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maltatoday, SUNDAY, 25 SEPTEMBER 2016 36 Food Le Serre Nuove 2013 – Ornellaia, Bolgheri, Italy Ornellaia, one of Italy's iconic estates, is proud to announce the launch of the 2013 vintage of their noted second wine, Le Serre Nuove dell'Ornellaia. To celebrate the wine's 18th release, Le Serre Nuove dell'Ornellaia is stepping out in style with a freshly restyled label as it reaches yet another important milestone in its illustrious history. "A marvellous summer and a cool, sunny September made it possible to achieve perfect maturation of the grapes despite the diffi cult fl owering period, with wines that express a particularly elegant side. Le Serre Nuove dell'Ornellaia 2013 has an intense, bright colour. The nose is vibrant and fruity underscored by delicate toasty notes. On the palate, the smooth, silky texture contrasts with tannins of great freshness. Whilst its structure will enable it to mellow with age, the crispness of the fruit and its soft, fi ne character make it perfect to enjoy straight away."Raspberries and a light liquorice note joined by juniper berries leave a distinctive fi nish. Exclusively imported by Charles Grech & Co. Ltd, Valley Road, Birkirkara T:2144 4400 U Bistrot THE older I get the harder it seems to be to keep those love handles from taking over, more so the love handles so lovingly pack- aged in restaurant food – who wants to be careful about what you eat when you're paying good money for a food experience! As people become more health con- scious – yes, even in Malta, though it is taking us longer to get there than our Eu- ropean counterparts – dining out often means straying from your healthy regime to indulge in creamy, buttery afternoons, fuelled by wine and adding inches to your waistline. However this need not be the case. Some restaurants are starting to think of the health conscious and including meals that don't necessarily mean straying from your weekday routine. U Bistrot is one such place. Everything on the menu is made from fresh and succulent ingredients that change according to the seasons. Whether you're just stopping for a quick sandwich or a heartier meal then there is something on the menu sure to entice. Try some of their creative salads that include honey glazed salmon, succulent rosemary chicken or an eclectic mix of colour and flavour in an all-Maltese 'Bidwi salad' fea- turing typically Maltese ingredients like roasted peppers, marrows, aubergines and goats cheese served on a chunk of Maltese bread baked in a limestone oven. If you are really watching your weight then pick one of Marion Mizzi's selection. Well-known throughout Malta for her ability to turn the plumper portion of the population into confident beach babes, U Bistrot always has a selection of her reci- pes that are portion controlled to ensure the right amount of meat, carbs and veggies to stick to a skinny girl's diet. These items change weekly so that regulars remain Of course like any good café there is also something for the not-so-weight-con- scious. Fantastic snacks for a quick bite to eat during your lunch break include sand- wiches and wraps. Their sandwiches in- clude the regular classics like a BLT along with beautiful creations of their own like a bacon, brie and chicken sandwich served with a fruity jam. To drink there are some fantastic juices and smoothies to tantalise your taste buds and delicious desserts that work just as well with a meal as they do as an afternoon snack… or maybe even breakfast. To top it all you can enjoy all of this in the beautiful Balluta Bay, enjoying the spring sunshine and watching the world go by. If you need something to eat but can't get away, U Bistrot also do free deliveries for orders over €15 to Sliema and the St Ju- lian's area. . U BISTROT BALLUTA BAY, ST JULIAN'S OPENING HOURS: MONDAY TO FRIDAY FROM 11:00AM TO MIDNIGHT; SATURDAY AND SUNDAY FROM 10:00AM TO 2:00AM CONTACT: 23112361 WEB: WWW.UBISTROT.COM Resto of the week WINE OF THE WEEK Deliciously healthy snacks at U Bistrot