'There are two reasons for drinking wine….when you are thirsty, to cure it, the other, when you are not thirsty, to prevent it…prevention is better than cure' - Thomas Love Peacock
At Ecco Vino we pride ourselves on our extensive cellar. The New World, as well as the Old, feature in our collection and many unusual and keenly priced vintages are held. Our customers know that if Ecco Vino is showcasing a wine it is well worth a try, and probably a bargain, too. We cannot show all our wines, we have far too many, but here a few which can be sampled by the glass or by the bottle. If you have a favourite you would like us to source, e-mail your request and we will seek it out.
In the meantime, enjoy.
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White Wines
| Fruit driven, mellow and subtle | 175ml
| 250ml
| Bottle | Sauvignon Blanc 2008
CYT-Chile
Textbook Sauvignon. Green apple and gooseberries on the nose with crisp dry fruit and smooth acidity on the palate.
| 3.70 | 4.90 | 13.95
| Chardonnay 2008
CYT-Chile
Unoaked Chardonnay with buttery/nutty aromas and satisfying tropical
fruit flavours with good length.
| 3.70 | 4.90 | 13.95 | Trebbiano&Garganega 2008
Ponte Pietra, Veneto, Italy
Crisp, refreshing dry white from Veneto in northern Italy. Made from Garganega and Trebbiano grapes, it has a zing reminiscent of good Pinot Grigio.
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| 5.20 | 14.95 | Grillo 2008 Villa Tonino
Marsala, Italy (S)
Sicily’s finest white grape variety is making a comeback. A rich bouquet of bananas and ripe white fruits with a certain depth and crispness on the palate. Has a nutty and long-lasting finish.
| | | 16.95 | Soave Classico 2008
Monteforte, Italy
Stunningly good Soave with a delicate bouquet and fresh zingy acidity. The Classico means it comes from the best vineyard sites situated near the town of Soave.
| | | 17.95
| Pinot Grigio 2008 Alpha Zeta
Verona, Italy (VT)
This wine has a purity of fruit rare in a Pinot Grigio from the Veneto. It has a scented, spicy character on the nose, good weight and breadth on the palate and good acid on the finish, which is surprisingly long.
| 4.40 | 6.30 | 18.50 | Sauvignon Blanc 2008 Domaine Corbillieres,
Loire, France
Super minerality and pinpoint fruit make this wine seem more like Sancerre than Touraine Sauvignon Blanc. Balanced mouth-feel and gentle acidity make this ideal with salads and lighter dishes
| | | 21.95 |
| Dry, crisp, light and elegant | 175ml
| 250ml
| Bottle
| Liberty Fairtrade Chenin Blanc
Charles Back, S.A. (S)
Charles Back, the owner of Fairview has been working with the Fairtrade movement for a few years now. Fresh and dry, with a crisp, appley fruit offset by ripe, tropical flavours.
| 4.20 | 5.75 | 16.95 | Verdiccio Tere di Valbona,
Cantina Belisario, Italy (O)
Bright, clean lemon yellow in colour, it is fresh and clean on the nose, with an attractive floral,
lemony perfume. On the palate it is zesty, youthful and unoaked, with good length and a mineral quality on the finish. Verdicchio is becoming quite a sought after variety, so go on, fill yer boots!!
| 4.60 | 6.50 | 18.95 | Lois Gruner Veltliner 2008, Fred Loimer
Austria (OF,V,B)
Vivacious with youthful, fresh fruit and lime-led acidity. Hints of grapefruit and white pepper are balanced by a clean, lemony freshness which lasts through to the finish of this most excellent wine.
| | | 21.50 | Lenz Riesling 2008, Fred Loimer
Austria (OF,V,B)
This straight Riesling from Lenz in Austria displays fresh scents of peaches and gooseberries. On the palate it is vibrant and zippy with bright acidity and lemon and lime citrus flavours. Beautifully balanced with a lingering finish.
| | | 22.50
| Yealands Riesling 2008
Awatere, New Zealand (S)
This dry Riesling from the southern most part of Marlborough, the Awetere shows intense lemon, mineral, lime and apple characters with a refreshingly crisp finish.
| | | 22.95 | Yealands Sauvignon Blanc 2008
Awatere, New Zealand (S)
Intense lifted mineral and fresh herb characters on the nose. The palate is well structured and elegant; intense mineral characters, with layers of blackcurrant, nettle and wet stone with a lingering zesty citrus finish.
| | | 22.95 |
| Rich, flavoursome, ripe and rounded | 175ml
| 250ml
| Bottle
| Malvasia Bianca 2008 Primo
Ortona, Italy
Clean, dry and fresh with an aniseed twist on the nose, the wines from Ortona are starting to cause quite a stir in Sourthern Italy with their modern style producing wines that are gently fragrant, crisp and fresh.
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| 16.95 | Chocalan Sauvignon Blanc 2008
Chile
Fresh and aromatic on the nose, with perfumes of crisp green apples and a twist of lime. On the palate it is clean and zesty, with a light, fine fruit character, hints of tropical fruit and a dry, fresh finish. This shows the excellent progress Chile has made in their quest for quality white wines.
| 4.40 | 6.30
| 18.50 | Pecorino 2008 Gran Sasso,
Abruzzi, Italy (V)
Light and scented, this crisp, fresh style is dry, tangy and slightly salty with good balance and a textured richness on the palate.
| | | 21.95 | Franconia 2007
Wurzburg, Germany
Scented and soft yet crisp on the finish, make this wine eminently appealing and drinkable. The blend of Rivaner, Sivaner and Bacchus re-inforce the modern approach to this astonishing wine.
| | | 21.95 | Yealands Pinot Gris 2008
Awatere, New Zealand (S)
Light lemon yellow in colour with a youthful rim. Concentrated and perfumed on the nose, with pear drop and hints of spiced apple. Mouth-filling, silky texture with layers of plump fruit and butter, held together with a refreshing acid structure.
| | | 22.95 | Albarino 2007
Matin Codax, Rias Baixas, Galicia, Spain
Albariño is the white grape variety of note from Spain with a style very similar to Viognier. Aromatic and elegant with aromas of fresh herbs, green apples, citric fruits and grapefruit. On the palate it is persistent, round, full-bodied and fresh.
| | | 24.00 | Rioja Blanco 2007
Vina Izadi, Spain
Made from Malvasia and Viura, this delicious, vibrant wine is fermented in new American oak and aged on its lees. The results are quite outstanding; fresh and balanced, yet full of flavour!
| | | 24.00 | Semillon 2007 Brokenwood
Hunter Valley, Australia (VT)
A delightful Semillon from an area just to the west of Sydney. A must-try wine that offers absherbert-fresh palate with a mineral zing on the side. A really great food wine as well, owing to the well balanced acidity.
| | | 24.95 | Chablis 2006 Corinne Perchaud
Burgundy, France
Top class Chablis, aged in stainless steel to produce a wonderful purity of fruit. Citrus flavours and a minerally character backed up with racy acidity. | | | 28.00 |
Rose Wines
| 175ml
| 250ml
| Bottle
| Pinot Grigio Rosato 2008 Ponte Pietra
Veneto, Italy
A vibrant coral pink colour gives way to a clean and delicately scented nose that has hints of cherries. On the palate, the wine is soft and rounded and highly drinkable. Made from fully ripe Pinot Grigio grapes that are fully ripe and go a rich copper colour on the vine.
| 4.50 | 6.30 | 17.95 | Charles Melton Rose of Virginia 2008
Barossa, Australia (V)
Vivid fuschia in colour, with lovely aromatic Grenache perfumes on the nose, given a touch of spice by the Shiraz and Cabernet. The tiny proportion of Pinot Meunier adds further interest. On the palate the wine is well-balanced, with good mid-palate richness and the surprising weight and trademark tannins of the Rose of Virginia.
| | | 26.00 |
Fizz| | 175ml
| 250ml
| Bottle
| Ca Morlin Frizzante
North East Italy (V)
The ‘frizzante’ IGT Colli Trevigiani, is closed with a crown cap. It is soft, scented and grapey, with delicious lightness and good length.
| | 3.95 | 21.95 | Charles Melton Rose of Virginia 2008
Barossa, Australia (V)
Vivid fuschia in colour, with lovely aromatic Grenache perfumes on the nose, given a touch of spice by the Shiraz and Cabernet. The tiny proportion of Pinot Meunier adds further interest. On the palate the wine is well-balanced, with good mid-palate richness and the surprising weight and trademark tannins of the Rose of Virginia.
| | | 26.00 | Pol Roger Brut White Foil NV Champagne
A yeasty, flavoursome Champagne with style and balance.
| | | 48.00 |
Red Wines
| Light, fruity, easy-drinking… | 175ml
| 250ml
| Bottle
| Nero D’Avola 2007, Vila Tonino
Marsala, Italy (S)
Ruby coloured wine with aromas of plums, cherries and blueberries. Well balanced on the palate with fruit and spice characters, soft tannins and a long, elegant finish.
| 4.40 | 6.20
| 17.95 | Azamor 2005 Alentejo
Portugal (V,S)
Good colour, a peppery nose and dark liquorice fruit on the palate. A smooth, approachable style, backed up by a soft, velvety finish.
| | | 19.95 | Valpolicella 2008
Allegrini, Italy
Allegrini are one of the leading producers in Italy, this is medium bodied red that offers vibrant cherry and plum fruit with good balancing acidity.
| | | 21.95 | Rioja Izadi Crianza 2005
Spain
Thoroughly modern in style, 100%Tempranillo, partially aged in new American oak. The result is a wine of great personality, with fine tannins, layers of flavour and a long, elegant finish.
| 5.50 | 7.80 | 22.95
| Red Blend 2007 Heinrich
Austria (B, V)
Good colour, a peppery nose and deep rich black fruit on the palate. Flatteringly combines creaminess of texture with bright sappy fruit, culminating in a truly palate- staining finish of focused fruit and subtle pepper.
| | | 22.95 | Pinot Noir 2007 Omrah,
W.A., Australia (VT)
Another great partner to lighter dishes, this Pinot demonstrates what a fine job Western Australia is making at producing top Pinot. Rich, vibrant fruit with a delicate aroma of summer fruits.
| | | 22.95 |
| Light, fruity, easy-drinking… | 175ml
| 250ml
| Bottle
| Nero D’Avola 2007, Vila Tonino
Marsala, Italy (S)
Ruby coloured wine with aromas of plums, cherries and blueberries. Well balanced on the palate with fruit and spice characters, soft tannins and a long, elegant finish.
| 4.40 | 6.20
| 17.95 | Azamor 2005 Alentejo
Portugal (V,S)
Good colour, a peppery nose and dark liquorice fruit on the palate. A smooth, approachable style, backed up by a soft, velvety finish.
| | | 19.95 | Valpolicella 2008
Allegrini, Italy
Allegrini are one of the leading producers in Italy, this is medium bodied red that offers vibrant cherry and plum fruit with good balancing acidity.
| | | 21.95 | Rioja Izadi Crianza 2005
Spain
Thoroughly modern in style, 100%Tempranillo, partially aged in new American oak. The result is a wine of great personality, with fine tannins, layers of flavour and a long, elegant finish.
| 5.50 | 7.80 | 22.95
| Red Blend 2007 Heinrich
Austria (B, V)
Good colour, a peppery nose and deep rich black fruit on the palate. Flatteringly combines creaminess of texture with bright sappy fruit, culminating in a truly palate- staining finish of focused fruit and subtle pepper.
| | | 22.95 | Pinot Noir 2007 Omrah,
W.A., Australia (VT)
Another great partner to lighter dishes, this Pinot demonstrates what a fine job Western Australia is making at producing top Pinot. Rich, vibrant fruit with a delicate aroma of summer fruits.
| | | 22.95 |
| Complex, distinctive and full bodied…. | 175ml
| 250ml
| Bottle
| Malbec 2008 Los Primos Valentin Bianchi
Argentina
Dense colour, a spicy nose and dark liquorice fruit on the palate. This smooth, soft, approachable style shows the changing face of Argentinian winemaking at its best!
| 4.40 | 6.20
| 17.95 | Pinotage 2007 Fairview
South Africa (V)
Luckily Charles Back knows that a good dollop of Shiraz is just the thing when it comes to tempering Pinotage. Go on, give your tastebuds something to savour!
| | | 21.50 | De Loach California Series Zinfandel 2006
USA
Rich flavours of mulberry and blueberry fruit are complemented by hints of clove and vanilla in the long, smooth finish. This rich, hearty wine has great tannin structure, and a velvety mouth-feel.
| | | 21.95 | Barbera ‘Tere Caude’ 2003 Ca’ del Matt
Piemonte, Italy(VT)
Stunning, rich red that is packed with blackberries and plums; great with spicier dishes, or easy drinking on its own. Made by a New Zealander in Piedmont, it represents the perfect marriage between Old and New World approaches to winemaking. Winner of a Gold Medal at the International Wine Challenge.
| | | 22.95 | Barco Reale 2006
Carmignano, Italy
Young but approachable, this is a lovely medium-full bodied wine from one of Tuscany’s oldest vineyards - and that’s saying something! Very fruity and drinkable, but with plenty of complexity beneath the surface attractiveness. Lovely with Italian-influenced dishes.
| | | 23.95 | Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 Mitolo Jester,
McLaren Vale, Australia
30% of the fruit is Amarone dried to enrich the middle palate of this quite intense, yet magnificently elegant Cabernet from McLaren Vale. .
| | | 26.95 | Moulin La Lagune 2002
Bordeaux, France (S)
One of the most appealing and successful of Bordeaux’s second wines, this offers a more approachable style, with classic Bordeaux complexity. Blend of 40% Merlot, 50% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Cabernet Franc from the stable of Chateau La Lagune.
| | | 38.00 | Finca Villacreces 2005 Ribera del Duero
Spain
Best described as part of the grail-actually the golden mile-when it comes to wine! This is concentrated, complex and elegant with fine tannins, good balance and a glorious finish. Just amazing!
| | | 22.95 | Cantina di Montalcino 2003 Brunello
Tuscany (VT)
Fast becoming one of the most established Brunello producers, this rich and full Sangiovese exhibits dark Chocolate and ripe blackberry flavours balanced by juicy acidity. This wine was recently voted favourite Brunello by a panel of Decanter Magazine.
| | | 48.00 | Barolo 2004 Franco Massolino
Piemonte, Italy
Franco Massolino has produced a very special wine with his modern approach to bring a wine displaying classic style and structure, while at the same time endeavouring to show modern purity of fruit. The result is a masterpiece!
| | | 50.00 | Chianti Classico Riserva 2004 Fontodi
Vigna del Sorbo, Italy
The quality of Giovanni Manetti’s grapes is of an unrivalled standard and this is reflected in his wines. This has lovely spice on the nose, good weight and a long, lingering finish.
| | | 50.00 | Amarone della Valpolicella 2005 Alpha Zeta
Veneto, Italy (VT)
Superb fusion of concentrated fruit and fine, toasty oak, this unique wine is made from Corvina grapes which have been left out to dry over the winter allowing the sugars to concentrate. The resulting wine is simply stunning! Wonderful with rich red meat or for savouring with the cheese board.
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Several of our wines - especially those from New Zealand and Australia – now arrive with screwcaps or ‘Stelvin’ closures. More and more forward-looking winemakers are choosing this method of closure, as it all but eliminates the risk of cardboardy cork taint. While realising that traditionalists may find the absence of a cork surprising in wines of this quality, we welcome the assurance they bring of taint-free wine.
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