Big Flower Merlot, Botanica Wines
Vallisto Malbec
Southend Chardonnay, Newton Johnson
JCB No21 Cremant de Bourgogne, J.C.Boisset
Monteleccio, Sesti
‘La Gloire de mon Pere’ Bergerac Rouge, Chateau Tours des Gendres
Domaine Mapliers Rose ‘Preferences’
Rochebouet ‘Cave Extreme’ Extra Brut Rose NV
French born Jean-Edouard de Rochebouët is a man who knows a thing or two about sparkling wine; he helped pioneer 'méthode champenoise' wines from Argentina in the early days of Domaine Chandon in Mendoza. What's not to love about this? Deliciously fruity and finely balanced with superb brioche and shortbread notes on the nose due to its spending 12 months on the lees in bottle, very pale pink in colour with tiny bubbles.
Vernaccia di San Gimignano, Panizzi
St. Chinian ‘La Laouzil’, Thierry Navarre
Merlot 006, Aniello
Friuli Sauvignon, Fondo Indizeno
Dehesa La Granja, Castilla y Leon
Cremant de Loire, Chateau des Cosse NV
Three Lions Chardonnay, Plantagenet
Soave Classico, Monte Tondo
Monte Tondo is a family estate located in the beautiful hillside vineyards of Soave. Here the soils range from volcanic to chalky, which alongside the varying microclimates, gives the wines distinct flavour characteristics and individualistic style.
Alongside his family, winemaker Gino Magnabosco is part of the third generation to run the estate. They believe that hard work, drive, and determination are key to obtaining the best results from their land. Maintaining, nourishing, and cherishing the land of their ancestors is of utmost importance. And although not certified, they farm using organic practices and an environmentally friendly approach to both viticulture and vinification. No chemicals are used in their production and they recycle everything excess coming from the vineyard (stems as fertilizers, skins for grappa, pruned branches for heating and fertilizer).
Small proportions of other varieties are allowed in the production of Soave, but Monte Tondo focus their concentration purely on Garganega. Garganega is a variety so versatile and easily culinary matched but also with the ability to produce complex wines with age-ability.
A very good example of Soave at a very good price. This over-delivers.. Perfect with salads and light fish and shellfish dishes.