APERITIVI / WINE LIST
La Disfida’s wine list is a winner of Two glasses at the “Australia’s wine list of the year awards 2020”.
We offer a list that focuses on Italian native grapes, which tries to satisfy every palate with its wide selection of wines from: natural wines, wines aged in amphora or in concrete, indigenous grape varieties & Italian grape varieties grown in Australia
A list which enhances the Italian cuisine offered weekly.
Sommelier: Simone Busi
Prosecco e Rosato
Prosecco:
VAL D’OCA MILLESIMATO NV VENETO 48
Straw colored sparkling wine with aromas of white wild flowers and notes of green apple. It has tiny bubbles with a frothy feel on the palate
CONTRATTO MILLESIMATO BRUT FRANCIACORTA PAS DOSE 2011 PIEMONTE 107
80% Pinot Noir and 20% Chardonnay A wonderfully stylish and savoury traditional-method sparkling wine with dominant pinot characteristics. Scented with fragrant notes of flowers, berries, cherries and fresh bakery yeasts, it's backed by meaty, nutty and creamy complexity with underlying notes of cinnamon. Medium to full-bodied, it's round and generous, with a smooth, vinous presence extending all down the palate. Very sophisticated and elegant, it's underpinned by a refined extract that provides a restrained sense of length.
Rosato:
MASCIARELLI CERASUOLO ROSATO 2017 ABRUZZO 48
Made from 100% Montepulciano grapes. Rich and ripe red cherry fruit, along with attractive spicy, smoky notes. Fleshy and full, with surprising depth and length.
PASQUA ROSE 11 MINUTES 2018 VENETO 48
This a fresh, enveloping rosé with an intense and complex bouquet, created to accompany spring or summer evenings and more.
Bianchi:
LA DISFIDA HOUSE WHITE (PINOT GRIGIO) 2019 HUNTER VALLEY 29
The wine is well balanced between fruitiness and acidity. The flavour is distinctive, complex crisp and lively. Crisp green apple and pear give it a nice crunchy texture.
SAINT CLAIR SAUVIGNON BLANC 2019 MARLB NZ 38
The classic Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc is very intensely aromatic and lively, bursting with flavours of passionfruit, melon, gooseberry and citrus. The palate is dry and vibrant with racy acid and typical pungency.
FRANZ STROHMEIER TRAUBEN, NO. 8 2015 STYRIA AUSTRIA 122
-Liebe und Zeit Weiss (Weissburgunder, Morillon) Pinot Blanc ChardonnayThe maceration here is long, very long. 12 months of skin contact in wooden barely before bottling. No added yeast or sulphates, no filtration, fining, nothing. Complexity and texture. Apple pie, quince, white flower, Peter
CELLER PARDAS XAREL-LO, MALVAQSIA DE SITEGES RUPESTRIS PENEDES 2017 SPAIN 57
Very floral aromas with acacia, honeysuckle, soft peach, lanolin. On the palate ripe green apples and minerals. Clean refreshing finish. Fun wine made with Macabeo, Xarello, Xarello Rojo, Malvasia.
LARK HILL CANBERRA REGION RIESLING 2020 CANBERRA 55
The slow and late vintage at Lark Hill produces an intense and aromatic Riesling with vibrant lime, green apple and mineral notes underscored by zesty acidity
ONNANON CHARDONNAY 2016 Mornington Peninsula 64
t’s fresh and brisk, a little bit fruity and creamy, but fine-boned too. Some flint and funk, almond and preserved lemon, good energy and cut, lemon rind and crunch on a pretty long finish.
KOERNER 2019 PIGATO VERMENTINO 2019 WATERVALE SA 63
Vermentino on skins - peach, iced tea and super refreshing.
BARRINGWOOD PINOT GRIS 2019 TASMANIA 59
Brilliant water like colour with a faint tinge of green to the outskirts. Intense aromatics of rosewater, ripe pear and musk blossom from the glass with hints of lychee and spice also evident.
LA TUNELLA PINOT GRIGIO 2018 FRIULI 65
Fruity and fragrant nose evoking aromas of warm bread crust and intense perfume of acacia blossom and ripe tropical fruit. Full-bodied with moderately acidity and delicate hits of yeast.
LA TUNELLA ‘COL BAJE’ PINOT GRIGIO SINGLE VINEYARD 2015 FRIULI 105
Intense, wide and fruity to the nose. Pears and apricot, almond and blossom. Dense on the palate, well-structured mineral and harmonic with good persistence and balance.
RONCUS FRIULANO 2016 FRIULI 68
Roncus Friulano is made with 100% friulano grapes from their biodynamic vineyard. Roncus friulano has received light skin contact
LA TUNELLA RJGIALLA, RIBOLLA GIALLA 2017 COLLI ORIENTALI FRIULI 68
An elegant and intense bouquet, floral, fruit and fragrant, with great class and consistency. The nose spans across notes of acacia, plum, yellow peach and green apple. The palate is intense and full with a supple body, echoing the varietal character. Dry, salty and pleasantly fresh. The long finish develops pleasing notes of lemon that accompany an elegant and slightly aromatic aftertaste.
Delicate notes of white flowers and balsamic notes of apricot and almond are present on the nose. With time Lugana follows an enviable evolution into more determined, mineral notes. If you like Chardonnay, this wine might be up your alle
CA DEI FRATI LUGANA ‘I FRATI” TREBIANO DI LUGANA GARDA 80
Lugana, or Trebbiano di Lugana, is a synonym for Verdicchio. It is a full-bodied and powerful wine with an immense capacity to age.
Delicate notes of white flowers and balsamic notes of apricot and almond are present on the nose. With time Lugana follows an enviable evolution into more determined, mineral notes. If you like Chardonnay, this wine might be up your alle
DAMIJAN KAPLJA VENEZIA GIULIA IGT (CHARDO, MALVASIA, FRIULANO) 2015 FRIULI 149
Symphony entitled Drop, composed by three artists: Chardonnay, Nekaj, and Malvasia Istriana. Each of them donates to the wine its characteristic, contributing to the harmony and balance from the nose to the mouth. The marked olfactory aromaticity of Friulano gives to the mouth the aromatic continuity of the Malvasia, leaving a wide and long final by the round and sapid Chardonnay.
G.D VAJRA DRAGON (CHARDONNAY, SAUVIGNON BLANC, NASCETTA, RIESLING) 2017 FRIULI 71
Clean, fresh aromas and loads of citrus and orchard fruit flavors that get lift from a dose of zingy citrus and a hint of slate. An exotic and delicious blend of Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Nascetta and a tiny amount of Riesling for lime zest freshness.
ZUANI VIGNE 2017 FRIULI 85
A blend of native Friulano grapes and international varieties that thrive in Friuli, especially in Collio, with its outstandingly favourable geology, soil types and site climates. Fermented in stainless-steel tanks. The bright yellow hue introduces a soft, complex, fruit
CASTELLO DI TESSAROLO GAVI 2018 PIEMONTE 53
Wine is left on the lees for at least four months. It has a fruity nose with scents of pear, tropical fruits and white flowers, and is fresh and minerally on the palate.
OCCHIPINTI ALTER ALEA (ALEATICO) 2017 LAZIO 74
Whole grape pressing and spontaneous fermentation with only native yeasts in small cement bins without the use of chemical additives and oenological agents, with the exception of a small amount of sulphites being bottled. The nose has floral notes accented by lychee and spice. On the palate there is melon, apricot and citrus. The finish is bright, minerally and dry.
Nose: intense with notes of thyme, pear, plums, peaches, nuts and hints minerals.
FATTORIA LA RIVOLTA GRECO TABURNO DE SANNIO 2017 Campania 82
Straw yellow with greenish reflections.
Nose: intense with notes of thyme, pear, plums, peaches, nuts and hints minerals.
MARIPOSA – BENEVENTO FIANO IGP 2017 CAMPANIA 71
clear straw yellow with greenish reflections. Intense and of considerable persistence, floral, citrus and with pleasant notes of white pulp fruit and herbaceous hints. It is dry on the palate. Delicate and of great structure, the wine shows a pleasant persistence of all its components of freshness and minerality.
CESE FALANGHINA DEL SANNIO DOC 2015 Campania 65
Intense straw yellow color, the aromas are great finesse, sweet citrus, bananas, plums, white peaches, golden apples, ripe pineapple, but also delicate white and yellow flowers, and a mineral sensation that here it emerges effortlessly to make this even more pleasant nectar.
FEUDO MONTONI 2018 CATARRATTO ‘DEL MASSO’ 2018 SICILIA 66
Golden color with lustrous, green reflections. On the nose, it presents delicate notes of bay leaf and mint, with aromas of citrus groves of Sicilian “lumie” lemons, pink grapefruit and freshly cut grass. On the palate, it is very fresh and persistent, with a long finish marked with notes of almonds.
GIROLAMO RUSSO ETNA BIANCO NERINA CARRICANTE 2016 SICILIA 116
Giuseppe Russo only makes one white wine, a blend of Carricante 70%, with 5 or 6 other varietals. It’s a lovely and exotic wine, with dried fruits and loads of minerality. Great body and beautiful fruit profile.
HAUNER SALINA BIANCO IGP 2018 SICILIA 62
Brilliant straw yellow with flashes of deep gold, the elegant bouquet recalls strawberries, sage, and exotic fruit and citrus confirmed on a crisp, appealing palate.
IPPOLITO CIRO MARE CHIARO ( Greco Bianco) 2019 Calabria 56
Crystalline, it comprises an intense, persistent aroma of ripe tropical fruit, pear, peach and white flowers. The taste is fresh and Mediterranean with a pleasantly saline finish
6 MURA GIBA (VERMENTINO) 2018 SARDEGNA 58
Vermentino born from the heat of the Sulcis “terroir”, with intense fruity flavours and soft toasty notes. Full bodied wine that maintains a crisp and fresh finish. It goes through a 6 Month maturation process using traditional techniques and periodic battonage in stainless steel vats. It’s a white wine with the right body to be served with any me
COLOMBA BIANCA GRILLO GRANATEY CERTIFIED ORGANIC 2018 SICILIA 45
Delicate bouquet of tropical fruits, melon and pineapple with delicate hints of white flowers. It is harmonious and sapid, with a balanced acidity which enhances and envelops the characteristic varietals and its elegance. Excellent persistence in the mouth.
ALDO VIOLA BIANCOVIOLA SICLIA BIANCO IGP CATARRATTO , GRILLO, GRECANICO ON SKIN 2018 SICILIA 75
The mouth is typical and fresh, tasty and balanced although always dominated by acidity, and slightly tannic
ROSSI
TIMO MAYER CABERNETS 2018 YARRA VALLEY 98
100% Whole Bunch Cabernet. A true mebium bodies Cabernet that oozes style and substance. Leafy, interesting and refreshingly lower alcohol at just 12.5%.
AMISFIELD LAKE HAYES PINOT NOIR 2018 CENTRAL OTAGO NZ 54
There is some sweet cherry fruit here, hints of forest floor and some appealing charcuterie notes (maybe salami as this is pinot nero). The end result is serious, but delightfully easy to drink.
S.C. PANNELL SYRAH— 2016 ADELAIDE HILLS 74
Prominent Black Forest fruits, tapenade, all spice, terracotta Medium Body Slowly unfurling power and density
CLOS CLARE GRENACHE The Hayes Boy 2019 CLARE VALLEY SA 55
chalky, pumice-clad tannins and bouncy red fruit, with the strongest accent on candied raspberry kirsch.
MOUNT MARY MARLI RUSSELL RP2 (GRENACHE, MOURVÈDRE, SHIRAZ, CINSAULT) 2017` YARRA VALLEY 88
Firmish, fine-grained and kernelly, with a spicy fragrance of juicy red cherries, redcurrants and a cranberries backed by dusty, herbal notes and a whiff of fennel. Almost confiture-like, its medium to full-bodied palate of bright, luscious red fruits extends down its powdery spine towards a savoury, faintly herbal finish wrapped in mouthwatering acids."
MONTEVECCHIO, VICTORIA MONTEVECCHIO ROSSO 2018 HEATHCOTE 36
Montevecchio Rosso is a co-fermented field blend made from a collection of loveable, red Italian varieties. This wine includes lagrein, nero d’Avola, sagrantino, schioppettino & refosco; an unlikely yet delicious bunch Aromas of vibrant raspberry and purple fruits are balanced perfectly with refreshing acidity. This light to medium-bodied wine has plenty of supple fruit, soft tannins and is designed to be enjoyed young.
ELM HEATHCOTE 2017 ELM BOMBA ROSSO (SHIRAZ, NEBBIOLO) 2017 HEATHCOTE 35
Takes an Australian approach to Friulian blends, with Heathcote Shiraz’s bright fruit concentration married with the enticing savouriness of Nebbiolo. A complex nose of red berries, blackcurrants, liquorice and dried herbs is followed by a rich and intense palate with dry and chewy tannins typical of the Nebbiolo variety.
ONANNON PINOT NOIR 2018 MORNINGTON PENINSULA 69
Robust yet refined, a single vineyard Pinot with a real sense of place. Gutsy, meaty Pinot Noir showing tremendous cherry and plum fruit and deeply herbal savoury notes. In spite of this the wine remains delicate and poised, with a great supporting cast of tannin and acidity.
Croatia. Broad, rich, and intense, anchored by fruit and spice notes, wild blackberry, raspberry, cocoa, and tobacco. A full, dry body with substantial structure and a slightly bitter aftertaste
LA TUNELLA REFOSCO 2018 FRIULI 63
Refosco is an ancient family of dark skinned Italian grape varieties native to Northern Italy, Slovenia and
Croatia. Broad, rich, and intense, anchored by fruit and spice notes, wild blackberry, raspberry, cocoa, and tobacco. A full, dry body with substantial structure and a slightly bitter aftertaste
TIEFENBRUNNER TURMHOF LAGREIN 2014 ALTO ADIGE 68
This 100% Lagrein offers aromas of dark-skinned berries, violets and baking spices. The bright palate delivers ripe black cherries and nutmeg alongside velvety tannins.
CAMPAGNOLA VALPOLICELLA CLASSICO SUPERIORE ZARDINI 2015 VENETO 75
Grapes are dried for 20 days after harvest. The vine is aged 12 months in large Slavonian oak. Heady, spicy bouquet with intense, multi-layered aromas of ripe cherry, bitter almond and tobacco. Full, richly flavoured wine.
SCHIOPETTO RIVAROSSA 2016 FRIULI 71
Aroma: Very inviting and pleasant aromas with hints of black cherry and small red fruit complemented by typical notes of tobacco licorice and black pepper. Palate: Velvety and balanced with ripe and elegant tannins, presents itself with the right freshness and acidity that makes its end lively and spicy.
FRESCOBALDI PERANO ESTATE CHIANTI CLASSICO 2015 75
Pipe-tobacco, baked plum and blue-flower aromas mingle with camphor and coconut while the austere palate features dried cherry, pomegranate, licorice and a hint of espresso. Close-grained tannins give it a drying finish.
BRACESCA SABAZIO ROSSO DI MONTEPULCIANO 2017 MONTEPULCIANO 58
has the freshness associated with the traditional Sangiovese variety together with vibrant aromas characteristic of Merlot in a unique expression of the centuries-old Montepulciano territory. The wine takes its name from Sabatino Lulli, known as “Sabazio
LE CORTI CHIANTI CALSSICO RIS ' CORTEVECCHIA' 2015 TOSCANA 85
The 800-year-old Corsini family was once the largest landowner in Italy. Today their Chianti Classico property, Le Villa Corti, includes 49ha of vineyards in the commune of San Casciano Val di Pesa. The 2015 strikes a good balance of ripeness and tension, with dense ripe cherry and plum wrapped in juicy acidity and grippy tannins.
PIAZZANO VENTOSO 2017 TOSCANA 48
A blend of Sangiovese and Canaiolo grapes. The blend is fermented in cement vats and aged for 9 months before bottling. The Ventoso offers complex aromas and great concentration. The Ventoso is best paired with tomato based meat pasta sauce
Smooth, fruity dry, harmonic
CESARI ESS BARDOLINO CORVINA RONDINELLA NEGRARA-ROSSIGNOLA 2018 VERONA 37
Garnet colour not too deep, orange brick rim. Fruity with a delicate violet aroma
Smooth, fruity dry, harmonic
GAJA CÀ MARCANDA PROMIS (MERLOT,SYRAH,SANGIOVESE) 2012 TOSCANA 137
Its nose is dominated by an intensive bouquet of berries and black cherries. It has an elegant structure with power and intensity on the pallet with smooth tannins.
POGGIO SCALETTE FIORE NERO CHIANTI SANGIOVESE 2018 TOSCANA 52
Bright ruby in colour, this wine is vibrant with bright cherry and cranberry notes backed by delicious baking spices, and stewed rhubarb notes.
VELENOSI ROSSO PICENO Montepulciano/ sangiovese MARCHE 59
intense with strong nuances of red pulpy fruit. Hints of black pepper added to floral scents of fresh violets. Elegant vanilla nuances close this rich and complex
ANTONELLI CONTRARIO UMBRIA ROSSO SAGRANTINO 2015 UMBRIA 85
Dense ruby red colour. A rich and intense nose, featuring fruits with marked notes of citrus and wild berries. Subtle scents of aromatic herbs. Elegant and fresh on the palate. Very persistent and fruity finish
PAOLO PETRILLI, LUCERA CACC’E MMITTE DI LUCERA DOC ‘MOTTA DEL LUPO’CERTIFIED ORGANIC 2018 55
Nero di Troia, Sangiovese, Montepulciano, Bombino Bianco Organic and Vegan Certified.
CERRO ROSSO DI MONTEPULCIANO SANGIOVESE 2018 MONTEPULCIANO 48
good balance, fine and with a slight initial tannic. To serve in medium size goblet. Perfect with antipasti, pasta dishes served with red meat sauce or filled pasta, second course of grilled meat
IONIS GIGIARO NEGROAMARO 2018 PUGLIA 57
Negroamaro is a dark-skinned grape variety that has been associated with the Puglia region in southern Italy for at least 1500 years. Most commonly found in a blend, alongside Primitivo, Malvasia Nera, Sangiovese or Montepulciano, Negroamaro is valued for its deep color, medium-full tannins and dark berryfruit flavors. The variety can also add earthen tones that can cross over into slightly ...
ANTONIO CAMILLO CILIEGIOLO 2018 MAREMMA TOSCANA 55
The variety Ciliegiolo – ciliegia means cherry – was often used in Tuscany as a blending component for its cherry scented vibrant fruit. Antonio, believing in the grape in its own right, produces a wine from organically grown and ICEA-certified forty year old Ciliegiolo vines, showing fresh, bright red cherry, raspberry and blueberry fruit with floral notes. The palate is ripe and almost zesty with refreshing acidity that calls for something on the grill, Tuscan style.
ZACCAGNINI MONTEPULCIANO D’ABRUZZO IL TRALCETTO 2017 ABRUZZO 52
Aromas of plums and ripe blackberry. Each sip delivers a mouthful of ripe berries, leather and black pepper with subtle hints of oregano, dried herbs, and a touch of vanilla; all leading to a dry, supple finish.
TERRAZZE DELL’ETNA 2015 ‘CARUSU’ ETNA ROSSO (NERELLO MASCALESE, NERELLO CAPPUCCIO) 2015 75
Elegant and spiced in the nose, with delicate notes of varnish perfectly amalgamated with ripe red fruit and spice
VIVERA TERRA DEI SOGNI IGT CAB.SAV SYRAH NERELLO CAPP 2016 SICILIA 75
Deep Ruby, intense with varietal notes of juicy red currants, floral and vegetal notes of lavender, rose, peppers. This wine is very fresh, medium tannin and good persistence., aged in French oak barriques for 4 months
PIETRO CACIORGNA CIAURIA ETNA ROSSO (NERELLO MASCALESE) 2016 SICILIA 85
The nose is driven by sweet wild fruit merging into blueberries and Morello cherries with a tropical, mango edge. This finishes on tobacco and herbs, rustic tannins and a lightly bitter note
IPPOLITO LIBER PATER GAGLIOPPO 2018 Calabria 65
ruby red in colour with light purple hues, complex aromas of wild berries, violets, spices and a soft note of oak provided by barrique ageing. It is a full-bodied, rich and velvety wine
MORGANTE NERO DAVOLA 2017 SICILIA 59
this wine shows aromas of ripe black cherries and blackberries accompanied by hints of vanilla, peppery spice,
CANTINE CELLARO NERELLO MASACLESE ‘LUMA’ 2017 SICILIA 49
A wine with little aroma of black currants and vanilla that shows all its personality in mouth. Well integrated tannins, fruity, soft but persistent, showing different flavours of dark fruits
AUDARIA NURACANDA’ ISOLA DEI NURAGHI BOVALE (CARIGNANO) 2014 SARDEGNA 108
It's ripe with dark fruit, black pepper, and a touch of mahogany. Characteristics of softness with great example of elegance and finesse.
6 MURA GIBA (CARIGNIANO DEL SULCIS) 2017 SARDEGNA 59
The Giba rosso is made with Carignano grapes from the Sulcis DOC. The medium bodied Giba Rosso is ruby red in colour and fruity with notes of red berries, cherry and slightly spicy. Slightly tannic with a medium body and acidity.
Barolo requires wines be stored for 3 years before release, whereas Barbaresco only requires 2 years.
BAROLO & BARBARESCO
Both regions are found in northwest Italy and they both produce wine with Nebbiolo grapes The main difference in Barolo and Barbaresco is in the soils. The soil in Barbaresco is richer in nutrients and, because of this, the vines don’t produce as much tannin as found in the wines of Barolo.
Barolo requires wines be stored for 3 years before release, whereas Barbaresco only requires 2 years.
ELVIO COGNO CASCINA NUOVA BAROLO 2013 RAVERA, PIEMONTE 185
Red berry, rose petal, white pepper and chopped herb are just some of the aromas you'll find on this. The bright full-bodied palate delivers crushed raspberry, dark cherry, star anise and tobacco alongside firm refined tannins and vibrant acidity.
ALBERTO VOERZIO BAROLO ‘LA SERRA 2013 BAROLO 235
A complex aromatic profile. The aromas of cherries, dark berries, roses and cedar form an enjoyable perfumatic lightness that is beautifully supported by the muscularity of the acid structure. A long and nuanced cherry finish hints towards truffles and tar.
ALBERTO VOERZIO BAROLO ‘LA SERRA 2015 BAROLO 195
A complex aromatic profile. The aromas of cherries, dark berries, roses and cedar form an enjoyable perfumatic lightness that is beautifully supported by the muscularity of the acid structure. A long and nuanced cherry finish hints towards truffles and tar.
MAURO MOLINO NEBBIOLO LANGHE 2016 PIEMONTE 75
Bright red cherries, dried herbs and subtle notes of roses and violets. Plum, tart cherry and dried fruit finishing notes with fresh acidity, gentle tannins and a smooth mouthfeel
FERNANDO PRINCIPIANO BARBERA D’ALBA ‘LAURA’ 2015 PIEMONTE 68
Laura Barbera shows a brilliant ruby red color with an intense nose of red fruit. In the mouth you notice its acidity and its crunchiness for a drink unsurpassed
CHIARA & BOSCHIS BARBERA D'ALBA SUPERIORE 2017 PIEMONTE 120
deep color, full body, low tannins and high levels of acidity.
G.D VAJRA LANGHE ROSSO 2018 PIEMONTE 59
Nebbiolo, Barbera and Dolcetto, with smaller quantities of Freisa, Albarossa, Pinot Noir. Each vineyard is harvested when it reaches perfect ripeness
GAUDIO BRICCO MONDALINO GRIGNIALINO 2017 MONFERRATO CASALESE 65
Light ruby red Wild strawberry, raspberry, pink grapefruit, green pepper Strawberry on the tongue and fresh acidity on the cheeks. Dry and delicate tannins on the palate
RENATO RATTI BAROLO MARCENASCO 2013 BAROLO 288
Wild berry, crushed herb, violet and baking spice scents lift out of the glass along with a whiff of menthol. Focused and elegantly structured, the delicious palate doles out ripe Marasca cherry, raspberry compote, cinnamon, sage and white pepper, while refined tannins and bright acidity provide supple support and impeccable balance
ANDREA SCOVERO 'IL CLOWN' NEBBIOLO 2015 PIEMONTE 145
Il Clown is an elegant wine with fine tannins and firm acidity. Earthy with forest fruits and a hint of wood smoke.
PRODUTTORI DEL BARBARESCO BARBARESCO DOCG 2013 BARBARESCO PIEMONTE 165
This is a full body vintage, with ripe red fruit and spicy flavors with a balanced tanninc finish
RENATO RATTI NEBBIOLO OCHETTI 2017 PIEMONTE 85
A slightly faded ruby red. Fine, delicate and persistent bouquet with characteristic trace scents of strawberry and raspberry. Pleasantly bitterish, velvety, at once elegant and full.
MASSOLINO LANGHE NEBBIOLO 375 ML 2017 PIEMONTE 58
Bouquet: delicate and pleasant, the predominant notes are of raspberry and violet, with the imposition of secondary perfumes very similar to those of Barolo as it ages. Flavour: a complete and temptingly harmonious wine the elegance of which makes up for its lesser structure
MASSOLINO LANGHE BARBERA 2018 PIEMONTE 92
RENATO RATTI BARBERA D’ALBA 2017 PIEMONTE 75
A less weighty Barbera than some but still full of juicy brambly fruit. Deep purple appearance with fruity aromas filling the nose. A touch more earthy on the palate with some tobacco notes mingling with the mixed compote of cherry, blackberry and raspberry fruit. A nice spicy finish also ensures a long aftertaste.
SANDRO FAY VALTELLINA SUPERIORE COSTA BASSA 2016 PIEMONTE 79
Chiavennasca, Nebbicare, Nebbiolo Red wine intense and full-bodied, which comes with a nice range of aromas dominated by berries, harmonious, balanced and silky
GIACOMO BREZZA LANGHE NEBBIOLO 2018 PIEMONTE 81
This wine displays a nose of primary aromas (floral, rose, violet, and citrus hints of orange peel), lighter on the palate and relatively easy to drink. It adapts more easily to pairing than an austere Barolo, but will pair with a lighter summer menu and is great even with fish. It
BRAIDA 'BRICCO DEL UCCELLONE’ BARBERA D’ASTI 2013 PIEMONTE 265
Very deep ruby red colour with garnet highlights. Rich and complex bouquet with outstanding concentration and density; scents of red berries and forest fruits are particularly evident, with a background of minty spices, vanilla and liquorice.
BARBAROSSA COLLI TORTONESI DOC BARBERA 2016 PIEMONTE 69
"Barbarossa" by Ricci is a red wine from Tortonese area made from Barbera grapes vinified exclusively in steel tanks, in order to keep alive the fresh and fruity nuances of the grape. A daily wine with the scents of wild flowers and undergrowth and a full, incisive, crackling sip with a strong alcoholic note and a satisfying freshness. Wines made with Old Style Artisanal Methods
COLOMBERA & GARELLA COSTE DELLA SESIA DOC 2017 PIEMONTE 77
Made from 70% Nebbiolo, plus Vespolina and Croatina. Wonderful energy and under-stated drinking appeal on offer here. Cherry, dark raspberry, slightly smoky, dash of pepper on roast beef, some rosy perfume. Light to medium-bodied, dense, succulent and blood orange tangy at once.