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Brothers Christian and Andrea Tombacco are the third generation of their family to produce wine in the Veneto, the farm having been founded by their grandfather Batista in 1899. Their vineyards are farmed organically and to explain the name of their winery they sit on the Via Augustus, a Roman route connecting Venice to the plains beyond the Brenner pass, and which was completed under the rule of Emperor Claudius Augustus in 47 AD. These are Prosecco wines made in traditional fashions, including the tappo spago cork closure, a symbol of their desire to move forward while never forgetting their heritage.
The organic grapes are hand-harvested and manually sorted in the winery. The grapes are then pressed and transferred into a pressurised vat in which primary fermentation takes place. Fermentation is then followed by a number of rackings for clarification. The sugar needed for secondary fermentation is then added to the base wine to produce this fizzier Spumante style. This is the Charmat or tank method.
A classic vintage Prosecco Spumante with an appealing fruit-forward nose and harmonious feel. The palate bursts with vibrant apples and pears combined with a delicate floral character. A lovely aperitivo.
Technical Information
Delivery & Collection
Local Collection
You can order online and collect from the shop. Just select "local pickup" at checkout stage. If we don't have enough stock at the time, please contact us because we store most of our wine elsewhere and can usually get more within a few days.
Local Delivery
Local delivery is FREE for orders over £30 and is available within 10 miles of the shop (GU10 1HR). We typically deliver locally ourselves Wednesday through Friday, but if you have a specific delivery request please leave a note in the relevant box at checkout stage. We'll always do our best to accommodate it.
If you would like a guaranteed time such as the morning (when we wouldn't normally be out delivering), then you can place an order through our courier service (see below).
National UK Delivery
We can also deliver nationwide. We process orders Tuesday to Friday and if your order is received before 1pm we can usually get it to you next working day. Again if you have any specific delivery requests please let us know and we'll do our best to help.
| Delivery options | Order value | Delivery charge | Timings |
| Standard (next day)* |
£100+ Below £100 |
FREE £12.50 |
Mon-Sat, 9.00-17.30 |
| Standard pre-12.30 |
£100+ Below £100 |
£12.00 £24.50 |
Mon-Sat, 9.00-12.30 |
| Standard pre-10.30 |
£100+ Below £100 |
£16.00 £28.50 |
Mon-Sat, 9.00-10.30 |
| Isle of Wight** |
£100 Below £100 |
£22.00 £9.50 |
Mon-Sat, 9.00-17.30 |
| Scottish Highlands & Islands*** |
£100+ Below £100 |
£18.50 £31.00 |
Mon-Sat, 9.00-17.30 |
| Northern Ireland |
£100+ Below £100 |
£23.50 £36.00 |
Mon-Sat, 9.00-17.30 |
*Next day is not available if ordered on Sunday or Monday, in which instance the order will be processed on Tuesday for delivery Wednesday
**Isle of Wight post codes PO30-PO41
***Scottish Highlands & Irelands includes the following post codes: AB37 & AB38, AB41 - AB56, FK19-FK21, HS, IV, KA27-KA28, KW, PA20-PA78, PH15-PH50, ZE
Important Notes
- We will contact you to confirm a suitable time for Local Delivery
- For National Delivery you will receive a tracking code for our courier APC as part of your fulfilment confirmation e-mail
- We cannot deliver on Sundays or Bank Holidays
- If possible, please let us know where your order can be left if you are going to be out
- Use the appropriate notes box to leave any delivery instructions
- For National Deliveries if unsuccessful APC will leave a card for you to rearrange your delivery
Wine Case Discounts
If you subscribe to our e-mail newsletter (see below to do so if you aren't already) you can benefit from our same in-store case discounts when buying online.
Buying 6-11 bottles? Use code PIP6CASE at checkout for a 5% discount.
Buying 12+ bottles? Use code PIP12CASE at checkout for a 10% discount.
NB: This can't be combined automatically with other discount codes, sorry! Contact us and we'll be able to advise further.
Does Pip offer case discounts?
Yes! If you subscribe to our e-mail newsletter (see below) you can benefit from our same in-store case discounts when buying online.
Buying 6-11 bottles? Use code PIP6CASE at checkout for a 5% discount.
Buying 12+ bottles? Use code PIP12CASE at checkout for a 10% discount.
NB: This can't be combined automatically with other discount codes, sorry! Contact us and we'll be able to advise further if that affects you.
What if my wine is faulty, or I don't like it?
Every wine we sell at Pip comes with our seal of approval and we guarantee that If a wine is corked, faulty, or it's absolutely not for you, we will replace it with a second attempt at the same wine or something else at the same value.
And if you would prefer a refund, please read our full refund policy here.
Can I send wine to someone as a gift?
Of course, and we believe our wines make the perfect gifts. We have gift packaging and can include personalised gift notes. Please write a note in the relevant box during checkout.