Illuminati Pecorino Controguerra
The vineyards that produced this appealing wine are situated near Controguerra, Abruzzo, at 250 metres altitude, inland from the Adriatic coast, halfway up the boot of Italy. The pecorino grape is not widely known in Australia. It is believed to be a native of the Marche region. The name may derive from the fact that the grapes were grown in hilly country, the same country that sheep were raised - pecora means "sheep" in Italian. Pecorino wine is easy going, with straw colouring, displaying distinct floral notes, minerality, field herbs, stonefruit and citrus. It is currently enjoying a surge of popularity in Italy and other parts of the world.
The Killer Pinot Grigio
This wonderfully refreshing white from the north of Italy has crisp flavours of pear and apple with a flinty, minerally core. It is the Killer alternative to other aromatic whites that don't suit food pairing as much as Pinot Grigio does.
Primo Bianco Mesa Primo Bianco Mesa Vermentino Di Sardegna Doc
Produced in a truly Mediterranean climate on the south west corner of the beautiful island of Sardinia. From the esteemed house of Santa Margherita comes a Vermentino of quality, vibrancy and intensity, singing of fruit blossom and a salad bowl of orchard fruit. A mediterranean herbal note, a touch of minerality and a refreshing hint of salinity add great complexity and refreshment. Finishing crisply, this would play an excellent supporting role to your next seafood meal.
Torbreck Woodcutters Semillon
Although not typically lemony, this wine exhibits more complex aromas of smoked almonds and honeysuckle as well as buttery textures from the natural malolactic fermentation. The palate displays a spicy mineral flintiness with exotic fruit flavours.
Lulu Le Francais Vermentino France
A sister wine to the riotously popular Lulu rosé. The wine is inspired by the ideals of relaxation, of holidays and fun. It's packed with floral and fruity aromas from the rapidly trending vermentino grape. Bright lemon in the glass, the palate is dry and refreshing and displays floral notes, fresh peach, citrus and green apple. The wine is rounded, with an ample acidity on the lingering finish. Chill a bottle, pour a glass, then relax.
Zonin Regions Soave
This Italian white wine from the northern region of Veneto is light and fresh with just a hint of floral lemony creaminess making it a perfect accompaniment to any antipasto seafood or lighter style pasta dish.
Isole e Olena Chardonnay Toscana Collezione Privata
Torresella Pinot Grigio
Torresella Pinot Grigio is a great example of the classic Northern Italian grape variety that displays a delicate fragrance of spice leading to a mellow, well balanced palate. Amazing value for this light dry white wine.
Bolla Retro Soave Classico DOC
Bolla revives an icon of Italian wine history, with the 1950s vintage bottle and label for a new Soave Classico with a contemporary feel, inspired by the belief that wine traditions must be upheld. Garganega (100%) from vineyards identified over sixty vintages on Soave Classico hills, is the responsible variety here. These heirloom vines give strong berries with a hard skin, rich in aromas. These features mean the wine delivers floral and balsamic notes. On the palate its round with a rich texture, notes of candied fruit and yellow plum. Intense and persistent.
Castello Del Poggio Pinot Grigio delle Venezie
The Zonin familys Castello del Poggio Delle Venezia Pinot Grigio draws fruit from sustainably grown vineyards in North-East Italy. It is typified by pure fresh green apple, pear, lemon glacé aromas and flavours, attractive minerally textures and crisp clean acidity. The Castello de Poggio brand is steeped in history going back to 1699 and the ancient fortress on the original property at Asti goes back to the 12th Century. After its acquisition in 1985 the Zonin family expanded the vineyards and extended the range to include wines from the Tre Venezie zone. This expansive landscape comprising the Veneto, Friuli-Venezia-Giuila and Trentino-Aldo-Adige wine regions broadly corresponds to the old Venetian Republic. High tech winemaking, respect and care for the environment and precision viticulture practices result in a signature light dry crunchy style with beautiful clarity and flavour intensity. It can be enjoyed as an aperitif or paired with salads, vegetarian dishes, white meats and seafood of all types.