Italy
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Ponte Pietra 2007 Trebbiano/Garganega
UK£5.99- Grape Blend: Trebbiano, Garganega
- Origin: Italy, Veneto
- Producer: Ponte Pietra
- Style: Crisp Light Whites
- Tasting Note: Considered by consultant winemaker Matt Thomson to be the bestvintage yet of the Ponte Pietra, this is a zesty, aromatic wine, with lightperfumes of white flowers and a touch of almonds on the nose. Onthe palate it is fresh and vivacious, with an appealing apple/almondcharacter and a lively, crisp finish.
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Conte Bassi 2007 Merlot
UK£5.99- Grape Blend: Merlot
- Origin: Italy, Veneto
- Producer: Conte Bassi
- Style: Light Fruity Reds
- Tasting Note: A subtle, fruity Merlot from North-east Italy. Flavour of brambles and plums and soft tannins.
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Conte Bassi 2008 Chardonnay
UK£5.99- Grape Blend: Chardonnay
- Origin: Italy, Veneto
- Producer: Conte Bassi
- Style: Crisp Light Whites
- Tasting Note: An unoaked Chardonnay from North east Italy. Flavours of green apples and a touch of melon.
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Terre di Monteforte 2009 Soave Classico
UK£5.99- Grape Blend: Garganega
- Origin: Italy, Veneto
- Producer: Terre di Monteforte
- Style: Crisp Light Whites
- Tasting Note: Clean, bright and light in colour, with an attractive, fresh, open nose,with perfumes of almond blossom and white flowers. On the palate ithas excellent depth and a lovely balance between ripe, aromatic fruitand fresh, zingy acidity. Clean and spicy on the finish, this winesurpasses all but the very top names in the zone.
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Ponte Pietra 2008 Merlot/Corvina
UK£5.99- Grape Blend: Merlot, Corvina
- Origin: Italy, Veneto
- Producer: Ponte Pietra
- Style: Light Fruity Reds
- Tasting Note: Good depth of colour and a lively, fresh perfume with notes of cherry,plum and a touch of spice. Rounded, ripe summer berry fruit on thepalate with a clean, plummy finish.
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La Fiera 2009 Pinot Grigio
UK£5.99- Grape Blend: Pinot Gris/Grigio
- Origin: Italy, Veneto
- Producer: La Fiera
- Style: Crisp Light Whites
- Tasting Note: This is a light, crisp Pinot Grigio which has a gently spicy nose with hints of cinnamon.
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Primo Estate 2009 Sangiovese/Merlot
UK£6.79- Grape Blend: Sangiovese, Merlot
- Origin: Italy, Puglia
- Producer: Primo Estate
- Style: Rich Complex Reds
- Tasting Note: This is a great value fruity red from Puglia, remarkably concentrated and rich for its price.
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Ponte Pietra 2009 Pinot Grigio Rosato
UK£7.49- Grape Blend: Pinot Gris/Grigio
- Origin: Italy, Veneto
- Producer: Ponte Pietra
- Style: Dry Fruity Roses
- Tasting Note: Very pale pink in colour with a lovely perfumed nose with aromas ofripe pear and freshly baked breadcrust. Full-bodied but still fresh onthe palate with a crisp, apple-pear finish.
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Masseria Monaci 2006 Copertino Eloquenzia
UK£7.99- Grape Blend: Negramaro
- Origin: Italy, Puglia
- Producer: Masseria Monaci
- Style: Medium Bodied Reds
- Tasting Note: A fruity red from the volcanic vineyards of southern Italy. Has an earthy, leathery character. Quite robust and characterful.
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Saladini Pilastri 2009 Falerio
UK£7.99- Grape Blend: Passerina, Pecorino
- Origin: Italy, Marche
- Producer: Saladini Pilastri
- Style: Crisp Light Whites
- Tasting Note: Made from two local varieties, Passerina and Pecorino, this light white has a dry, palate, but has a soft, creamy texture and savoury flavours.



