A drop of Italy – wines of the month
We are constantly updating our wine list to provide the best variety of local and Italian plonk. Every month we explore a new region.
April 2021
This month we travel with you to Argentina.
Argentinian wine started in 1853 with Mr. Michel Aimé Pouget, he imported many grapes in the Mendoza Region as it was suited for the climate, topography and geology. But it’s only in 1980 they started to become good quality. They are now one of the biggest producers of the world, with the Mendoza region now one of the 8 wine capitals of the world.
Cinco Sentidos reserve Torrontés 2020
Tasting notes:
A highly aromatic dry white wine with aromas of honeysuckle, lavender, geranium and rose petals. After, experience fruit notes with an end of elegant mouth feel, persistent and balanced.
We recommend paring with the Sorrento lemon prawn spaghetti.
Septima reserve Obra Malbec 2019
Tasing notes:
Malbec is now the most famous grape of Argentina. This wine is inky, medium bodied and dry with a strong taste and smell of dark fruits. There are notes of vanilla and chocolate from the French and American oaks.
We recommend paring with our Slowed cooked Lamb shank.
Next up
Can you pick the country for next month? They are one of the 10 biggest wine producers of the world, and have more than 400 vineyards. The Dutch were the first to grow grapes there.
Let us know which country you would like to discover!
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March 2021
Dogajolo Rosé
$14 per glass
Region: Tuscany
Grapes: Sangiovese
Tasting: Dogajolo rosato show floral aromas of rose apple and sour cherries. This is a refreshing wine with a clean finish.
We recommend enjoying the Dogajolo Rosé with some friends and a sharing board.
Banfi Fontanelle Chardonnay
$17 per glass
Region: Tuscany
Grapes: Chardonnay
Banfi Fontanelle has a straw yellow color with golden reflections. It has notes of white peach, apricot with delicate aromas of butter and vanilla.
We recommend pairing this with our Sorrento Lemon Prawns.
Il Pumo Primitivo
$15 per glass
Region: San Marzano, Salento, Puglia
Grapes: Primitive
The vineyard is at about 100 metres above sea level.
Tasting notes: Deep ruby with violet reflections, bouquet of plum and cherry. It’s a robust wine, smooth and balanced, very easy to drink.
We recommend matching this wine with red meat or game.