Bottega: quality Prosecco and Prosecco Rosé 
Book 5 Index 
951. Mullineux, Syrah Swartland, 2011 
950. W & J Graham & Co, 30 Year Old Tawny Port, NV (2010) 
949. Cartuxa, Pêra-Manca Branco Évora, 2012 
948. Pella, Xi-Ro Cuvée Experimentale, NV Exploration
948. Pella, Xi-Ro Cuvée Experimentale, NV
An experimental blend of red Xynomavro and white Roditis, so no vintage date or appellation given. But experimental in another way, which the fantasy …
925. Filipa Pato, Nossa Calcário Tinto Bairrada, 2011
In my ‘Odd Reds’ line-up, I thought I’d put my first Baga. And this showed how good it can be when expertly handled by …
826. Tenuta delle Terre Nere, Etna Rosso, 2012
My first Etna Rosso, and I immediately understood what all the fuss is about – weird and wonderful! I still don’t get Etna Bianco, …
764. Château de la Mar, Mondeuse, 2010
A first Mondeuse, to the best of my recollection. From the shop in Cluses. Deep ruby / purple. Dark berry fruit notes: mulberry and …
620. Cave d’Irouleguy, Domaine de Mignaberry Irouleguy, 2007
Picked up in the deli / wine shop in Luz-Saint-Sauveur, as an ‘interesting interlude’, given we were in Irouleguy country. But surprisingly hard to …
553. Sodade, Vinho do Fogo Branco, NV (2010)
More a curiosity than a great wine. In fact, definitely curiosity value. Whilst on Cape Verde, we had to try the local wine – …
442. Natura Iblea, Eloro Nero d’Avola Archimede, 2001
Another from the Optimor 3rd “ABC” case, and it reminded me why I went for a Nero d’Avola – there’s definitely something special in …
213. Thummerer, Egri Bikavér Reserve Eger, 1999
Picked this up at Budapest Airport after my first visit to Hungary (DUB -> BUD -> DUB) along with a couple more bottles of …
150. Miranda Wines, Grafton Reach Oak Aged Semillon South Eastern Australia, 2003
At first pass I thought this may have been “corked”, but quickly remembered a description of Hunter Valley Aussie Semillon as having “burnt toast” …