Cuvées

Raisins Gaulois

4.4

Dry · Easygoing · Festive

Domaine Marcel LapierreBeaujolais€€€€€Still Red

Wild Soul

4.1

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

Domaine Julien SunierBeaujolais€€€€€€€Still Red

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.

Les Hauts de Trintaudon

3.2

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

Château Larose-TrintaudonBordeaux€€€€€Still Red

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.

Cuvee Classique

4.3

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

Chateau Ollieux RomanisLanguedoc€€€€€Still Red

Full-bodied traditional Corbieres blend of the appellation's three primary grapes; black raspberry and garrigue with a textured, mouth-filling palate.

Grange de Fredol Rouge

4.1

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

Domaine Reine JulietteLanguedoc€€€€€Still Red

Syrah-Grenache IGP red from Reine Juliette, sourced from the Pays d'Oc plots. Approachable, fruit-forward Languedoc red.

La Reserve

4.3

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

Chateau l'HospitaletLanguedoc€€€€€€€Still Red

Estate La Clape of Hospitalet built on Syrah-Mourvedre-Grenache-Carignan; traditional maceration with a portion vinified by carbonic maceration. The everyday face of the chateau.

Les Ruffes

4.2

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

Chateau La SauvageonneLanguedoc€€€€€Still Red

Entry red from the Sauvageonne estate named for the volcanic ruffes (red clay) soils; bright, savoury and approachable.

Lou Maset

4.2

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

Domaine d'AupilhacLanguedoc€€€€€Still Red

Mouth-wateringly fresh, fruity entry red of Aupilhac; silky tannins, juicy red fruit and Mediterranean herb lift.

Mas Olivier

4.0

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

Mas Olivier (Les Crus Faugères)Languedoc€€€€€Still Red

The everyday Mas Olivier Faugères, the entry red of the Faugères cooperative. Approachable, schist-driven, available in bottle and bag-in-box.

Petit Causse Tradition

4.2

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

Domaine du Petit CausseLanguedoc€€€€€Still Red

Estate Minervois of Domaine du Petit Causse; bright Mediterranean blend designed for everyday enjoyment.

Mozaïk

4.2

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

Domaine Pithon-Paillé (Jo Pithon)Loire Valley€€€€€€€Still Red

Easygoing Anjou Cabernet Franc from organic schist parcels. A concentrate of elegance and tension; accessible and easy-to-drink.

3055 Petit Verdot Merlot

4.3

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

Jean LeonPenedes€€€€€Still Red

Petit Verdot-Merlot blend from the 3055 range, named for Jean Leon's New York taxi-driver licence number. Younger style, less oak.

Mas Petit

4.4

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

Pares BaltaPenedes€€€€€Still Red

Biodynamic everyday Penedes red from Pares Balta. Garnacha-Cabernet blend with fresh red-fruit profile.

Petit Mas Comtal

4.3

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

Mas ComtalPenedes€€€€€Still Red

Merlot-Cabernet Franc blend from organic Mas Comtal. Mid-weight Penedes red for everyday drinking.

G.D. Vajra Dolcetto d'Alba

4.4

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

G.D. VajraPiedmont€€€€€Still Red

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

Pecchenino Dogliani San Luigi

4.3

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

PeccheninoPiedmont€€€€€Still Red

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.

Vietti Dolcetto d'Alba Tre Vigne

4.3

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

ViettiPiedmont€€€€€€€Still Red

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.

Camins del Priorat

4.0

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

Álvaro PalaciosPriorat€€€€€€€Still Red

Dido Negre

4.1

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

Venus la UniversalPriorat€€€€€Still Red

Murmuri Costers

3.8

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

Mas DoixPriorat€€€€€€€Still Red

Onix Classic

3.6

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

Vinícola del PrioratPriorat€€€€€Still Red

Chateau Calissanne Cuvee Romain Rose

4.2

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

Chateau CalissanneProvence€€€€€Still Rose

Pale Coteaux d'Aix rose from organic-certified Grenache-Cinsault-Syrah at Lancon-Provence. Saline, summery, picnic-ready.

Chateau La Coste Rose

4.3

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

Chateau La CosteProvence€€€€€€€Still Rose

Pale biodynamic Coteaux d'Aix rose from Grenache, Cinsault and Syrah. The estate's everyday rose; easy, summery, picnic-friendly.

Chateau d'Esclans The Beach by Whispering Angel

4.0

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

Chateau d'EsclansProvence€€€€€€€Still Rose

Esclans' entry-level companion to Whispering Angel, designed for early summer drinking. Lighter, paler and crisper, with watermelon and citrus over a saline finish.

Chateau de Beaupre Tradition Rose

4.2

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

Chateau de BeaupreProvence€€€€€Still Rose

Pale Coteaux d'Aix rose from organic-certified Grenache-Cinsault-Syrah at Saint-Cannat. The estate's everyday rose; easy, summery, picnic-friendly.

Chateau de Berne Inspiration Rose

4.1

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

Chateau de BerneProvence€€€€€€€Still Rose

Volume Cotes de Provence rose from organic Chateau de Berne. Pale, fresh and reliably accessible; the entry tier of Berne's rose hierarchy.

Domaine de Triennes Rose

4.2

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

Domaine de TriennesProvence€€€€€€€Still Rose

Cinsault-led Provencal rose from the Burgundy-meets-Provence collaboration of Jacques Seysses (Domaine Dujac), Aubert de Villaine (DRC) and Michel Macaux. Pale, fresh and reliably structured.

Domaine des Beates Les Beatines Rose

4.2

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

Domaine des BeatesProvence€€€€€Still Rose

Pale Coteaux d'Aix rose from biodynamic Grenache, Cinsault and Syrah at Lambesc. Saline, summery, picnic-ready.

Domaine du Deffends Rose d'une Nuit

4.3

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

Domaine du DeffendsProvence€€€€€Still Rose

Saignee Coteaux Varois rose from organic Grenache-Cinsault. The name (Rose of One Night) refers to a single overnight skin maceration. Saline and herbal.

Mas de Cadenet Sainte-Victoire Rose

4.2

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

Mas de CadenetProvence€€€€€Still Rose

Pale Cotes de Provence Sainte-Victoire everyday rose from organic-certified Grenache-Cinsault-Syrah at Trets. Easy, summery, picnic-friendly.

Mas de la Dame La Gourmande Rose

4.2

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

Mas de la DameProvence€€€€€Still Rose

Pale Grenache-Cinsault-Syrah rose from organic-certified vines at the foot of Les Baux. Easy, summery, picnic-friendly.

Domaine du Pegau Cotes du Rhone de Mon Pere

4.3

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

Domaine du PegauRhone Valley€€€€€€€Still Red

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.

Famille Perrin Reserve Cotes du Rhone Rouge

4.2

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

Famille PerrinRhone Valley€€€€€Still Red

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

La Vieille Ferme Rouge

4.0

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

Famille PerrinRhone Valley€€€€€Still Red

La Vieille Ferme is the ultimate everyday Southern Rhone; light, fresh, herb-scented, and designed for uncomplicated drinking. One of the best-selling French wines globally.

Alta Mora Etna Rosso

4.3

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

Alta Mora by Cusumano (Etna)Sicily€€€€€€€Still Red

Alta Mora's entry Etna Rosso from the Verzella contrada: one of the most accessible and well-priced Etna Rosso expressions from the north slope, showcasing the Cusumano winemaking clarity.

Baglio del Cristo di Campobello Adenzia Rosso

4.0

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

Baglio del Cristo di CampobelloSicily€€€€€Still Red

Baglio del Cristo's entry-level Adenzia Rosso blends Nero d'Avola's dark fruit warmth with Syrah's peppery spice from the chalky Agrigento limestone estate, producing a food-friendly everyday Sicilian red.

Cantine Milazzo Mamertino Rosso

4.1

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

Cantine MilazzoSicily€€€€€€€Still Red

One of the few expressions of the rare Mamertino DOC: a Nero d'Avola and Nocera blend from the Milazzo hills near the Tyrrhenian, with the dense dark-fruit character of Nero d'Avola lifted by Nocera's bitter herb notes.

Cantine Milazzo Nero d'Avola

4.0

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

Cantine MilazzoSicily€€€€€Still Red

Cantine Milazzo's Sicilia DOC Nero d'Avola from Tyrrhenian-influenced north-east Sicily: accessible, dark-fruited and an everyday ambassador for this native grape at a coastal terroir.

Feudi del Pisciotto Versace Nero d'Avola

4.0

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

Feudi del PisciottoSicily€€€€€€€Still Red

The Versace-labelled Nero d'Avola from Feudi del Pisciotto is part of the estate's designer fashion-house label series; the wine is a full, smooth and polished Nero d'Avola of immediate approachability.

Firriato Chiaramonte Nero d'Avola

3.9

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

FirriatoSicily€€€€€Still Red

Firriato's entry-level Nero d'Avola under the Chiaramonte label is an accessible, fruit-forward expression of the variety: warm, rounded and designed for everyday enjoyment.

Mandrarossa Nero d'Avola

4.0

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

Settesoli MandrarossaSicily€€€€€Still Red

Mandrarossa's varietal Nero d'Avola shows the cooperative's Menfi terroir at its most accessible: cherry-plum, herbal and warm, a reliable everyday Sicilian red with the typical coastal-influence freshness of Menfi.

Morgante Nero d'Avola

4.0

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

MorganteSicily€€€€€Still Red

Morgante's estate Nero d'Avola from the Agrigento interior shows the full-bodied, warm-fruited character of the grape from hot-climate inland soils, with approachable tannin and immediate appeal.

Murgo Etna Rosso

4.3

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

MurgoSicily€€€€€€€Still Red

Murgo's estate Etna Rosso from the eastern slope of Etna: approachable and herb-scented, with the saline freshness characteristic of the Santa Venerina area.

Planeta Frappato

4.2

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

Planeta Dorilli (Vittoria)Sicily€€€€€€€Still Red

Planeta's Frappato from Vittoria is an accessible, fresh expression of the variety: raspberry and rose aromas, light body and high acidity make it one of Sicily's most versatile lighter reds.

Planeta La Segreta Rosso

4.0

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

PlanetaSicily€€€€€Still Red

La Segreta Rosso is Planeta's multi-varietal entry red: Nero d'Avola blended with Merlot, Syrah and Cabernet Franc for a smooth, approachable and consistent everyday Sicilian red with broad food versatility.

Tenuta delle Terre Nere Etna Rosso

4.3

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

Tenuta delle Terre NereSicily€€€€€€€Still Red

The estate Etna Rosso represents the breadth of Terre Nere's north-slope holdings: an approachable, everyday expression of Nerello Mascalese with cherry freshness and volcanic minerality.

Tornatore Etna Rosso

4.2

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

TornatoreSicily€€€€€€€Still Red

Tornatore's estate Etna Rosso from what the family claims is the largest single-vineyard in the Etna DOC: approachable Nerello Mascalese with typical volcanic mineral character and fresh herb notes.

Valle dell'Acate Il Frappato

4.2

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

Valle dell'AcateSicily€€€€€Still Red

Valle dell'Acate's varietal Frappato shows the grape at its most approachable: vibrant raspberry and violet aromas, light body, zero oak, a wine for fresh enjoyment.

Castello di Volpaia Chianti Classico

4.4

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

Castello di VolpaiaTuscany€€€€€€€Still Red

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

Castiglioni Chianti

4.1

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

Frescobaldi Tenuta di CastiglioniTuscany€€€€€Still Red

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

Cesani Chianti Colli Senesi

4.3

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

Azienda Agricola CesaniTuscany€€€€€Still Red

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.

Felsina Berardenga Chianti Classico

4.4

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

FelsinaTuscany€€€€€€€Still Red

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

Fontodi Chianti Classico

4.5

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

FontodiTuscany€€€€€€€Still Red

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

Grattamacco Bolgheri Rosso

4.3

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

GrattamaccoTuscany€€€€€€€Still Red

Grattamacco's annata Bolgheri DOC, accessible Bordeaux-Sangiovese blend from CCPB-organic vineyards.

Il Bruciato

4.3

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

Tenuta Guado al TassoTuscany€€€€€€€Still Red

Guado al Tasso's second wine, accessible Bolgheri DOC Cabernet-Merlot-Syrah blend.

Il Poggione Rosso di Montalcino

4.4

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

Il PoggioneTuscany€€€€€€€Still Red

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

Isole e Olena Chianti Classico

4.5

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

Isole e OlenaTuscany€€€€€€€Still Red

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

Le Difese

4.3

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

Tenuta San GuidoTuscany€€€€€€€Still Red

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

Le Macchiole Bolgheri Rosso

4.3

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

Le MacchioleTuscany€€€€€€€Still Red

Le Macchiole's annata Bolgheri DOC, an accessible blend showcasing the estate's three varietal flagships.

Le Pupille Morellino di Scansano

4.2

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

Fattoria Le PupilleTuscany€€€€€Still Red

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

Le Sughere di Frassinello

4.3

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

Rocca di FrassinelloTuscany€€€€€€€Still Red

Rocca di Frassinello's accessible Sangiovese-Bordeaux Maremma DOC, the estate's second wine.

Le Volte dell'Ornellaia

4.3

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

Tenuta dell'OrnellaiaTuscany€€€€€€€Still Red

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

Pian del Ciampolo

4.4

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

MontevertineTuscany€€€€€€€Still Red

The everyday Montevertine. Same field blend, shorter cask, brighter cherry and softer tannin: built for a Tuesday table.

Poggio Badiola

4.3

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

Marchesi Mazzei Castello di FonterutoliTuscany€€€€€€€Still Red

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

Riecine Chianti Classico

4.3

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

RiecineTuscany€€€€€€€Still Red

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

Salcheto Rosso di Montepulciano

4.2

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

SalchetoTuscany€€€€€Still Red

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

Selvapiana Chianti Rufina

4.3

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

Fattoria SelvapianaTuscany€€€€€€€Still Red

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

Tenuta di Castiglioni

4.3

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

Frescobaldi Tenuta di CastiglioniTuscany€€€€€€€Still Red

Sangiovese-led Bordeaux-supported Toscana IGT from Frescobaldi's Castiglioni estate, the daily-drinking Super Tuscan.

Allegrini Palazzo della Torre

4.3

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

AllegriniVeneto€€€€€€€Still Red

A Veronese IGT using partial ripasso over Amarone pomace adding richness to the Corvina-Rondinella blend, while a small Sangiovese component adds acidity. Approachable but complex mid-tier red from Allegrini.

Allegrini Valpolicella Classico Superiore

4.4

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

AllegriniVeneto€€€€€Still Red

Allegrini's estate Classico Superiore reflects the house's high Corvinone proportion (45%) adding floral lift and softer tannin alongside Corvina's cherry-herb character; a bright, food-friendly everyday Valpolicella.

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

Cantina Valpolicella NegrarVeneto€€€€€€€€Dessert Passito

The cooperative's estate Amarone Classico provides accessible quality from 230 family growers across the Classico zone; a solid, tobacco-cherry traditional Amarone at significantly better value than single-estate bottlings at comparable quality.

Guerrieri Rizzardi Bardolino Classico

4.1

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

Guerrieri RizzardiVeneto€€€€€Still Red

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 (vineyard records from 1649) produces a pale ruby, cherry-scented expression of the style.

Masi Campofiorin Rosso del Veronese

4.4

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

Masi AgricolaVeneto€€€€€€€Still Red

Campofiorin pioneered the ripasso technique in 1964, passing fresh Valpolicella wine over dried Amarone grape skins to extract colour, richness and complexity. A seminal wine that created an entire style category.

Nicolis Valpolicella Classico Superiore

4.2

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

Nicolis Angelo e FigliVeneto€€€€€Still Red

The Nicolis estate Classico Superiore offers an honest, traditional Valpolicella from the Villa Girardi hillside; cherry-tobacco character with the freshness typical of a classic-zone Corvina aged gently in large casks.

Santa Sofia Valpolicella Classico Superiore

4.2

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

Santa SofiaVeneto€€€€€Still Red

Santa Sofia's Classico Superiore is a reliable, food-friendly, accessible Valpolicella from the historic Pedemonte estate with cherry-tobacco character and good acidity.

Serafini and Vidotto Phigaia

4.1

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

Serafini and VidottoVeneto€€€€€€€Still Red

Phigaia is the accessible second wine from Serafini and Vidotto, allowing the estate to express the Montello terroir at a lower price point. The Cabernet Franc and Merlot blend is lighter, fresher and more immediately enjoyable than Il Rosso dell'Abazia.

Anselmo Mendes Pardusco

4.5

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

Anselmo Mendes VinhosVinho Verde€€€€€Still Red

Anselmo Mendes' Minho red Pardusco: native Vinhão-Pedral blend with sour cherry and wild-herb register. The serious tinto verde reading from the Alvarinho master.

Niepoort Docil Vinhão

4.5

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

Niepoort Projectos Vinho VerdeVinho Verde€€€€€Still Red

Niepoort's reading of the native tinto verde: inky purple, light-bodied, racy. The Vinhão half of the Docil pair.

Phaunus Vinhão

4.5

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

Aphros Wine (Phaunus label)Vinho Verde€€€€€€€Still Red

Low-intervention biodynamic Vinhão from Aphros under the Phaunus label: whole-cluster fermentation, no fining, minimal sulfites. Native tinto verde at its most expressive.

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