A new wine bar by a veteran sommelier has opened in Holloway.

Rolling Grapes is a neighbourhood wine bar, and a new venture of Martina Marini, a sommelier who has worked in esteemed venues such as Shoreditch house and Sager and Wine.

Found in street food market The Upper Place on Seven Sisters Road, the wine bar will reflect Martina’s expertise and interest in natural wines, with many bottles sourced from lesser-known producers.

The Resident: The wine bar will stock plenty of natural and low intervention winesThe wine bar will stock plenty of natural and low intervention wines (Image: Ania Smelskaya)

Through tastings, pop-ups, supper clubs, kitchen take-overs and in-house events, Rolling Grapes welcomes wine lovers of all knowledge levels to deep dive into the world of wine and aims to be a space where enthusiasts can further their understanding and appreciation for wine.

Martina, who opened the bar with her husband David White, said: "Rolling Grapes Wine Bar is a culmination of my journey and a dream come true.

"I am thrilled to create a space where enthusiasts can further their understanding and appreciation for wine, while also fostering a more inclusive and diverse wine community for the area."

The Resident: Veteran sommelier Martina Marini opened the bar with her husband David WhiteVeteran sommelier Martina Marini opened the bar with her husband David White (Image: Ania Smelskaya)

The bar kick starts its programme of events with the Wine Supper Series which takes place this Friday, and Saturday, October 27 and 28.

Over the course of the two nights, Rolling Grapes will celebrate the dishes of Naples with chef Francesco Sarvonio.

Off the back of his three week residency at London natural wine brand Oranj, Francesco will prepare dishes such as seaweed zeppoline and lardo, frittatina di Bucatini, seafood risotto, and pastiera napoletana.

An evening of French Alp wine and cheese tasting follows this on November 10. This event will be full of artisan cheeses and hand-picked wines sourced from the picturesque Jura and Savoie regions of France.

Rolling Grapes will also offer a bar snack menu supplied by its neighbour Provisions which includes picky bits such as sardines and fresh bread, and pate en croute with cornichons.

Find Rolling Grapes at Upper Street Market, 22 Seven Sisters Road, N7 6AG.