Address
Train station Kiosk Lower Kings road, Berkhamsted HP4 2AJ
Business Hours
Monday to Wednesday
7am-10am / 12-8:30pm
Thursday & Friday
7am-10am / 12-9pm
Saturday 10am - 10pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm
Shop online and have your order delivered or click and collect in store 7 days a week.
FREE LOCAL DELIVERY
Berkhamsted
FREE DELIVERY ON ORDER OVER £50
Delivery Time (1-2 Days)
Harpenden, Luton, Watford, Chesham, Kings Langley, Tring, Amersham, Hemel Hempstead, Saint Albans, Aylesbury and all the surrounding areas
Production
Produced from 11 hectares of Nebbiolo grapes, cultivated on di Gresy's Martinenga estate in the Barbaresco village. The vineyards have a south westerly aspect and are at an altitude of 280 metres above sea level. The soil is calcereous with a small percentage of sand. Vines are trained using the Guyot system and planting density falls between 3,000 to 4,500 vines per hectare. Short cane pruning is carried out in winter, followed by bud control in spring. Summer sees shoot thinning, leaf plucking and green harvesting when necessary. Grapes are hand harvested in early October and the ideal yearly yield is no more than 6.5 tons per hectare. Grapes are destemmed and crushed before maceration on skins (submerged cap) for 6 to 7 days at a controlled temperature of 27 to 29 degrees C. Alcoholic fermentation is followed by pressing and malolactic fermentation in a temperature controlled environment. The wine remains in stainless steel until it is bottled in early spring.
Tasting notes
Vibrant aromas of strawberry, redcurrants and rose petals combine with warm spicy notes. Crushed wild berry fruit on the palate with fresh acidity, smoky notes and fine tannins all combine to create this classic youthful style of Nebbiolo.
Food match
Ideal with roast lamb and robust meat stews.
Platform Wines opened in December 2019 in Berkhamsted, our store is perfectly located for you to get drinks and snacks on your way home from work or to buy a refreshing drink for your journey into London. We also currently serve Coffees, breakfast options and Smoothies to morning commuters.
We specialise in fine wine, champagne, craft beers, Pre-mixed Cans, unusual spirits and have a large selection available chilled at the store for your convenience. We will also stock a selection of one off wines and beers available until sold out.
If you have any suggestions for specific stock you would like to see please let us know.
Business Hours
Monday to Wednesday
7am-10am / 12-8:30pm
Thursday & Friday
7am-10am / 12-9pm
Saturday 10am - 10pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm