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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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White 14

Tramin, Troy, Alto Adige, Chardonnay Riserva 2021 75cl £82.57

Captivating aromas of delicate floral, citrus, and tropical fruit lead to an elegant and expressive palate with a lovely richness balanced by salty minerality

Red 11

Sollazzo, Rosso d'Italia 2025 75cl £10.13

A light bodied, round and easy drinking red wine redolent of red cherry fruits

White 10

Sollazzo, Bianco d'Italia 2025 75cl £9.92

Easy drinking, fresh and spicy with a hint of apricot and an Italian bitter lemon twist on the finish

White 13.5

Ca'Rugate, La Perlara, Recioto di Soave 2020 50cl £37.32

Intensely perfumed with aromas of barley sugar, ripe mango and peach with a beautifully long caramelised orange finish balanced by a lovely freshness Quite superb

White 13

Ca'Rugate, Monte Alto, Soave Classico 2023 75cl £26.86

Intense aromas of wild flowers, ripe fruit and an elegant hint of almond lead to a beautifully textured and richly fruited palate

White 12.5

Ca'Rugate, Monte Fiorentine, Soave Classico 2024 75cl £23.48

A beautifully layered wine with a rich flavour of ripe crystalline pineapple and pear through to a fresh, mineral and lemon finish, full of flavour

White 12

Ca'Rugate, San Michele, Soave Classico 2024 75cl £17.33

Floral and delicate with spicy pineapple and citrus flavours and a touch of almond through to a crisp and zesty finish

Red 14

Villa Saletta, Chiave di Saletta, Toscana Rosso 2019 75cl £32.11

Balsamic spicy notes prelude a supple and plump palate showing notes of mint, tobacco and chocolate

White 12.5

Michele Chiarlo, Rovereto, Gavi del Comune di Gavi 2025 75cl £28.07

From one of the best sub-zones in Gavi, this wine is intensely fragrant with hints of peach and pear and culminating in a spicy finish with white pepper and mineral notes

Red 14

Castello Vicchiomaggio, Ripa delle More, Toscana Rosso 2023 75cl £36.01

Ultra smooth and velvety with opulent flavours of baked sour cherry, liquorice and just a touch of spicy dark chocolate, textured and sophisticated

Red 13.5

Castello Vicchiomaggio, Ripa delle Mandorle, Toscana Rosso 2024 75cl £17.57

A silky Tuscan style full of ripe cherry and blackberry fruit flavours complemented by spice and warm mocha and liquorice notes

White 11

Sacchetto, Elfo, Venezie, Veneto, Pinot Grigio 2025 75cl £12.71

Fresh with a hint of spice, ripe pear and bitter lemon on the finish

White 12.5

Prapian Estate, 3 Volte, Venezie, Pinot Grigio 2024 75cl £14.36

A fresh and beautifully balanced Pinot Grigio, with delicate aromas of apricot and linden flowers leading to a refreshing palate with delicious pear notes

White 13.5

Collavini, Villa Canlungo, Collio, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Pinot Grigio 2024 75cl £20.82

Vanilla, ripe pear and citrus flavours with a rounded and spicy finish Classic Pinot Grigio

Red 14.5

Brezza, Classico, Barolo 2021 75cl £48.44

An elegant, textbook Barolo with black cherry, plum and red berries layered with violet, rose and discreet hints of liquorice underpinned by notes of leather and undergrowth

Red 14.5

Brezza, Vigna Santa Rosalia, Nebbiolo d'Alba 2023 75cl £29.41

A pale, perfumed wine with notes of berried fruit with characteristic hints of roses, violets and subtle earthy, savoury and leather notes