region. Echappée - meaning an 'escape', such as a romantic getaway, or in cycling a 'breakaway' - is Olivier's multi-vintage house blend, the red version a mixture of a few recent vintages of Merlot from the biodynamic vineyards of Château de Bel. Olivier makes his wines non-vintage partly to create a reliable house style (as in Champagne), partly to distance the wines from what can sometimes be an unhealthy obsession with this or that vintage in Bordeaux. Intense garnet colour with notes of cherries and fresh raspberries. Fruity, round and very easy to drink. Grab a burger or two along with some sweet potato wedges and bliss out! Or try roasted duck with cherry sauce... Biodynamic
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She is a woman that leads a double life at top speed: one week on the outskirts of Brussels, the next in Ingrandes-de-Touraine, in the Loire valley, and then back to the fold. Kathleen Van den Berghe, who trained as a construction engineer, dropped her career in business in 2010 to take up wine making. With her husband Sigurd Mareels, she breathed new life into the Château de Minière, which lies in the PDO Bourgueil. Their 18 hectares of vines are all Cabernet Franc. The vineyard has been certified as organic since 2013. Wine that can age well made from 50-year-old Cabernet Franc vines. Matured for 12 months, in oak barrels and stainless steel vats (assembly of the whole 3 months before bottling). Deep in colour. The nose presents notes of blackcurrant and toasted notes. The palate is both fresh and structured with present tannins. The finish is long and very aromatic with hints of spices and pepper. Good to go with lamb chops, seared tuna, baked trout, rabbit, roast guinea fowl, roast beef, Rigatoni with summer squash, spicy sausage and goat cheese - you name it! Vegan
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She is a woman that leads a double life at top speed: one week on the outskirts of Brussels, the next in Ingrandes-de-Touraine, in the Loire valley, and then back to the fold. Kathleen Van den Berghe, who trained as a construction engineer, dropped her career in business in 2010 to take up wine making. With her husband Sigurd Mareels, she breathed new life into the Château de Minière, which lies in the PDO Bourgueil. Their 18 hectares of vines are all Cabernet Franc. The vineyard has been certified as organic since 2013. Dry sparkling red wine 'pétillant naturel' (méthode ancestrale), single bottle fermentation without addition of yeast or sugar. Expressive nose and colour of red fruit. Special and festive wine for aperitif and desserts with chocolate and red fruit. 100% Cabernet Franc Deep red colour, very aromatic nose, of morello cherry, raspberry and cassis. On the palate the wine is both fresh and structured. Long and very aromatic finish with hints of spices and ripe fruit. Festive and original wine for aperitifs, cocktails and desserts. Also pairs with chocolate desserts, fresh red fruit or sorbet Vegan
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She is a woman that leads a double life at top speed: one week on the outskirts of Brussels, the next in Ingrandes-de-Touraine, in the Loire valley, and then back to the fold. Kathleen Van den Berghe, who trained as a construction engineer, dropped her career in business in 2010 to take up wine making. With her husband Sigurd Mareels, she breathed new life into the Château de Minière, which lies in the PDO Bourgueil. Their 18 hectares of vines are all Cabernet Franc. The vineyard has been certified as organic since 2013. Wine to age from 100-year old vines, ages for 2 years in new and used oak barrels. 100% Cabernet Franc Deep colour. Nose of cassis and toast. On the palate the wine is both fresh and structured. Long and very aromatic finish with hints of spice and leather. A gastronomic wine. Pairs well with red meat, cooked or grilled. Meals with reduced and concentrated sauces, game and stewed meat, liver & onions, mushrooms, lentils - it's a bit of an all rounder! Vegan
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Chateau Musar was established in 1930 by Gaston Hochar at the tender age of 20. His inspiration was both the 6,000-year winemaking history of Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley and also his time in Bordeaux – a connection which was strengthened during the Second World War when he befriended Major Ronald Barton of Château Langoa-Barton while he was stationed in Lebanon. In 1959 he graciously stepped aside for his two eager sons Serge and Ronald. Today it is overseen by the third generation: like their father and uncle, Serge’s eldest son Gaston now manages the day-to-day operation of the winery. The Musar property is located in the southern end of Bekaa Valley, around 30km north of Beirut. Here the altitude and shelter from surrounding mountains provide excellent growing conditions; the Bekaa valley is almost completely disease and frost free with long mild summers and just enough rain in the winter. The wide range of gravelly soils over limestone is also ideal for viticulture. 2015 was a challenging vintage for Chateau Musar which started with an April frost, then, a heatwave arrived in August and went right through September up until harvest, stressing the Cabernet Sauvignon vines resulting in a 65% loss of the crop. However, the story of the quality is different. The 2015, which has been released earlier than the usual 7 years from vintage, has ended being a belter of a wine. The blend is the usual equal parts one third of each of Cabernet, Cinsault and Carignan, but this year the Cabernet is, aromatically at least, taking a back stage. The nose is much more dominated by the floral, spice and red fruit components of the Cinsault and Carignan. However, the tannins are all Cabernet and so is the powerful finish which lingers with all the beautiful hallmarks of this wine: leather, incense, balsam, wood smoke, cedar wood, and undergrowth.Try with Kafta, sfeeha, pork rillettes, roasted red peppers with tapenade, moussaka, kebab or black bean chilli Vegan
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No need to decant; enjoy chilled (12°C) with grilled fish, herb-scented roast chicken, seafood salads and spicy oriental dishes.Musar Jeune White is an unoaked blend of Viognier, Vermentino, Chardonnay from youthful Bekaa Valley vines. Crisp and aromatic, this eclectic blend of French and Italian varieties has its own distinct personality – passionfruit, apples, elderflowers – and a dry, refreshing finish.Chateau Musar was established in 1930 by Gaston Hochar at the tender age of 20. His inspiration was both the 6,000-year winemaking history of Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley and also his time in Bordeaux – a connection which was strengthened during the Second World War when he befriended Major Ronald Barton of Château Langoa-Barton while he was stationed in Lebanon. In 1959 he graciously stepped aside for his two eager sons Serge and Ronald. Today it is overseen by the third generation: like their father and uncle, Serge’s eldest son Gaston now manages the day-to-day operation of the winery. The Musar property is located in the southern end of Bekaa Valley, around 30km north of Beirut. Here the altitude and shelter from surrounding mountains provide excellent growing conditions; the Bekaa valley is almost completely disease and frost free with long mild summers and just enough rain in the winter. The wide range of gravelly soils over limestone is also ideal for viticulture. Made from the fruit of Viognier, Vermentino and Chardonnay vines planted since 2000 at around 1,000m above sea level in the Bekaa Valley.Musar Jeune White is fermented in cement-lined vats and released a year after the harvest.Vegan
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Chateau Musar was established in 1930 by Gaston Hochar at the tender age of 20. His inspiration was both the 6,000-year winemaking history of Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley and also his time in Bordeaux – a connection which was strengthened during the Second World War when he befriended Major Ronald Barton of Château Langoa-Barton while he was stationed in Lebanon. In 1959 he graciously stepped aside for his two eager sons Serge and Ronald. Today it is overseen by the third generation: like their father and uncle, Serge’s eldest son Gaston now manages the day-to-day operation of the winery. The Musar property is located in the southern end of Bekaa Valley, around 30km north of Beirut. Here the altitude and shelter from surrounding mountains provide excellent growing conditions; the Bekaa valley is almost completely disease and frost free with long mild summers and just enough rain in the winter. The wide range of gravelly soils over limestone is also ideal for viticulture. Hochar Père et Fils is sourced from specially selected vineyards near the village of Aana in the Bekaa Valley, characterised by deep, gravelly soil over a limestone base. Low yields (25-30 hectolitres per hectare) result in concentrated wine and the altitude keeps the average yearly temperatures at around 25 °C, encompassing cold, snowy winters, mild springs and hot summers. The Hochar Père et Fils 2016 is a blend of Cinsault (50%), Grenache (35%) and Cabernet Sauvignon (15%). The grapes were fermented between 27 °C and 29 °C with maceration in cement vats, followed by 6 months in French Nevers oak barrelsThe Hochar of this year is bright ruby red in colour with red fruits, plums, sloes and cherries on the nose and palate. This balanced and elegant wine combines vibrant fruit on a medium body with soft tannins, good acidity and cellared well, it will keep for several years. Works well with lamb tagine with prunes, lamb with couscous and orange blossom water, cinnamon, almond and date stuffing, Jamaican goat curry, Quorn gammon roast with smokey paprika spiced lentils Vegan
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It is a blend of old vines Cinsault (45%), Syrah (45%) and Cabernet Sauvignon (10%) from organically certified vineyards, harvested from late August onwards. The wines fermented in concrete vats they were not fined or filtered and the sedimentation occurs naturally.Château Musar first started producing the Musar Jeune range of wines in 2006 from the fruit of low-yielding Bekaa Valley vines at around 1,000 metres above sea level. Altitude keeps the average temperature at 25 ° C with hot sunny days and cool nights and with 300 days of sunshine a year, grapes are ripened to perfection. Unoaked and made according to Musar’s natural non-interventionist wine-making philosophy, Musar Jeune wines are vibrantly fruity, richly concentrated and the 2016 vintage is no exception.Fresh, vibrant, fruity and soft with plenty of ripe red and dark fruit and a hint of sweet spice. The tannins are gentle and the finish smooth. It’s perfect for immediate drinking but also has a few years ageing potential. Excellent by itself or with samosas, vegetarian tagine or pizza Vegan
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The winery was established on the site of the ruins of Saint Cirice des Marges church. Nothing is left of the old priory now but the estate has a rich past life and many people have travelled and given life to this soil. As in the whole Rhone Valley the mistral blows throughout the year really helping the vines grow. One of the most southerly vineyards in the Rhone Valley. Vinification: Grenache Blanc 2/3 whole bunch, crushed and fermented, 1/3 destemmed, crushed and macerated for 10 days on skins. So a lighter orange wine. Native yeast fermentation, matured in stainless steel then mixed together before bottling. Unfined and unfiltered. No added Sulphur. A little bit floral on the nose with flavours of peach and summer fruits on the palate. If you are new to Orange wine this really is one of our top recommendations to ease you in Try with a saucy Moroccan-spiced lentils, one pan Mediterranean chicken with roasted red pepper sauce, spicy crab pasta or beetroot burgers with sweet potatoes wedges... Vegan
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The dynamic Vesco family took over the winery 10 years ago and have since revolutionised the viticultural practices and invested heavily in cutting edge technology for the winery and bottling line. Their hundred hectares of organic vineyards are located high up in the hills above Alcamo. The wines are all certified organic and planted on south-east facing slopes on sandy soils 150 – 300m above sea level. Ciello Bianco Catarrato, organic, hazy, unfiltered, fruity. Just 3 out of 5 on the funky scale, this little natural white wine has bags of fresh tropical fruits, lemon pith and southern olive oil texture. There is grapefruit on the palate keeping it fresh but with 12.5% abv, there is plenty of body in the wine to stand up to a salad of Octopus. This wine is unfiltered so can be quite cloudy, but that is normal. A great value Natural white for everyday drinking! Vegan
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The dynamic Vesco family took over the winery 10 years ago and have since revolutionised the viticultural practices and invested heavily in cutting edge technology for the winery and bottling line. Their hundred hectares of organic vineyards are located high up in the hills above Alcamo. The wines are all certified organic and planted on south-east facing slopes on sandy soils 150 – 300m above sea level. Nero d'Avola Ciello, fresh, fruity, organic, naturally made red wine from Sicily. Ciello make excellent value organic wines and this entry level Nero d'Avola has bags of crunchy, fresh dark fruits and spice to keep you happy with some simple Italian pasta dishes. Vegan
