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Wine is typically a fermented grape-based alcoholic beverage. The sugar in the grapes is consumed by yeast, which then breaks it down into ethanol and carbon dioxide while also producing heat.

Different kinds of wine are mostly influenced by various yeast strains and grape varieties. These variations are the result of intricate interactions between the biological growth of the grape, the fermentation reactions, the terroir (growing region) of the grape, and the wine-making process.

Legal appellations are established in many nations to specify wine styles and quality. These often place limitations on the allowable grape types, geographical origin, and other characteristics of wine production.

Since ancient times, wine has been made. The Caucasus region in what is now Georgia (6000 BCE), Persia (5000 BCE), Italy, and Armenia (4000 BCE) has the earliest wine artefacts.

While there are some similarities between New World wine and alcoholic beverages manufactured by native Americans, these connections relate mostly to later Spanish practises in New Spain.

Later, as viticulture methods for Old World wine advanced, Europe would have three of the greatest wine-producing regions. Today, Italy, Spain, France, the United States, and China are the five nations with the largest wine-producing regions.

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Red 14.5

Vietti, Barolo Lazzarito 2020 150cl £522.54

A powerful wine with alluring aromas of herbaceous tones, tobacco, and pepper through to a robust palate with profound tannins and a taut minerality leading to persistent finish

Red 14.5

Vietti, Barolo Lazzarito 2020 75cl £235.46

A powerful wine with alluring aromas of herbaceous tones, tobacco, and pepper through to a robust palate with profound tannins and a taut minerality leading to persistent finish

Red 14.5

Vietti, Barolo Cerequio 2020 150cl £522.54

An elegant and superbly balanced Barolo Cru showing finesse, complexity and structure with strawberry, plum, cherry and rose petal aromas

Red 14.5

Vietti, Barolo Cerequio 2020 75cl £235.46

An elegant and superbly balanced Barolo Cru showing finesse, complexity and structure with strawberry, plum, cherry and rose petal aromas

Red 14.5

Vietti, Barolo Brunate 2020 150cl £522.49

A supple and elegant Barolo with expressive fruit aromas, spicy overtones and distinctive violet notes through to a liquorice sensation on the long finish

Red 14.5

Vietti, Barolo Brunate 2020 75cl £235.46

A supple and elegant Barolo with expressive fruit aromas, spicy overtones and distinctive violet notes through to a liquorice sensation on the long finish

Red 14.5

Vietti, Barbaresco Roncaglie 2020 150cl £303.49

Red 14.5

Vietti, Barbaresco Roncaglie 2020 75cl £142.18

Refined, rich and full-bodied with wonderful balance and red and dark fruits enveloped by soft, silky tannins and a striking hint of almond on the finish

Red 14.5

Vietti, Barolo Rocche Di Castiglione 2020 150cl £522.50

Red 14.5

Vietti, Barolo Rocche Di Castiglione 2020 75cl £235.44

Red 14

Vietti, Barolo Monvigliero 2020 75cl £235.44

A Barolo of exquisite aromatic complexity and wonderful depth of flavour, with silky tannins and unmistakably elegant notes of wild strawberry, rose and dark cherry

Red 14.5

Vietti, Barolo Ravera 2020 75cl £235.50

An intense and energetic Barolo, showing finesse yet power with complex floral, fruity, mineral and spicy notes underpinned by firm tannins and an everlasting finish

Red 14.5

Bogle Family Vineyards Petite Sirah 2021 75cl £16.31

First produced in 1978 by the Bogle family, this Petite Sirah is considered Bogle's "heritage" varietal On the nose, luscious boysenberry is evident along with touches of black pepper and herbs Trademark inky and jammy tones fill the mouth with ripe fruit and berries The voluptuous finish lingers with toasty oak and lush fruit The firm tannins make this a wine that can develop for a number of years, but most people won't want to wait that long to enjoy it! Try with rich meat dishes of lamb, pork or game and their hearty sauces

White 12.5

Vigne e Vini 12e Mezzo Bianco Puglia IGP 2024 75cl £14.47

This is an Organic white wine, with a straw yellow colour and green hints On the nose, its elegant aromatic bouquet is reminiscent of floral mimosa notes, with fruity and citrus aromas On the palate, its slightly acid balance makes it fresh and long It perfectly matches with raw fish, shellfish and season salads

Red 14

Accordini Valpolicella Classico Ripasso Organic 2021 75cl £12.36

Intense ruby red with a bouquet of red cherries, spice and vanilla Full bodied on the palate, warming and fruit-forward, with juicy cherries and a floral twist

Red 14

Undurraga, Terroir Hunter, Valle de Leyda, Syrah 2022 75cl £25.94

Cool-climate and poised Syrah with spicy and peppery aromas surrounding a core of wild black fruits complemented by a combination of graphite and chocolate, silky and elegant