White

Vouvray, Chateaux Moncontour 2022, Loire, France

This Chenin Blanc is pale lemon in colour with aromas of red apple and peach. On the palate, the wine is crisp, clean and fresh, with some nutty savoury notes contributing to the body

Tips
This delicate Loire classic is very versatile with our cuisine. This classic Chenin blanc works beautifully with rich creamy flavour and can take spice well

Best Matches
Swordfish tikka – Tulsi Chicken tikka – Beetroot Cutlet – Paneer tikka  – Crab bonda – Rabbit – Monkfish – Chicken Chettinad – Chicken butter masala – Duck Breast

Insolia Carizza, Principi di Butera 2022, DOC, Sicily, Italy

An expressive Sicilian wine with complex aroma of white blossom, ripe lemon and exotic tropical fruits. On palate it is rich and full of delicate mineral with a clean rich finish

Tips
An underrated jewel from Sisily, dishes with complexcity and warm spices complement this wine

Best matches
Scallops – Swordfish tikka – Tulsi Chicken tikka – Singara – Stone Bass  –  Rabbit– Kasundi prawns – Chicken butter masala – Chicken Chettinad

Red

Rioja Reserva, LAN 2017, Rioja Alta, Rioja, Spain

This wine is intense aromas of juicy strawberries, cherries and blackberries are married with notes of vanilla and spices from oak ageing. Rich spicy complex long finish at the end

Tips
This is an absolute expressive wine showcasing the intence style of Rioja Alta. Two years into barrel and  three years in bottle makes it super rich and full of tenchery character. Works wonderfully with spices and specialy lamb

Best matches
Goat shoulder tikka – Lamb chop – Quail breast – Lamb shoulder  – Beetroot cutlet – Rabbit  – Duck breast  – Chicken Biryani

Nero D’Avola, Amira DO 2021, Sicily, Italy

This wine from the volcanic soil displays intense hints of almond flowers, violets and a touch of myrtle, followed by a delicate minerality, spiciness and balsamic notes on the finish

Tips
This is a real find from Sicily, a superbly versatile wine that works very well with the complex flavours of our cuisine. Takes chilli heat wonderfully, works well with dark aromatic spices and bigger flavours.

Best Matches
Bihari kebab – Goat shoulder – Lamb chops – Venison hunter curry – Champaran gosht – chicken chettinad – Duck breast