s our regular customers will know, we love sourcing wines which deliver on flavour, price and quality; some to drink whilst young and exciting and others for laying down to mellow quietly. During our research, it has been Italy that has come up trumps with some excellent examples, so many in fact we have put together a special Italian shipment of our favourite wines. Check out our website for further details of the offer or pop in to see us; we are open weekdays and most weekends.
A great opportunity to taste the riches of Italian wines A
of Italy is extensive. Add to that, the enormous number of indigenous grape varieties grown alongside international varieties, and the picture is complex.
Italian wines have a fascinating history and Italy has recently overtaken France as the largest producer in the world. The harsh spring frosts seen in France over the last few years have reduced yields dramatically particularly in Bordeaux and Burgundy and this, coupled with high demand from the Far East, has resulted in a squeeze on supply. Prices sadly reflect this and, for many, French wines have become less affordable. This is where the Italians can and have stepped in.
Wine is produced in all of Italy’s 20 regions with well- known names such as Soave, Chianti, Valpolicella, Barolo and Montepulicano D’Abruzzo. The wines are characterful, interesting and diverse and available in many different styles. The varying effects of climate and terroir on the viticulture from the north to the south
FORTHCOMING WINE EVENTS FREE OPEN HOUSE TASTINGS
The easy and fun way to buy your wines. All welcome Saturday 19th & Sunday 20th May Saturday 26th & Sunday 27th May Saturday 30th June & Sunday 1st July Corks out 12 noon - 3.00pm
WINE EDUCATION - TUTORED TASTING “A Night in Alsace” Friday 29th June 7.00-10.00pm £25 inc light supper
An illuminating insight into this remarkable wine region presented by Adrian Lake from Thorman Hunt
Within the Italian wine laws, DOCG is the highest quality classification followed by DOC and IGT, equivalent to Vin de Pays in France. Other commonly used terms are Classico which acknowledges “that wines have been made solely from the original classified land and includes many of the best wines from the area” and Riserva meaning “wines have higher alcohol levels and longer ageing minimums stipulated by the appellation laws” (WSET)
Italian producers are a passionate and flamboyant bunch and their continued investment in modern winemaking machinery
and techniques has paid off handsomely along with improved vineyard management. The greater understanding of “green harvesting” and accurate temperature control in the winery, has given their wines freshness, replacing the baked jammy stewed fruit tastes of the past.
Interested in delving into the delights Italy can offer? Then please do get in touch to find out more about our Special Italian Shipment (min. order 6 bottles)
“WINE IN A DAY” COURSE Saturday 15th September 2018 10.00-4.00pm £75.00 including lunch & all wines.
Sarah Bangert is a fantastic wine educator and raconteur. The course is informative and lots of fun whatever level of knowledge you have.
POP-UP SUPPERS at MANNA FROM DEVON, Kingswear Thursdays 24 May, 28 June & 26 July 7.00-10.00pm Fantastic wood-fired oven food matched with plenty of delicious wine from us. Tickets £45.00
If you’re interested in any of these events just call or email to book. All details are on our website.
Wine Merchants and Shippers
Riversbridge, Embridge, Nr Stoke Fleming TQ6 0LG. 01803 770737
wines@michaelsuttonscellar.co.uk www.michaelsuttonscellar.co.uk
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