This Monastrell is handpicked from selected plots of 30-year-old bush vines between 600 – 700 meters in Altitude. The vineyards are all dry farmed to reduce water usage. Fermentation is spontaneous from the grapes natural yeasts and the wine does not see any addition of sulphites giving pure varietal character. This is a fresh, fruity and flavoursome wine. The nose is full aromas of like red berries, spices, and hints of balsamic. The palate is smooth with elegant tannic structure and a supple finish

Sangiovese comes in many guises in the hands of Italian winemakers and this is given the classic treatment with the added bonus of organic status. Dense, ruby red in colour, intense flavours of juicy black fruit and jam like qualities with undertones of spices, liquorice and violets. Harmonious and silky tannins give a well structured body with a luscious, fruit back palate leading to a long lingering finish.

With some bottle ageing, this 2018 packs a punch. Nerello Mascalese is Sicily’s star variety and usually grown around the foot of Mount Etna. These mineral-rich volcanic soils help the vines produce grapes that are rich in both complex minerals and a fine acidity. This exciting red has smoky minerality with rich red cherry fruit and a nimble body that dances along the palate.

A hidden gem amongst Giol’s range of superb Prosecco wines, this red lightly sparkling frizzante is bursting with red and black fruit flavours. Morello cherry and mulberry to the fore along with some background spice notes held together and balanced by soft tannins that do not get in the way of the fruit purity. Fantastic with the BBQ or antipasti when lightly chilled. A must try.