2020 Brachetto D’Acqui, Braida, Giacomo Bologna

Brachetto

The history of the Brachetto is steeped in legend and fascination. An antique drink that was mentioned for the first time during the Roman empire when writers described the customs of the ‘Gallia Cisalpina’ (Gaul, on this side of the Alpes), speaking of a sweet aromatic wine of Acqui Terme, very appreciated by the patricians.

£16.99

Moscatel Do Douro 5 Anos, Niepoort, Douro Valley

Muscat

The Moscatel Do Douro 5 Anos, Niepoort is characterised by its unmistakable Muscat aromas, with floral and citrussy notes with hints of nuts, spice and honey adding further complexity. The palate is of quintessential Niepoort style: excellent structure, high acidity and a long finish which emphasises its delicate and refreshing character. This wine is reminiscent of an Auslese-style wine and is ideal as an end to a beautiful dinner after various wines and Ports have been enjoyed.

£22.00

2000 Tokaji Aszu Essencia ‘Imperium’, Chateau Dereszla

We are delighted to be one of the very few UK merchants to get our hands on this sensational Tokaji Aszu Essencia from Dereszla.  Only produced in the very finest years, (made twice by Dereszla in the last 22 years), and now a defunct classification, this is a very rare slice of history in a bottle.  Incredibly sweet yet with perfectly poised acidity, the wine has a complex apricot and seville orange marmalade fruit character mingled with spice and gingerbread notes. With an impressive 252 grams per litre of sugar it is no wonder the wine is syrupy and very rich, but the constant freshness provided by the acidity keeps the wine balanced and makes it a wonderful match to dark chocolate desserts, good quality cheeseboards and rich pates.

£150.00

NV NUY Red Muscadel, Worcester

Muscat

A long standing favourite of ours, this delicious wine is a bit of a cape classic.  Made from late harvested Muscat de Frontignan grapes which are gently crushed then left on their skins for 48 hours before a short fermentation.The wine is then fortified and bottled with the result being a wonderfully fresh, floral stickie that remains on the correct side of cloying.  Enjoy this versatile dessert wine with a variety of puddings or as a long drink with masses of ice as the locals would.  Terrific value.

£15.95