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The Aperitivo culture is a tradition deeply rooted in the Italian culture.

It means gathering with friends and family to enjoy drinks and food.

White Wines 4 - 5

White Wines of the World 5

Red Wines 6 - 7

Rosé Wines 7

Red Wines of the World 7

Wine Flights & Express Tastings 8

Signature & Premium Tastings 9

Sweet, Dessert & Sparkling 10

Spritz 11

Cocktails 12-13

Signature Cocktails 13

Beer & Ciders 14

Liqueurs & Spirits 15

Gin Selection 16-17

Mocktails, Soft Drinks & Hot Drinks 18

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175ml 250ml Bottle

Villa Ottavia Falanghina Del Beneventano 5.5 6.9 20 Campania Medium-bodied, well-balanced with classic notes of almond and pear

Pinot Grigio Savian Bio 6.6 8.2 23 VEGAN - Veneto Delights the nose and palate with a slightly fruity bouquet, accompanied by a light note of almond

Colle Papa Frascati 6.4 8 22.5 Lazio Aromas of meadow flowers and exotic fruit with hints of almonds. Dry, full and smooth, yet fresh and lively

Tenuta Rapitala Grillo 6.9 8.6 24 Sicily Refreshing yet complex, with notes of lemon zest and honey

WHITE WINESFresh and Crisp

Mineral and Complex Bigi Vigneto Torricella Orvieto Classico 6 7.6 22 Umbria Dry, long and crisp taste of ripe yellow fruit. Initial scent of flowers, lemon blossom, musk and exotic fruit

Tenimenti Ca’ Bianca Gavi DOCG 2017 7.6 9.5 27 Piedmont White flowers and green fruit aromas with a touch of honey and minerality on the palate

Colle Corviano Pecorino 30 Abruzzo Extremely Dry, with gentle aromas of pear, ginestra flowers and citrus fruit. Great minerality and refreshing acidity

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WHITE WINES

175ml 250ml Bottle

Montepietroso Bianco* 5.2 6.6 18.5 Sicily Medium-bodied, floral and very refreshing

Concilio Chardonnay 6.9 8.6 24 Trentino Straw-yellow in colour, fruity with hints of banana, ripe apple, vanilla and honey. Full and harmonious on the palate with a long and delicious finish

Conti Formentini Sauvignon Blanc 7.2 9 26 Friuli Classic Italian Sauvignon with clear asparagus notes along with lemon and gooseberries

Casal Farneto Castelli di Jesi 7.6 9.5 26.5 Verdicchio Classico Riserva Marche Lovely, persistent aromas of citrus, white flowers and petals, white fruit and aromatic mountain herbs. Elegant and fresh with savoury flavours

Scaia Garganega/Chardonnay 7.8 10 28.5 Veneto White flowers of acacia, jasmine, and a bouquet of citrus. Extremely aromatic and generous with hints of pineapple, grapes and orange. The perfect aperitif!

Round and Fruity

*Also Available in 125ml

W H I T E W I N E S O F T H E WO R L D Bottle

Hans Greyl Sauvignon Blanc Gooseberry and tropical flavours of mango and 24 New Zealand passionfruit. Refreshingly fruity and crisp, with a juicy finish

Quinson “Les Joyaux” Chablis A classic chablis, with intense mineral 42 1er Cru notes and hints of citrus and apple. France A wine with a long dry finish

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175ml 250ml Bottle

Montepietroso Nero D’ Avola* 5.2 6.6 18.5 Sicily Light, fresh and fruity, with flavours of raspberry and violets. Fresh and easy drinking

Feudo Monaci Primitivo 6.4 8 23.5 Apulia Medium-bodied, round wine. A classic Primitivo bursting with fruity flavours

Chianti Melini Riserva 6.9 8.6 23.5 Toscana Medium-bodied, bright, ripe fruit with hazelnut and spices

Feudo Monaci Salice Salentino 6.9 8.6 24 Apulia Medium-bodied, velvety and warm. Complex whilst being delicate and elegant

RED WINESLight and Fruity

Rich and Intense Montepietroso Syrah 5.6 7 21 Sicily Intense scent of violets and cherries, very light and fresh on the palate

Valpolicella Nanfré Superiore 8.8 11 32 Veneto Full-bodied, with intense notes of blackcurrant and blackberry with light oak notes

Savian Cabernet Franc Bio 6.9 8.6 24 VEGAN - Friuli Medium-bodied, very round with a spicy yet ripe nose

Colle Corviano Montepulciano d’Abruzzo 7.6 9.5 26.5 Abruzzo Intense aromas of red and black fruits, with a gentle oaky finish with notes of vanilla and cloves

*Also Available in 125ml

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RED WINES 175ml 250ml Bottle

Felline Pietraluna Negramaro 7.6 9.5 26.5 Apulia Medium-bodied, spicy nose with red fruit, primarily cherry and raspberry and a really soft finish

Vigneti Zanatta Cannonau di Sardegna 8.8 11 32 Sardinia Medium-bodied, ample aromas of black cherry, violets and spices

Scaia Corvina 30 Veneto Floral aromas of red roses and pansies, with fruity notes of cherries, plums and berries

Barolo Ca’ Bianca 45 Piedmont Full-bodied, with flavours of cherry, plum, blackberry and spices

Full and Complex

ROSÉ Lamberti Rose dell’ Estate IGT delle Venezie* 4.9 6 17 Veneto Dry and light-bodied, with peach and white melon notes

Bardolino Chiaretto 5.4 6.8 19 Veneto Medium-bodied, with flower notes and dry fruits

*Also Available in 125ml

RED & ROSÉ WINES OF THE WORLD Clos Saint Vincent Saint Emilion Medium-bodied, with firm yet soft tannin. 40 Grand Cru Cassis, blackcurrant and minty notes on the France palate, long and full finish

Destino Malbec A light and fruitful Malbec, with lots of 24 Argentina raspberries and strawberries. Little and soft tannin, perfect with Pizza

Punt Road Emperor’s Prize Light-bodied, spicy and dry. Very clean aromas 30 Pinot Noir of cherry, raspberry and strawberry. Very soft Australia on the palate, with a clean dry finish

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WINE FLIGHTSA unique way to try three different wines from our best labels

Red Flight* 13 Our red flight offers 3 of our finest labels: hand-picked by our team so guests can experience the elegance of Italy’s red grapes

White Flight* 13 Experience the wonderful flavours of 3 of our favourite white wines, we will take your taste buds on a journey throughout the famous white wine regions of Italy

Selezione* 13 Red? White? Rosé? If you can’t decide why not try one of each? Our Selezione flight offers our favourites, showcasing a variety of our wine selection

*Each wine is served in a 100ml measure. Wines may vary subject to availability

EXPRESS TASTINGB&GThree perfect wines* paired with a

perfect selection of cheeses and meats. Choose from one of our four tasting options

and whisk your senses away across Italy

ROSSI

NORD ITALIA

BIANCHI

SUD ITALIA

£20

Still hungry? Try any one of our pizzas for half price!

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SIGNATURE TASTINGB&G

Your wine tasting experience will include: • glass of Prosecco on arrival • try 6 different wines • an assortment of food pairings on a generous charcuterie platter • a member of our team on hand to extend their knowledge about the wine • homemade tiramisù & dessert wine to finish

£35 /personMinimum of 2 guests

(For groups larger than 6, please contact our team well in advance)

PREMIUM TASTINGB&GBasil & Grape are delighted to be able to offer

our premium wine tasting experience:

A Complete and BESPOKE Wine Tasting Eventfor special occasions!

Designed to be a completely unique experience, no two B&G Premium Tastings are ever the same.

Choose up to 8 different wines, enjoy a bespoke selection of food pairings and fun extras such as cocktails, pizzas and much more!

Please enquire in store to discuss pricing depending on your particular specification

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Glass Bottle

Naonis Prosecco Doc Brut 6 23 Veneto Made only with handpicked grapes. Beautiful fruit notes, dry finish

Naonis Spumante Rosé 24 Veneto Fresh and Dry with stone fruit aroma

Cleto Chiarli Blanc de Blanc 32 Emilia Romagna Dry and very elegant sparkling wine, extremely fragrant and delicate

SPARKLING

SWEET AND DESSERT WINES 50ml 75ml

Vin Santo Perfect with any of our desserts, 5 a typical sweet wine from Tuscany

Marsala Superiore A dessert wine similar to sherry, 4 perfectly complements our tiramisù

Chateau Pechon Sauternes Sweet and full-bodied, very intense notes 6 of dried fig, almond, orange marmalade and apricot – nevertheless extremely fresh!

Cockburns Port Ruby Full-bodied Port with ripe red-fruit flavours, 3.5 balanced with a fine structure

W I N E M A R K E T

You can enjoy all of

OUR FANTASTIC WINES TO TAKE AWAY

with a 20% discount

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Glass

Aperol Spritz The Italian classic - Aperol, Prosecco and sparkling water 7

Strawberry Aperol Spritz Aperol, Prosecco, strawberry liqueur, soda 7.5

Campari Spritz An infusion of herbs & fruit gives 7 Campari its distinctive bitter taste

Limoncello Spritz Limoncello, an Italian favourite, in a light 7 and refreshing Spritz

Hugo Spritz Elderflower liqueur, Prosecco, mint, soda 7.5

SPRITZ

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CLASSIC COCKTAILS

Espresso Martini Espresso, vanilla vodka, Kahlua, sugar 8

Singapore Sling Gin, pineapple juice, Angostura, cherry brandy, 8 Bénédectine, grenadine, lime juice, Cointreau

Rossini Strawberry juice and Prosecco 7

Bellini Peach purée and Prosecco 7

Pornstar Martini Vanilla vodka, Passoa, passion fruit purée, 8.5 sugar, lime juice, Prosecco

Pear Martini Pear vodka, amaretto, lemon juice, sugar 8.5

Prosecco Mojito Rum, Prosecco, lime juice, brown sugar, mint 8

Strawberry Mojito Rum, Prosecco, lime juice, strawberry juice, 8 brown sugar, mint

Chocolate Mozart Chocolate liqueur, hazelnut liqueur, vodka, 8.5 double cream, chocolate bitter

Fruity / Sweet

Caipirinha Cachaca, fresh lime, brown sugar, crushed ice 8

Strawberry Caipirinha Cachaca, fresh lime, strawberry purée, 8 brown sugar, crushed ice

Passion Fruit Caipirinha Cachaca, fresh lime, passion fruit purée, 8 brown sugar, crushed ice

Margarita Tequila, lime juice, Cointreau, salt, sugar 8

Whiskey Sour Whiskey, egg white, lemon juice, sugar, Angostura 8

Amaretto Sour Amaretto, bourbon, egg white, lemon juice, 8 sugar, Angostura

Daiquiri Rum, sugar, lime juice 7.5

Strawberry Daiquiri Rum, sugar, lime juice, strawberry purée 7.5

The Sicilian Amaretto, limoncello, cloudy lemonade 7

Zesty / Sour

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CLASSIC COCKTAILS

*Two of the same cocktails

Old fashioned Bourbon, brown sugar, Angostura 8

B&G Negroni Campari, Panarea premium gin, Carpano Antica Formula 8

B&G Negroni Sbagliato Campari, Carpano Antica Formula, Prosecco 8

Last Word Green Chartreuse, gin, Maraschino, lime juice 8.5

Final Ward Green Chartreuse, Rittenhouse Rye, Maraschino, lime juice 8.5

Paper Plane Bourbon, Aperol, Amaro Nonino Quintessentia, lemon juice 8.5

English Garden Gin, Cynar, apple juice, lemon juice, cucumber, 8.5 elderflower syrup, egg white

Aromatic / Bitter

SIGNATURE COCKTAILS£9 each - or 2 for £15*

All our Signature Cocktails are made with Premium Spirits

Basil & Grape Gin, violet liqueur, grapes, mint, basil, lemon juice, egg white

Cocomelon Gin, coconut liqueur, melon liqueur, lemon juice, muddled grapes

Mango Bomb Rum, mango liqueur, pineapple juice, lime juice, Angostura, fresh chilli

The Big O Vodka, coffee liqueur, Amaretto, Irish cream liqueur, single cream, milk, dust of chocolate

George Street Martini Gin, vermouth, Aperol, Cynar, cherry syrup, grapefruit peach bitter

Basil Martini Vodka, basil infusion, black pepper, lime juice

Sunset Rose Dark rum, spirit of rose, Amaro Nonino Quintessentia, Frangelico

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half pint pint

Menabrea 2.8 5.2 Menabrea is a 4.8% pale lager, balanced between citrus, bitter tones and floral, fruity undertones giving a consistent and refined flavour

Peroni Nastro Azzurro 2.6 5 Brewed in Italy since 1963, a delicate balance of bitterness and citric aromatic notes with a crisp, dry finish - 5.1%

BEERS & CIDERSDraught

Moretti 4 33cl bottle Moretti has been brewed in Italy since 1860. Straw coloured with a malty flavour - 4.6%

Blue Moon 4 33cl bottle A wheat beer brewed with orange peels for a subtle sweetness and bright citrus aroma - 5.4%

Rekorderlig Strawberry & Lime Cider 5.5 50cl bottle

Italian Craft Cider 5.5 33cl bottle Aromas of fresh apple and white blossom - 5%

Bottled

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LIQUEURS Limoncello Our most famous digestif, straight from the South of Italy - 27%

Amaretto di Saronno Italian liqueur made with almonds - 28%

Grappa Italian Pomace Brandy - 40%

Frangelico From Canale, Italy, a hazelnut and herb flavoured liqueur - 20%

Fernet Branca Typical Italian amaro made from herbs and spices: myrrh, rhubarb, chamomile, cardamom, aloe and saffron

Montenegro Named after Princess Elena of Montenegro, this is a traditional Amaro (bitter liqueur) with hints of vanilla and orange peel - 23%

Sambuca Flavoured with essential oils from star anise, this is an Italian, aniseed flavoured liqueur - 38%

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SPIRITS Jack Daniel’s Mellowed drop by drop through 10-feet of sugar maple charcoal, then matured in handcrafted barrels - 40%

Glenfiddich 12 Year Old Carefully matured in the finest American oak and European oak sherry casks for at least 12 years. Creamy with a long, smooth and mellow finish - 40%

Macallan 12 Aged in a combination of American oak and ex-sherry casks. It combines fruity citrus and caramel with spicy ginger and nutmeg

Monkey Shoulder Superb blended malt whisky from William Grant, made with single malts from three famous Speyside distilleries

Buffalo Trace A great whiskey, with vanilla, barrel char and spicy complexity

Bushmills 10 Year Old Superb and winner of Best Irish Single Malt Whiskey at the 2007 World Whiskies Awards

Woodford Reserve It matures in the barrel for at least six years. A must have Kentucky bourbon

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Gin Selection

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Tanqueray Classic base of juniper, coriander, angelica root and liquorice - 43.1% Favourite garnish: grapefruit or lime

Malfy - Lemon Very citrus forward and fresh, with a woody juniper character. Lemon notes are authentic, bright and mouth-filling - 41% Favourite garnish: lemon zest

Malfy - Orange Refreshing citric sweetness, with a helping of vanilla and a background of tart grapefruit. A crackle of juniper acts as a foil to the intense orange sweetness - 41% Favourite garnish: orange zest

Hendricks Intense nose with an initial burst of crisp, zesty botanicals harmoniously balanced juniper and coriander and a deep, surprisingly floral aroma of violets & rose - 41.4% Favourite garnish: cucumber

Bombay Juniper, coriander, angelica, almonds, cubeb berries, lemon peel, orris, liquorice, cassia bark and grains of paradise come together - 41.4% Favourite garnish: lime

Edgerton Original Pink The vibrant pink hue and crisp, citrus-forward flavour profile remains wonderfully intact. Made using 15 botanicals, including sweet orange peel, angelica and coriander - 43% Favourite garnish: strawberry

Bathtub Lightly tinted by the botanicals, and with a flavour which is both bold and perfumed all at once - 43.3% Favourite garnish: lime

Panarea Juniper, myrtle berries, citrus peel, coriander and more. The name comes from one of the small Aeolian islands off the coast of Sicily - 44% Favourite garnish: lemon peel

Empress 1908 A lush and vivid indigo blue gin, with a stunning secret Colour Changing to reveal: with the addition of citrus or tonic, it is transformed to a soft pink. See to believe - 42.5% Favourite garnish: pink grapefruit

Blue London N°1 A quadruple distillation and aromatisation in which 12 Original Gin botanicals (juniper, angelica root, coriander, almond, bergamot, liquorice, cinnamon, citrus peel, savory, cassia bark and orris root) are infused into the spirit - 47% Favourite garnish: orange peel

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Gin Selection

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Monkey 47 Juniper, citrus and lavender hold the base line with red berries on the front, a herbal dryness down the sides and a spicy, peppery finish. Complex but smooth - 47% Favourite garnish: lime or grapefruit

Jinzu Fleshy citrus jumps to the fore on the nose, with the sake bringing an underlying sweetness. The cherry blossom carries a distinct floral note - 41.3% Favourite garnish: apple

Roku Aromatic, clean and fresh. Clear heady fresh pine with fruit floral hints lead followed by underlying notes of green tea - 43% Favourite garnish: apple

Bloom Gin The predominant notes are chamomile, pomelo and honeysuckle. Slightly sweet with a very smooth mouth feel - 40% Favourite garnish: mint or strawberry

Brooklyn Gin Brooklyn Gin is a rather vibrant gin from New York, made by three chaps using ‘hand-cracked’ juniper and fresh citrus peel - 40% Favourite garnish: orange or lime

King of Soho The gin has a clean and gentle nose which belies its strength that opens up to reveal classic juniper and pine notes with a refreshing zest of citrus oil - 42% Favourite garnish: lime or grapefruit

Langley’s Made of 100% English grain spirit and classic gin botanicals from indigenous regions including angelica root, ground nutmeg, cassia bark and cloves - 41.7% Favourite garnish: lime or grapefruit

Caorunn A modern “London Dry” Gin with a crisp, aromatic taste adventure and a long dry finish. Fresh, floral, citric and slightly spicy - 41.8% Favourite garnish: apple

Dingle Gin Clean and classic on the nose, with lots of bright juniper, piney and warm. Fresh cut angelica stems lend a clean floral brightness - 42.5% Favourite garnish: lemon or orange

Ballykeefe Gin Contains 12 botanicals including juniper, cubeb peppers, elderflower, pink grapefruit and cassia gently vapour infused through a copper pot still before being blended using Ballykeefe water - 40% Favourite garnish: lime or grapefruit

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Tonic/Light Tonic (Fever-Tree) 2.8

Aromatic/ Elderflower/ Mediterranean Tonic (Fever-Tree) 2.8

Sicilian Lemonade (Fever-Tree) 2.8

San Pellegrino - Sparkling Water 2.5

Acqua Panna - Still Water 2.5

Coca-Cola Classic/Diet/Zero 2.6

Pago Juice (orange/peach/strawberry/mango/pineapple) 2.8

Ginger Beer (Fever-Tree) 2.8

SOFT DRINKS

Irish Coffee (with Irish Whiskey) 6

Espresso (single/double/corretto) 1.8 | 2.3 | 3.3

Cappuccino/Latte 2.8

Americano (black/white) 2.4

Tea (English Breakfast/Earl Grey/Green Tea) 2.4

Hot chocolate 2.8

Mocha 2.8

HOT DRINKS

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MOCKTAILS Virgin Mojito Mint, gomme syrup, lime, topped with soda 4

Elderflower Mule Elderflower, lime, mint, topped with ginger beer 4

Passion Fruit Cooler Mint, lime, passion fruit topped with soda 4