2023 Cannonau di Sardegna Capo Ferrato, Cantina Castiadas

Cannonau

Cantina Castiadas are new to our list and we are thrilled to be stocking their clean and fresh wines made from Sardinia's native grape varieties.  Gentle and approachable, the Capo Ferrato is fermented in stainless steel and concrete and is a herbal tinged beauty that is rounded and nicely weighted with a great balance on the finish. 

£21.00

2023 Chianti, Fattoria Calappiano

Sangiovese

The Calappiano Chianti is a delightful red wine showing red berries, cherry and plum fruit with notes of roasted coffee and spicy notes on the nose.  The palate is gentle and approachable with mid-weight juicy fruit ending on a balsamic note.  This is great value and a joy to drink.

£13.50

2023 Collequieto Montepulciano d’Abruzzo, CasalFarneto

Montepulciano

CasalFarneto is a family owned, independent wine producer with 35 hectares of vines. CasalFarneto combines technology, tradition and sustainability to produce wines of excellence and under the shade of "Farneto oaks", from which the Estate gets its name.

£12.95

2023 Etna Bianco, Pietradolce, DOC Etna

Carricante

The Etna Bianco from Pietradolce is made with Carricante grapes grown 800 metres above sea level on teh volcanic slopes of Mount Etna.  It is an appealing soft straw yellow colour with lovely aromatics lifting the distinct racy minerality.  This is a terrific wine to try if you like Chablis.

£26.50

2023 Keya Chiaretto Di Bardolino, Rizzardi, DOC

Red Blend

The Keya Chiaretto di Bardolino from Rizzardi is a wonderful addition to our rosé selection.  With an utterly charming mix of red berry fruit, sweet blackcurrant leaf and pretty aromatics, this dry rose is impeccably balanced and has a long finish which expertly balances richness, freshness and finesse. 

£15.95

2023 Nostru Carricante Organic, Cortese, IGT Terre Siciliane

Carricante

The Nostru range from Azienda Agricola Cortese offer terrific value, expressive wines made with grapes more commonly associated with the slopes of Mount Etna.  The farming here is traditional and a nod to when organic production was a way of life rather than an informed decision. 

£14.95

2023 Nostru Frappato, Agricola Cortese, IGT Terre Siciliane

Frappato

The Nostru Frappato is a wonderfully light, juicy and fresh red wine from Sicily.  Vibrant, and packed with wild strawberry and bright cherry fruit, this joyous red is perfect for spring/summer drinking, or simply to put a smile on your face when you need a pick me up.  If you like Beaujolais, Loire Valley reds or funky styles of Bobal from Valencia then this is the wine for you.

£14.95

2023 Pinot Bianco Penon, Nals Margreid, DOC Alto Adige

Pinot Blanc

The Pinot Bianco grapes for the Penon tend to be small and concentrated, having ripened late in the high altitudes of the warm town of Penon. This wine has a fresh structure and elegant acidity, with concentrated aromas of apple, citrus and ripe pineapple.

£22.95

2023 Predappio, Chiara Condello, DOC Romagna Predappio

Sangiovese

We love the Predappio Sangiovese from Chiara Condello here at DWC.  Made with the Sangiovese Piccolo clone, the grapes are small and produce concentrated wines when in the hands of such a talented winemaker.  Chiara works organically and utilises long, slow fermentations to produce an intense, concentrated Sangiovese.  Beautifully lifted and perfumed on the nose, the wine is both intense yet delicate, with cherry, plum and raspberry fruit on the palate and wonderfully poised acidity.

£26.95

2023 Prosecco Rosato, Villa Sandi, 20cl

Glera

Villa Sandi make a wonderfully elegant  and fresh style of Prosecco, thanks partially to a cold soak of the grapes prior to fermentation.  Pretty pale pink in colour coming from a gentle pressing of the grapes, this delicious Prosecco has a bright and floral nose, leading to a delicate palate which is soft, rounded and wonderfully easy drinking.

£4.95

2023 Sangiovese ‘Brio’, Castello Romitorio, IGT Toscana

Sangiovese

Brio is made from Sangiovese grapes grown in the estate vineyards on the gently sloping hills of Scansano, fully expressing the freshness of this grape variety. The combination of altitude, south-westerly exposure, and rich volcanic soils in Scansano create one of Italy's most unique microclimates.  Dense ruby red in colour with fragrant floral aromas, notes of red berries and cherries, and a layer of aromatic herbs.  The medium bodied palate is refined and balanced, with well integrated savouriness and soft tannins carrying through to the long and fruity finish.

£18.95

2023 Sanrome Arneis Terre Alfieri, Cascina Vengore, DOCG

Arneis

The Sanrome Arneis from Cascina Vengore is a beautiful example of the grape. Elegant, with a delicate almond nuttines and the perky freshness of mineral tinged citrus fruits, this delightful wine has intensity and body yet remains eminently drinkable and wonderfully refreshing.

£17.95

2023 Schiava Sonntaler, Kurtatsch Kellerei, DOC Sudtirol

Schiava

Kurtatsch Kellerei Cantina is a medium sized co-operative with 190 members working 190 hectares in Alto Adige DOC in North East Italy that has been in existence for over a 100 years. The Schiava Sonntaler vines are between 60 and 90 years old with low yields but excellent quality fruit.

£26.95

2023 Valpolicella Classico Ripasso, Fabiano, DOC

Corvina

Fabiano's vineyards are located in the northern part of Verona , an area characterised by hills with mineral rich soils that slope towards Adige river. This is serious stuff from Fabiano with youthful Valpolicella being passed over the pressings left from the Amarone fermentation, resulting in a wine that has a wonderful balance of freshness and concentration with vibrant cherry fruit and rich, raisiny structure and firm drying tannins. 

£21.00

2023 Valpolicella Classico, Ca dei Maghi

Red Blend

The tiny Ca Dei Maghi winery produce a range of stunning wines in small quantities.  The 'white label' Valpolicella Classico is packed with raspberry and maraska cherry fruit, bright acidity and wonderful balance through to the long finish.

£21.00

2024 Apassimento Rosso ‘Beatrice’, Cantine Pirovano, IGT Salento

Red Blend

The Cantine Pirovano Apassimento Rosso is a lovely example of this ever popular style of red wine. The wine shows a lovely deep red in the glass and has masses of dried dark fruits, leather, tobacco and chocolate on the silky, balanced palate. This impressive red wine is the perfect mid-week pick to accompany a bowl of pasta or bangers and mash, yet smart enough to take to friends for supper without breaking the bank. 

£13.95

2024 Barbera D’asti Cantine Povero, Piedmont

Barbera

This classic Barbera is aged in stainless steel tanks, allowing the primary aromas of the varietal to shine through, including fruity notes such as cherry, orange peel, plum, and berries, all backed up by violet and elderberry floral notes.  Soft tannins and the marked acidity make this charming little wine a very versatile wine when it comes to food matching.

£13.50

2024 Bella Modella Pinot Grigio, IGT Terre d’Abruzzo

Pinot Gris/Pinot Grigio

A beautifully, light, vibrant white that is zesty with a citrus and green apple character.  Easy going and very refreshing, this is textbook Pinot Grigio.

£8.95

2024 Braida Antica Blanc, Russolo, Friuli Venezia-Giulia

White Blend

Dry yet exotic, this field blend is made from estate grown Muller Thurgau, Ribolla Gialla, Friulano, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay and Pinot Grigio.  The elegant nose shows floral notes of jasmine and zesty lime, leading to delicate white spices, including white pepper and a touch of ginger. On the palate, this pristine white wine opens with vibrant freshness, leading to a crisp, bone-dry finish. Beautifully balanced and almost effortlessly drinkable, this cracking white is a great value and suits many occasions.  

£13.95

2024 Butussi Ribolla Gialla, Friuli Colli Orientali DOC

Ribolla Gialla

The Butussi Ribolla Gialla is a delicious, medium bodied, dry white wine from Friuli in north-eastern Italy.  Supremely elegant and delicately floral on the nose, the palate shows crisp citrus and peach fruit that mingles with fresh almonds.  The well-balanced finish is superbly clean and fresh.  Elegant, harmonious and a terrific wine to pair with shellfish.

£23.95

2024 Catarratto, Cantine Birgi, Terre Siciliane

Catarratto

The Cantine Birgi Catarratto is a fabulous low alcohol white wine from Sicily.  Early harvested to keep sugars low, and subsequently alcohol levels, this brigh, fresh white is a joy to drink and perfect for those looking for something a little lighter.  Perfect for a mid-week supper white and ideal for long lazy lunches in the summer.

£9.95

2024 Dolcetto ‘Gioia Mia’, Cantine Povero, 3 Litre BIB

Dolcetto

This is a wonderfully juicy and fresh Dolcetto that is packed with fresh blackberry and cherry fruit and has a clean, fruity finish.  Great value, eminently quaffable and very versatile as a food wine, there is very little not to like here!

£41.00

2024 Dolcetto, Cantine Povero, DOC Monferrato

Dolcetto

Cantine Povero is a wonderful, historic winery that perfectly blends authenticity and tradition handed down from generation to generation, with an innovative approach and distinct ecologically sustainable philosophy.  The results are wonderfully characterful wines that not only represent a true sense of place, but provide superb value for money. 

£12.95

2024 Etna Rosso Ciauria, Pietro Caciorgna

Nerello Mascalese

The Ciauria Etna Rosso is a flag bearer for the amazing terroir of Mount Etna.  Intended to be drunk early, this deliciously fresh example of Nerello Mascalese is open and generous with bright, upfront fruit and jucy acidity underpinned by the typical minerality of the Etna terroir. Utterly delicious and somewhat irresistible.

£22.95