So successful were our first couple of selections of hard-hitting Kings of Europe that we have put together a brand new round! As before, if you are a serious fan of European wine then you won't find a better selection of high performing reds from the superpowers of European wine production – France, Italy and Spain.

This new mixed case includes:

1 x Monte das Promessas Vinho Regional Alentejano 2017 (Portugal)

AWARDED GOLD MEDAL: Citadelles du Vin 2018

"Deep violet coloured wine with great aromatic concentration, showing ripe berry fruit notes combined with floral notes. In the palate, it is an extremely fruity wine, with excellent structure and a well-balanced long and elegant aftertaste" Winemaker

A classic Alentejano blend of Touriga Nacional, Syrah and Alicante Boushet this red immediately appeals with its wonderful mulberry and damson aromas, spicy yet soft rounded palate with dark plum undertones and long velvety finish.

Seal: Cork - Alc: 13.5%

1 x Nero Oro Nero d'Avola Appassimento Sicilia DOC 2018 (Italy)

AWARDED GOLD MEDAL: Gilbert & Gaillard International Challenge

AWARDED GOLD MEDAL & BEST VALUE: China Wine and Spirits Awards

Nero Oro is made with hand-picked Nero d’Avola grapes, which are then dried using two distinct methods depending on which area the grapes come from. Both methods have been used in Sicily for centuries. On the vine: Grapes are left on the vine for longer than usual, giving the beginnings of a gentle and natural Appassimento process through dehydration on the vines. On racks: Grapes are left to dry on racks for 15 days. The grapes are dried until they have lost 10-15% of their original weight through dessication which results in wonderfully concentrated flavours.

Seal: Screwcap  - Alc: 14%

1 x Calvet Prestige Cuvée Bordeaux 2017 (France)

AWARDED 90/100 POINTS & 4.5 STARS: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Mar 2019

"It is attractively fruited and nicely lifted on the nose showing dark plum, cherry, toasted almond, thyme and warm spice aromas, followed by a succulent palate that is elegantly weighted and supple. It is fruit expressive and silky, well supported by fine-grained tannins, finishing long and delightfully dry. Well composed and balanced. At its best: now to 2021" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Mar 2019

A lovely ruby red colour the Prestige Cuvée has loads of plummy fruit with subtle notes of vanilla. Fleshy and well-balanced witha supple and delicate flavour. Delicious!
Calvet Prestige is modern in style and are a tasty reminder that Bordeaux isn't only about the glamourous big name Chateaux with equally big price tags.

1 x Marques del Atrio Rioja Crianza 2015 (Spain)

AWARDED GOLD MEDAL: Mundus Vini 2018

AWARDED GOLD MEDAL: Berlin Wine Trophy 2018

AWARDED SILVER MEDAL: International Wine Awards 2018

Classic Rioja with all that moreish, silky, ripe berry fruit tempered by toasty spice. No wonder customers love it. It’s a family estate, founded by three brothers, and has over the years won many awards. This 2015 is made largely from strawberry scented Tempranillo, with a dash of velvety, perfumed Graciano adding depth and savoury notes. For extra complexity half the wine is matured in new oak barrels for four months, allowing it to pick up hints of vanilla and toasty spice, while letting plenty of exuberant, youthful, fruit character shine through.

Food Pairing: A delight on its own, this wine is spot on with garlic chicken, lamb chops with rosemary or a selection of tapas.

Seal: Screw Cap - Alc: 13.5%

1 x Lab Lisboa Vinho Tinto 2017 (Portugal)

AWARDED GOLD MEDAL: China Wine & Spirit Awards 2018

AWARDED GOLD MEDAL: Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 2019

Multi Gold Medal winning red from Portugal. It's a berry bomb and absolutely delicious.

Very aromatic with notes of ripe black and red fruits. In the palate, juicy plums and dark berry fruit flavour with plenty of fresh yet fine tannins that take over at the finish, along with flavours of spice and liquorice.

1 x Fortant de France Cabernet Sauvignon 'Terroir Littoral' 2017 (France)

AWARDED GOLD MEDAL: Gilbert & Gaillard 2018

AWARDED 90/100 POINTS & 4.5 STARS: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

"Generously fruited, the wine shows lifted aromas of dark plum, blackcurrant, warm spice and nutmeg on the nose, leading to a succulent palate that is plump and smooth. It is flavoursome with ripe berry notes backed by elegant savoury nuances and fine, chalky tannins, finishing attractively dry and lingering" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

This southern French beauty is bursting with red fruit aromas with plum and cherry dominate with a hint of vanilla from the oak ageing. Well balanced, rich and completely drinkable!