Wine Menu

Red

OWNERS CHOICE: With a combined four decades of experience in the wine trade Salvo & Alessio have handpicked a selection of wines from across Italy

MERLOT . . . . . . . . . . . .22.95

Smooth, easy-drinking Merlot with plum and red cherry fruit,and a hint of dark chocolate on the finish. ITALY

MONTEPULCIANO D’ABRUZZO . . . . . . . . . . . .27.95

Plentiful fresh red berries lead onto pleasing herbal flavours and subtle notes of spice from the oak. The palate is medium-bodied, with elegant, well-rounded tannins & a long, fresh finish. ABRUZZO, ITALY

CIÚ CIÚ PICENO “BACCHUS” . . . . . . . . . . . . 34.95

Piceno is a 50-50 blend of Montepulciano and Sangiovese from organic vines in Marche on Italy’s Adriatic coast. Soft and fruity with aromas of strawberries, raspberries and a touch of sweet spice. MARCHE, ITALY

PRIMITIVO -PASSO MARCHESE- IGT . . . . . . . . . . . .39.95

Red fruits, black cherry and notes of liquorice. The palate is well-rounded, with soft, supple tannins and a pleasingly fresh finish. PUGLIA, ITALY

CHIANTI -INNOCENTI- . . . . . . . . . . . .38.95

A classic Chianti, offering aromas of red berry fruit, with vanilla and floral hints of violets. Flavoursome, medium-bodied palate, fresh in structure and with a delicious balance of fruit and savoury notes. TUSCANY, ITALY

VALPOLICELLA CLASSICO “SASETI” . . . . . . . . . . . .46.95

MONTE DALL’ORA

Exhibits a profound depth of color. The bouquet is redolent with scents of red fruits, morello cherries, and a hint of mint. On the palate, it is vibrant, underpinned by nuances of menthol and wild herbs. VENETO, ITALY

White

OWNERS CHOICE: With a combined four decades of experience in the wine trade Salvo & Alessio have handpicked a selection of wines from across Italy

TREBBIANO D’ABRUZZO . . . . . . . . 22.95

The colour is straw yellow; it has a rich aroma with hints of tropical

fruit and characteristic floral perfumes. The taste is fresh, dry and

well balanced.

PINOT GRIGIO . . . . . . . . 25.95

Elegant, dry Pinot Grigio with apple and banana fruit aromas,

floral lift in the mouth, and a clean, crisp finish. ITALY

SAUVIGNON BLANC . . . . . . . . .31.95

This refined Sauvignon Blanc offers mineral aromas balanced with fresh citrus notes, delicate white peach and a touch of spice. With elegant herbal notes and a refreshing finish. ITALY

VERMENTINO DOC ARAGOSTA . . . . . . . . 34.95

Discover the crisp, refreshing elegance of VERMENTINO ARAGOSTA, a celebrated white wine born on the sun-drenched coasts of SARDINIA. Named after the island’s iconic LOBSTER (“ARAGOSTA”), this wine captures the spirit of the Mediterranean with its bright minerality, floral aromas, and delicate citrus notes. Crafted from VERMENTINO GRAPES, it reflects the island’s maritime breezes, rocky soils, and centuries of winemaking tradition.

FALANGHINA . . . . . . . . . . . . .38.95

With hints of tropical fruit and floral perfume characteristics. The taste is fresh, dry and well balanced. CAMPANIA ITALY

GAVI DEL COMUNE DI GAVI DOCG . . . . . . . . 44.95

Great texture and precision, with distinctive greengage and almond notes on the palate. Fresh and dry, this is particularly characterful Gavi.

PIEDMONT ITALY

Rosé

PINOT GRIGIO ROSÉ . . . . . . . . 25.95

Jam-packed with the ripe strawberry and raspberry fruit you would expect from this variety, but with far more intensity and structure than the norm.

ZINFANDEL BLUSH . . . . . . . . 29.95

Inviting aromas of redcurrants and orange zest, followed by a creamy medium-dry palateshowing a nice balance of sweetness and fruit flavours.

M DE MINUTY CÔTES DE PROVENCE ROSÉ. . . . . . . .44.95

A beautiful pale pink colour, with aromas of redcurrants giving way to a fresh, yet well rounded palate offering delicate flavours of peaches and candied orange peel.

Raffaele Finest Red Wines

AGLIANICO RISERVA 2019 . . . . . . .39

The colour is an intense ruby red, the aroma is complex with pleasant hints of ripe red fruit and jam with hints of spice. The taste is fascinating, complex with good aftertaste. CAMPANIA, ITALY

BARBARESCO, PRUNOTTO 2021 . . . . . . . . . 77.95

A deep, complex nose with hints of liquorice, roses and raspberry. The palate is mouthfilling yet delicate and harmonious, with a velvety texture, great clarity, and a long, elegant finish. PIEDMONT, ITALY

AMARONE DELLA VALPOLICELLA . . . . . . . . . 90

MASI - COSTASERA

Bright and intense on the nose with aromas of preserved cherries and dried plums together with hints of fruits of the forest and cinnamon. Good weight from the alcohol and structured on the palate, opening out to attractive aromas of cherries and vanilla. VENETO, ITALY

BAROLO -PRUNOTTO 2021 . . . . . . . . .80

Complex nose with notes of rose, strawberry and forest fruits. Delicately floral, perfumed yet persistent on the palate, this is Barolo at its best. PIEDMONT, ITALY

BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO . . . . . . . . .100

PIAN DELLE VIGNE, ANTINORI

Complex, generous nose with ripe aromas of cherries and raspberries, light tobacco notes and hints of coffee and cocoa powder. Multi-layered structure with a nicely rounded texture and elegant fruit leading to a very long finish. TUSCANY, ITALY

TIGNANELLO, ANTINORI 2022 . . . . . . . . .230

Combining dark fruits, spice and sweet tobacco with a mineral, earthy note. Dense and muscular with a firm and well-proportioned finish.

TUSCANY, ITALY

SASSICAIA 2020 . . . . . . . . . .500

The nose is closed but precise, delicately perfumed with nuances of violet and peony, cherries and mulberries, minerality, purity and precision. Delicate and subtle in texture on the palate. The silky and powdery tannic structure provide a lingering finish. TUSCANY, ITALY

**SASSICAIA 2020**

**Bottle...... £500**
Appelation: D.O.C. Bolgheri Sassicaia Grape: 85%
Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Cabernet
The nose is closed but precise, delicately perfumed with nuances of violet and peony, cherries and mulberries, minerality, purity and precision. Delicate and subtle in texture on the palate. The silky and powdery tannic structure provide a lingering finish.

Sparkling Wines

PROSECCO EXTRA DRY . . . . . . . . .28.95

PROSECCO ROSÉ. . . . . . . . . .30.95

FRANCIACORTA 1701 BRUT NATURE4 . . . . . . . . . 68.95

Fragrant and expressive on the nose, with fruity and floral notes which recall apples and white peaches. The palate offers a creamy mousse and lively, fresh flavours with a fine balance and perceptible finesse. LOMBARDY, ITALY

AKENTA SUB: THE SUB-AQUA

VERMENTINO DI SARDEGNA DOC. . . . . . . . . 120

A limited number of bottles of Akenta spumante wine, produced from a selection of Vementino di Sardegna DOC grapes, are left to age at a depth of around 40 metres. The underwater ageing is a magic moment, which creates a wine in a class of its own. Akenta Sub, an extraordinary wine that has a unique story to tell. Pale straw yellow in colour with greenish reflections, it has intense aromas of white and yellow flowers and good fruit