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Bristol Wine Festival (Christmas Edition)

Join us for a delightful day of wine tasting and festive cheer at the Bristol Wine Festival (Christmas Edition!). Get ready to indulge in the finest selection of wines from around the world.

Date: Saturday, 18th November, 2023

Time: 1st session: 12.00pm – 2.30pm // 2nd session: 3.30pm – 6.00pm

Location: The Old Vic, King Street, Bristol 

Immerse yourself in the enchanting ambiance as you explore the diverse flavors and aromas of exquisite wines. Whether you’re a wine connoisseur or simply enjoy a good glass, this event is perfect for all wine enthusiasts.

Discover new varieties, meet passionate winemakers, and learn about the fascinating stories behind each bottle. Engage in lively conversations with fellow wine lovers and expand your knowledge of the world of wine.

Don’t miss this opportunity to kick-start your holiday season with a memorable wine experience.

Mark your calendars for the Bristol Wine Festival (Christmas Edition!) and join us for an unforgettable day of wine, merriment, and celebration!

Primitivo Puglia Red Wine

Primitivo IGP Decumano 2020 – Cantine Imperatore

Intense ruby red in color, Primitivo “Decumano” presents a captivating and complex profile marked by distinct herbal, floral, and fruity notes. Its subtle tannins provide a gentle embrace, creating a harmonious and well-rounded tasting. This versatile wine pairs perfectly with a variety of dishes, including pasta, red and white meats, and aged cheeses.

Tuscany Red Wine

Sangiovese Toscana IGT Lemuria 2013 – Luteraia

A ruby-red wine with indigo reflections, Lemuria is vinified using an amethyst geode, allowing the alcohol to be influenced by the crystal’s vibrations and transform into “Indigo.” Combining oenological tradition with quantum physics, it creates a unique union from which Lemuria draws inspiration.
Maturation in French oak tonneaux for at least a year imparts structure and skilfully integrated tannins. The refinement in the bottle for a minimum of two years completes Lemuria’s transformation into “Indigo.” We pair it with hundreds of different ingredients during tasting. If the wine harmoniously blends with any ingredient at every sip, it can be deemed “Sensorial.” Lemuria is not just a wine is an experience. It’s a blend of 70% Sangiovese, along with Canaiolo, Mammolo, White Malvasia, and Merlot.

Tuscany Red Wine

Nobile di Montepulciano Riserva DOCG 2015 – Luteraia

Elegant with its tannic character, structured, and persistent. It leaves a dry and velvety mouthfeel on the nose. A wine with excellent aging potential that will further improve over time. Perfectly paired with pasta dishes, grilled or roasted red meats, game, and aged cheeses. Dark chocolate pairs wonderfully as well. It is recommended to open it at least 60 minutes before tasting to fully enjoy its potential.

Italian Red Wine

Barbera d’Alba Superiore DOC 2019 – Broccardo

A bright ruby red color that evolves towards garnet with aging. Intense notes of vibrant red fruit and hints of nuts, with a rather pronounced acidity. A medium-bodied Barbera, solid and straightforward.
Perfectly pairs with red meats, stuffed pasta, game, and cured meats.

Italina Red Wine

Barbera d’Alba DOC 2020 – Broccardo

At first glance, it presents a brilliant and intense ruby red color. The aroma is refined, vinous, and fruity, with a captivating note of liquorice. On the palate, it exhibits a perfect balance, with intensely pronounced fruity flavours.
This wine pairs wonderfully with stuffed pasta, mixed boiled meats, roasts and aged cheeses.

Italian Red Wine

Barolo DOCG San Giovanni 2018 – Broccardo

This wine boasts an intense ruby color that gradually transitions to garnet red. Its character is vigorous and refreshing, leaving a lasting impression on the palate. The balance between acidity, tannins, and structure is complemented by hints of underbrush and a lingering spicy finish.
The wine undergoes an aging process of 24 months in Slavonian and French oak barrels, contributing to its remarkable complexity and depth of flavours. With an aging potential of over 20 years, it’s destined to evolve gracefully over time. It is an ideal companion for savoury meat dishes, aged cheeses, and traditional culinary delights, particularly when paired with truffles.

Italina Red Wine

Gerbino Rosso IGP 2020 – Di Giovanna

Gerbino Rosso is a medium-bodied blend of 70% Syrah, 15% Nero d’Avola, and 15% Merlot, boasting a good structure. Expressive on the nose, it offers enchanting aromas of raspberries, blueberries, wild berries, and spices. The palate is smooth with a pronounced minerality.
This wine pairs perfectly with tomato-based pasta dishes, Sicilian pizza, grilled vegetables, white meats, fresh cheeses, and semi-aged cheeses.

Italian Red Wine

Nero d’Avola Helios DOC 2019 – Di Giovanna

Helios is an exquisite blend of Nero d’Avola and Syrah, sourced from the historic family vineyards of the Paradiso estate. Helios captivates with its balance and elegance, boasting an intense ruby red color. Aromas of violet flowers, red and black fruits, and pleasant hints of sweet spices and chocolate.
On the palate is bold and harmonious, with velvety tannins and a delightful smoothness, leading to a long and persistent finish. This wine pairs perfectly with cured meats, red meats, aged pecorino cheese, parmigiano reggiano, and chocolate.

Italian Red Wine

Valpolicella Classico DOC San Zeno 2022 – Corte Alta

Ruby red with violet hints. Aromas of wild berries, cherries, and raspberries. On the palate, it presents a medium body and well-balanced acidity, with soft and elegant tannins. Notes of spices blend with hints of ripe fruit, leading to a pleasant and savoury aftertaste. A versatile and easy-to-drink wine that pairs well with various dishes, including appetisers, soups, pasta, red and white meats, as well as fresh and soft cheeses.