Wine Menu

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Specials White Wine

MIOPASSO PINOT GRIGIO, SICILY

Miopasso are committed to making top quality wines with indigenous Italian grapes. With topical and citrus notes, accompanied by a balanced and refreshing palate this wine pairs well with shellfish, fresh vegetarian dishes and salty appetisers.

FALANGHINA DOP JANARE, COSTA D’AMALFI, COMPANIA

From one of the largest cooperatives in Italy with approximately 1000 winegrowers, this white 100% Falanghina has a vibrant palate, classic apple and pear flavours. Perfect with shellfish, creamy pasta or artichoke dishes. (Suitable for vegans).

Specials Red Wine

AGLIANICO DOP JANARE, SALERNO, CAMPANIA

Sometimes called “the Barolo of the South” these grapes produce
highly refined, complex fine wines. With intense aromas of cherry sauce, strawberries, plum, subtle toasty spices and vanilla it makes for a great match to tomato-based pasta sauces. (Sustainable Certified)

LOS OLIVOS MALBEC, MENDOZA, ARGENTINA


Made exclusively from selected vineyards in the Uco Valley, this Malbec spends 10 months in oak, leaving it with a nice richness. The elegant
plum, blackberry and white pepper notes are best with grilled meats.

Red Wines

Small Glass 175ml   Large Glass 250ml 

DELLA CASA HOUSE RED 

A perfect house wine from Sicily with an intense ruby colour and a scent of red fruit, spices and melted chocolate. 100% Syrah grapes.

MERLOT 

100% Merlot grapes this is a deeply red coloured wine with purple hues, unique currant flavours and an elegant structure.

CHIANTI 

Intense ruby red colour, which tends to garnet through ageing. Refined to the nose, its flavour is intense and persistent, its structure broad and harmonious.

MALBEC

From the foothills east of the Andes, these grapes are perfectly ripened, giving the wine elegant blackberry and plum flavours. Lighter notes of blueberry and white pepper develop into a long and fruity finish.

SANGIOVESE 

With 100% Sangiovese grapes this is a bright ruby red that has an elegant, smooth and harmonious taste to it.

MONTEPULCIANO D’ABRUZZO 

One of Italy’s best known grapes. A soft and smooth wine which is easy to drink with cherry and plum flavours. Excellent pairing to beef, veal, pork and pasta dishes.

BARDOLINO

Produced in the eastern part of Lake Garda, in the province of Verona. Brilliant ruby red with cherry and violet aromas. A well rounded wine, medium-structured and long-lasting. Best with spicy dishes and cheeses.

Small Glass 175ml   Large Glass 250ml 

VALPOLICELLA 

A blend of Corvina, Rondinella and Molinara grapes this wine has aromas of ripe cherry, plum and vanilla. A structured wine with supple tannins and appropriate acidity.

VALPOLICELLA RIPASSO 

Finished in chestnut and oak casks, this has full, rich flavours and a distinctive velvety palate with a bouquet of vanilla and almonds.

ETNA ROSSO 

Made from a blend of indigenous Nerello Mascalese and Nerello Cappuccio grapes, grown on the lava terraces on the Souteastern slopes of Mount Etna. A brilliant ruby red wine, complex on the nose with floral hints. A smooth mineral taste and an intense fruity finish, best served with pasta dishes, roasted and grilled meats.

NERO D’AVOLA 

An intense red wine with intense aromas of preserved fruits, a balanced and full bodies flavour and a long lasting and pleasant finish.Best enjoyed with red meat, spicy pasta or cheese.

PRIMITIVO DI MANDURIA 

Dominant notes of mature fruits, elegant spicy tones, an untameable force and a warm character. The Primitivo vineyards and its durmast oak barrels create a fascinating blend whose clear taste experience. Complex, pleasant and persistent on the palate makes it excellent with red meat dishes.

BAROLO 

A red DOCG wine variety from the region of Piedmont, Italy. Often described as one of Italy’s finest wines. Dry, full bodied with a long finish, Barolo has a complex and elegant bouquet and a beautiful red colour with garnet reflections. Best enjoyed with truffle courses, venison and roasts.

AMARONE 

Produced in Cazzano di Tramigna in the province of Verona. A deep red wine with violet shades, intense aromas with scents of stewed fruit and jam. On the palate it’s very elegant thanks to the harmonious balance between power and softness. A complex finish, with clear scents of jam (cherries, blackberries, raspberries) and intense spicy notes.  Excellent with red meats and spicy dishes.

BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO 

Tuscany’s most famous DOCG red wine and most bold representation of the Sangiovese grape, Brunello di Montalcino cannot be released for sale until 5 years after harvest. A ruby red coloured wine with garnet accents. Direct and determined on the nose, with typical varietal aromas. Captivating and harmonious in taste.

White Wines

Small Glass 175ml   Large Glass 250ml 

DELLA CASA HOUSE WHITE 

A dry white wine yet fresh and fruity with a rich and intense bouquet. Originally from Sicily.

PINOT GRIGIO 175ml 

Produced in the region of Veneto, a pale yellow wine with greenish reflections. Elegant and fruity the perfect companion for appetisers, seafood and most fish dishes.

SAUVIGNON BLANC

From the spectacular vineyards of the Western Cape, this sauvignon blanc is intense and refreshing. Packed full of passion fruit and gooseberry flavours with a tantalising mineral finish.

FRASCATI
Frascati Silvestri DOCG Superiore is a straw yellow white wine with light green hues. Fresh and aromatic with a delicate fruity aroma. Best paired with pasta and risotto dishes, pecorino, fish and white meats.

CHARDONNAY 

This black label chardonnay has a smooth creamy palate with sweet tropical fruit and melon flavours. A touch of oak makes this a versatile wine that will accompany all food styles, in particular pasta and chicken dishes.

VERDICCHIO 

Grown since the Roman Ages, Verdicchio is a typical  native grape variety os the hills of Jesi’s Castles in Marche. From an accurate selection and production, this fine wine was born with fresh crispess and a long lasting taste of fruit and flowers and a feeling of almond.

Best served with seafood and shellfish pasta dishes.

GAVI DI GAVI 

Floral, elegant and rich in fruit nuances. The taste is fresh, dry and harmonious, with a well integrated and balanced acidity. Can be enjoyed as an aperitif or with seafood and fish.

ETNA BIANCO 

Made from a blend of the indigenous grapes Carricante and Catarratto, grown on the lava terraces located on the Southeastern slopes of Mount Etna.  A brilliant straw-yellow coloured wine, with an intense bouquet with notes of wild flowers, grapefruit and apple.

Fresh, elegant and well-structured on the palate.  Etna Bianco is best served as an aperitif or accompaniment to seafood or fried fish.

Specials Rosé Wine

CHÂTEAU PAS DU CERF DIANE ROSE, PROVENCE, FRANCE

This crisp and refreshing wine is composed of a blend of Cinsault,  Tibouren, Grenache and Mourvedre grapes. The sea breezes of the La Londe subzone of Provence keep the vines cool and the south-facing slopes allow for perfect ripening. The light red berry flavours and vibrant citrus notes make this a perfect aperitif wine.

Rosé Wine

Small Glass 175ml   Large Glass 250ml 

DELLA CASA HOUSE ROSE

A perfect house wine from Trapani, Sicily with a bright pink colour and a fresh, fruity scent and taste. Made from a blend of Pinot Noir and Nero d’Avola grapes.

PINOT GRIGIO BLUSH 175ml 

This Venetian rose is made from 100% Pinot Grgio grapes. An elegant light rose wine with notes of tropicalfruits, harmonious and fresh flavours with a lively finish.

WHITE ZINFANDEL 175ml 

Juicy and refreshing, this Californian White Zinfandel is packed with delicious strawberry, raspberry and cream flavours. Pairs well with chicken, pork, salads of soft, creamy cheeses.

ETNA ROSATO 
A fresh and intense wine, with a lively colour and a rich bouquet of floral and fruity notes. The taste is well structured, harmonious and persistent. Made only from Nerello Mascalese grapes, this wine combines the typical elegance of mountain wine and minerality due to volcanic origin. Best served with Antipasto, roasted white meat, seafood, risotto and fish.

Specials Fortified

WARRES QUINTA DA CAVADINHA 2006 VINTAGE PORT, PORTUGAL

‘Gorgeous, bold, inky, black-fruited vintage port’ – Jane MacQuitty, The Times. Warres has been leading the port trade since it was established as the first British Port House in 1670.