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2023 False Bay Whole Bunch Cinsault Mourvèdre Rosé
Regular price £9.00 Save Liquid error (snippets/product-template line 117): Computation results in '-Infinity'%This wine comes from low-yielding, coastal vineyards, delicately whole-bunch basket pressed for only the purest juice. A fine wine that happens to be pink!
Tasting Notes
A pale, spicy and textural Rosé mostly sourced from bush-vine Cinsault with summer fruits on the palate and a clean, savoury, dry finish. A subtle and delicate style makes this a versatile and food friendly wine.
Production
The grapes for False Bay Whole Bunch Cinsault Mourvedre stem from bush-vine Cinsault (mostly old vines) from Stellenbosch and Swartland, along with a small proportion of Mourvedre from Stellenbosch which adds a savoury depth to the wine. These old vines produce naturally low yields and retain good acidity. Made by Waterkloof's talented young Cellarmaster Nadia Barnard. Balanced grapes are hand harvested, whole-bunch pressed and fermented spontaneously with wild yeast in stainless steel and wooden foudre. The wine is left on lees for a minimum of three months before bottling. No additions other than sulphur as a preservative. Grown, made and bottled in South Africa. Vegan friendly wine. Coastal Vineyards, Sustainably Farmed, Hand Picked, Naturally Crafted, Wild Ferment.
Producer
An independent company, owned by Waterkloof founder Paul Boutinot, False Bay Vineyards aims to make 'real' wine affordable. These are sustainable certified wines bottled in South Africa and naturally crafted from mature and often old vineyards that, crucially, are naturally in balance. This means that, unusually at the price, the grapes from these coastal gems can be transformed into wine with wild yeast and an absolute minimum of intervention.
False Bay Vineyards is proud to be a WWF (World Wildlife Fund) Biodiversity Champion and certified by WIETA (Wine and Agricultural Ethical Trade Association). All of their wines are Vegan friendly.
Specifications
Year | 2023 |
Bottle Size | 750ml |
Cultivar | 85% Cinsault, 15% Mourvedre |
Country | South Africa |
Alcohol content
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12,5% alc vol
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Units of Alcohol per Bottle | 9.8 units |
Type | Rose Wine |
Dietary Information | Vegan and Vegetarian |
Allergen Information | Contains sulphites |
Food Matches | Perfect with Mediterranean dishes especially juicy pan-fried garlic prawns... or drink chilled on its own. |
Origin | WO Coastal Region |
2022 Bellefontaine Grenache Rosé
Regular price £8.45 Save Liquid error (snippets/product-template line 117): Computation results in '-Infinity'%Supple and moreish, this is a delightfully pale pink French rosé.
Tasting Notes
Pale raspberry pink with appealing, soft, berry aromas. Smooth, round and juicy this is an easy-drinking, vivaciously fruity rosé with a refreshing dry finish.
Production Method
Bellefontaine Grenache Rosé possesses fine aromatics, pure fruit expression, fresh acidity, varietal character and above all, a persistent finish. Fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled stainless steel with minimal intervention during winemaking. Bottled young to capture the freshness and vibrant fruit character. The free-run juice of Grenache grapes produces a wine full of sweetly ripe yet crunchy fruit with soft and juicy flavours.
Producer
Like all good stories, that of Boutinot France is both long and a little bit complicated! Boutinot began as a tiny importer in 1980, specialising in French wines. Paul Boutinot himself began by personally selecting the wines from France, back in the UK he would unload the trailer by hand. And deliver the crates of wines to customers himself. But good things grow and by the end of the decade we had become a bigger and better company. A company that not only sought out great wines but made them too. After 10 years later, Boutinot France started in January 1990. The first office was in the middle of the vines in Julienas; perfectly located to navigate the Beaujolais and Macon regions on the quest to make beautiful wines.
Samantha Bailey, who started as a wine enthusiast, was there at the beginning of this adventure. Since then, she has grown into our Master Blender and has key responsibilities: building long-standing relationships, tasting, understanding the terroir and appellations, and pushing the boundaries. She is at the heart of the whole process from blending to quality assessment, making sure there is always a Boutinot touch in every cuvée. We are proud to also count Guillaume Letang and Julien Dugas in our winemaking team. Guillaume oversees the South of France and Languedoc, whilst Julien looks after our property in Cairanne. Together they have the local knowledge to select and blend the very best wines from throughout. Eric Monnin oversees every aspect of production and makes sure everything our winemakers blend and source is top quality.
Today, Boutinot’s French office has recently relocated to Macon, and has over 20 employees who take care of production across the whole of France, covering fresh whites and rosés from Gascony, mineral wines from Burgundy, and joyful varietal wines from Languedoc among others. We don’t use any single model to source our wines; instead, a combination of sources are used, from large-scale, high-quality co-ops to small, family growers and single domaines, as well as our own vineyards in Cairanne and Saint-Vérand. Drawing on the expertise of our four winemakers and a network of partner growers, we seek to deliver the highest quality-to-price ratio possible for every wine.
Specifications
Year | 2022 |
Bottle Size | 750ml |
Cultivar | Grenache 100% |
Country | France |
Alcohol content
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12.5% alc vol
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Units of Alcohol per Bottle | 9.4 units |
Type | Rosé |
Cellaring Potential | For immediate enjoyment |
Allergen Information | Contains Sulphites |
Dietary Information |
Vegetarian, Vegan approved
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Food Matches | Enjoy a glass on its own or match its subtle flavours with delicate white meats, fish and salads. |
Origin | Languedoc |
Appellation | IGT Pays Doc |
2022 Vila Nova Vinho Verde Rosé
Regular price £9.99 Save Liquid error (snippets/product-template line 117): Computation results in '-Infinity'%This is a pretty, soft and fruity Vinho Verde rosé made from the local Espadeiro grape.
Tasting Notes
Fresh red berries on the nose, the palate has delicate wild strawberry and zesty redcurrant fruit, off-dry with a soft and appealing finish.
Production
Produced from the red Espadeiro grape which is cultivated here in Vinho Verde (also found in Galicia, northern Spain). The must undergoes temperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel.
Producer
Casa de Vila Nova is owned by the Lencastre family, of aristocratic Portuguese lineage (one of their ancestors became the first Baron of Varzea do Douro in the 1800s). This land has been in their family since the 12th century - the ivy-clad tower that still remains from that time is now surrounded by Vila Nova (new house) that was built in the 1700s, and the property was gradually extended over the centuries.
The estate is near the town of Penafiel, close to the eastern border of Portugal's Vinho Verde wine region, around a 30-minute drive east from Oporto. In the late 1970s the family planted vines over 12 hectares - mainly local Portuguese varieties. In 2008 Bernardo Lencastre and his brothers took over the running of the property, revitalised the vineyards, and began making vinho verde and bottling their own wines - the first generation to do so. They now have around 42 hectares of vineyard.
Here, in the Entre-Douro-e-Minho sub-region of Sousa, their vineyards are influenced by winds from the Atlantic Ocean - creating the perfect climate to ripen varieties such as Avesso, Loureiro and Alvarinho.
Specifications
Year | 2022 |
Bottle Size | 750ml |
Cultivar | 100% Espadeiro |
Country | Portugal |
Alcohol content
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11.5% alc vol
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Units of alcohol per bottle | 8.63 units |
Type | Rose |
Allergy Information | Contains sulphites |
Dietary Information | Vegan & Vegetarian Approved |
Food Matching |
Perfect with simple pasta dishes, salads and white meats.
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Cellaring Potential | Awaiting info |
Origin | Vinho Verde |
Appellation | DOC Vino Verde |
Fresita Original Sparkling Wine with Strawberries (8% Alc) (200ml Single Serve)
Regular price £2.99 Save Liquid error (snippets/product-template line 117): Computation results in '-Infinity'%An adorable picnic-sized single-serve!
Tasting Notes
The unique combination of the best sparkling wine with carefully selected strawberries, created through the Charmat method delivers a natural, balanced and elegant taste.
Originating from Chile, Fresita features a distinct combination of the highest standard of sparkling wine and carefully chosen strawberries. Created using the Charmat method of winemaking, it delivers a balanced, elegant, refreshing, and natural taste, aroma, and flavour.
The term “Fresita” is of Spanish origin and means “strawberry.” Initially, when the fruit got discovered in Patagonia of Chile, people knew of its white variants. Later, Amédée-François Frézier presented them to the world in 1714. Eventually, the strawberries of red colour evolved, and now, very few knew that the white ones also existed. In recent times, however, both the Chilean strawberries get celebrated for their delicious fragrance, sweet taste, and size.
Creation
The creation of Fresita in 1992 was due to the motivation to deliver a unique beverage that appeals to people’s desire for a genuine experience. The wine has a blend combination of Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, and Moscatel.
Each varietal gets fermented in separate chambers to create their unique still wines first. Then, they get blended, followed by a second fermentation process. This dual treatment helps attain an exceedingly dry base for the sparkling wine of Fresita.
At the final stage of the winemaking, freshly picked and intensely flavoured strawberries of the Patagonian variety get added to the product. It results in the deep, fruity, luscious, and smooth salmon pink colour of Fresita with strawberry pulp suspended or floating in it.
Fresita contains persistent bubbles and solely 8% alcohol, making it a drink that people with low alcoholic tolerance can enjoy. It offers a beverage that is full of the sweetness of strawberry with the appropriate amount of intensity. The sparkling wine provides a refreshing feel, especially when served and drunk chilled.
Comes in a full 750ml size too. Click Here!
Specifications
Year | N/V |
Bottle Size | 200ml |
Cultivar |
Blend of Muscat, Sauvignon Blanc and Alicante Bouschet |
Country | Chile |
Alcohol Content | 8% alc vol |
Units of alcohol per bottle | 1.6 units |
Type | Sparkling Wine / Fizz |
Residual Sugar | 62g/l |
Cellaring Potential | For immediate enjoyment |
Food Matches |
Fresita goes well with snacks and desserts or simply by itself. Serve at between 4-6°C. |
Origin |
Blend from different Chilean wine regions |
2021 Route 66 Californian Zinfandel Rosé
Regular price £7.99 Save Liquid error (snippets/product-template line 117): Computation results in '-Infinity'%Wines from the “Sunshine State” offer a delicious ripeness with instant appeal – perfect for everyday drinking!
Tasting Notes
Lively and refreshing flavours of ripe strawberry and juicy watermelon combine with a delicate sweetness and crisp acidity.
Made in sunny California, where the long hot Summers help to ripen the Zinfandel grapes, giving the winemaker lots of tasty sweet fruit to make this delicious Route 66 semi-sweet White Zinfandel wine.
Specifications
Year | 2021 |
Bottle Size | 750ml |
Cultivar | 100% Zinfandel |
Country | USA |
Alcohol content | 10.5 % alc vol |
Units of Alcohol per Bottle | 7.88 units |
Type | Rosé |
Cellaring Potential | For immediate enjoyment |
Allergen Information | Contains Sulphites |
Food Matches | Drink on its own or pair with white meat, soft cheese, pate or salad. |
Origin | California |
2023 Pasquiers Grenache Cinsault Rosé, Pays d’Oc
Regular price £9.99 Save Liquid error (snippets/product-template line 117): Computation results in '-Infinity'%Traditional southern French varieties of Grenache and Cinsault are expertly blended to show the character and finesse in this great house rosé.
Tasting Notes
This luscious and textural blend is very much a food wine; tangy red berries burst from Grenache to meld with gentle spice from Cinsault before the dry and fresh finish.
Production Method
Ripened under the Mediterranean sun of southern France, then harvested at the precise point where ripe fruit and fresh acidity are perfectly aligned, Grenache and Cinsault - two traditional French rosé varieties - are vinifed using the classic rosé-de-presse method. This involves a short maceration followed by gentle pressing to obtain the pretty colour of this sweetly-fruited, carefully balanced rosé blend without extracting unwelcome tannins.
Producer
Like all good stories, that of Boutinot France is both long and a little bit complicated! Boutinot began as a tiny importer in 1980, specialising in French wines. Paul Boutinot himself began by personally selecting the wines from France, back in the UK he would unload the trailer by hand. And deliver the crates of wines to customers himself. But good things grow and by the end of the decade we had become a bigger and better company. A company that not only sought out great wines but made them too. After 10 years later, Boutinot France started in January 1990. The first office was in the middle of the vines in Julienas; perfectly located to navigate the Beaujolais and Macon regions on the quest to make beautiful wines.
Samantha Bailey, who started as a wine enthusiast, was there at the beginning of this adventure. Since then, she has grown into our Master Blender and has key responsibilities: building long-standing relationships, tasting, understanding the terroir and appellations, and pushing the boundaries. She is at the heart of the whole process from blending to quality assessment, making sure there is always a Boutinot touch in every cuvée. We are proud to also count Guillaume Letang and Julien Dugas in our winemaking team. Guillaume oversees the South of France and Languedoc, whilst Julien looks after our property in Cairanne. Together they have the local knowledge to select and blend the very best wines from throughout. Eric Monnin oversees every aspect of production and makes sure everything our winemakers blend and source is top quality.
Specifications
Year | 2023 |
Bottle Size | 750ml |
Cultivar | 70% Grenache, 30% Cinsault |
Country | Languedoc, France |
Alcohol content | 12.5% alc vol |
Units of Alcohol per Bottle | 9.3 units |
Type | Rosé |
Cellaring Potential | For immediate enjoyment |
Allergen Information | Contains Sulphites |
Food Matches | A really versatile wine that will pair well with a variety of pasta dishes, barbeques and grilled chicken salads. |
Origin | Languedoc |
Appellation | Pays D'Oc IGP |
2022 Portraits of America L.A. Zin, White Zinfandel Rosé
Regular price £8.99 Save Liquid error (snippets/product-template line 117): Computation results in '-Infinity'%Portraits of America is a range of classic Californian wines captured in classic and contemporary American art themes.
Tasting Notes
Luscious strawberry ice cream on the nose supported by a bright, berry-fruited palate and an off-dry finish.
Production
Selected from old vine vineyards in the region of central California. 100% zinfandel grapes, lightly crushed to create a pretty pink wine. Vinified in stainless steel tanks.
Specifications
Year | 2022 |
Bottle Size | 750ml |
Cultivar | Zinfandel |
Country | USA |
Alcohol content | 11% alc vol |
Units of Alcohol per Bottle | 8.25 units |
Type | Rosé |
Cellaring Potential | For immediate enjoyment |
Allergen Information | Contains Sulphites |
Food Matches | Serve chilled and drink with friends. |
Origin | California |
2022 El Ninot de Paper Rosado
Regular price £7.69 Save Liquid error (snippets/product-template line 117): Computation results in '-Infinity'%Appealing, bright and juicy rosado from Valencia.
Tasting Notes
Nose
An appealing dry rosé with fresh red fruit aromas.
Palate
The palate has raspberry and redcurrant characters, with hints of citrus and a long and fruity finish.
Production
Produced from a selection of Bobal grapes, which after harvesting undergo a gentle pressing, and short maceration on skins to give a delicate pink colour. The free-run juice is fermented in stainless steel for 20 - 25 days at a controlled temperature of 14ºC, using selected yeasts.
Specifications
Year | 2022 |
Bottle Size | 750ml |
Cultivar | 100% Bobal |
Country | Spain |
Alcohol content | 11% alc vol |
Units of Alcohol per Bottle | 8.36 units |
Type | Rosé |
Allergen Information | Contains sulphites |
Food Matches |
Great with tapas, risotto or charcuterie. |
Origin | Valencia |
Appellation | DOP Valencia |
Fresita Original Sparkling Wine with Strawberries (8% Alc)
Regular price £8.95 Save Liquid error (snippets/product-template line 117): Computation results in '-Infinity'%Tasting Notes
The unique combination of the best sparkling wine with carefully selected strawberries, created through the Charmat method to deliver a natural, balanced and elegant taste.
Originating from Chile, Fresita features a distinct combination of the highest standard of sparkling wine and carefully chosen strawberries. Created using the Charmat method of winemaking, it delivers a balanced, elegant, refreshing, and natural taste, aroma, and flavour.
The term “Fresita” is of Spanish origin and means “strawberry.” Initially, when the fruit got discovered in Patagonia of Chile, people knew of its white variants. Later, Amédée-François Frézier presented them to the world in 1714. Eventually, the strawberries of red colour evolved, and now, very few knew that the white ones also existed. In recent times, however, both the Chilean strawberries get celebrated for their delicious fragrance, sweet taste, and size.
Creation
The creation of Fresita in 1992 was due to the motivation to deliver a unique beverage that appeals to people’s desire for a genuine experience. The wine has a blend combination of Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, and Moscatel.
Each varietal gets fermented in separate chambers to create their unique still wines first. Then, they get blended, followed by a second fermentation process. This dual treatment helps attain an exceedingly dry base for the sparkling wine of Fresita.
At the final stage of the winemaking, freshly picked and intensely flavoured strawberries of the Patagonian variety get added to the product. It results in the deep, fruity, luscious, and smooth salmon pink colour of Fresita with strawberry pulp suspended or floating in it.
Fresita contains persistent bubbles and solely 8% alcohol, making it a drink that people with low alcoholic tolerance can enjoy. It offers a beverage that is full of the sweetness of strawberry with the appropriate amount of intensity. The sparkling wine provides a refreshing feel, especially when served and drunk chilled.
Comes in a handy picnic single-serve size too! Click HERE
Specifications
Year | N/V |
Bottle Size | 750ml |
Cultivar |
Blend of Muscat, Sauvignon Blanc and Alicante Bouschet |
Country | Chile |
Alcohol Content | 8% alc vol |
Units of alcohol per bottle | 6 units |
Type | Sparkling Wine / Fizz |
Residual Sugar | 62g/l |
Cellaring Potential | For immediate enjoyment |
Food Matches |
Fresita goes well with snacks and desserts or simply by itself. Serve at between 4-6°C. |
Origin |
Blend from different Chilean wine regions |
NV The Big Top White Zinfandel Rosé
Regular price £8.49 Save Liquid error (snippets/product-template line 117): Computation results in '-Infinity'%A major crowd pleaser!
Tasting Notes
Luscious strawberry ice cream on the nose supported by a bright, berry fruited palate and an off-dry finish. Hugely juicy.
Production
Selected from old vine vineyards in the Lodi region of central California. 100% zinfandel grapes, lightly crushed to create a pretty pink wine. Vinified in stainless steel tanks.
Specifications
Year | NV |
Bottle Size | 750ml |
Cultivar | 100% Zinfandel |
Country | USA |
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Units of Alcohol per Bottle | 7.5units |
Type |
Rosé |
Allergen Information | Contains Sulphites and no other allergens |
Food Matches | Serve chilled and drink with friends. |
Appellation | Lodi, Central California |
2021 Domaine Saint Paul Grenache Gris Rosé
Regular price £10.50 Save Liquid error (snippets/product-template line 117): Computation results in '-Infinity'%This certified Organic & Vegan-Friendly rosé is possibly the prettiest pink we have!
Tasting Notes
Colour
Pale salmon pink color
Nose
It's delicate peachy colour reflects the exotic stone fruit and orange blossom on the nose
Palate
On the palate the wine has a softness and texture that some rosés lack, yet it retains a freshness to the finish. This wine fits perfectly into the centre ground between the more common summer fruit dominated rosés and the more textured white of the south of France.
Vinification
Direct pressing in a pneumatic press, settling after 48 hours at 8°C, alcoholic fermentation after yeasting at 14°C. Racking of wines and sulphating. No malolactic fermentation.
Estate
Domaine Saint-Paul is a fabulous organic estate, located close to Béziers in the commune of Colombiers in the heart of the Languedoc. Their focus is on traditional southern French grape varieties, with a huge amount of emphasis on work carried out in the vineyard to ensure the quality of grapes harvested is absolutely first class.
This hard work has resulted in a trio of exceptional wines.
Made predominantly from Grenache 'Gris' grapes that turn a pale pinky-grey colour when they ripen, this rosé is possibly the most attractive shade of pink of any we stock. Certified organic and vegan friendly.
Soil Type
The soil is mainly made up of limestone marl. There are traces of ancient fossilized mussels and oysters. These light soils allow a deep rooting of the vines which promotes the development and balance of the wines.
Specifications
Year | 2021 |
Bottle Size | 750ml |
Cultivar | Grenache & Cinsault |
Country | France |
Alcohol Content | 13% alc vol |
Units of Alcohol per Bottle | 9.4 units |
Type | Rosé |
Cellaring Potential | 1-2 years |
Allergen Information | Contains Sulphites |
Dietary Information | Organic and Vegan Approved |
Food Matches | It will be appreciated as an aperitif or with grilled meats and mixed salads. Serve chilled at 8C. |
Origin | Languedoc Roussillon |
Appellation | Pays D'Oc
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N/V Grandial Brut Dry Rosé
Regular price £9.99 Sale price £8.99 Save 10%Tasting Notes
Colour
Stunning salmon-pink tones, very attractive colour.
Nose
Intense and fine, dominated by notes of red berries.
Palate
The combination of fine bubbles and delicate aromas makes this a delightfully light and silky rosé. Aromas in the mouth evoke red berries, cherries, strawberries: mellow and well-balanced.
Production Method
The grapes are harvested mechanically and pressed directly. Alcoholic fermentation takes place under controlled temperature
Soil
Clay-and-limestone.
Specifications
Year | N/V |
Bottle Size | 750ml |
Cultivar |
100% Bobal grapes |
Country | France |
Alcohol Content | 11.5% alc vol |
Units of alcohol per bottle | 8.63 units |
Type | Sparkling Wine / Fizz |
Residual Sugar | 20g/l |
Cellaring Potential | 12 months |
Food Matches |
Serve as an apéritif but also to complement red berries desserts, fruit salads and some fruit pastries. Serve at between 6-8°C. |
Origin |
Penedes region (Spain). |
2021 Fildefere Syrah Rose
Regular price £8.99 Save Liquid error (snippets/product-template line 117): Computation results in '-Infinity'%Tasting Notes
Colour
Intense and bright pink in color.
Nose
The aroma of this wine is powerful and contains notes of red fruits and flowers.
Palate
In the mouth the wine is soft, round and fruity. The aftertaste is harmonious, fresh and pleasant.
Vinification
This rosé has first undergone a cold maceration of 18 hours. This is that the crushed grapes have been refrigerated for 18 hours. After this, Fildefere Syrah Rosé matured in stainless steel tanks that are thermo-regulated. This is done to allow the aromas to develop.
Soil
The soil of the vineyards where these grapes come from consists of gravel, clay and limestone.
Alan's Personal Notes
'Well - this is a true WOW! A serious rose with great depth, complexity and power driving beautiful red soft fruit aromas and flavours with not a hint of residual sugar in sight!'
Specifications
Year | 2021 |
Bottle Size | 750ml |
Cultivar | 100% Syrah |
Country | France |
Alcohol content | 13.5% alc vol |
Units of Alcohol per Bottle | 10.1 units |
Type | Rosé Wine |
Cellaring Potential | For immediate enjoyment - best enjoyed young. |
Allergen Information | Contains sulphites |
Food Matches | Sauvion Fildefere Syrah Rosé is delicious as an aperitif. Also delicious at the barbecue. |
Origin |
Languedoc Roussillon |
Appelation | IGP Pays d'Oc |
2023 Mirabello Pinot Grigio Rosé, IGT Provincia di Pavia
Regular price £8.49 Save Liquid error (snippets/product-template line 117): Computation results in '-Infinity'%A fresh and appealing style of Pinot Grigio rosé from the Pavia zone of north-west Italy. The addition of early-harvested Pinot Noir grapes and gentle pressing give a delicate salmon pink colour and subtle red berry fruit.
Tasting Notes
Pale coral pink - strawberry and bramble aromas lead onto a delicate, yet juicy palate with red berry characters. Slight creaminess leads to a crisp dry finish.
Production Method
Produced from grapes grown in the Pavia region of northwest Italy. The ripest grapes were selected from mature hillside vineyards and hand-harvested in early September. The extra ripeness allows the dark-skinned Pinot Grigio grapes to develop a pink tinge which is further enhanced by the addition of a small proportion of Barbera and Pinot Noir grapes from the same vineyards. The grapes were harvested at optimum ripeness together, and the skins left in contact with the juice for 12 hours at low temperature before gentle pressing. After a slow, cool fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks the wine was bottled young to preserve freshness and aromas.
Producer
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. The aim is to produce authentic, well-priced still and sparkling wines from local grape varieties. All aspects of production, from grape selection through to vinification, maturation, blending and bottling are meticulously overseen by Araldica's winemaking team of Claudio Manera and Lella Burdese - assisted by Boutinot's Tony Brown MW. They source from a range of private growers and cooperatives, with whom they have long-term relationships, principally in Veneto, Friuli, Lombardy, Sicily, Puglia, Abruzzo and Sardinia.
Alan's Tasting Notes
"An enticing summer red with lots of upfront strawberry fruit together with more serious red berry notes from the Barbera and Pinot Nero components. Appealing freshness and acidity initially are tempered by a balancing creaminess in the mid and back palate. An altogether well-composed glass of summer rose with perfect balance and poise - enjoy with friends in the garden - perfectly at ease in its own company but will also stand up well with all garden foods." Tasted September 2021
Specifications
Year | 2023 |
Bottle Size | 750ml |
Cultivar | Pinot Grigio 85%, Barbera 11%, Pinot Nero 4% |
Country | Italy |
Alcohol content
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12% alc vol
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Units of Alcohol per Bottle | 9.4 units |
Type | Rosé |
Cellaring Potential | For immediate enjoyment |
Allergen Information | Contains Sulphites |
Dietary Information |
Vegetarian, Vegan approved
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Food Matches | Serve chilled as an aperitif or to accompany salads, cold meats such as salami or smoked chicken, or seafood dishes. |
Origin | Lombardia |
Appellation | IGT Provincia di Pavia |
2023 Borgia by Borsao Rosado
Regular price £6.50 Save Liquid error (snippets/product-template line 117): Computation results in '-Infinity'%Classic Spanish rosado - easy drinking with strawberry notes and fresh acidity. Campo de Borja is often referred to as the 'Kingdom of Garnacha', where this variety reigns supreme.
Tasting Notes
Nose
Deep coral pink colour with aromas of ripe berry fruit and strawberry.
Palate
Dry, approachable and well-balanced, with more appealing juicy strawberry fruit and a creamy mouthfeel.
Production
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.
Producers
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.
Grapes are sourced from over 375 member growers covering 2,400 hectares - nearly a third of the region's total. Vineyards lie in the undulating foothills of the Moncayo mountain, ranging from around 350m to 800m above sea level. At lower altitudes, vines are younger and may require some irrigation, but higher up the slopes the vines are older, unirrigated bush vines.
The climate is rather severe and arid, with hot dry days, and cool nights - which allow optimum acidity levels to be maintained within the grapes. Garnacha thrives in these conditions and represents 65% of total production. The Cierzo wind from the Moncayo sweeps across the foothills of the mountain. This cold, dry wind reduces humidity levels and allows grapes to be picked a couple of weeks later in the harvest, at full maturity.
Borsao has access to a large number of vineyard plots at different altitudes, and hence to a wide selection of fantastic quality grapes. They are recognised for their entry-level varietals - as outstanding examples of easy-to-drink inexpensive wines - as they are for their premium wines, in particular the iconic, multi-award-winning Tres Picos.
Sustainability
With 2,400 hectares of vineyards, Bodegas Borsao is a substantially sized operation in a warm, dry region and as a result the availability and usage of water is a major issue. Much of its vineyard area is planted with Garnacha which traditionally has been bush trained. Until recently, newer plantings were wire trained for easier harvesting, but because of the greater exposure to sunlight of this training method the vines can require up to 50% more water. As a result, all new plantings have reverted to the traditional style of bush training to preserve water.
Inter-row plantings are used to improve the water-holding capacity of the soil and protect it from erosion; they contribute to a better soil structure, increasing its organic, nutrient and nitrogen content; they improve biodiversity in the vineyard since organic matter is a food source for several macro- and micro-organisms; they often increase the population of earthworms which are good indicators of soil fertility; they improve fauna above the soil, providing habitat and food for beneficial insects; they regulate vine growth, helping to control the yield and quality of grapes and wine; and they reduce the vegetative vigour of vines and thus their susceptibility to grey mould and downy mildew. These cover crops mean that less spraying and tending of the vines is required, thus fewer passes are made by tractors which reduces the compaction of the soil and the consumption of diesel. Pheromone treatments are also employed to sexually confuse predatory insects, reducing their populations significantly.
The new cellar is well insulated to reduce the need for cooling systems and to minimise energy consumption; all the chambers are equipped with automatic LED lighting; all of the bottling lines have been designed to reduce noise and to minimise the need to move dry goods and floor stock items; all hot water installations are solar-powered; the greater part of the electricity used for illumination is produced by solar panels; and every single drop of rainwater from the vast roof is collected and recycled. Planned new offices will also be equipped with solar panels and other energy-saving mechanisms.
Specifications
Year | 2023 |
Bottle Size | 750ml |
Cultivar | 100% Garnacha |
Country | Spain |
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Units of Alcohol per Bottle | 10.1 units |
Type | Rosé Wine |
Allergen Information | Contains sulphites |
Food Matches |
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Origin | Campo de Borja |
Appellation | CCL Garnacha |
2020 Borsao Selección Rosado
Regular price £8.49 Save Liquid error (snippets/product-template line 117): Computation results in '-Infinity'%Grapes for Borsao's Selección range are sourced from the higher vineyard slopes of the Moncayo mountains, where soils have more sand and the grapes have greater complexity.
Tasting Notes
Nose
A delightfully pale Garnacha rosé with intense aromas of bright red fruits, raspberries and strawberries.
Palate
The palate has ripe red berry and cherry fruit characters, balancing acidity, and an appealing red fruit finish.
Production
Selected Garnacha grapes from 15-30 year old bush vines grown on stony, sandy soils, around 450 metres above sea level. 6-8 hours cold maceration on skins followed by gentle pressing. The free run juice undergoes long, cool fermentation of between 14º-18º C in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature.
History
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.
Grapes are sourced from over 375 member growers covering 2,400 hectares - nearly a third of the region's total. Vineyards lie in the undulating foothills of the Moncayo mountain, ranging from around 350m to 800m above sea level. At lower altitudes vines are younger and may require some irrigation, but higher up the slopes the vines are older, unirrigated bush vines.
The climate is rather severe and arid, with hot dry days, and cool nights - which allow optimium acidity levels to be maintained within the grapes. Garnacha thrives in these conditions and represents 65% of total production. The Cierzo wind from the Moncayo sweeps across the foothills of the mountain. This cold, dry wind reduces humidity levels and allows grapes to be picked a couple of weeks later in the harvest, at full maturity.
Borsao has access to a large number of vineyard plots at different altitudes, and hence to a wide selection of fantastic quality grapes. They are recognised for their entry-level varietals - as outstanding examples of easy-to-drink inexpensive wines - as they are for their premium wines, in particular the iconic, multi-award-winning Tres Picos.
Sustainability
With 2,400 hectares of vineyards, Bodegas Borsao is a substantially sized operation in a warm, dry region and as a result the availability and usage of water is a major issue. All new plantings have reverted to the traditional style of bush training to preserve water. Inter-row plantings are used to improve the water-holding capacity of the soil and protect it from erosion. These cover crops mean that less spraying and tending of the vines is required, thus fewer passes are made by tractors which reduces the compaction of the soil and the consumption of diesel. Pheromone treatments are also employed to sexually confuse predatory insects, reducing their populations significantly.
These cover crops mean that less spraying and tending of the vines is required, thus fewer passes are made by tractors which reduces the compaction of the soil and the consumption of diesel. Pheromone treatments are also employed to sexually confuse predatory insects, reducing their populations significantly.
Alan's Personal Notes
"Simple pleasures! Lots of summer fruits, some balanced acidity and only natural sugars. Refreshing and classy not sweet and pimped - a proper rosé! One of our most favourite Spring/Summer Rosés!"
Specifications
Year | 2020 |
Bottle Size | 750ml |
Cultivar | 100% Garnacha |
Country | Spain |
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Units of alcohol per bottle | 10.1 units |
Type | Rosé |
Food Matches | Salads, cured meats, grilled salmon. |
Allergy Information | Contains Sulphites |
Appellation | Campo de Borja |
2018 Campo Nuevo Garnacha
Regular price £6.49 Save Liquid error (snippets/product-template line 117): Computation results in '-Infinity'%Tasting Notes
The nose has aromas of strawberry, raspberry and redcurrant. There is a subtle creamy edge on the palate and its very well balanced and offers terrific value.
Specifications
Year | 2018 |
Bottle Size | 750ml |
Cultivar | 100% Garnacha |
Country | Spain |
Alcohol content | 12.5 % alc vol |
Units of alcohol per bottle | 9.4 units |
Type | Rosé |
Allergen Information | Contains Sulphites |
Dietary Information | Vegan and Vegetarian |
Cellaring Potential | For immediate enjoyment |
Food Matches | A great BBQ wine. Especially good with grilled haloumi skewers |
Appellation | Navarra |
Virtuoso Pink Zinfandel N/V
Regular price £8.99 Save Liquid error (snippets/product-template line 117): Computation results in '-Infinity'%Decanal Pink Zinfandel grapes are selected from low-yielding vineyards in the Salento Peninsula to the south of Puglia. Vines are trained with Spalliera method.
Tasting Notes
It has a lovely fresh bouquet of strawberries, with a lively palate awash with ripe summer fruits.
Vinification
Fermentation
Specifications
Year | N/V |
Bottle Size | 750ml |
Cultivar | 100% Primitivo |
Country | Italy |
Alcohol content | 10.5% |
Units of Alcohol per Bottle | 7.88 units |
Type | Rosé |
Food Matches | Ideal on its own or with light meat dishes. |
Cellaring Potential | 1 years |
Allergen Information | Contains sulphites |
Origin | Puglia IGT |
Lunetta Prosecco Rosé N/V (200ml Single Serve)
Regular price £3.79 Save Liquid error (snippets/product-template line 117): Computation results in '-Infinity'%Tasting Notes
A beautifully fresh and dry sparkling rosé from the foothills of the Trentino mountains - now in a handy 'single-serve' size too!
A fresh and dry sparkling rosé with persistent mousse, beautifully salmon pink in colour. Red berry characters on the nose and palate leading to a fresh, delicate and incisive finish.
Production Method
The grapes are sourced from the hills of the Adige and Vallagarina valleys in Trentino. Grapes were hand-harvested at the start of September. Chardonnay grapes were soft pressed to yield the best portion of must - after decanting for 10-12 hours this goes into stainless steel tanks for fermentation. The red grapes are harvested early to maintain good acidity levels and are vinified as for rosé wines. After stabilisation and clarification, the wine undergoes a second fermentation (Charmat method).
Producer
Cavit is a leading co-operative in the mountainous Trentino region of northeast Italy. The winery began as a consortium of associated grape growers in 1950, with a dedicated winery at Ravina di Trento built in 1964. Today It unites 11 separate cellars and their combined 4,500 grape growers across 7,000 hectares of vineyard, to produce an impressively broad portfolio from an intriguing palette of indigenous and international grape varieties. Trentino has a much higher proportion of wines produced as DOC than any other region in Italy - an average of 80% of the region's wines have a DOC classification, compared to around 30% elsewhere in the country. Remarkably, Cavit accounts for 60% of this region's wine production and they advise and supervise all aspects of this production from the vineyard to the bottle. Their site at Maso Toresella on the shores of Lake Toblino was the historic residence of the Prince Bishops of Trento, surrounded by 6.5 hectares of vineyard. It is one of the most significant 'masi' (rural estates) in the whole of Trentino. They have worked with the San Michele all’Adige Oenological Institute, since 1988, to develop wines of the highest quality. In 1993 Cantina Altemasi was established, also at Ravina, not far from the region's capital of Trento - for the production and maturation of Classic Trentodoc and Charmat Method sparkling wines. Trento Doc was the first Classical Method sparkling wine DOC to be established anywhere in the world after Champagne, and the first in Italy.
A Note on Sustainability
For more than two decades Cavit has adhered to the “Protocol for the Production of High-Quality Wines in Trentino”, marking its commitment to fully sustainable agriculture. It is also a member of SEDEX and is working towards SNQPI (Sistema di Qualità Nazionale Produzione Integrata) certification for its commitment to sustainable agriculture. In addition to using only green energy, Cavit has made major investments aimed at reducing energy consumption. Specifically, it has built three photovoltaic generators that produce part of its energy requirements from renewable sources (more than 800 Megawatts per year), significantly reducing carbon dioxide emissions.
PICA (Integrated Agricultural and Wine-producing Cartographic Platform), is the result of a five-year research project conducted by Cavit in collaboration with MPA Solutions and leading research centers in Trentino: the Edmund Mach Foundation (FEM) and the Bruno Kessler Foundation (FBK).
The PICA platform is a complex system, but it works in a simple way. By networking the 4,500 vine growers of the 11 Cavit wine producers’ co-operatives it collects information and gives advice. The main purpose of this platform is to help the grower to achieve total sustainability. The project comprises of two main areas.
The first defines the choice of the most suitable grape varieties, on the basis of the technical and environmental parameters of the soil; the second involves the creation of an avant-garde system with which agronomists and winemakers can receive specific information concerning each vineyard and the various phases in the cultivation of the vines. In practice, waste is eliminated and the grower has total control. For example, it is possible to regulate the water supply according to the characteristics of the soil and the weather conditions.
Awards
- Bronze at the Decanter World Wine Awards 2019
- Siver at the Sommelier Wine Awards 2018
- Bronze at the IWC 2017
- Silver at the Sommelier Wine Awards 2017
- Bronze at the IWSC 2017
- Bronze at the Decanter World Wine Awards 2016
Specifications
Year | NV |
Bottle Size | 200ml |
Cultivar | Chardonnay, Teroldego |
Country | Italy |
Alcohol content | 11.5% alc vol |
Units of Alcohol per Bottle | 2.3 units |
Type | Fizz |
Cellaring Potential | For immediate enjoyment |
Allergen Information | Contains Sulphites |
Features | Sustainable |
Food Matches | Perfect as an aperitif or with summer salads - just as enjoyable on its own! |
Origin | Trentino |
2018 Marques de la Concordia 'Rioja Santiago' Rosé
Regular price £8.99 Sale price £7.50 Save 17%Tasting Notes
Colour
Cherry pink in colour
Nose
Aromas of red fruit on the nose especially strawberry.
Palate
On the palate this wine is light, fruity and refreshing. Well balanced with a touch of acidity creating a lingering finish.
Production Method
The must spends a short amount of time in contact with the skins, to extract some colour from the red grapes. Careful maceration to ensure freshness of aroma. Fermentation takes place without the presence of lees under controlled temperatures of no more than 20°C in stainless steel vats for 10 to 12 days.
History
Bodegas Rioja Santiago hosts and serves wine to millions of pilgrims as they pass through Rioja, on their final stage to Santiago de Compostela.
Founded in 1870 in Haro, on the banks of the River Tiron, Bodega Rioja Santiago is the fourth oldest winery in La Rioja. One of only five wineries permitted to use the word ‘Rioja’ on the label.
Nowadays Rioja Santiago is a modern winery, but the philosophy that surrounded the wines for more than 100 years has not changed: producing the highest quality Rioja wines.
Specifications
Year | 2018 |
Bottle Size | 750ml |
Cultivar | 85% Tempranillo Blanco and 15% Garnacha |
Country | Spain |
Alcohol content | 13% alc vol |
Units of alcohol per bottle | 9.8 units |
Type | Rosé |
Food Matches | Perfect with fish, seafood, white meat and as an aperitif. Serve at 10-14°C |
Appellation | DOCa Rioja |
N/V Marques de la Concordia Tapas Tempranillo Rosé
Regular price £6.99 Sale price £5.99 Save 14%Tasting Notes
Cherry colour, red fruits on the nose, especially raspberry. On the palate, it is crisp, refreshing and well balanced.
Production Method
Saignée is applied to the red grapes. Careful maceration ensures aromatic freshness. Fermentation takes place without the presence of lees under controlled temperatures of no more than 20C in stainless steel vats for 10-12 days.
What is the Saignée Method? From the French word for “bleeding”, the saignée method is a by-product of making red wine where a small amount of juice is bled off early in fermentation. This helps increase concentration of the remaining juice in the same way you'd reduce a sauce to intensify flavours!
Producer
Rioja Baja is where it all began. Hacienda Marqués de la Concordia, an old sugar factory turned into a wine estate, is where the company keeps tradition alive while breaking new ground. They have experimental status in the vineyard, as it allows the producer to experiment with different grapes varieties. They allow some “international” grapes into their “creole” wines, which is what makes the wines innovative and exciting.
Specifications
Year | n/v |
Bottle Size | 750ml |
Cultivar | 100% Tempranillo |
Country | Spain |
Alcohol content | 12% alc vol |
Units of Alcohol | 9 units per 750ml |
Type | Rosé |
Cellaring Potential | For immediate enjoyment |
Allergen Information | Awaiting info |
Dietary Information | Awaiting info |
Origin | L.G.P. Castilla la Mancha |
Food Matches | Fish, seafood, white meats and cured meats |