Monday will mark the third anniversary since the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
One charity based in Edinburgh, called Sunflower Scotland, has been delivering aid to people living on the frontline.
@ajjenkins went to meet them.
We are closing down Independent Wine as we want to devote more time to the Ukraine charity sunflowerscotland.co.uk/.
We will wrap things up some time in mid-January 2024. Please feel free to grab award-winning Italian wine at half-price while stocks last: independent.wine/
It already feels like Christmas with this limited edition Barolo Paiagallo๐ Flavours of wild strawberry, mint, liquorice and balsamic in your glass ๐
Hassle-free Christmas with the wine gifts๐ from Independent wine! Order before 3pm on 20th December for the guaranteed pre-Christmas delivery ๐๐ ๐.
We still have 50% discount on some fantastic Barolo, Barbaresco and Brunello di Montalcino ๐คซ independent.wine/product-catโฆ
Itโs the busiest season, please allow extra time for delivery. Please order your wine gifts by the 20th December for Christmas delivery (to Mainland UK) ๐ ๐
This Montepulciano dโAbruzzo Riserva has very complex, deep and rounded flavours of Christmas pudding, cocoa and milk chocolate. While it can be enjoyed now, this wine will continue to develop in cellar for a few more years.
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Did you know that Abruzzo is famous for the black #grape#Montepulciano, which is used to make the regionโs world-renowned red wine. It's a thick-skinned grape with powerful tannins, deep colours and aromas of plums and other black fruits.
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If youโre looking for an impressive gift for a #wine#connoisseur, this set of three #Decanter medal-winning #Barolos is ideal. Each bottle comes from a different vintage and different cru, itโs perfect for those who want to taste the difference in nuance
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Did you know that Barbaresco DOCG has 677 hectares of vineyards, producing 4.3 million bottles of Barbaresco wine, about 3 times less than #Barolo. Thanks to rich in calcareous soils, #Barbaresco wines offer more structure and power and are very age-worthy independent.wine/product-catโฆ
#Barolo Paiagallo opens up with fresh aromas of wild strawberry and mint. In the mouth this is balanced by notes of liquorice and balsamic, joined by pepper and sandalwood. Long finish brings notes of blackberry, pipe tobacco and leather
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Gagliole Organic Chianti Classico Gran Selezione is one of โhighly recommendedโ Gran Selezione wines chosen by the Decanter expert panel. Named Gallule after the ancient name of the estate where itโs grown, this 100% Sangiovese is a truly remarkable wine.
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Named one of top-scoring wines by Decanter this Francone Barbaresco Riserva is made in the classic style of Neive, showing the full power of Nebbioloโs tannins. It is designed to develop its complex flavours and appreciate slowly over 15 years or so: independent.wine/product/fraโฆ
Villa de Varda Grappa Pinot Nero Riserva ๐คฉ artisan barrique-aged grappa, aged for 3 years in acacia, oak and cherry wood casks. Delicious flavours of red grapefruit, supported by undertones of cinnamon and black pepper.
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This #Christmas, treat your loved ones to the exquisite taste of Italy. Hurry and grab your favourite bottles before they're gone! ๐งโ๐ ๐
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