Wimbledon Wine Cellar: The Best Selection of Fine Wine in London
Thanks to the Sicilian maritime climate and the winds sweeping off the sea through their vines, Cantine Paolini have been able to maintain an environmentally friendly approach and they produce organically certified Grillo and Nero d’Avola. The soil is fertilised with infusions of organically produced herbs and legumes and no sulphur is used at any stage in the making of these two wines.
Vincenzo Argileri is commercial director, and Giovanna Argileri is the agronomist. Their oenologist is Pietro Montalto – no, not Montalbano! They aim to replant every thirty years, so there is a rolling replanting programme. As a result, grapes from the younger wines go into entry level wines, whereas those from older plants are used for their more important products. Fermentation is in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, using selected yeasts. Wine is aged in vitrified cement tanks and stainless steel.
‘E’ Etna Rosso DOC is 80% Nerello Mascalese and 20% Nerello Cappuccio, grown on the volcanic soil of Mount Etna. The wine spends ten months in large French oak barrels, and is rest in bottle for six months. The new ‘E’ Etna Bianco is 100% Carricante, grown on the alluvial and clayey lava of Mount Etna’s slopes. Paolini lease vineyards off a local grower, and are the only cooperative winery to produce wine on the volcano. All the work is supervised by the Paolini team, and the wine (just like the Etna Rosso) is vinified on Etna. It is aged for six months in stainless steel tanks and a further six months in bottle before release.
Cantine Paolini was founded in 1964.
Ruby red color with soft violet reflections, with a complex, intense, spicy perfume with a fruity touch of wild strawberries, cherry, plum, mixed with light hints of red rose. On the palate rich, wide and velvety, with a great structure and aromatic persistence with an acidic aftertaste, soft and balanced tannins that gives a fresh acidity.
Mauve red color with nuances tending to garnet, with a complex and lively aroma with notes of blackberry jam, blueberries, plums, which combine with hints of licorice and tobacco. On the palate it is refined and harmonious with soft tannins.
Straw yellow color with greenish reflections, with a complex aroma with notes of apricot and orange and acacia flowers. Cozy on the palate thanks to its natural aromaticity, it has a long persistence.
Intense and deep ruby red color, with an enveloping aroma, fruity of morello cherry and raspberry, a pleasantly balanced complex of spices and vanilla. On the palate it is rich, broad and velvety, with a great structure and aromatic persistence, with elegant and gentle tannins.
Ruby red color with light violet reflections, with a fragrant, intense, spicy and complex perfume, rich in sensations with a fruity and vanilla touch well blended together. On the palate it appears rich, broad and velvety, with a great structure and aromatic persistence, with elegant and gentle tannins.
The straw color has greenish reflections. The floral perfume has balsamic and cut notes. On the palate it is fresh and balanced; with long persistence it tastes.
Serving suggestions: Ideal with seafood dishes in general, fish seasoned with light sauces, dry soups and in broth with not excessively strong seasonings.
The color is bright ruby red with violet reflections. The fruity aroma has notes of marasca and rose, presenting itself on the palate in a light, lively and well balanced way.
The color is intense red and purple, very clear. The intense fresh and immediate aroma with nuances of ripe red fruit and vegetable notes. The taste is dry and soft with a good structure and persistent olfactory taste.
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