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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 12

Michele Chiarlo, Palas, Gavi 2025 75cl £18.68

An easy drinking, floral and refreshing wine with flavours of pear and with a vibrant lemon peel finish

White 12.5

Carpineto, Dogajolo Toscana Bianco 2024 75cl £16.19

Aromatic Tuscan white bursting with citrus, stone fruit and floral notes finishing on a vibrant, refreshing note

White 12.5

Monte Zovo, Custoza, Veneto 2025 75cl £14.76

A fresh, aromatic Custoza with inviting notes of citrus, almond, and white flowers Crisp and refreshing with a delicate minerality leading to a clean and vibrant finish

Red 14

Villa Saletta, Chianti Superiore 2019 75cl £26.93

A vibrant Chianti Superiore bursting with red fruit, floral notes and a savoury finish, smooth and well balanced

Red 12.5

Bonacchi, Chianti Gentilesco 2024 75cl £12.68

A medium bodied Chianti with ripe red cherry fruit, easy drinking and fruity

Red 13.5

Bonacchi, Chianti Classico 2024 75cl £16.82

Easy drinking style of Chianti with aromas of red cherry balanced with fresh and savoury flavours

Red 13.5

Castello Vicchiomaggio, San Jacopo, Chianti Classico 2024 37.5cl £11.64

Smooth and elegant, a lovely and savoury expression of Chianti with red cherry and strawberry fruits through to a silky finish

Red 13.5

Castello Vicchiomaggio, San Jacopo, Chianti Classico 2024 75cl £21.34

Smooth and elegant, a lovely and savoury expression of Chianti with red cherry and strawberry fruits through to a silky finish

Red 14

Castello Vicchiomaggio, La Prima, Chianti Classico Gran Selezione 2022 75cl £51.91

Full, velvety and complex showing ripe red plum and oak cedar notes, sublimely smooth and silky, elegant and refined

Red 15

Cottini, Calinverno Rosso Veronese 2019 75cl £30.56

Red 14

Michele Chiarlo, Cipressi Nizza, Barbera d'Asti Superiore 2023 75cl £30.37

A silky Barbera showing aromas of ripe Morello cherry and raspberry with sweet notes of wild herbs and tobacco and a rich, savoury expression on the palate

Red 13.5

Carpineto, Farnito, Cabernet Sauvignon, Toscana 2020 75cl £32.23

Savoury and concentrated with a hint of cedar spice and green pepper on the layered finish

Red 13

Carpineto, Chianti Classico 2023 75cl £21.16

A traditional Chianti with flavours of chocolate and sour red cherry, delicate and slightly savoury

White 13.5

Bellavista, Uccellanda, Lombardy, Curtefranca Bianco 2021 75cl £44.44

Delicate hints of vanilla envelop quince and ripe citrus fruit through to a creamy and silky palate

Red 14

Poderi Parpinello, San Costantino, Cannonau di Sardegna 2024 75cl £19.00

Aromatic vanilla spice and raspberry summer pudding with spicy notes of tapenade and liquorice on the finish

Red 13

Michele Chiarlo, Palas, Barbera d'Asti 2024 75cl £19.85

A medium-bodied and well flavoured Barbera full of vibrant pomegranate and red cherry fruit with freshness on the finish