La Cucina Italiana selection of wines available have been specifically designed to complement the menu.
If you would like advice on wines for your choice of meal then please feel free to ask. (Our wine menu is subject to change)
Bin
Bottle
Champagne & Sparkling Wine
1
Bouché Père et Fils Grande Réserve Brut, Champagne ~ 1998/9
This small dedicated family producer from Pierry crafts this dry, full-bodied and biscuity character.
125ml Glass
£39.50
£ 8.50
2
Savoy - Pol Roger White Foil, Champagne ~ NV
Fuller-bodied with a lively mousse and a rich, biscuity palate, reflecting the predominance of Pinot grapes in the make up of the blend.
£48.50
3
Pol Roger, Cuvée Sir Winston Churchill, Brut Delisted, Champagne ~ 1988/90
A rich, mature Champagne made in full-bodied style much appreciated by the connoisseur. Blended to a closely guarded formula described as the “best of the best”!
£169.00
4
Dom Pérignon Brut, Champagne ~ 2000
Long and satisfying on the palate with layers of yeasty, nutty flavours, superbly fat and ripe. Complex, luxury Grand Cru Champagne made only in the best years.
£169.50
5
Louis Roederer Cristal Brut, Champagne ~ 1999
Deemed to be the softest most mellow of the prestige cuvées. Toasted biscuit aromas and layers of honey beautifully show why.
£225.00
6
Cartier Rosé, Champagne NV
Consisting of 90% Pinot Nor and Meunier, this full-flavoured salmon pink wine gets it’s colour for the addition of still red champagne made from grapes grown in Chigny-les-Rosés.
£39.50
7
Laurent-Perrier Cuvée Rosé Brut, Champagne ~ NV
The briefest liaison with grape skins tantalisingly leaves this delicate colour yet exudes a floral fragrance evolving soft red berry richness.
£89.50
8
Prosecco Extra Dry, Fantinel, Italy ~ NV
Fresh, dry and fruity. A pleasant and extremely elegant bouquet with delightful, floral-based hints. A smooth, velvety and poetic flavour.
£17.95
9
Codorníu Pinot Noir Brut Rosé, Cava, Spain ~ NV
A delicious style of ripe summer fruit aromas so typical of well made Pinot Noir.
£18.95
Rosé Wine
10
Etchart Malbec Rosé, Salta, Chile ~ 2007/8
Deliciously fruity yet dry rosé with floral aromas of rose and honeysuckle and red cherry flavours.
175ml Glass
£12.95
£ 3.35
11
Robert Mondavi Woodbridge Rosé, California, USA ~ 2006/7
Bursts with pomegranate and watermelon flavours, with a refreshing edge and spiced orange peel note.
175ml Glass
£15.95
£ 4.25
12
Château du Seuil, Bordeaux Rosé, France ~ 2006/7
Made using only free-run juice Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc grapes and cool-fermented to retain all the fresh summer fruit flavours and aromas.
175ml Glass
£17.95
£ 4.65
White Wine
13
Veramonte Sauvignon Blanc Reserva, Casablanca Valley, Chile ~ 2006/7
Deliciously crisp and dry made with the aromatic Sauvignon Blanc grape. Full of green apple, grapefruit and lemongrass flavours, with a crisp, ripe acidity on the finish.
175ml Glass
£12.95
£ 3.35
14
Orvieto Classico Amabile, Bigi, Italy ~ 2006/7
Refreshing and ripe, with peach and apricot flavours and hints of almonds.
175ml Glass
£12.95
£ 3.35
New World
15
Casa La Joya Reserve Gewürztraminer, Colchagua Valley, Chile ~ 2006/7
A delicious spicy character with lychee and peach on the palate and a hint of sweetness on the finish from this famous grape which originated in Alsace.
£14.95
16
Drylands Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand ~ 2006/7
Ripe, rich herbal and tropical fruit flavours combine in a vibrant burst of flavour on the palate.
£24.95
17
Barossa Valley Estate E Minor Chardonnay, Barossa Valley, Australia ~ 2005
Crisp and clean with tropical fruit and vanilla oak, typical varietal freshness.
£16.95
18
Robert Mondavi Winery Fumé Blanc, Napa Valley, USA ~ 2005
The warm growing conditions give full, richly ripe layers of tropical fruit with a creamy texture from time in oak.
£28.95
19
Flagstone The Treaty Tree Chenin Blanc-Chardonnay-Viognier, Western Cape South Africa ~ 2007/8
Ripe melons and pineapples with a touch of spice on the nose, backed by a touch of lime on the finish.
£17.95
Old World
20
Picpoul de Pinet, Domaine Sainte-Anne, Coteaux de Languedoc, France ~ 2007/8
Citrussy southern French white made from the Picpoul grape.
£15.95
21
Winkler Jesuitengarten Riesling Spätlese Trocken, Weingut Fritz Allendorf Germany ~ 2006/7
Classic varietal fruit on the nose with floral and citrus overtones. Full-bodied and dry in style with a crisp, racy acidity, derived from late harvested ripe grapes.
£22.95
22
Sant’ Helena Pinot Grigio Collio, Vigneti Fantinel, Italy ~ 2006/7
Wonderful aromas of freshly dried hay, pear and honeyed pineapple enveloped in creamy almond.
£19.95
23
Malvasia del Lazio Terre dei Grifi, Fontana Candida, Italy ~ 2006/7
Appealing citrus and apple fruit, backed by floral notes on a ripe, refreshing finish.
£14.95
24
Gavi di Gavi la Toledana, Villa Lanata, Italy ~ 2006/7
This excellent producer crafts this refreshing gooseberry and mineral style with delicate floral hints, dry but not austere.
£19.95
25
Château Teyssier, Contre le Vent, Bordeaux, France ~ 2005/6
Layers of fresh grassy and green fruit flavours linger with a crisp citrus style. Breaking with tradition has given rise to this thought-provoking name.
£24.95
26
Sancerre Château de Sancerre, Marnier-Lapostolle, France ~ 2006/7
Classic elegance evolves into a classic grassy vibrancy that develops citrus honeyed hints with age.
£26.95
27
Sant’ Helena Sauvignon Collio, Vigneti Fantinel, Italy ~ 2006/7
Stunning gooseberry fruit, balanced with suggestions of yellow peppers, banana and melon with a wonderfully long, flint finish. From estates in north-east of Italy - ostensibly the most acclaimed area in Italy for the production of this varietal.
£19.95
28
Pouilly-Fumé, Domaine Jean-Claude Chatelain, France ~ 2006/7
Sauvignon Blanc in full glory with a flinty aroma opening into a determined gooseberry crunchiness. Arguably the finest dry, white from the Loire region.
£27.95
29
Santenay Sous la Roche, Château de la Charrière Domaine Yves Girardin France ~ 2004
A very rare white Burgundy of great finesse, elegance and complexity of flavour, from one of the southern most villages of the Côte de Beaune, better known for its red wines.
£35.95
30
Chablis Gloire de Chablis, J. Moreau et Fils, France ~ 2006/7
A traditional Chablis, dry, flinty and elegant with distinctive Chardonnay character on the finish.
£24.95
31
Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Clos de la Garenne, Domaine Duc de Magenta France ~ 2001
These precious old vines ensure great concentration of fine, dry richness and absolute finesse that typifies this commune.
£79.50
Red Wine
32
Salice Salentino 35 Parallelo, Puglia, Italy ~ 2006/7
Made from the Negroamaro grape this has juicy, ripe brambly fruit with a slightly smoky finish. 175ml Glass
£12.95
£ 3.35
33
Veramonte Merlot Reserva, Casablanca Valley, Chile ~ 2006/7
Rich and full-bodied cherry and plum aromas and flavours with a touch of mint and oak on the finish. 175ml Glass
£12.95
£ 3.35
New World
34
Barossa Valley Estate E Minor Shiraz, Barossa Valley, Australia ~ 2004
Sweet, smoky oak with aromatic blackcurrant fruit. Vibrant, mulberry flavours, soft long palate, fresh acidity and integrated oak sweetness.
£16.95
35
Nobilo Icon Series Pinot Noir, Marlborough, New Zealand ~ 2006/7
Rich, concentrated with some new oak flavours backing up vibrant cherry and smooth plum fruit.
£29.95
36
Boschendal Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot, Lanoy, Coastal Region South Africa ~ 2005/6
Complex flavours of blackberry and cherry fruit, backed by hints of herbs, spice and cigar box notes.
£14.95
37
Robert Mondavi Twin Oaks Cabernet Sauvignon, California, USA ~ 2005/6
The long, dry and very hot late summers allow lovely flavours to develop. Vibrant redcurrants and a spiced oak balance.
£16.95
38
Chateau Musar Red Gaston Hochar, Bekaa Valley, Lebanon ~ 1997
An iconic wine which always reflects the vintage yet maintains its identity through its rich, dark fruited palate and lingering complex finish. Winemaker Serge Hochar notes his ‘97 has quite a bit of Bordeaux about it.
£43.50
39
Errázuriz Carmenère, Aconcagua Valley, Chile ~ 2007/8
Full and flavoursome, made with Chile’s ‘own’ grape variety. It has a rich, spicy flavour and firm, ripe tannins.
£14.95
40
Robert Mondavi Woodbridge Shiraz, California, USA ~ 2005/6
Vibrant and concentrated fruit flavours. Fermented in American oak, aromas of lifted dark berry fruits and plums, well-balanced tannins, good length and an attractive balanced finish.
£16.95
Old World
41
Fortius Gran Reserva, Navarra, Spain ~ 1999/00
A top of the range wine from an excellent and ready-to-drink vintage. Soft and velvety from a blend of Tempranillo and Cabernet Sauvignon, made to sip and savour!
£23.95
42
Faustino I Rioja Gran Reserva, Spain ~ 1996/8
Mature and velvety smooth with grewat complexity, the flagship of the Faustino range. Rioja at its best!
£29.95
43
Faustino de Autor Rioja Reserva, Spain ~ 1998/01
Made only in the finest years this rich, full-bodied Rioja has lots of ripe berry fruit flavours and a spicy vanilla oak finish.
£44.85
44
Allora Primitivo, Calatrasi, Italy ~ 2005/6
Hand harvested grapes capture these heady rich flavours of sun-drenched apricots and prunes with a generous spice and cinnamon coating.
£18.95
45
Barbera d’Alba Suculé, Villa Lanata, Italy ~ 2004/5
Hand-picked Barbera grapes from this estate exude ripe black cherry softness with a rich spicy finish. Full-bodied and rich mellow flavour.
£23.95
46
Riserva Ducale Chianti Classico Riserva, Ruffino, Italy ~ 2004
Rich and concentrated, a dark, minerally palate and roasted red fruit and herb character.
£26.50
47
Portia, Ribera del Duero, Spain ~ 2004/5
Intensely rich, cherry and blackberry fruit, beautifully seasoned with a touch of vanilla spice.
£23.95
48
Romitorio di Santedame Toscana, Ruffino, Italy ~ 2003
Inky ‘Super Tuscan’ inspired by the Colorino grape, rich wine offering layers of elegant fruit and spice.
£69.95
49
Sant’ Helena Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso Grave del Fruli, Vigneti Fantinel Italy ~ 2004/5
Deep-coloured and full-bodied, benefitting from being matured in oak, ideally suited to rich dishes.
£19.95
50
Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Chaines Carteaux, Louis Jadot, France ~ 2000/1
Deeply coloured and richly perfumed, robust and heady concentration so typical of this appellation. Firm red berry spices abound.
£79.95
51
Barolo Lo Zoccolaio, Villa Lanata, Italy ~ 2003/4
Specially selected Nebbiolo grapes give heady aromas of violets and bramble berry characters enveloped in large oak barrique complexity, a classic from a top producer.
£39.95
52
Beaune 1er Cru, Louis Jadot, France ~ 2001
The hallmark characteristics of voluptuous, seductive style are all here, laden with red berry velvet smoothness.
£39.95
53
Château du Seuil, Graves, France ~ 2004/5
Good fruit character for a Graves with the Cabernet Merlot blend benefiting from new oak which contributes to the bouquet and softens the palate of rich, velvety fruit.
£24.95
54
Château Lyonnat, Lussac Saint-Emilion, France ~ 2003
A small district of St Emilion with a common terrain, the style is full of soft plums and brambly cassis flavours.
£21.95
55
Château Lafite-Rothschild, 1er Cru Classé Pauillac, France ~ 1978
Showing marvelously now: fabulous nose of savoury fruit with a superbly defined palate.
£385.00
Dessert Wine & Port
½ Bottle
56
Vin Santo del Chianti Serelle, Ruffino, Italy ~ 2003/4
Aged and fermented in small oak barrels, concentrated, honeyed, candied fruit.
£18.95
57
Château Les Justices, Sauternes, France ~ 2004
Shows superb balance with the sweet, rich, complex fruit flavours being backed up by refreshing finish.
£23.95
58
Passito di Pantelleria, Vigna della Fotezza, Scirafi, Italy ~ 2003/6 50cl Bottle
Sweet and intense with citrus fruit flavour, from the Moscato d’Alessandria or Zibibbo grape. A great way to finish a meal.
£27.95
59
Warre’s 1989/1900 Quinta da Cavadinha, Portugal ~ 1995 75cl Bottle
50ml Glass
£49.50
£ 3.95
