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.

Viernes Mencía

4.1

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

Bodegas y Viñedos GodeliaBierzo€€€€€Still Red

Deep cherry with a violet rim, an intense nose of wild fresh fruit, flowers and low scrub with a light mineral edge, savoury and fresh with soft tannin.

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.

Quinta de Lemos Lucita

4.2

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

Quinta de LemosDãoStill Red

Great aromatic presence built on red fruit and fresh wild berries, light and appealing in the mouth in a young, uncomplicated style.

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.

Dornfelder Espenhof

4.0

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

Weingut EspenhofRheinhessen€€€€€Still Red

Mid-weight dry Dornfelder from Flonheim-Uffhofen parcels, dark blackberry and plum core with soft tannin.

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

AllegriniValpolicella€€€€€€€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

AllegriniValpolicella€€€€€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.

Antolini Valpolicella Classico

4.2

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

AntoliniValpolicella€€€€€Still Red

Lively ruby red, with a delicate, vinous and fragrant red-fruit nose and a sapid, frank and pleasant palate carrying live acidity and moderate tannin.

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

Cantina Valpolicella NegrarValpolicella€€€€€€€€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.

Cà la Bionda Valpolicella Classico

4.3

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

Cà la BiondaValpolicella€€€€€Still Red

Fresh fruit on the nose with floral notes of violet, elegant and light with the extraordinary freshness and drinkability the estate aims for in its entry red.

Santa Sofia Valpolicella Classico Superiore

4.2

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

Santa SofiaValpolicella€€€€€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.

Valentina Cubi Iperico Valpolicella Classico

4.2

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

Valentina CubiValpolicella€€€€€Still Red

The estate's first organic bottling, embracing floral, fruity and pleasantly spiced notes, going straight into bottle after racking and a steel refinement so that it stays fresh and easy for everyday drinking.

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.

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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