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Valvona & Crolla 85 Years Celebration

Valvona & Crolla is celebrating the 85th anniversary of our establishment on the 8th September 1934.
To thank you, our loyal and valued customers, we are offering 20% discount on all orders placed until 22nd September, just use discount code 85YEARS when placing your online order.

You can place as many orders as you wish between now & the deadline so stock up your cellars, fill your larders, and raise a glass to 85 years of good food and wine, and here’s to 85 more…. Thank you from all at Valvona & Crolla.

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Dear Alfonso

The story is based on a handwritten manuscript Carlo wrote for her which, when he became ill, lay forgotten and unread for years. His story unfolds an incredible tale of poverty, adventure and survival, which he had not shared with his family during his life time and in the pages he has left a moving and extraordinary legacy for his family, friends and customers. £9.99

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Fresh white Truffle arrival from Alba!!

Just arrived in 19 Elm Row, first of the Season’s Fresh White Truffles from Alba.
£35.00 per 10g.
Enjoy with Campofilone pasta, Parmigiano Regiano and Guffanti Burro

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Chanterelle Mushrooms in store now

Scottish Chanterelle are here – enjoy in our Caffѐ Bar for lunch and dinner. Try with a bottle of chilled Lambrusco Concerto – happy days! Book online...

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Top Edinburgh restaurants and wine bars

We are thrilled to announce that in his debut article for Decanter Magazine, Peter Ranscombe (Thank you!!) has named Valvona & Crolla as one of his wine highlights of Edinburgh!

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Achroous Electric Gin

The signature release from Electric is carefully designed to be different from everything else out there, but maintains the distinct character of gin.

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Pre-Theatre Menu

Take the hassle out of your evening by booking a table with us before the show. Our Caffe Bar is a five-minute walk from the Edinburgh Playhouse, offering a delicious selection of Italian cuisine.
2 courses £16 | 3 courses £20

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From humble beginnings...

Our Chairman, Cav. Philip Contini joined Valvona & Crolla in full time employment on Monday 17th May 1971, 48 years ago. First pay packet on Saturday 22nd May? £17.

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Veneto Wine & Cicchetti Tasting

Come and taste with us the wines and cicchetti of Veneto. This part of the North Eastern Italian territory is one of the most important grape producing area and it is home to iconic wines such as Prosecco, Soave, Valpolicella, Ripasso, Amarone and also the home of what we called the “Super Veneti”. So, come and taste some well-knowns and some unknowns.

Thursday 19th September 6pm – 7.30pm

£18*
*Includes a 10% discount on all products purchased on the day

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V&C Book Supper Club with Sue Lawrence

Come and enjoy a fabulous 2 course Scottish supper with talk & discussion from Sue Lawrence about her new book "A Taste of Scotland’s Islands".

Thursday 26th September

7pm – 9pm

£25

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Funghi Foray 2019

Join our legendary Funghi Foray with leading mycologist Neville Kilkenny. Meet for coffee at Valvona & Crolla then travel by coach to our top-secret location. Foray with Neville and enjoy a well-earned packed lunch of food and wine. Neville will then identify your funghi and give an educated and insightful talk about the pleasures and perils of cooking with wild mushrooms. Recipes from Mary Contini and 10% discount on your purchases when you return to the shop.

Saturday 28th September.

Tickets £49: include morning coffee and pastry, coach travel, a light lunch with one glass of wine and tutored foray. Arrive at Elm Row at 7.30am for coffee. Depart 8am. Arrive back at 3pm. Foragers must wear sturdy walking shoes and bring waterproof clothing.

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The Directors Recommend

We have new products coming in all the time from UK, Italy and rest of Europe.
Our stock is always changing, bringing in new vintages & harvests, seasonal specialities & exciting new producers.

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Penne Mezzi Ziti Rigate 22 La Molisana

Italy holds the most unbeatable record for pasta consumption: about 26 kg per capita. With these data we are on top of the world rankings, ahead of Venezuela and Tunisia and we export about 50% of production.

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The Italian Sausage Bible by Mary Contini

From the Luganega to the Calabrese, Italian sausages come in all shapes and sizes - short and fat, long and thin, horseshoe-shaped and even circular. Sausages form an integral part of Italian culture and cuisine, and the two are inexorably linked. There is even a patron saint of sausages, Sant' Antonio, who is always seen with a pig at his side and whose Feast Day, 17 January, is celebrated with much porcine squealing as pigs are slaughtered for the annual sausage-making festival. In this practical and humorous book, acclaimed cookery writer Mary Contini explores the Italian fascination with salsiccie, tracing its history and displaying its remarkable versatility with over 55 mouth-watering recipes, including Il Panino di San Gennaro - the best sausage roll in the world - Philip's Fabulous Fonteluna Sugo, and Peperoni Pizza Twice!

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Creme de Mures

Rich blackberry liqueur.

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Prosecco Spago NV V&C

Our classic Prosecco is a delicate and elegant fizz, with aromas of green apple, pear and hints of melon. On the palate it is light sparkling with citrus and stone fruits that combine together with a dry and refreshing finish. Perfect for any and every occasion.

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Aberlour 10yo

A fantastic dram to open your eyes to the world of whisky. Matured in sherry and ex-bourbon casks this whisky is flavoursome without being overpowering. A wonderful bottle for the price.

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Barolo Paesi Tuoi 2013 Vite Colte

The great Barolo, produced in a handful of villages south of Turin, is often regarded as one of the finest wines from Italy. Using the noble grape Nebbiolo, the producers have crafted one of the world’s most superb wines. Aromatic with tones of cinnamon and berry, full bodied with elegant tannins and a lovely fresh fruit berry finish.

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Limonata 33cl San Pellegrino

San Pellegrino Limonata is made from pure Italian Lemons. 16% lemon juice.

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San Pellegrino Pompelmo Grapefruit 33cl Can

Try the bittersweet flavor of Pompelmo for an amazingly zesty and tasty sparkling grapefruit beverage. Cool and refreshing, with a distinctive, grapefruity taste.. Pompelmo Sanpellegrino is made with high-quality grapefruit juice and bears the scent of fresh citrus with natural flavours. Best when enjoyed chilled.

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Blue Curacao Boudier 25%

Orange flavoured, intense blue liqueur. Mixes well with citrus juices and is ideal for tropical cocktails.

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From market stall to dot com, we now serve the nation from our original premises in Edinburgh.

We are Scotland's oldest Delicatessen and Italian Wine Merchant; one of Europe's original Specialist Food Shops, founded in 1934. From our humble beginnings, serving the fledgling immigrant Italian community in old Edinburgh, we now list food products and wines from around the world, and supply the entire UK with an efficient, speedy delivery system that boasts a next-day service to 90% of the population.

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