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Fans of our usual Saracosa will be bowled over by the intensity of its big brother, Governo. Suave and seductive, this is a full, rounded blend of Sangiovese and Merlot, aged for four months in small oak barrels. What’s more, a portion of grapes were left to dry for 20 days, adding terrific concentration to the wine. It’s a method known as Governo in Tuscany, dating from the 14th century. We think this wine is nothing short of spectacular. And the critics agree: it was awarded a whopping 98 points from top expert Luca Maroni.
Tasting the sumptuous Élan-Bise, you’d think it was top flight Rhône. First vintage, it was pure Syrah, but in 2018 Mark discovered parcels of Syrah, Grenache and Carignan that really shone. He decided they'd make a terrific blend. Mark is chief winemaker at Le Chai, our cellar in Castillon, and he has an enviable network of grower contacts in the Languedoc Roussillon. He knows exactly where the best grapes are to be found.
When we first previewed this at a customer tasting, it scored double the points of its nearest rival. Filippo Baccalaro combines ripe Montepulciano, cherry fresh Sangiovese, dark Primitivo and spicy Negroamaro for incredible, mouthfilling flavour.
Enjoy this gorgeous, full flavoured and velvety red from a highly talented Portuguese winemaker, Diogo Sepulveda. So typical of this under-rated country, it not only provides real character, charm and punchy flavour, it represents terrific value too.
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Portugal can boast a superb range of unique, amazing quality wines that punch well above their weight for value. This rich, powerful red is from Casa Santos Lima, a grand, family run property located near Lisbon, close to the Atlantic coast. The estate was founded by Joaquim Santos Lima in the late 19th century and today, three generations later, it produces some of Portugal’s finest bottles. The winemaker is Diogo Sepulveda, who has worked in Pomerol, Napa and at 5-Star rated Turkey Flat in the Barossa.
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A wine from Ludovic Roussillon, the winemaker behind the generous ripe fruit and velvety tannins of Château Le Coin. In Moulin du Prieur, you’ll find the same appealing style. From a 5-star vintage, this 2019 has creamy blackberry and plum notes.
Bairrada is one of the best known wines of Portugal. This 2015 is from three time Winemaker of the Year Osvaldo Amado and a cellar with 550 awards in the last decade. With 5 years age, this red is mellow with plum and raspberry, clove and spice.
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only 30 bottles left
From a highly reputed cellar this red combines Shiraz’s spicy blackberry notes with the velvet black fruit of a Romanian original. This country has a centuries-old tradition for making great value, quality wines. Try this sumptuous red for starters.
