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Dry · Light-bodied · Low tannin · Racy acidity · Easygoing · Refreshing

Forêt's entry-level Beaujolais AOC: light, crunchy and racy, built for drinking fresh from the year of harvest.

Dry · Light-bodied · Low tannin · Racy acidity · Easygoing · Refreshing

Domaine des Crais' simple Beaujolais AOC: light, racy Gamay for fresh, immediate drinking.

Dry · Light-bodied · Low tannin · Racy acidity · Easygoing · Refreshing

Entry-level Beaujolais AOC from Prieuré Saint-Romain: light, crunchy and racy for immediate drinking.

Dry · Light-bodied · Low tannin · High acidity · Easygoing · Refreshing

Pierre-Marie Chermette's estate Beaujolais AOC from the Vissoux's Pierres Dorées plots: whole-cluster, unforced, clean red-cherry Gamay made in the traditional pre-industrial Beaujolais style.

Dry · Light-bodied · Low tannin · Racy acidity · Easygoing · Funky

Lapalu's entry-level Beaujolais AOC: natural fermentation in concrete gives a vibrant, crunchy red-fruit profile with racy acidity and a sauvage lift.

Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium tannin · High acidity · Rustic · Elegant

Jean-Paul Brun's signature Beaujolais AOC uses old-vine, whole-cluster Gamay from the golden limestone soils of Pierres Dorées for a richer, more textured and age-worthy expression than typical Beaujolais.

Dry · Light-bodied · Low tannin · Medium acidity · Festive · Easygoing

Duboeuf's Beaujolais Nouveau is the widely-distributed reference for the third-Thursday-November release: carbonic-maceration Gamay bottled and released on the third Thursday of November, with characteristically exuberant fruit and soft structure.

Dry · Light-bodied · Low tannin · High acidity · Easygoing · Refreshing

P'tit Caillou ('little stone') is Vionnet's entry-level Beaujolais AOC: unpretentious, fresh Gamay with crunchy red fruit and mineral granite lift for immediate drinking.

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Dry · Light-bodied · Low tannin · High acidity · Easygoing · Fruity

Romain Zordan's youthful-style Beaujolais-Villages: fresh fruit, bright acidity and minimal tannin for versatile bistro drinking.

Dry · Light-bodied · Low tannin · High acidity · Easygoing · Refreshing

Domaine Forêt's Beaujolais-Villages: light, fresh and immediately drinkable Gamay with granite freshness, produced for the local restaurant and bistro trade.

Dry · Light-bodied · Low tannin · High acidity · Easygoing · Funky

Pacalet's Villages is a textbook natural Beaujolais-Villages: fresh, crunchy fruit, wild-herb lift and the natural wine energy of spontaneous fermentation without additions.

Dry · Light-bodied · Low tannin · Medium acidity · Easygoing · Refreshing

Domaine des Nugues' estate Beaujolais-Villages from the Lancié village in the northern Villages zone: clean, accessible Gamay with strawberry-cherry freshness.

Dry · Light-bodied · Low tannin · High acidity · Easygoing · Refreshing

Domaine des Crais' Beaujolais-Villages: a reliable, fresh and fruity Villages Gamay with granite lift for early drinking.

Dry · Light-bodied · Low tannin · High acidity · Easygoing · Refreshing

Sables d'Or's ('golden sands') Beaujolais-Villages from sandy Gamay soils in the Villages zone: light, fresh and easy-drinking with a characteristic sandy-mineral lift.

Dry · Light-bodied · Low tannin · High acidity · Easygoing · Refreshing

Fief des Sept Clés' Beaujolais-Villages: clean, fruit-forward Gamay with peony and granite freshness for everyday drinking.

Dry · Light-bodied · Low tannin · High acidity · Easygoing · Refreshing

Prieuré Saint-Romain's estate Beaujolais-Villages: straightforward, clean red-cherry Gamay from the Villages zone for the Lyon bistro trade.

Dry · Light-bodied · Low tannin · High acidity · Easygoing · Refreshing

Domaine des Rabioux' Beaujolais-Villages: honest, fresh and fruit-forward Gamay from the Villages zone, produced for local and regional restaurant supply.

Dry · Light-bodied · Low tannin · High acidity · Easygoing · Refreshing

Domaine Châteauvieux's Beaujolais-Villages: clean, fresh-fruited Gamay with light tannin and granite mineral freshness.

Dry · Light-bodied · Low tannin · High acidity · Easygoing · Refreshing

Terres de la Cour's Beaujolais-Villages from the northern Villages zone: reliable, clean cherry Gamay with granite freshness.

Dry · Light-bodied · Medium tannin · High acidity · Easygoing · Rustic

Château de Pizay's estate Beaujolais-Villages: more structured than typical Villages due to the estate's Morgon-adjacent soils, with a firmer edge and cleaner minerality.

Dry · Light-bodied · Low tannin · High acidity · Easygoing · Fruity

Duboeuf's flagship Beaujolais-Villages: the textbook expression of the style, fresh, fruit-forward and accessible, sourced from dozens of Villages-zone growers across the appellation.

Dry · Light-bodied · Medium tannin · High acidity · Easygoing · Refreshing

Cotton's classic Brouilly from granite-sand soils at the base of Mont Brouilly: fresh and fruit-forward with fine-grained tannin and clean finish.

Dry · Light-bodied · Low tannin · High acidity · Easygoing · Refreshing

Voûte des Crozes' lighter-soiled Brouilly: fresh strawberry and peony aromas, low tannin and bright acidity for early, easy drinking.

Dry · Light-bodied · Low tannin · High acidity · Easygoing · Refreshing

Crêt des Garanches' estate Brouilly from the granite-clay soils at the foot of Mont Brouilly: clean, fresh and approachable Gamay with granite mineral lift.

Dry · Light-bodied · Low tannin · High acidity · Easygoing · Refreshing

Domaine de Bel Air's estate Brouilly: straightforward, fruit-forward Gamay with fresh strawberry and cherry, light tannin and bright acidity for easy bistro drinking.

Dry · Light-bodied · Medium tannin · High acidity · Easygoing · Funky

Pacalet's natural Brouilly: clean, fresh red-fruit Gamay with granite mineral freshness and the lightness typical of Brouilly's sandy soils.

Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium tannin · High acidity · Easygoing · Rustic

Duboeuf's Brouilly from selected Mont Brouilly-area estates: accessible, medium-bodied and fruit-forward with the appellation's characteristic fresh cherry and clean mineral profile.

Dry · Light-bodied · Low tannin · High acidity · Easygoing · Refreshing

Thivin's Brouilly from the Reverdon lieu-dit at the base of Mont Brouilly: lighter-soiled, fruit-forward Gamay with bright acidity and gentle tannin.

Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium tannin · High acidity · Rustic · Funky

Old-vine Brouilly from a natural-wine pioneer: sauvage cherry and iron mineral character with the energy of whole-cluster fermentation.

Dry · Light-bodied · Low tannin · High acidity · Easygoing · Elegant

Chiroubles classic from a long-standing Cheysson family estate: perfumed, high-altitude Gamay with pronounced floral delicacy and bright cherry fruit.

Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium tannin · High acidity · Rustic · Elegant

Voûte des Crozes' Côte de Brouilly from the volcanic Mont Brouilly slopes: dark-cherry and stony-mineral profile with the appellation's characteristic volcanic lift.

Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium tannin · High acidity · Easygoing · Elegant

Thivin's classic Côte de Brouilly blending seven parcels across the hill for a precise, floral Gamay with stony lift and refreshing acidity.

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Dry · Light-bodied · Low tannin · High acidity · Easygoing · Refreshing

Cuvée Flower is Duboeuf's wider-selection Fleurie: accessible and immediately perfumed with rose-petal floral notes and soft tannin, widely distributed internationally.

Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium tannin · High acidity · Rustic · Bold

Old-vine Julienas from the Clos du Fief estate, with the characteristic spice and full cherry fruit of the appellation. Granite and schist soils give mineral depth.

Dry · Rustic · Bold

Dry · Medium-bodied · Low tannin · High acidity · Easygoing · Rustic

Whole-cluster Gamay fermented with native yeasts, zero sulfur. Transparent, mineral Morgon with lifted red fruit and the characteristic schist-iron signature of the appellation.

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Dry · Medium-bodied · Firm tannin · High acidity · Contemplative · Rustic

Classic Gang of Four old-vine Morgon: structured and mineral, with dark cherry and an iron-schist spine. Needs time to open but rewards patience.

Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium tannin · High acidity · Rustic · Contemplative

Old-vine Morgon from Guy Breton with the characteristic zero-sulfur freshness of the natural Beaujolais school. Earthy, mineral, and age-worthy.

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Jean-Marc Desprès' Régnié from the youngest Beaujolais cru: fresh and approachable with characteristic raspberry and soft violet notes, medium tannin and bright finish.

Dry · Light-bodied · Low tannin · High acidity · Easygoing · Refreshing

Domaine Breton's Régnié: a light, floral, crunchy-fruit Gamay true to the appellation's reputation for early-drinking freshness and fragrance.

Dry · Light-bodied · Low tannin · High acidity · Easygoing · Funky

Sunier's natural Régnié: silk-textured, fragrant Gamay with whole-cluster character, wild-berry freshness and minimal-intervention precision.

Dry · Light-bodied · Medium tannin · High acidity · Easygoing · Funky

Pacalet's natural Régnié: fragrant and fruit-driven with wild-herb and wet-granite character, minimal intervention and characteristic Régnié freshness.

Dry · Light-bodied · Medium tannin · High acidity · Easygoing · Refreshing

Sept Clés' Régnié from the youngest cru: fragrant, raspberry-driven Gamay with medium structure and the appellation's characteristic freshness.

Dry · Light-bodied · Low tannin · High acidity · Easygoing · Refreshing

Duboeuf's Régnié from the youngest cru: the typical light, fragrant and raspberry-driven character of the appellation, assembled from selected growers in Régnié-Durette.

Dry · Light-bodied · Medium tannin · High acidity · Easygoing · Rustic

Le Roc ('the rock') is Ducroux's granite-soil Régnié: lighter and more mineral than Exsultet, showing the appellation's fragrant, crunchy cherry character with a distinctive rocky freshness.

Dry · Easygoing · Romantic

Dry · Easygoing · Romantic

Dry · Light-bodied · Low tannin · Racy acidity · Easygoing · Funky

Wild Soul is Sunier's entry-level Beaujolais AOC: funky, crunchy dark fruit and wild-herb energy from whole-cluster carbonic fermentation in cement, no additions.

Dry · Full-bodied · Medium tannin · High acidity · Elegant · Bold

Not a second wine but a distinct cuvée emphasising freshness and fruit intensity over the grand vin's power: Margaux character with more immediate expression, distinguished by its energy and precision.

Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium tannin · Medium acidity · Easygoing · Savoury

Originally the second wine of Pavie, now an independent brand since 2018 sourced from a dedicated 11-hectare east-plateau parcel. Merlot-Cabernet Franc blend of medium body with dark cherry, espresso and salty-mineral character; approachable on release.

Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium tannin · Medium acidity · Easygoing · Rustic

Bauduc's premium red from a single Bordeaux Superieur block: 75% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon aged in small barrels for added structure. Anne Krebiehl MW describes it as juicy, plush, and beautifully open with oak-kissed fruit.

Dry · Full-bodied · Firm tannin · High acidity · Elegant · Contemplative

The second wine of Lafite shares the elegance and lead-pencil signature of the grand vin but with a higher Merlot component lending earlier approachability. Floral aromatic lift distinguishes it from heavier second wines.

Dry · Medium-bodied · Firm tannin · High acidity · Elegant · Contemplative

The second wine of Ausone, sourced from the youngest Cabernet Franc and Merlot vines on the same limestone hillside. Crisp, elegant and unmistakably mineral, with a fruity register that opens earlier than the grand vin.

Dry · Full-bodied · Firm tannin · High acidity · Contemplative · Bold

Merlot-dominant Pomerol with an unusually significant proportion of Cabernet Sauvignon giving structured backbone. Rich and concentrated with cassis, graphite, and leather; requires a minimum of 8-12 years in good vintages.

Dry · Full-bodied · Firm tannin · High acidity · Bold · Rustic

Lynch-Bages consistently overperforms its Fifth Growth classification. A richer, more extrovert Pauillac than the first-growths, with cassis generosity, smoky tobacco, and a robust structure that ages beautifully over 20-30 years.

Dry · Full-bodied · Firm tannin · High acidity · Bold · Rustic

One of Saint-Estephe's most consistent and value-oriented estates, Meyney produces full-bodied, tannic wines with a distinctive spice and dark berry character. Notable for its high Petit Verdot content (10%) contributing structure and aromatic complexity.

Dry · Full-bodied · Medium tannin · High acidity · Rustic · Savoury

The benchmark Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnel of Moulis: Cabernet-dominant with dark fruit, pencil lead and licorice, offering genuine structure and ageing potential well beyond its humble classification.

Dry · Full-bodied · Firm tannin · High acidity · Contemplative · Elegant

Archetype of refined Saint-Julien: cassis and dark cherry on a bed of Gunzian gravel minerality, with perfectly integrated silky tannins and an exceptionally lengthy finish.

Dry · Full-bodied · Firm tannin · High acidity · Contemplative · Bold

The great unclassified Médoc: Sociando-Mallet produces wines of classed-growth quality from Saint-Seurin-de-Cadourne, with muscular Cabernet-Merlot structure, minty cassis, and a distinctive saline minerality.

Dry · Full-bodied · Firm tannin · High acidity · Elegant · Contemplative

A cuvée in its own right rather than a simple second wine: structured Saint-Julien Cabernet with its own distinct terroir personality from western parcels of the estate, offering outstanding value relative to the grand vin.

Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium tannin · Medium acidity · Easygoing · Rustic

The accessible second wine of Clinet from estate vines, made to reveal its qualities early. Smooth-textured, fruit-driven Pomerol Merlot with approachable tannins and genuine ageing potential without requiring long cellaring.

Dry · Medium-bodied · Low tannin · Medium acidity · Easygoing

The Haut-Médoc AOC second-level wine of Chasse-Spleen, made from satellite vineyard parcels. Easy-drinking, herb-inflected red fruit for everyday occasions.

Dry · Medium-bodied · Low tannin · Medium acidity · Easygoing · Fruity

The approachable second wine of Chasse-Spleen from the Moulis AOC: Merlot-driven, with enticing red fruit and soft tannins, ready to enjoy without extended cellaring.

Dry · Medium-bodied · Low tannin · Medium acidity · Easygoing

The second wine of Château Camensac, prioritising freshness and supple tannins from younger vine selections. Light and immediately appealing with characteristic Haut-Médoc menthol freshness.

Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium tannin · Medium acidity · Easygoing · Rustic

The Merlot-dominant second wine of Sociando-Mallet, offering earlier approachability with a more typically Médoc fruit profile than the austere and structured grand vin.

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An elegant and approachable expression of Saint-Julien from younger vines, with a higher Merlot proportion giving early accessibility and soft ripe fruit.

Dry · Medium-bodied · Firm tannin · Medium acidity · Elegant · Savoury

The second red of Haut-Brion, renamed from Bahans Haut-Brion in 2007. Merlot-dominated in most vintages with the same Pessac terroir as the grand vin, but more approachable in youth, showing red plum, blueberry, and mineral freshness.

Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium tannin · Medium acidity · Easygoing · Rustic

The second red wine of Pape Clement since 1986. Merlot-dominant for approachability; round red cherry and currant fruit with cedar and soft spice notes. Designed for earlier drinking than the grand vin while reflecting the same Pessac terroir.

Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium tannin · Medium acidity · Easygoing · Rustic

Third wine of Latour produced since 1989. Merlot-dominant and made primarily from young vines; developed for the restaurant market as a generously fruity, earlier-drinking Pauillac.

Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium tannin · Medium acidity · Easygoing · Elegant

The official second wine of Léoville-Las Cases since 2007, Merlot-dominant for earlier accessibility while retaining the Saint-Julien precision of the parent estate.

Dry · Full-bodied · Firm tannin · High acidity · Elegant · Bold

Made specifically from younger vines harvested earlier to preserve freshness. Le Petit Mouton shows a younger, more approachable face of the Mouton house style: cassis-driven, with cedar and gentle tobacco, earlier-drinking but still structured.

Dry · Full-bodied · Firm tannin · High acidity · Elegant · Bold

Second wine of Latour from peripheral L'Enclos plots and younger vines, with a higher Merlot proportion than the grand vin. Retains Latour's mineral iron signature at a fraction of the price.

Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium tannin · Medium acidity · Easygoing · Rustic

Second wine of Pontet-Canet since 1982. Produced in limited quantities as Alfred Tesseron prefers lower yields and declassification over large second-wine production; earlier-drinking, approachable Pauillac from biodynamic-certified vineyards.

Dry · Medium-bodied · Low tannin · Medium acidity · Easygoing · Rustic

The accessible second wine of Larose-Trintaudon, sourced from the same vines and terroir as the grand vin but crafted for early approachability and everyday enjoyment.

Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium tannin · Medium acidity · Easygoing · Rustic

Second wine of Chateau Meyney since 1979, named for the estate's 17th-century priory origins. Produced from younger vines (approximately 35-40 years) using minimal new oak to preserve fresh fruit character; a reliable everyday Saint-Estephe.

Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium tannin · High acidity · Easygoing · Elegant

Second wine of Pichon Lalande since 1973. Described by the estate as a true Pauillac brand in its own right. Higher Petit Verdot proportion adds structure and spice; the estate's characteristic silk texture is detectable even at this level.

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A firm, savoury village Aloxe-Corton with dark cherry, spice and earthy depth.

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Chanson's whole-cluster Beaune monopole, perfumed and red-fruited with spice and a fine, savoury frame.

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Drouhin's emblematic Beaune cru, supple and red-fruited with spice and a fine, savoury frame.

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Jadot's historic Beaune monopole, supple and red-fruited with spice and a fine, savoury frame.

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A light, easy regional Pinot with red cherry, spice and a soft, fresh finish.

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A juicy, accessible regional Pinot from biodynamic vines, with red cherry, spice and a fresh finish.

Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium tannin · High acidity · Rustic

Chambolle perfume distilled: red cherry, rose and silk over a fine, mineral frame.

Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium tannin · High acidity · Rustic

An old-vine village cuvee with concentration above its rank: dark fruit, spice and savoury depth.

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The domaine's village Gevrey: dark cherry, spice and earthy depth at an accessible level.

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A reliable negociant Gevrey with dark cherry, spice and a firm, savoury palate.

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A juicy, savoury Mercurey with red cherry, spice and supple tannins.

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A reliable Cote Chalonnaise monopole, juicy and savoury with red fruit, spice and supple tannins.

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A perfumed, whole-cluster village Morey with red fruit, spice and a fresh, herbal lift.

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A sturdy, dark-fruited village Pommard with earth, spice and a firm, savoury palate.

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A sturdy, dark-fruited village Pommard with earth, spice and gripping tannins.

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A juicy, savoury Savigny premier cru with red fruit, spice and supple tannins.

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Classic Vosne perfume at the village level: red cherry, spice and a silky, accessible palate.

Dry · Medium-bodied · High acidity · Elegant · Fruity

One of Champagne's most admired roses: pale salmon-pink with wild strawberry, redcurrant and white peach over fine red fruit, saline freshness and a silky, precise finish.

Dry · Full-bodied · High acidity · Savoury · Bold

A structured Pinot-led rose built on the Special Cuvee base with red wine from Ay's Cote aux Enfants: raspberry and spice over smoky, savoury depth.

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A Pinot-led, oak-influenced brut of real depth: ripe apple and peach burst through with bitter orange while brioche and fresh walnut linger on a savoury finish.

Dry · Medium-bodied · High acidity · Elegant · Refreshing

Chartogne-Taillet's fine introduction to Merfy: a stylish citric nose where the Pinot element leads, lending a red-fruit character over fresh acidity and fine chalk.

Dry · Full-bodied · High acidity · Savoury · Rustic

A single-parcel varietal Pinot Meunier from ungrafted, own-rooted old vines: ripe orchard fruit and spice over smoke and white flowers, vinous and deep with a savoury length.

Dry · Full-bodied · Racy acidity · Elegant · Contemplative

A rare Blanc de Blancs-based prestige rose: copper-hued and complex with mature Pinot, apricot and spice over gunpowder toast, vanilla and layered citrus.

Dry · Full-bodied · High acidity · Savoury · Rustic

Drappier's Pinot Noir-led Cote des Bar house brut: quince, red apple and spice over fresh brioche, with ripe Pinot fruit, a rounded texture and a long finish.

Dry · Full-bodied · High acidity · Savoury · Elegant

Egly-Ouriet's Premier Cru entry cuvee: ripe orchard fruit and white flowers over spice and light toast, fleshy and vinous with fine chalk and a savoury depth.

Dry · Full-bodied · High acidity · Savoury · Rustic

A rare varietal Pinot Meunier from old Vrigny vines: ripe orchard fruit and spice over white flowers and smoke, fleshy and vinous with a savoury depth and long finish.

Dry · Medium-bodied · High acidity · Fruity · Elegant

Gosset's non-vintage rose: red berries and rose over spice and white flowers, the palate marked by fresh red fruit, vinous structure and racy non-malolactic acidity.

Dry · Full-bodied · High acidity · Savoury · Elegant

The non-vintage flagship of Champagne's oldest house: blackcurrant and gingerbread over dried fruit and white flowers, balanced and deep with a subtle, lasting finish.

Dry · Full-bodied · High acidity · Elegant · Festive

A vinous, spice-driven rose with greater colour and texture from a relatively high red-wine proportion, the fruit framed by Krug's signature toast.

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The rose counterpart to Les Beguines, from the same Gueux Pinot Meunier with a saignee addition: vinous red berries and spice over orchard fruit and smoke, savoury and deep with masterly oak.

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Jerome Prevost's cult single-vineyard Pinot Meunier from Gueux: brioche straight from the oven with spice and ripe orchard fruit, burnished and vinous with masterly oak, the most exotic Meunier in Champagne.

Dry · Medium-bodied · High acidity · Fruity · Festive

A pioneering saignee rose from Pinot Noir alone: fresh red berries, strawberry and raspberry over rose, the palate marked by bright vinous red fruit and a clean finish.

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Benoit Marguet's biodynamic Grand Cru blend: citrus and orchard fruit over brioche and nutty notes, with a delicious briochy softness and enchanting oxidative nuttiness.

Dry · Full-bodied · High acidity · Savoury · Bold

A 100 percent Grand Cru Bouzy brut: ripe red fruit and citrus over white flowers and brioche, with rich classy fruit, concentrated Pinot flavour and excellent acidity that gains biscuity complexity with age.

Dry · Full-bodied · High acidity · Fruity · Bold

A textbook Bouzy rose from Pinot Noir alone: floral strawberry and red berries over rose and spice, with a deep Pinot character and fresh acidity.

Dry · Full-bodied · High acidity · Savoury · Elegant

Philipponnat's Pinot-led house brut: crisp citrus and summer berries over fine biscuit, the palate vinous yet high-definition with complex red fruit and gentle toast.

Dry · Medium-bodied · High acidity · Easygoing · Refreshing

Ruinart's Pinot-led house brut: yellow fruit and citrus over brioche and white flowers, the palate rounded and fresh.

Dry · Medium-bodied · High acidity · Elegant · Contemplative

A single-parcel, no-dosage Blanc de Noirs from the Cote des Bar: pear, green apple and bread dough over almond paste and white flowers, pillowy and precise with a mineral imprint.

Dry · Medium-bodied · High acidity · Fruity · Elegant

An early historic rose, fresh and delicate: red berries and rose over citrus, the palate marked by raspberry and redcurrant with a chalky finish.

Dry · Medium-bodied · High acidity · Elegant · Savoury

Frederic Savart's Premier Cru Ecueil Blanc de Noirs: red apple and red berries over white flowers and spice, fresh and vinous with a fine chalk and saline cut.

Dry · Full-bodied · High acidity · Elegant · Bold

The prestige rose counterpart to Comtes: red berries and blood orange over rose and spice, the palate silky with raspberry, chalk and a long finish.

Dry · Medium-bodied · High acidity · Fruity · Festive

A delicate, perfumed rose with a bouquet of strawberry, red berries, herbs, blood orange and guava, fresh and lively on the palate.

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A richly aromatic rose combining cherry, strawberry and raspberry with white pepper, saffron and biscuit, finished by toast, orange peel and gingerbread accents.

Dry · Full-bodied · High acidity · Elegant · Bold

The rose version of the prestige cuvee: powerful red fruit and citrus over rooibos tea and fine leather, the palate complex with dried flowers and smoke on a luscious finish.

Dry · Contemplative · Savoury

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Dry · Full-bodied · Low tannin · Medium acidity · Contemplative

VORS Amontillado from Osborne's deepest soleras: 30-plus year average age gives extraordinary rancio concentration and complexity in the dry El Puerto Atlantic microclimate.

Dry · Easygoing · Savoury

Dry · Easygoing · Savoury

Dry · Medium-bodied · Low tannin · High acidity · Contemplative

Old Amontillado from the Hidalgo Sanlúcar solera: extended ageing on the scale between standard Amontillado and VORS, the saline coastal terroir persisting through deep oxidative complexity.

Dry · Contemplative · Savoury

Off Dry · Full-bodied · Low tannin · Medium acidity · Elegant · Contemplative

VORS Palo Cortado blended with a small PX component for balance. Profound complexity: orange peel, hazelnuts, beeswax and a very long bittersweet finish.

Dry · Refreshing · Easygoing

Dry · Savoury · Easygoing

Dry · Medium-bodied · Low tannin · Medium acidity · Savoury · Contemplative

Complex Amontillado with a long dual ageing record: first biological under flor, then oxidative in American oak. Hazelnuts, toffee and dry spice.

Dry · Easygoing · Savoury

Dry · Easygoing · Savoury

Dry · Refreshing · Easygoing

Dry · Medium-bodied · Low tannin · High acidity · Savoury · Easygoing

Fino-Amontillado intermediate style from El Puerto de Santa María: the flor partially receded, yielding additional almond and light oxidative depth while retaining freshness.

Dry · Light-bodied · Low tannin · High acidity · Refreshing · Easygoing

Dry and clean Jerez Fino from Williams & Humbert's Don Zoilo range. Light with fresh almonds, mineral salinity and a clean dry finish.

Off Dry · Medium-bodied · Low tannin · Medium acidity · Easygoing · Festive

A classic medium sherry, the style that made Williams & Humbert famous. Off-dry with dried apricot, almond toffee and gentle spice from a blend of Amontillado, Oloroso and PX soleras.

Dry · Refreshing · Easygoing

Dry · Refreshing · Easygoing

Dry · Refreshing · Easygoing

Dry · Refreshing · Easygoing

Dry · Refreshing · Easygoing

Dry · Refreshing · Easygoing

Dry · Refreshing · Easygoing

Dry · Savoury · Easygoing

Dry · Refreshing

Dry · Contemplative

Dry · Elegant · Contemplative

Dry · Elegant · Contemplative

Dry · Light-bodied · Low tannin · High acidity · Refreshing · Easygoing

Jerez Fino from the Lustau Solera Reserva range. Pale golden, bone dry, with almond and green apple notes and a clean saline finish.

Dry · Contemplative · Savoury

Dry · Refreshing · Funky

Dry · Funky · Savoury

Dry · Funky · Savoury

Dry · Light-bodied · Low tannin · Racy acidity · Refreshing

Widely distributed Manzanilla from Hidalgo La Gitana; delicate and saline with chamomile aromatics and a refreshingly briny finish from Atlantic Sanlúcar ageing.

Dry · Light-bodied · Low tannin · Racy acidity · Refreshing

La Goya is documented as the oldest Manzanilla brand, produced since 1744; fresh, saline and delicate with pronounced flor character from the Barrameda Atlantic microclimate.

Dry · Refreshing · Easygoing

Dry · Refreshing · Elegant

Dry · Savoury

Dry · Refreshing · Easygoing

Dry · Medium-bodied · Low tannin · High acidity · Savoury · Easygoing

Mid-tier Amontillado from Delgado Zuleta at the accessible entry below VORS; dry, nutty, with the characteristic Sanlúcar saline freshness from the Manzanilla origin.

Dry · Contemplative · Elegant

Dry · Full-bodied · Low tannin · Medium acidity · Savoury · Contemplative

Palo Cortado from Sanlúcar with the hazelnut nose of Amontillado and the full, rancio palate of Oloroso; the intermediate style at its most distinct.

Dry · Medium-bodied · Low tannin · Medium acidity · Contemplative · Savoury

Dry Amontillado from Sanlúcar with the characteristic saline edge of its origin; hazelnut and orange peel aromatics over a medium-bodied, clean palate.

Dry · Full-bodied · Low tannin · High acidity · Contemplative

VORS Amontillado from a solera maintained since the bodega's founding in 1744; exceptional saline complexity from extended Sanlúcar biological phase and decades of subsequent oxidative development.

Dry · Medium-bodied · Low tannin · High acidity · Contemplative · Savoury

Premium Manzanilla Pasada from the Herederos de Argüeso family archive solera; the extended under-flor ageing develops deeper complexity while retaining the Atlantic salinity characteristic of Sanlúcar.

Dry · Refreshing · Easygoing

Dry · Light-bodied · Low tannin · High acidity · Refreshing

Classic Sanlúcar Manzanilla with pronounced saline character from Atlantic coastal ageing; crisp, dry and refreshing.

Dry · Refreshing · Easygoing

Dry · Refreshing · Easygoing

Dry · Light-bodied · Low tannin · High acidity · Refreshing

Pale straw Fino aged under a thick flor yeast blanket in Jerez. Bone dry with saline freshness, green apple, toasted almond and a bright citrus lift.

Dry · Medium-bodied · Low tannin · Medium acidity · Savoury · Contemplative

A classic solera Amontillado: amber hue, roasted nut core, dried fruit and a warm tangy finish from the dual biological-then-oxidative ageing.

Dry · Medium-bodied · Racy acidity · Elegant

Molitor's estate Pinot Noir from Mosel slate: bright red-fruited, lightly oaked and fresh, showing the cool-climate side of German Spatburgunder.

Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium tannin · High acidity · Rustic · Savoury

A traditional, energetic Barbera from the same Barolo-village family known for understatement and balance rather than oak or extraction.

Dry · Full-bodied · Medium tannin · High acidity · Bold · Savoury

A late-harvest, super-ripe Barbera made only in top vintages, Ai Suma is Braida's most powerful and concentrated expression of the grape.

Dry · Full-bodied · Medium tannin · High acidity · Bold · Savoury

Giacomo Bologna's barrique-aged Barbera that redefined the grape as a serious, age-worthy red, a rich, deep wine from old Rocchetta Tanaro vines.

Dry · Full-bodied · Medium tannin · High acidity · Bold · Savoury

Coppo's barrique-aged flagship Barbera from old Monferrato vines, a rich, structured and age-worthy red cellared in UNESCO-listed tufa caves.

Dry · Medium-bodied · Low tannin · Medium acidity · Easygoing · Fruity

A benchmark Vajra Dolcetto, juicy and purple-fruited with the soft tannin and easy drinkability that define the everyday red of the Langhe.

Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium tannin · High acidity · Easygoing

Vajra's Langhe Nebbiolo is a fresh, fragrant and early-drinking introduction to the grape, drawn from younger vines around Vergne.

Dry · Full-bodied · Medium tannin · High acidity · Savoury · Rustic

A serious, age-worthy Barbera from the same Cascina Francia vineyard in Serralunga, given long ageing in large old barrel in the traditionalist Conterno manner.

Dry · Full-bodied · Medium tannin · High acidity · Fruity · Savoury

A deep ruby Barbera with purple hints, blackberry and red-fruit preserve aromas with vanilla and toasted hazelnut, full and enveloping with subtle acidity and integrated oak.

Dry · Full-bodied · Medium tannin · High acidity · Savoury · Rustic

A barrel-aged Barbera d'Alba Superiore from old vines, given long skin maceration and oak, a consistently high-scoring serious expression of the grape.

Dry · Full-bodied · Medium tannin · High acidity · Savoury · Rustic

From the La Court cru acquired in 1995, Chiarlo's flagship Barbera shows red fruit, mature cherry, raspberry and sweet tobacco over a full-bodied, harmonious palate with a savoury, round finish.

Dry · Full-bodied · Medium tannin · High acidity · Savoury · Rustic

A Nizza DOCG Barbera from the La Court cru, bright ruby with red fruit, mature cherry, raspberry and sweet tobacco, full-bodied and harmonious with a savoury round finish.

Dry · Medium-bodied · Low tannin · Medium acidity · Easygoing · Fruity

A red-purple Dogliani with violet nuances, blackberry, raspberry, blueberry and red cherry with mineral notes, medium-bodied with soft tannins, moderate acidity and good balance.

Dry · Full-bodied · Low tannin · Medium acidity · Rustic · Fruity

An intense ruby Dogliani with violet nuances, blackberry, blueberry and red cherry over mineral notes, full-bodied with soft tannins and good balance, showing Dolcetto's serious side.

Dry · Full-bodied · Medium tannin · High acidity · Rustic · Savoury

From the Scarrone vineyard in Castiglione Falletto, a ruby, full-bodied Barbera with ripe red and black cherry, vanilla and spice, good acidity and a complex, persistent finish.

Dry · Full-bodied · Medium tannin · High acidity · Rustic · Savoury

From old vines planted in 1932, La Crena is a serious, age-worthy Barbera with ruby depth, ripe blackberry and cherry and spicy notes over Barbera's signature racy acidity.

Dry · Medium-bodied · Low tannin · Medium acidity · Easygoing · Fruity

A purplish-red Dolcetto with subtle violet hues, blackberry, raspberry and violet aromas and mineral, blueberry notes, medium-bodied with soft tannins and good balance.

Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium tannin · Medium acidity · Easygoing · Rustic

The accessible CDR from La Nerthe; organic, herb-accented, and approachable with the estate's characteristic Southern Rhone warmth.

Dry · Full-bodied · Medium tannin · Medium acidity · Easygoing · Rustic

The red Lirac from Aqueria; good value, herb-driven, and fruit-forward with the estate's characteristic Provencal warmth. Lirac at its most accessible and traditional.

Dry · Medium-bodied · Low tannin · High acidity · Refreshing · Easygoing

A classic, benchmark Tavel from one of the appellation's oldest estates; fresh, dry, and mineral with vibrant red fruit and herb notes. The reliable reference for the style.

Dry · Full-bodied · Firm tannin · Medium acidity · Rustic · Savoury

Estate Gigondas from Louis Barruol's historic property; structured, mineral, and herb-driven with great food-compatibility and moderate ageing potential.

Dry · Full-bodied · Medium tannin · Medium acidity · Easygoing · Rustic

The estate Chateauneuf from Clos Saint-Jean; approachable, fruit-forward, and herb-accented with the estate's characteristic dark-fruit personality.

Dry · Full-bodied · Firm tannin · High acidity · Rustic · Bold

Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium tannin · High acidity · Rustic · Savoury

Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium tannin · High acidity · Rustic · Savoury

Dry · Full-bodied · Firm tannin · High acidity · Contemplative · Elegant

Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium tannin · High acidity · Rustic · Savoury

The benchmark Cote-Rotie entry from Guigal, blending parcels from both Cote Brune and Cote Blonde. A terroir-honest introduction to the appellation at approachable price.

Dry · Full-bodied · Firm tannin · High acidity · Contemplative · Elegant

An assemblage from seven prized Cote-Rotie lieux-dits, Chateau d'Ampuis offers an accessible entry point into Guigal's single-vineyard philosophy with genuine complexity.

Dry · Full-bodied · Medium tannin · Medium acidity · Rustic · Bold

The CDR from the Beaucastel estate, produced from a parcel just outside the Chateauneuf appellation boundary; it shares the estate's biodynamic farming, Mourvedre content, and old-foudre ageing in a more accessible format.

Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium tannin · High acidity · Rustic · Savoury

Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium tannin · High acidity · Rustic · Easygoing

Chapoutier's entry-level Crozes-Hermitage, widely available and biodynamically farmed. The most affordable way to access Chapoutier's Northern Rhone Syrah expertise.

Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium tannin · High acidity · Rustic · Savoury

Dry · Full-bodied · Medium tannin · Medium acidity · Easygoing · Rustic

Estate Cairanne from Domaine Brusset; dark, cocoa-accented, and herb-driven from one of the Southern Rhone's most reliable Grenache appellations.

Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium tannin · Medium acidity · Easygoing · Rustic

Reliable CDR Villages from Brusset; a step up from the basic CDR with more concentration and earthy depth from the estate's Cairanne-area fruit.

Dry · Medium-bodied · Low tannin · Medium acidity · Easygoing · Refreshing

Entry-level, lightest and most approachable Gigondas from Brusset; fresh fruit, soft tannins, and herb character for everyday drinking.

Dry · Full-bodied · Medium tannin · Medium acidity · Easygoing · Rustic

The approachable mid-tier Gigondas from Brusset; accessible and herb-accented with the characteristic Grenache warmth of the Dentelles de Montmirail.

Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium tannin · Medium acidity · Easygoing · Rustic

Approachable, fruit-forward Vacqueyras from the Brusset family; good value, herb-accented, and excellent for weeknight drinking.

Dry · Full-bodied · Medium tannin · Medium acidity · Easygoing · Rustic

A fruit-driven Cairanne from the Romero family; approachable, generous, and herb-accented with Grenache-dominant warmth.

Dry · Medium-bodied · Low tannin · Medium acidity · Easygoing · Rustic

Entry-level CDR from the traditional Raspail-Ay estate; fresh cherry, herbs, and the estate's characteristic dry mineral finish in an everyday format.

Dry · Full-bodied · Medium tannin · Medium acidity · Easygoing · Rustic

The approachable Gigondas from Santa Duc; generous, herb-accented, and fruit-forward with the estate's characteristic mineral freshness.

Dry · Full-bodied · Medium tannin · Medium acidity · Elegant · Rustic

The estate classique Chateauneuf from biodynamic Marcoux; aromatic, silky, and complex with great purity of fruit and the estate's characteristic Provencal herb character.

Dry · Full-bodied · Medium tannin · Medium acidity · Easygoing · Rustic

The approachable entry-level Chateauneuf from La Janasse; fruit-forward, herb-accented, and generously structured, ideal for drinking in its first decade.

Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium tannin · Medium acidity · Easygoing · Rustic

A step above the average CDR; Janasse's entry red shows the estate's characteristic depth and herb character at an accessible price.

Dry · Medium-bodied · Low tannin · Medium acidity · Easygoing · Rustic

Easy, fruit-forward Cotes du Rhone from the Aubert family; light, approachable, and reliably consistent for everyday use.

Dry · Medium-bodied · Low tannin · Medium acidity · Easygoing · Rustic

An unpretentious, honest CDR from the Faraud family in their characteristic old-foudre, no-intervention style; fresh cherry, herbs, and light minerality for everyday drinking.

Dry · Full-bodied · Medium tannin · Medium acidity · Rustic · Easygoing

Old-school, artisanal Gigondas from the Faraud family; pure Grenache-led fruit, excellent value, and uncompromising old-foudre tradition. A perennial insider favourite.

Dry · Full-bodied · Medium tannin · Medium acidity · Easygoing · Bold

A generous, warm CDR from Pegau; more concentrated and structured than most CDR, carrying the estate's southern warmth and herb character in an everyday format.

Dry · Full-bodied · Firm tannin · Medium acidity · Bold · Rustic

A powerful, traditional-style Chateauneuf with deep Grenache-driven fruit, garrigue perfume, leather, and a generous, warm, structured finish.

Dry · Full-bodied · Medium tannin · Medium acidity · Easygoing · Rustic

The Perrin family's approachable Chateauneuf from the Les Sinards lieu-dit; expressive, herb-accented, and fruit-forward in the characteristic Perrin Grenache-driven style.

Dry · Medium-bodied · Low tannin · Medium acidity · Easygoing · Rustic

The benchmark for value Cotes du Rhone; the Perrin Reserve is fruit-driven, herb-accented, and reliably consistent for everyday drinking.

Dry · Full-bodied · Medium tannin · Medium acidity · Rustic · Savoury

The estate red Vacqueyras from Sang des Cailloux; a benchmark expression of the appellation with garrigue, mineral depth, and good structure.

Dry · Full-bodied · Firm tannin · Medium acidity · Rustic · Bold

Traditional-style Chateauneuf from the Michel family: deeply coloured, earthy, herb-driven, and structured with good acidity and firm tannins built for ageing.

Dry · Medium-bodied · Low tannin · High acidity · Easygoing · Rustic

The second wine of Chateau Rayas from younger vines in the same sandy parcels; lighter-framed Grenache with the estate's signature aromatic finesse at an accessible price.

Dry · Full-bodied · Firm tannin · High acidity · Rustic · Savoury

Dry · Full-bodied · Firm tannin · High acidity · Rustic · Savoury

Cuilleron's flagship Saint-Joseph rouge from old Syrah vines on granite. A serious, concentrated Northern Rhone Syrah that showcases the Saint-Joseph appellation at its finest.

Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium tannin · High acidity · Rustic · Easygoing

Jaboulet's flagship Saint-Joseph, widely available and reliable. The Le Grand Pompee introduces the appellation's Syrah character at an accessible entry price.

Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium tannin · High acidity · Elegant · Savoury

Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium tannin · High acidity · Rustic · Easygoing

Dry · Medium-bodied · Low tannin · High acidity · Easygoing · Rustic

Guigal's entry Saint-Joseph, widely available and reliable. A light, fresh introduction to Northern Rhone Syrah with characteristic pepper and violet aromas.

Dry · Full-bodied · Firm tannin · High acidity · Rustic · Savoury

Old-vine Saint-Joseph Syrah from historic Hospice plots in Tournon. Complex black fruit nose with delicate oak, powerful and elegant on the palate.

Dry · Full-bodied · Firm tannin · Medium acidity · Bold · Rustic

Tardieu-Laurent's CDR entry; old-vine Grenache and Syrah in the house style , more structured and concentrated than typical CDR, with barrel influence adding spice and depth.

Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium tannin · Medium acidity · Easygoing · Rustic

The accessible second label of Vieux Telegraphe; a generously fruited, herb-accented Chateauneuf for early drinking with the estate's characteristic garrigue signature.

Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium tannin · High acidity · Easygoing · Funky

From Bodegas Mas Que Vinos's biodynamic-practicing estate at Valbuena de Duero: fresh cherry, earthy mineral and dried herbs from Tinto Fino aged briefly in used French oak with the estate's characteristic high acidity and low-intervention philosophy.

Dry · Easygoing · Bold

Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium tannin · Medium acidity · Rustic · Easygoing

Classic Ribera Crianza from the La Rioja Alta group's Anguix estate: red cherry, plum and cedar with earthy spice in a balanced, medium-bodied style reflecting the long-oak-ageing philosophy of the Rioja parent.

Dry · Medium-bodied · Low tannin · High acidity · Easygoing · Fruity

Fresh, early-drinking Roble/Joven from Bodegas Roa with brief American oak, showing bright cherry, raspberry and floral notes for everyday bar-style drinking.

Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium tannin · Medium acidity · Easygoing · Rustic

Approachable Crianza from the historic Roa de Duero town estate: cherry, plum and vanilla from 12 months in mixed oak, offering the limestone-chalk plateau terroir in a food-friendly everyday style.

Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium tannin · Medium acidity · Easygoing · Rustic

Approachable Tinto Fino Crianza from the Roa de Duero plateau with red cherry, plum and vanilla from moderate oak, medium body and soft tannins.

Dry · Easygoing · Rustic

Dry · Easygoing · Fruity

Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium tannin · Medium acidity · Rustic · Easygoing

Classic Alejandro Fernandez-style Crianza from his second Ribera estate at La Horra: ripe cherry, plum and American-oak coconut vanilla in the traditional mould of the Pesquera school.

Dry · Medium-bodied · Low tannin · Medium acidity · Easygoing · Fruity

The accessible Roble from Alejandro Fernandez's Condado de Haza estate, with brief American oak showing fresh cherry, plum and coconut vanilla for early everyday drinking.

Dry · Full-bodied · Firm tannin · Medium acidity · Contemplative · Bold

Structured Reserva with cassis and balsamic depth from extended time in French oak; builds toward graphite and cedar on the finish.

Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium tannin · Medium acidity · Easygoing · Rustic

Approachable Crianza from the Peñafiel-area Convento de Oreja estate: fresh cherry, plum and vanilla from 12 months in mixed oak, with balanced light tannins suited to everyday drinking.

Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium tannin · Medium acidity · Easygoing · Rustic

A small family estate Crianza from the Valladolid valley floor at Pesquera de Duero: cherry, plum and vanilla from 14 months in mixed oak, focused on expressing the clay-limestone terroir in a clean, direct style.

Dry · Easygoing · Rustic

Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium tannin · Medium acidity · Easygoing · Rustic

Classic Crianza from the Matarromera group's Peñafiel estate: cherry, plum and vanilla from 14 months in mixed oak, offering accessible, everyday Ribera from a large-format wine tourism producer.

Dry · Medium-bodied · Low tannin · Racy acidity · Funky · Refreshing

A VT Castilla natural-wine style from Mas Que Vinos with fresh cherry, raspberry and earthy mineral character; brief used-oak contact preserves the vivid fruit and natural freshness.

Dry · Easygoing · Rustic

Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium tannin · Medium acidity · Easygoing · Rustic

Garcia Figuero's benchmark Crianza from La Horra: cherry, plum and cedar from 12 months in mixed oak, offering a reliable expression of the La Horra sub-zone's calcareous clay soils.

Dry · Medium-bodied · Low tannin · High acidity · Easygoing · Fruity

Fresh, fruit-forward Roble from Garcia Figuero's La Horra estate: bright cherry, strawberry and vanilla from 4 months in American oak, with high acidity and low tannins suited to immediate enjoyment.

Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium tannin · Medium acidity · Easygoing · Rustic

An accessible, well-priced Tinto Fino Crianza from the Vinas del Jaro estate near Peñafiel, with approachable cherry fruit, vanilla and clean Castilian character.

Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium tannin · Medium acidity · Easygoing · Elegant

Balanced Crianza from the Torres family's Legaris estate at Curiel de Duero, with ripe red berry, cherry and cedar from 12 months in mixed oak in their gravity-fed winery.

Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium tannin · Medium acidity · Easygoing · Elegant

The accessible second label from Leda, sharing the multi-province old-vine sourcing philosophy with less oak intensity: red cherry, plum and light cedar with smooth tannins and balanced acidity.

Dry · Easygoing · Rustic

Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium tannin · Medium acidity · Easygoing · Rustic

Classic Crianza from the underground-cellar museum estate near Peñafiel: red cherry, plum and vanilla from 14 months in mixed oak, accessible and well-balanced from the Valladolid limestone terroir.

Dry · Medium-bodied · Low tannin · High acidity · Easygoing · Fruity

Fruity, fresh-styled Joven/Roble from Neo with bright cherry and raspberry character, light oak influence and refreshing acidity for early drinking.

Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium tannin · High acidity · Easygoing · Rustic

A fruit-forward, fresh expression of Tinto Fino from small grower parcels across the DO, with higher acidity and lighter oak influence than Flor de Pingus.

Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium tannin · Medium acidity · Easygoing · Elegant

The accessible entry label from Foster + Partners-designed Portia winery at Gumiel de Izán: fresh cherry, plum and vanilla from 10 months in mixed oak, balanced and food-friendly.

Dry · Full-bodied · Medium tannin · Medium acidity · Rustic · Elegant

The accessible Reserva tier from Pradorey at La Horra, with plum, dark cherry and sweet spice from 14 months in French oak; smooth and well-proportioned from the estate's gravity-fed cellar.

Dry · Easygoing · Rustic

Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium tannin · Medium acidity · Rustic · Easygoing

Terroir-focused Crianza from the small Hoyales de Roa estate on the Roa de Duero plateau, with cherry, plum and cedar from 12 months in French oak in a restrained, mineral style typical of the Burgos chalk-limestone.

Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium tannin · Medium acidity · Easygoing · Rustic

Mid-range Reserva from O Fournier with cherry, plum and dried herbs balanced by light cedar from 12 months in French oak; accessible and approachable from the Berlangas de Roa estate.

Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium tannin · Medium acidity · Rustic · Easygoing

A classic Ribera Crianza bearing the founding winemaker's name: ripe plum, cherry and American-oak coconut vanilla in a medium-bodied, food-friendly style.

Dry · Easygoing · Rustic

Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium tannin · Medium acidity · Easygoing · Rustic

Balanced, accessible Crianza from Trus near Valladolid on the western edge of the appellation, with red cherry, plum and cedar from 12 months in mixed oak.

Dry · Medium-bodied · Low tannin · High acidity · Easygoing · Fruity

Easy-drinking Roble from Bodegas Trus with brief American oak contact, offering fresh cherry, light vanilla and bright acidity for everyday enjoyment.

Dry · Medium-bodied · Low tannin · Medium acidity · Easygoing · Fruity

O Fournier's fresh, accessible entry label from Berlangas de Roa: bright cherry, red berry and light vanilla from brief French oak contact, designed for early enjoyment.

Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium tannin · Medium acidity · Easygoing · Rustic

An approachable, well-priced Tinto Fino Crianza from the Vega Real estate at Valbuena de Duero, with clean cherry fruit, vanilla and light mineral character from limestone soils beside the Duero river.

Dry · Full-bodied · Firm tannin · Medium acidity · Contemplative · Elegant

A non-vintage multi-year blend of Unico vintages, offering seamless integration of dried fruit, cedar and mineral notes across selected exceptional years.

Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium tannin · High acidity · Easygoing · Refreshing

Refreshing Crianza from Mambrilla de Castrejon at 900 metres altitude, where Juan Carlos Vizcarra achieves freshness and balance rare at this elevation in the Burgos sector.

Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium tannin · Medium acidity · Easygoing · Rustic

Approachable Crianza from Bodegas Vizcarra Ramos at Fuentelcesped on the eastern Burgos plateau, with cherry, plum and cedar from 14 months in mixed oak and balanced, food-friendly tannins.

Dry · Medium-bodied · Low tannin · High acidity · Easygoing · Fruity

Fresh, lively Roble from the high-altitude Vizcarra estate with bright cherry, strawberry and floral notes from brief oak contact and a refreshing acidity typical of the cooler Burgos elevation.

Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium tannin · High acidity · Elegant · Savoury

The estate's core Tempranillo from Briones: polished and savoury with a mineral lift, the accessible entry to the Allende style.

Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium tannin · High acidity · Easygoing · Savoury

A reliable everyday Reserva: savoury, oak-spiced and approachable, one of the most widely sold Rioja Reservas.

Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium tannin · High acidity · Easygoing · Fruity

The house's everyday Crianza: bright, juicy Tempranillo with gentle oak, a reliable weeknight Rioja and one of Spain's best-selling reds.

Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium tannin · High acidity · Savoury · Easygoing

The house's widely available Reserva: classic, savoury and reliable, with American-oak spice over fresh Tempranillo fruit. A benchmark value Reserva.

Dry · Medium-bodied · Low tannin · High acidity · Refreshing · Fruity

A young, carbonic-style red co-fermented with a little Viura: bright, juicy and floral, made for early drinking and a chilled summer red.

Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium tannin · High acidity · Savoury · Rustic

The widely available Reserva: classic, savoury and reliable, a strong-value traditional Rioja red.

Dry · Medium-bodied · High acidity · Refreshing · Elegant

A serious Provence-inspired Garnacha rose fermented in oak: pale, dry and gastronomic, with delicate red fruit and a saline, textured finish.

Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium tannin · High acidity · Savoury · Elegant

The boutique Haro house's classical Reserva: balanced, savoury and fresh, the gateway to the estate's terroir range.

Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium tannin · High acidity · Easygoing · Fruity

A modern, fruit-forward Crianza: juicy Tempranillo with gentle oak, a reliable everyday Rioja.

Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium tannin · High acidity · Savoury · Easygoing

A balanced, savoury everyday Reserva from Fuenmayor: classic oak spice over fresh Tempranillo, a dependable value Rioja.

Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium tannin · High acidity · Rustic · Fruity

A foot-trodden Tempranillo from the traditional rock-cut calado cellars at San Asensio: juicy, fresh and savoury, made the old artisanal way.

Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium tannin · High acidity · Easygoing · Fruity

A bright, modern Crianza: juicy Tempranillo with gentle oak, a reliable everyday Alavesa Rioja and a strong value pick.

Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium tannin · High acidity · Elegant · Savoury

One of Rioja's most historic Reservas, aged in American oak in a classical, savoury style; reliable, elegant and a worldwide benchmark for the category.

Dry · Medium-bodied · High acidity · Savoury · Refreshing

A revival of the historic Monopole white blended with a touch of manzanilla sherry: saline, nutty and distinctive, a one-of-a-kind gastronomic white Rioja.

Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium tannin · High acidity · Savoury · Elegant

The house's calling-card Reserva, fermented in oak vats and aged in barrel; balanced, savoury and traditional, a benchmark mid-priced Rioja.

Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium tannin · High acidity · Savoury · Rustic

A classic American-oak Reserva: savoury, oak-spiced and balanced, a strong-value traditional Rioja red.

Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium tannin · High acidity · Savoury · Rustic

A balanced Reserva from old-vine Rioja Oriental fruit at Quel: savoury, fresh and traditional, with a Graciano lift.

Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium tannin · High acidity · Savoury · Elegant

A fresh, balanced Alavesa Reserva from the grower family: savoury and polished, a strong-value estate Rioja.

Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium tannin · High acidity · Elegant · Fruity

A single-vineyard old-vine Garnacha from a high, cool site: fragrant, peppery and mineral, a fresh, elegant expression of the variety in Rioja.

Dry · Full-bodied · Medium tannin · High acidity · Fruity · Elegant

Romeo's accessible red, sourced from across Rioja: modern, polished and fruit-forward with the estate's fine-grained tannin, a value entry to the Contador style.

Dry · Medium-bodied · High acidity · Refreshing · Savoury

A gastronomic single-varietal Mazuelo rose with partial oak, pale and savoury rather than sweet, made for the table.

Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium tannin · High acidity · Savoury · Easygoing

A balanced, savoury Reserva from the Haro house: classic oak spice over fresh Tempranillo, a dependable value Rioja.

Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium tannin · High acidity · Fruity · Easygoing

Roda's younger, fruit-forward red from younger vines: bright and modern with a light French-oak touch, an accessible introduction to the house style.

Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium tannin · High acidity · Savoury · Fruity

The family's accessible estate red: polished, fresh and savoury, a reliable modern Rioja from the Sonsierra.

Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium tannin · High acidity · Savoury · Rustic

A balanced estate Reserva from the Najerilla valley in Rioja Alta: savoury, fresh and traditional, from a quieter corner of the region.

Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium tannin · High acidity · Savoury · Easygoing

Labelled Reserva but styled as the house's accessible everyday red: pure Tempranillo with the signature American-oak lift, supple and savoury and a perennial value pick.

Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium tannin · High acidity · Savoury · Elegant

A classical Reserva in the traditional Cenicero style: savoury, long-oaked and elegant, a dependable value Rioja.

Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium tannin · High acidity · Elegant · Savoury

The house's most famous Reserva and a worldwide benchmark: Garnacha lends generous red fruit, American oak the signature dill and sweet spice, all over a fresh, savoury frame.

Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium tannin · High acidity · Contemplative · Elegant

The richer, more Burgundian sibling to Tondonia, from a warmer estate vineyard; rounder fruit and spice but still carrying the house's signature freshness and old-oak savour.

Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium tannin · High acidity · Rustic · Savoury

The house's entry red and arguably the best-value traditional Rioja Crianza: already complex, savoury and high-acid, drinking like many estates' Reserva.

Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium tannin · High acidity · Savoury · Rustic

The house's historic Vina Pomal Reserva, a classic Haro red: savoury, balanced and reliable, with the traditional oak-spice signature and good value.

Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium tannin · High acidity · Contemplative · Elegant

The reference traditional Rioja Reserva: pale brick colour, oxidative dried-fruit and balsamic aromatics over a fine-boned, high-acid frame that drinks like old Burgundy.

Dry · Medium-bodied · High acidity · Savoury · Contemplative

The most famous rosado in the world: barrel-aged for years, copper-coloured, savoury and saline, it drinks like a serious gastronomic white rather than a summer pink.

Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium tannin · High acidity · Elegant · Fruity

Artadi's village-level Tempranillo from several old-vine Laguardia plots: the gateway to the estate, fresh and floral with fine tannins and a mineral lift.

Dry · Medium-bodied · Low tannin · High acidity · Easygoing · Fruity

A bright, young Tempranillo-Garnacha for early drinking: juicy and floral, an easy everyday Rioja.

Dry · Full-bodied · Firm tannin · Medium acidity · Bold · Savoury

Baglio di Pianetto's high-altitude Syrah shows how the variety performs at 900 metres: the elevation preserves aromatic freshness and pepper-spice that is often lost at lower-altitude Sicilian warmth.

Dry · Full-bodied · Firm tannin · Medium acidity · Bold · Contemplative

Sagana is Cusumano's prestige single-vineyard Nero d'Avola from Riesi in central Sicily: opulent, concentrated and barrique-treated to produce a richly chocolate-dark wine of considerable structure.

Dry · Full-bodied · High tannin · High acidity · Contemplative · Bold

Vrucara is from Feudo Montoni's oldest pre-phylloxera Nero d'Avola vines in the high plateau of central Sicily: austere, iron-mineral, demanding years in bottle to reveal its full complexity.

Dry · Light-bodied · Low tannin · Racy acidity · Festive · Elegant

Gaudensius is Firriato's traditional-method sparkling wine from Nerello Mascalese on the Verzella contrada: fine persistent bubbles, red-cherry vibrancy and volcanic mineral character - a strong contender alongside Murgo's long-established Etna sparkling.

Dry · Full-bodied · Firm tannin · High acidity · Savoury · Contemplative

Ribeca is one of Sicily's most important varietal Perricone wines: this nearly extinct native grape produces a wine of austere iron-mineral character, tart red fruit and high acidity that is unlike any other Sicilian red.

Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium tannin · High acidity · Rustic · Easygoing

San Lorenzo is the most immediately accessible of the Russo single-contrada range: fragrant, iron-streaked, with vibrant sour cherry and a saline volcanic freshness that makes it the most drinkable Russo Etna Rosso in its youth.

Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium tannin · High acidity · Easygoing · Rustic

The entry Graci Etna Rosso offers immediate pleasure: Nerello Mascalese at its most approachable - fragrant, herb-scented, with the estate's characteristic saline mineral finish.

Dry · Light-bodied · Low tannin · Racy acidity · Festive · Elegant

Sicily's most celebrated traditional-method sparkling wine: pure Nerello Mascalese fermented in bottle and aged 36-plus months on lees, producing fine bubbles, red-berry freshness and volcanic mineral character.

Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium tannin · High acidity · Contemplative · Elegant

Occhipinti's top-tier DOCG from the Bombolieri single vineyard: equal parts Frappato and Nero d'Avola in their most complex and age-worthy expression, mineral-driven with remarkable persistence.

Dry · Full-bodied · Medium tannin · Medium acidity · Rustic · Savoury

Tenuta Gatti's Nero d'Avola from the Nebrodi slopes in the Messina province is unusually mineral and herbal compared to southern Sicilian examples: the altitude and Nebrodi scrubland influence give a cooler, more aromatic character to this northerly Nero d'Avola.

Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium tannin · High acidity · Rustic · Easygoing

San Lorenzo's lower-altitude vines yield a more accessible Terre Nere red: fragrant, iron-streaked, with vibrant sour-cherry acidity and a mineral iron finish.

Dry · Refreshing · Rustic

Dry · Savoury · Contemplative

Dry · Funky · Rustic

Sweet · Contemplative · Elegant

Sweet · Elegant · Contemplative

Dry · Rustic · Refreshing

Dry · Funky · Rustic

Dry · Full-bodied · Firm tannin · High acidity · Rustic · Elegant

Annata Vino Nobile from Boscarelli, Prugnolo Gentile with traditional supporting grapes.

Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium tannin · High acidity · Rustic · Savoury

Riserva from Castello di Querceto, mid-weight Sangiovese with Canaiolo and Mammolo for aromatic perfume.

Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium tannin · High acidity · Rustic · Easygoing

Annata Chianti Classico from the 600-metre Volpaia hamlet, translucent and herbal with the high-altitude Radda signature.

Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium tannin · High acidity · Easygoing · Rustic

Frescobaldi's accessible Chianti DOCG from the Castiglioni estate, the family daily wine.

Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium tannin · High acidity · Easygoing · Rustic

Cesani's everyday Chianti from the Colli Senesi sub-zone south-west of San Gimignano. Field-blend Sangiovese with bright red-cherry, tomato-leaf and rosemary lift.

Dry · Medium-bodied · High acidity · Refreshing · Easygoing

Textbook Pancole Vernaccia: green-apple and lemon-zest brightness with the indigenous almond-bitter finish and wet-stone salinity.

Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium tannin · High acidity · Rustic · Easygoing

The Felsina entry-level annata, pure Sangiovese in a translucent old-school register: sour cherry, violets, fennel.

Dry · Medium-bodied · Firm tannin · High acidity · Rustic · Savoury

Fontodi's annata, pure Sangiovese from organic vineyards at Panzano, with the house signature of violet and graphite.

Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium tannin · High acidity · Rustic · Easygoing

Younger-vine Rosso from Il Poggione, the village's daily Brunello-style red.

Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium tannin · High acidity · Rustic · Easygoing

Isole e Olena's annata Chianti Classico, a translucent Sangiovese-led blend with the house cherry-and-violet aromatics.

Dry · Full-bodied · Firm tannin · High acidity · Bold · Savoury

Northern-Rhone-styled Syrah from the Olena estate, peppery and savoury with a graphite Tuscan spine.

Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium tannin · High acidity · Easygoing · Rustic

Tenuta San Guido's third wine, a Cabernet-Sangiovese Toscana IGT for everyday drinking.

Dry · Full-bodied · Firm tannin · High acidity · Bold · Savoury

Le Macchiole's pure Syrah Toscana IGT, peppery and savoury with a coastal Bolgheri mineral edge.

Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium tannin · High acidity · Easygoing · Rustic

Le Pupille's annata Morellino, the village daily wine from the warm coastal Maremma.

Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium tannin · High acidity · Easygoing · Rustic

Ornellaia's accessible Sangiovese-Bordeaux Toscana IGT, the estate's everyday-drinking bottle.

Dry · Full-bodied · Firm tannin · High acidity · Bold · Savoury

Michele Satta's Syrah-led blend with Teroldego, the rare Trentino red joining a Bolgheri portfolio.

Dry · Medium-bodied · High acidity · Refreshing · Easygoing

Panizzi's annata Vernaccia, the textbook expression of San Gimignano's indigenous white: green-apple, almond, saline.

Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium tannin · High acidity · Rustic · Easygoing

Panizzi's Chianti Colli Senesi, the San Gimignano red counterpoint to its Vernaccias.

Dry · Medium-bodied · Firm tannin · High acidity · Rustic · Savoury

Pure Sangiovese Toscana IGT from Poggio Antico, an early Brunello-style IGT outside the DOCG.

Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium tannin · High acidity · Easygoing · Fruity

An everyday Mazzei: Sangiovese-led with Merlot softness, brief American-oak round, made for a Tuesday-night table.

Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium tannin · High acidity · Rustic · Easygoing

Poliziano's annata Vino Nobile, accessible Prugnolo Gentile from the Carletti family estate.

Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium tannin · High acidity · Rustic · Easygoing

Pure Sangiovese annata from biodynamic Greve in Chianti vineyards, mid-weight and herbal.

Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium tannin · High acidity · Rustic · Easygoing

Pure Sangiovese annata from Riecine's tiny 13-hectare estate at Gaiole, vegan-vinified.

Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium tannin · High acidity · Easygoing · Rustic

Salcheto's daily-drinker Rosso, pure Prugnolo Gentile from the off-grid CCPB-organic cellar.

Dry · Medium-bodied · Firm tannin · High acidity · Rustic · Easygoing

Salcheto's annata Vino Nobile, pure Prugnolo Gentile from CCPB-organic vineyards.

Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium tannin · High acidity · Rustic · Easygoing

Selvapiana's annata Rufina, ICEA-organic Sangiovese in the cool high-altitude Rufina style.

Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium tannin · High acidity · Elegant · Savoury

Petrolo's signature Sangiovese-Merlot-Cabernet blend, drawing from Boggina, Galatrona and Campo Lusso. The everyday face of the estate.

Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium tannin · High acidity · Rustic · Savoury

Sangiovese-led Chianti Classico Riserva in a juicier, more accessible Antinori register, with cherry and tobacco at the core.

Off Dry · Light-bodied · Medium acidity · Easygoing · Refreshing

Asolo Prosecco DOCG is produced on the south-facing slopes of the Asolo hills, southwest of Valdobbiadene. Bele Casel uses indigenous Perera and Verdiso alongside Glera for a more complex aromatic profile than monovarietal Prosecco.

Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium tannin · High acidity · Rustic · Easygoing

Bertani's Ripasso benefits from the estate's traditional Corvina-Rondinella blend and refermentation over dried Amarone skins, producing a mid-weight red with the freshness typical of the traditional house style.

Off Dry · Light-bodied · Medium acidity · Easygoing · Refreshing

Extra Dry in Prosecco parlance is slightly sweeter (12-17 g/l residual sugar) than Brut. Relio is a soft, fruit-forward style with rounded acidity, suited to lighter food pairings and aperitivo moments.

Off Dry · Light-bodied · Medium acidity · Easygoing · Refreshing

The flagship Extra Dry from Bortolomiol, founded in 1949 by Giuliano Bortolomiol. Named 'Senior' in tribute to the founder, this is a classic off-dry Valdobbiadene DOCG with the balance of sweetness and freshness that made the Extra Dry category popular.

Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium tannin · High acidity · Easygoing · Refreshing

Ca' La Bionda's Classico Superiore reflects the upper Marano valley's mineral character in a lighter-bodied, tart cherry register; crisp, food-friendly and genuinely typical of the traditional Valpolicella style.

Dry · Light-bodied · Low tannin · High acidity · Easygoing · Rustic

One of Bardolino's oldest estates, founded in 1889. Campagnola's Bardolino Classico is a genuine expression of the pale ruby, low-tannin, cherry-scented style from the original lakefront Bardolino zone. The estate's daily opening policy makes it a popular stop on the Lake Garda wine tourist circuit.

Dry · Light-bodied · Low tannin · High acidity · Easygoing · Rustic

Campagnola's Valpolicella Classico from the estate's hillside vineyards in the historic Classico zone. A traditional expression of the DOC: light in colour and body but with the characteristic Corvina sour cherry and almond character of the Classico hills.

Off Dry · Light-bodied · Medium acidity · Easygoing · Fruity

The Extra Dry expression from Col Vetoraz's elevated hilltop estate. Off-dry with gentle floral sweetness; the altitude of the estate prevents the Extra Dry from tipping into overripe territory, maintaining freshness.

Off Dry · Light-bodied · Medium acidity · Easygoing · Refreshing

Drusian is the flagship Extra Dry from Foss Marai, named after the locality of the Guia vineyards. Softer and more aromatic than the Brut, with white peach and acacia blossom in an off-dry, easy-drinking style.

Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium tannin · High acidity · Rustic · Savoury

Quintarelli's entry-level Valpolicella is already a lesson in traditional winemaking: high-acid, savoury cherry fruit with dried-herb complexity and three years in large oak adding gentle structure.

Dry · Light-bodied · Low tannin · Medium acidity · Easygoing · Rustic

A classic light-bodied Bardolino Classico from the Lake Garda shoreline estates. The Classico denomination requires production from the original Bardolino historic core. Guerrieri Rizzardi, as one of the oldest estates in the zone, produces a benchmark expression of the pale ruby, cherry-scented style.

Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium tannin · High acidity · Rustic · Easygoing

Le Salette's Classico Superiore benefits from the high-altitude Fumane terroir that gives freshness and floral lift to the Corvina base; an elegant, food-friendly expression of the appellation.

Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium tannin · High acidity · Rustic · Easygoing

Begali's Valpolicella Classico Superiore from Ca' Bianca old vines shows the same mineral-iron freshness as the estate's Amarone in a lighter register; a food-friendly expression of traditional San Pietro in Cariano Corvina.

Off Dry · Light-bodied · Medium acidity · Easygoing · Refreshing

The historical benchmark of Ruggeri, first produced when the house was founded in 1950. Giustino B is named after Giustino Bisol, who co-founded the house; this Extra Dry expression became one of the most recognised Prosecco Superiore labels in the zone.

Dry · Full-bodied · Firm tannin · High acidity · Rustic · Elegant

Santa Sofia's Amarone is a traditional-style Classico from the historic Pedemonte estate, emphasising tobacco-leather complexity and long cellarability; the 16th-century villa setting adds heritage gravitas to a consistently well-made Amarone.

Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium tannin · High acidity · Rustic · Easygoing

Speri's La Roverina Classico Superiore with partial ripasso technique; fresh cherry and tobacco character from the traditional large-cask approach, with added concentration from the ripasso step and the estate's characteristic acidity.

Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium tannin · High acidity · Rustic · Easygoing

The Capitel dei Nicalo is Tedeschi's Valpolicella Superiore partially ripassoed over dried skins, offering accessible Corvina cherry fruit with tobacco structure and good food-pairing versatility.

Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium tannin · High acidity · Rustic · Refreshing

Viviani's Classico Superiore from the high Mazzano ridge shows the altitude freshness that characterises all the estate's wines: iron mineral, tart cherry and mountain herbs in a lean, food-loving medium-red.

Dry · Easygoing · Refreshing

Dry · Easygoing · Rustic

Dry · Refreshing · Rustic

Dry · Refreshing · Easygoing