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Italy is one of the most exciting wine producing countries in
the world combining a profound respect for tradition with an innovative
approach. A broad palette of climates, soils and over a thousand
grape varieties produce wines made with passion and precision.
Italian
wines are meant to be drunk with food. No meal is complete without
them and none taste at their best without lunch or dinner to accompany
them. Careful consideration is given to the wines when compiling
our menus.
Each
of our locations showcase the indigenous wines and grapes of the
region from a broad roll call of wine producers that include the
justifiably well known and respected to the emerging and experimental,
only united in their desire and ability to produce wines of quality
and excellence.
A
winery visit and back up information are all part of our commitment
to quality wine. The following are examples of wineries that may
be represented.
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| Veneto
Award winning wines from the home team of Masi & Serego Alighieri,
Allegrini in Fumane and Pieropan in Soave Classico. Lush and powerful
Amarone, Valpolicella bursting with red fruit, enchanting single
vineyard Soave and Recioto, distinguished Prosecco from Bisol
in Valdobbiadene.
Tuscany
The grand houses of Antinori, Frescobaldi, Avignonese and Ricasoli
at Brolio, the elegance of Selvapiana, the style of Felsina Berardenga.
Chianti from the Classico, Rufina and Colli Senesi regions, Super
Tuscans from Montellori. |
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Umbria
Exciting and innovative winemaking from a region that has realised
the talent and ability to make red wines that rank among the best
in Italy aligned with an unrivalled tradition of fine whites including
Orvieto Classico. Wines from Salviano, Bigi, Pieve del Vescovo,
Riccardo Cottarella, Tenuta Le Vellette. |
Sicily
The quality explosion here in the last ten years has surpassed
all expectations, from producing massive quantities to marvellous
quality in a decade. The innovation and range of Cantine Settesole
and Mandrarossa, panache from Planeta, Donnafugata, Spadafora,
Marco de Bartoli and Villa Tonino.
Gascony, France
Wines range from the robust vins de terroir of the Madiran and
Cahors to the fragrant whites of the Jurançon and elegant
Cabernets from Southern Bordeaux, and, of course, the angel’s
digestif Armagnac from Chateau Laubade.
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