White WINE

Malta

• ‘medina’ sauvignon blanc

  a crisp, dry white wine with a pleasant, tangy attack. fruity flavours of granny smith apples with broader flavours of grapefruit and kiwi; all of which are pleasantly laced with aromas of freshly cut grass and nettle.

  (Full 75CL)

• ‘grand vin de hauteville’ viognier

  this fuller flavoured, dry white wine is made from the designer grape viognier. it is an unoaked, delightfully fresh wine with an appealing floral and peachy nose. it is ripe in the mouth, yet has famously opulent apricot flavours to offer; all blossom-scented with exotic fruits.

  (Half 37.5CL)

  (Full 75CL)

• ‘gran cavalier’ sauvignon blanc - delicata

  a tropical fruit flavoured, dry white wine. before pressing, the grapes are left in contact with the skins to extract maximum flavour and varietal characteristics. the result is this full flavoured, rich, delicious Sauvignon Blanc.

  (Full 75CL)

• ‘gran cavalier’ chardonnay - delicata

  a full flavoured, rich dry white wine, this elegant, hot climate chardonnay has been fermented in french oak barriques, adding depth and complexity to this distinctive style of unique maltese chardonnay

• ‘isis’ chardonnay

  a fresh, complex bouquet of grapefruit and other exotic white fruits with gentle floral notes; and a well-structured, citrus taste with a long, pleasantly acidic, aftertaste.

• ‘antonin’ chardonnay

  it is full and round in the mouth and whilst retaining a fruity chardonnay character, the subtle nuance of oak adds finesse and complexity.

Italy

• ‘aries’ pecorino

  Soft and intense freshness, pulpy and sapid, structured and balanced, consistent with the sense of smell; final citrus with sapid trail of long persistence.

• gavi di gavi

  it represents itself in a straw yellow colour with greenish hues, on the nose it expresses itself with a lovely aroma of fruit with a flowery hint.

• ‘puiattino’ pinot grigio

  fresh grassy notes and hints of green apples. the palate has a touch of honeyed richness but is fresh and steely.

• ‘otto’ soave classico

  aromas of hawthorn and jasmine are particularly prominent, as are exotic yellow and white fruits such as peach and apricots. on the palate, the wine is medium bodied and flavoursome, full of fruit, with clear mineral notes.

• falanghina

  this wine brings together full-bodiness and a refined aromatic quality. Its fruity scent of pear is enriched by an almost floral aftertaste and delicious notes of slightly bitter almond.

• greco di tufo

  defined with hints of peach and bitter almond. dry, but round and very persistent. The taste manifests very intense scents

• vermentino

  tropical fruit and citrus notes with a refreshing acidity.

• vistamare

  mineral and spicy character, with notes of flint, rosemary, saffron. the wine gets riper in the finish with hints of mango, almond and fig leaves.

France

• chablis

  it shows clean, subtle apples and cream on the nose. the palate is crisp subtle, lively and firm with stony notes and even a touch of nettles.

• chablis premier cru ‘les vaillons’

  very precise floral notes on the nose followed by subtle notes of oak and fresh fruit. good structure on the palate. this wine is tangy, well balanced and already showing the lovely fullness one would expect from a premier cru.

• sancerre

  the nose is very fresh, very clean with herbal notes, lime peel, black currant; very good concentration. the palate is fresh, very clean, alive and youthful.

• pouilly-fumé

  full-bodied, rich, concentrated and multi-layered wine of great elegance and expression.

• graves blanc

  cool-fermented in oak-barrels and aged on the lees to give a richness of palate and good body weight, whilst the sauvignon blanc adds freshness and acidity.

• arte de vivre blanc

  elegant straw-yellow colour decorated with green reflections that reflect its youth, a youth that can be found in the aromatic palette, carried on white flesh fruits (pear and peach) and plum.

Spain

• rioja blanco ‘monopole’

  its smooth entry and its delicate passage through the palate gives us a balanced and fresh wine, with a long and fruity aftertaste.

• barrel fermented rioja blanco ‘viña real’

  elegant, attractive aromatic intensity. Fruits like pineapple, apple and banana are present and in perfect balance with the aromas from the oak, like coconut, vanilla and nuts.

South Africa

• chenin blanc

  fresh and intense fruit salad flavours fills the palate with delicious richness on the aftertaste.

Chile

• sauvignon blanc ‘cefiro’

  the nose offers tropical fruit like lychee and passion fruit. the fresh mouth is intensely acidic, with mineral notes, delicious texture and creaminess. long and persistent finish.

• sauvignon blanc reserva

  intense citrus aromas and delicate green apple fragrance. on the palate,the wine displays floral and citric flavors, crisp and refreshing.

New Zealand

• sauvignon blanc

  an evocative fusion of fully ripened tropical fruits and freshly cut herbs layered over a base of fresh lime.

• `medina rose’ grenache - cabernet - delicata, malta

  a delightful, fruity rosé wine made entirely from hand-picked malta grown red grenache grapes, a variety that is renowned for producing top quality rosé wines with flavours reminiscent of black-pepper dusted strawberry fruit.

• rose d’anjou

  a gentle medium dry, easy drinking and fruity rose` coming from the loire valley.

• cotes des roses

  aromas of summer fruits, cassis and redcurrant. floral notes of rose along with hints of grapefruit complete the picture

• white zinfandel

  red fresh fruits aromas like raspberries and cherries; some mineral and candy notes. taste the delicious hints of fresh juicy white peaches and red berries

RED WINE

Malta

• ‘grand vin de hauteville’ cabernet sauvignon - delicata

  a sweet, fruity nose, flows into a simple palate filled with light black fruits

• ‘grand vin de hauteville’ shiraz-cabernet - delicata

  a full-bodied, fruit packed blend of shiraz which fills out the middle palate which is dominated by blackcurrant flavours of the cabernet sauvignon grapes.

• ‘victoria heights’ cabernet sauvignon - delicata, gozo

  a young vibrant, full-bodied robust fruity red wine made from cabernet sauvignon grapes with intense red berry flavours.

• ‘gran cavalier’ merlot - delicata

  this full-bodied, yet elegant, soave-velvety red wine is made entirely from ripe, concentrated merlot grapes grown in pocket sized maltese vineyards.

• ‘nexus’ merlot

  made from merlot grapes, nexus is characterized by tender, ripe, cherry- plum flavours

• ‘gran cavalier’ syrah - delicata

  a rich, robust, silky red wine produced entirely from hand-picked maltese syrah grapes. this soft, leathery, full bodied wine with its gamey flavours and ripe soft tannins.

• antonin noir

  the distinct fruity characteristics of cherries, blackcurrants and blueberries make this wine enjoyable in its youth while the twelve months ageing in french oak barrels gives it a velvety finish on the palate and excellent ageing potential.

Italy

• barbera d’ asti

  scents of red fruits like cherries and marasca cherry, and a very delicate vanilla note. on the palate it is dry, full-bodied, structured, with the acidity typical of this variety.

• langhe rosso ‘trabuch’

  perfumed bouquet with scent of baking spices. full-bodied wine with sweet and velvety tannins with soft chocolate cherries on the mid palate.

• langhe nebbiolo ‘gentilium’

  clear and softly elegant bouquet with hints of chinese five spice and cardamom. intense mouthfeel with vanilla finish

• barolo

  the nose is intense with clean scents of roses, while the flavour, exalted by time, is full and elegant.

• amarone della valpolicella

  marked and intense aromas of very ripe cherries, sour cherries, fruits of the forest, spicy and nutty notes. good follow-through of red fruits on the palate, with supple tannins to give depth.

• chianti classico

  dense and spicy with good tannic structure. spicy and earthy with good acidity. quite chewy and robust. very savoury.

• brunello di montalcino

  rich in evolved overtones, with hints of anise, ripe wild berries and a light touch of vanilla. warm with supple tannins, great structure, good length.

• promis

  the palate is fresh and juicy, with notes of red and black fruits – raspberry, wild strawberry and mulberry. creamy, smooth tannins. the final is sapid with a peculiar smoky and spicy character.

• primitivo di manduria

  intense and persistent with harmonic spiced notes, soft and persistent taste with a long well balanced tannin.

• ‘pie del monaco’ primitivo

  ruby red with a tendency towards garnet. typical depths of matured prunes, balsamic and notably spicey, full-body and harmonious which is confirmed throughout the distinctive smell.

• nero d’ avola

  a ripe and exuberant red with an aroma and flavor reminiscent of plums and cherries, with a touch of mediterranean herbs.

France

• nuits-saint-georges

  aromas of forest undergrowth and mushroom as well as notes of red fruit. on the palate, this delicately oaked wine features notes of gingerbread and cherry with harmonious balance

• cotes du rhone villages

  a purple tinged garnet colour. on the nose the wine offers aromatic scents, from fresh berries to spices. the palate is big and full-flavoured, with a silky-smooth and tannic structure.

• chateauneuf du pape

  very dark ruby colour, with ripe aromas of black fruit, pepper and a pleasant mineral note. full, textured black-fruit and fragrant pepper on the palate, mouth filling and long

• château le freyche

  this wine has a dense, deep red colour shading to cherry at the edge and a seductive, nicely open nose with intense blackberry and cassis aromas and a slightly floral note, reminiscent of violet.

• château haut-cadet

  very studious, meticulous winemaking is behind the reputation of this chateau guaranteed to make beautifully balanced, vibrantly fruity st emilion.

• château la croix saint georges 2015

  the are aromas of sweet, ripe stewed plum and compote-like black fruits, heightened by a touch of fresh tapenade on the finish, a saline note coming from the wine’s lively freshness.

• château leoville poyferre 2012

  this is chewy with a balanced and polished tannin structure. full body, with very good depth. long finish. it keeps going on and on. very well done.

• arte de vivre rouge

  delicious aromas of ripe red fruits, round with well-balanced melted tannins

Spain

• rioja crianza ‘viña real’

  structured and round with a good integration of fruitiness and oakiness. the aftertaste is marked by very well-balanced tannins as well as by persistent spicy, toasty and balsamic aromas.

• rioja reserva ‘viña real’

  clean, good intensity on the nose. spicy aromas of oak and vanilla. on the palate the wine is spicy with a wine long finish, with adequate acidity and noble tannin.

South Africa

• shiraz

  a beautifully intense wine with sweet aromas of berries and plum jam. a period of oak aging gives it an elegant smoky vanilla finish.

• pinotage ‘petit’

  a youthful, red wine with luscious ripe fruit aromas & flavours from mature bush vines.

Argentina

• malbec ‘la bienvenida’

  soft and succulent ripe fruits follow through with a surprising delicacy. The tannins silky, coming subtly from the forefront and giving a lingering finish.

Chile

• cabernet sauvignon reserve

  a concentrated, broad-shouldered wine with smooth tannin and a subtle and pleasant finish.

• syrah ‘nimbus’

  the nose displays black fruits like blackberries and blueberries, notes of earth and forest undergrowth. a wine of medium, complex body.

• carmenere reserve

  intense aromas of ripe red fruit, cherry flavors, raspberries, coffee and peppery notes.

New Zealand

• pinot noir

  delicious and classic red fruit aromas as well as sweet spice notes followed by an elegant but generously textured finish.

SPARKLING

• gellewza frizzante rose demi-sec - delicata, malta

  this delicious semi-sparkling, medium dry wine is bursting with ripe fruity flavours. a delicate strawberry bouquet is followed by a steady stream of ‘fizz and fruit’.

• prosecco di valdobbiadene superiore

  Its bouquet displays good intensity and is slightly aromatic, with hints of rennet apples. it has very soft fruit on the palate, supported by good acidity and tanginess and an easy-drinking style.

• franciacorta

  straw-yellow color and fine, persistent perlage. sweet aromas of pastry with a slightly fruity and vanilla taste.

• moët impérial

  vibrant intensity of green apple and citrus fruit. Fresh mineral nuances and white flowers. elegance of blond notes (brioche, cereal, fresh nuts)

• ice impérial

  a style distinguished by its bright fruitiness, its seductive palate and its elegant maturity.

• dom perignon

  made with a blend of the three classic champagne grapes - chardonnay, pinot noir and pinot meunier - this combines richness and elegance, with citrus fruits and real freshness.

dessert wines

• moscato d' asti

  this moscato d’asti is the most renowned of all the sparkling wines. It is obtained from white moscato grapes from the d.o.c.g. area of Asti, in the heart of piedmont.

• ġuże passito (50cl)

  reminiscent of intense black fruit, chocolate aromas with sweet, spicy, jammy prune flavours.