Value pick

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 · 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.

Dry · Easygoing

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Dry · Easygoing · Funky

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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 · Easygoing · Rustic

Dry · Easygoing · Rustic

Dry · Easygoing · Rustic

Dry · Easygoing · Rustic

Dry · Easygoing · Festive

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 · Medium-bodied · Medium acidity · Elegant · Refreshing

Single-plot Semillon from 75-year-old vines in a three-hectare block; the house premium white. Dry and elegant with the waxy, textured Semillon character that recalls white Pessac-Leognan at a fraction of the price. Anne Krebiehl MW-praised.

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

Bauduc's entry-level claret; a straightforward Merlot-Cabernet blend offering reliable, juicy red-fruit character and soft tannins at an accessible price. Drink now or hold for up to seven years. The wine is consistently good for its level.

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

Bauduc's benchmark white and most popular wine: 100% Sauvignon Blanc, stainless steel fermented for maximum freshness and varietal definition. Crisp, dry, and food-versatile; house white at Rick Stein's fish restaurants for over a decade.

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

100% Merlot Fronsac from the 4.5-hectare Haut-Lariveau parcel acquired by the Hubau family in 1990. More approachable and fruit-forward than its Canon-Fronsac sibling, farmed with the same biodynamic discipline.

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

The benchmark Canon-Fronsac red from 6.75 hectares of 65-year-average-age vines, farmed biodynamically and organically. Merlot with 5% Malbec produces a fragrant, perfumed wine with remarkable freshness for the Right Bank.

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

Francois Mitjavile's Cotes de Bourg cult wine, modelled on the exacting principles of his Saint-Emilion estate Tertre-Roteboeuf: very late harvesting, low yields, and 100% new oak since 1996. Pushed the Cotes de Bourg to its quality ceiling.

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

The flagship Fronsac estate red from 60 hectares on clay-limestone soils above the Dordogne. Merlot-led and supple with dark chocolate and ripe cherry; aged in spectacular 16th-century underground cellars at constant 13 degrees.

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

The largest single vineyard in the Médoc produces an consistently approachable, fruit-forward Haut-Médoc with a well-balanced structure and excellent everyday drinkability at an accessible price.

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

Powerful and silky with aromatic richness; introduces the Borie house style at an accessible level with plush berry fruit and balanced oak spice.

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.

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

The accessible, Merlot-dominant second selection from Vieux Chateau Certan, made from younger vines and less-selected barrels. Forward, fruit-driven, and approachable early but retaining the estate's hallmark iron-mineral signature.

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

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 · 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 · 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 · Rustic

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

Dry · Full-bodied · High acidity · Refreshing

A simple, fresh regional Chardonnay with citrus, orchard fruit and a clean finish.

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

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

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

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

Dry · Light-bodied · Racy acidity · Refreshing

A crisp, unoaked village Chablis with citrus, green apple and a saline, mineral finish.

Dry · Light-bodied · Racy acidity · Refreshing

A crisp, accessible village Chablis with citrus, green apple and a saline finish.

Dry · Light-bodied · Racy acidity · Refreshing

A crisp, unoaked village Chablis with citrus, green apple and a saline, oyster-shell finish.

Dry · Light-bodied · Racy acidity · Refreshing

A crisp, unoaked Chablis from Drouhin's own estate, with citrus, green apple and a saline, stony finish.

Dry · Medium-bodied · Racy acidity · Refreshing

A fresh, well-priced premier cru, with citrus, white flowers and a saline, mineral finish.

Dry · Light-bodied · Racy acidity · Refreshing

A crisp, reliable village Chablis with citrus, green apple and a saline, mineral finish.

Dry · Light-bodied · Racy acidity · Refreshing

A crisp village Chablis from Kimmeridgian soils, with citrus, green apple and a saline finish.

Dry · Full-bodied · High acidity · Elegant

A well-priced grand cru white, mineral and fresh with citrus, hazelnut and a saline finish.

Dry · Full-bodied · High acidity · Refreshing

A fresh, value Maconnais white with citrus, orchard fruit and a clean, mineral finish.

Dry · Full-bodied · High acidity · Refreshing

A fresh, energetic white from the northern Cote de Nuits, with citrus, white flowers and a saline finish.

Dry · Full-bodied · High acidity · Refreshing

A rounded, fresh Mercurey white with citrus, white flowers and a soft, mineral finish.

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

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

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

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

Dry · Full-bodied · High acidity · Refreshing

A crisp, well-priced Cote Chalonnaise white with citrus, white flowers and a fresh, mineral finish.

Dry · Full-bodied · High acidity · Elegant

A fresh, value premier cru white with citrus, white flowers and a stony, mineral finish.

Dry · Full-bodied · High acidity · Refreshing

A ripe, accessible Maconnais white with orchard fruit, citrus and a soft, fresh finish.

Dry · Full-bodied · High acidity · Refreshing

A precise, terroir-driven Pouilly-Fuisse with citrus, white peach and a saline, mineral finish.

Dry · Full-bodied · High acidity · Elegant

A crisp Cote Chalonnaise premier cru white with citrus, orchard fruit and a fresh, mineral finish.

Dry · Full-bodied · High acidity · Refreshing

A rare Burgundy Sauvignon Blanc, zesty and herbal with citrus, gooseberry and a fresh finish.

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

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

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

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

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

Gaston Chiquet's Premier Cru house brut: playful and zesty with mandarin and lemon complementing red fruit, an affable, forward style with fresh acidity.

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

A pure Premier Cru Cuis Blanc de Blancs: lemon and ripe apple over white flowers and light brioche, the palate bringing ripe citrus and yellow plum with underlying minerality and a crisp dry finish.

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

Gimonnet's vintage Premier and Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs: lemon and ripe apple over white flowers and brioche, with ripe citrus, fine chalk and a long crisp finish.

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.

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

Calem's well-loved everyday reserve tawny, nutty and lightly sweet, a staple of the Portuguese market.

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

An accessible everyday tawny with nutty caramel notes, good chilled or neat.

Sweet · Full-bodied · Medium tannin · Medium acidity · Easygoing

One of the UK's best-loved reserve rubies, smooth and fruit-driven with a gently dry Cockburn's finish.

Sweet · Light-bodied · Low tannin · Medium acidity · Refreshing · Fruity

The original rose Port: bright, fresh red-berry fruit designed to be served chilled over ice or in a cocktail.

Sweet · Full-bodied · Medium tannin · Medium acidity · Savoury

A drier-styled single-harvest LBV with black fruit and a savoury finish in the Dow's house style.

Sweet · Medium-bodied · Low tannin · Medium acidity · Elegant

A reserve tawny named for the legendary Dona Antonia Ferreira, with nutty caramel and dried-fruit notes.

Sweet · Full-bodied · Medium tannin · Medium acidity · Easygoing

One of the world's best-selling reserve rubies: rich, fruit-forward and smooth, a reliable everyday Port.

Sweet · Full-bodied · Medium tannin · Medium acidity · Easygoing

A rich single-harvest LBV with the house's signature opulent black fruit, smooth and ready to drink.

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

A dry white Port, nutty and crisp, made for serving chilled or in a white Port and tonic.

Sweet · Full-bodied · Medium tannin · Medium acidity · Easygoing

An organic reserve ruby with ripe black fruit and a fresh herbal lift, made from certified organic vineyards.

Sweet · Full-bodied · Medium tannin · Medium acidity · Easygoing

A rich single-harvest LBV aged five years in wood, smooth and approachable with dense black fruit.

Sweet · Full-bodied · Medium tannin · Medium acidity · Easygoing

A premium reserve ruby evoking a young Vintage in miniature: concentrated fruit, smooth tannin and a warming finish.

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

An accessible reserve tawny with nutty caramel notes, made for everyday drinking chilled or neat.

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

The second wine of Vale Meao, ripe and polished with the estate's signature freshness, an accessible introduction to the house style.

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

Niepoort's fresh, fruit-forward entry Douro red, juicy and easy with soft tannins, an everyday introduction to the house style.

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

The second wine of Chryseia, fresh and elegant with red-and-black fruit, an accessible window onto the house's Bordeaux-influenced style.

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

An accessible reserve tawny with nutty caramel notes, good chilled or neat.

Sweet · Full-bodied · Firm tannin · Medium acidity · Contemplative

A well-priced single-quinta Vintage Port from this family producer at Sao Joao da Pesqueira, with black fruit and a firm structure.

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

A polished south-bank Douro red from the historic Pacheca estate near Lamego, ripe and rounded with dark fruit and spice.

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

A polished single-quinta Douro red from the riverside estate below Pinhao, ripe and fresh with fine tannins.

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

A polished Douro Superior red from the estate's Vale de Cabrões vineyard, with ripe dark fruit, rounded tannins and freshness.

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

A modern DOC Douro red from the Noval estate, with ripe dark fruit, fine tannins and the estate's signature freshness.

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

An organic Douro red from the Tedo estate, ripe and fresh with fine tannins and dark fruit.

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

A modern, ripe Douro red from Royal Oporto's Quinta de Cidro, with dark berry fruit, rounded tannins and a fresh finish.

Sweet · Medium-bodied · Low tannin · Medium acidity · Elegant

A nutty, honeyed ten-year tawny under the Royal Oporto label from Portugal's oldest wine company.

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

A white Port designed as a chilled aperitif, citrus-fresh and lightly nutty, ideal with tonic.

Sweet · Full-bodied · Medium tannin · Medium acidity · Easygoing

The house flagship reserve ruby, smooth and fruit-driven for everyday drinking.

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

The first dry white Port, nutty and lightly honeyed, classically served chilled or as a Port and tonic aperitif.

Sweet · Full-bodied · Medium tannin · Medium acidity · Easygoing

An approachable reserve ruby with ripe berry fruit and a smooth, gently spiced finish.

Sweet · Full-bodied · Medium tannin · Medium acidity · Easygoing

A rich, approachable LBV with deep black-fruit and a smooth cocoa-spiced finish, made to drink without decanting.

Sweet · Full-bodied · Firm tannin · Medium acidity · Contemplative

A single-quinta Vintage Port from the Vista Alegre estate near Pinhao, with black fruit and a firm structure.

Sweet · Medium-bodied · Low tannin · Medium acidity · Refreshing

A lighter, fresher ten-year tawny presented in a clear bottle, designed to be served chilled, with delicate dried-fruit and nut notes.

Sweet · Full-bodied · Medium tannin · Medium acidity · Easygoing

The world's oldest continuously shipped Port brand, a reliable reserve ruby with rich fruit and a smooth finish.

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

An approachable Douro red from the Manoella estate, ripe and fresh with fine tannins, the everyday wine of Wine & Soul.

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

Fino from the riverside bodega in El Puerto de Santa María; lighter and more delicate than Jerez-city Finos due to the Atlantic coastal influence on the cellar microclimate.

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

Osborne's flagship Fino from El Puerto de Santa María: light, delicate and Atlantic-fresh with the characteristic almond and sea-salt profile of the port town's biological ageing tradition.

Dry · Refreshing

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.

Medium Sweet · Full-bodied · Low tannin · Low acidity · Easygoing · Festive

Cream sherry from the Gutiérrez Colosía riverside bodega under the Mari Pepa label; medium-sweet, caramel-toned and approachable with the Atlantic character of El Puerto.

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 · Refreshing

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

San León is Argüeso's flagship Manzanilla: light, saline and fresh with chamomile and green apple character from Sanlúcar's Barrio Bajo cellars.

Sweet · Full-bodied · Low tannin · Low acidity · Festive · Romantic

Classic PX of extreme concentration and sweetness from sun-dried Pedro Ximénez grapes; near-black in colour with molasses, espresso and dark dried-fruit intensity.

Dry · Refreshing · Easygoing

Dry · Refreshing · Easygoing

Dry · Light-bodied · High acidity · Funky

A dry, low-intervention blue-slate Riesling: bright, juicy and savoury, an everyday wine from near-abandoned steep sites.

Dry · Light-bodied · High acidity · Refreshing

An entry dry Riesling from blue-slate parcels: crisp, juicy and lightly mineral, made as an everyday Mosel aperitif white.

Dry · Light-bodied · Racy acidity · Refreshing

The estate's off-dry feinherb everyday Riesling: bright, juicy and lightly mineral, a gentle introduction to the Saar house style.

Dry · Medium-bodied · High acidity · Refreshing

A dry estate Riesling from old Enkirch vines: spontaneously fermented, juicy, savoury and low-intervention.

Dry · Light-bodied · High acidity · Refreshing

The estate's dry Saar Riesling: bright, juicy and lightly mineral, an everyday introduction to the von Hovel house style.

Dry · Light-bodied · High acidity · Refreshing

The estate's dry entry Riesling: bright, juicy and lightly mineral, from steep organically farmed parcels.

Dry · Light-bodied · Racy acidity · Refreshing

Molitor's dry estate-entry Riesling: bright, juicy and lightly mineral, an accessible introduction to the estate across both banks.

Dry · Light-bodied · High acidity · Refreshing

The estate's dry entry Riesling drawn from the monopole slopes: fresh, juicy and lightly mineral, an everyday Ruwer white.

Dry · Light-bodied · High acidity · Refreshing

The estate's dry village-and-estate blend: bright, juicy and lightly mineral, an everyday introduction to the Brauneberg house style.

Dry · Medium-bodied · Racy acidity · Refreshing

A dry estate Riesling from grey-slate parcels of the Marienburg: bright, mineral and savoury, the biodynamic estate's everyday dry bottling.

Dry · Medium-bodied · High acidity · Refreshing

A dry village blend from the Winningen terraces: juicy, mineral and savoury, the gateway to the Knebel style.

Dry · Medium-bodied · Racy acidity · Refreshing

The estate's dry Saar Riesling: mirabelle, elderflower and white peach over crystalline, refreshing, well-structured slate minerality.

Dry · Medium-bodied · High acidity · Refreshing

The estate's dry village blend from the Winningen slate terraces: juicy, mineral and savoury, the gateway to the Lower Mosel terroir.

Dry · Medium-bodied · High acidity · Refreshing

A dry Riesling from the Trier city slopes, matured in the monumental late-antique cellar: bright, juicy and mineral.

Dry · Light-bodied · High acidity · Refreshing

The estate's dry entry Riesling for the global market: bright, juicy and lightly off-dry-leaning, an accessible Mosel white.

Medium Sweet · Light-bodied · Racy acidity · Refreshing

An approachable fruity-style Kabinett from the Zeltinger Himmelreich, fruit-driven and low in alcohol.

Dry · Medium-bodied · High acidity · Refreshing

A dry single-vineyard Riesling from the Zeltinger Sonnenuhr, bright, juicy and lightly mineral.

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

From the great Asili cru, a bright garnet Barbaresco with intense marasca cherry and violet, spicy black pepper and licorice, dry, warm and soft with a long, rich finish.

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

A garnet Barbaresco with an intense bouquet of powerful fruit, dried flowers and underbrush, dry, smooth and rounded with a warm finish and balanced tannins.

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

An accessible Langhe Nebbiolo from the Treiso estate, offering the grape's perfume and red fruit in an early-drinking, fairly priced style.

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

Ceretto's pioneering Blange is a lightly textured Langhe Arneis with a faint spritz, one of the wines that revived the grape and a modern Piedmont staple.

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

The classic village Barolo from the largest contiguous estate in the Langhe, blending organically farmed Serralunga fruit into a traditional, fairly priced Nebbiolo.

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

Albe is Vajra's bright, sun-named Barolo drawn from three high vineyards in Vergne, a fresh, fragrant and accessible expression of classic Nebbiolo.

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 · 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 · Firm tannin · High acidity · Rustic · Savoury

The classic village Barolo of the house, blending fruit from across the Barolo commune for a structured, traditional and fairly priced Nebbiolo.

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

A reference Roero Arneis from a house that championed the grape, a fresh, dry white expressing Arneis as the Roero's signature variety.

Sweet · Light-bodied · Medium acidity · Festive · Refreshing

A brilliant straw-yellow Moscato d'Asti with floral, peach and apricot aromas, a creamy, fragrant palate, fine bubble and a particularly fresh 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 · Full-bodied · Firm tannin · High acidity · Rustic · Savoury

The classic estate Barolo, blending fruit from several of Oddero's cru holdings into a traditional, balanced and fairly priced Nebbiolo.

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 · Firm tannin · High acidity · Rustic · Savoury

The flagship village Barbaresco of the grower cooperative, blending member fruit from across the appellation into a classic, fairly priced 100% Nebbiolo.

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

An accessible, earlier-drinking Langhe Nebbiolo from the cooperative's member vineyards, declassified from Barbaresco fruit.

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

Marcenasco is Ratti's classic La Morra Barolo, the wine on which the house built its reputation for elegant, approachable Nebbiolo.

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

The young La Morra estate's village Barolo, a fragrant, value-driven Nebbiolo that has quickly won acclaim for purity and freshness.

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 · High acidity · Easygoing

Vietti's Langhe Nebbiolo from declassified Barolo fruit: raspberry, currant, mint and spice with round, elegant tannins and a refined finish that drinks well young.

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 · Medium-bodied · Low tannin · Medium acidity · Refreshing · Elegant

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

Cuilleron's entry-level Condrieu, lighter in weight and more delicate than Les Chaillets. Ideal for early drinking, showing the appellation's floral character without heavy oak influence.

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

Vernay's entry-level Condrieu, showing the appellation's characteristic apricot and floral freshness in a more accessible and earlier-drinking style than Coteau de Vernon.

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

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 · 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 · 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 · Low tannin · Medium acidity · Easygoing · Elegant

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

The white Clos des Grives is biodynamically farmed Marsanne and Roussanne producing a rich, textural Crozes white at excellent value. One of the appellation's finest whites.

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

The Clos des Grives is a biodynamically-farmed single parcel, producing one of the most elegant and mineral Crozes-Hermitage wines. Laurent Combier's biodynamic commitment produces exceptional purity.

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

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

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

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 · Easygoing

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

Chapoutier's single-vineyard Les Varonniers Crozes, from old Syrah on the granite terraces directly below the Hermitage hill. Approaches Hermitage in quality at a fraction of the price.

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

The top Gigondas from Brusset; sourced from Les Hauts de Montmirail, a high-altitude parcel producing concentrated, mineral Grenache with age-worthy structure.

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

Laurent Charvin's CDR carries the estate's characteristic elegance and mineral precision into an everyday format; lighter-framed but aromatic and precise.

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

A structured, dark Rasteau from the Romero family estate; Grenache dominant with iron, cocoa, and Provencal herb notes and a firm mineral finish.

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 · Firm tannin · Medium acidity · Rustic · Savoury

Traditional Gigondas from the Ay family; old-vine Grenache unfiltered and aged in old foudres, offering excellent value and classic garrigue-driven Southern Rhone personality.

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

Biodynamic Cotes du Rhone from Marcoux; the estate's characteristic aromatic precision and silky texture in an everyday-drinking format.

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 · Refreshing · Easygoing

Fresh, aromatic white Lirac from La Mordoree; multi-variety Grenache Blanc-led blend with white blossom, peach, and herb character.

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

The Lirac counterpart to La Mordoree's Chateauneuf; similar Mourvedre-accented depth and garrigue character but at a more accessible price from the neighbouring appellation.

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

An easy, fresh, dry Lirac rose from La Mordoree; lighter-framed and more quaffable than the Tavel, with bright cherry fruit and herb freshness.

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

Approachable, reliable Cairanne from one of the appellation's well-established estates; generous fruit, good structure, and excellent value.

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

Structured Rasteau from La Presidente; iron, chocolate, and herb notes on a firm Grenache backbone. Excellent value for the appellation.

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

Domaine du Pegau's Gigondas carries the same traditional old-foudre philosophy as their Chateauneuf; structured, herb-driven, and deeply characterful.

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

The CDR entry point for the Brunier family; organic, herb-accented, and precisely made in the characteristic Vieux Telegraphe style at an accessible price.

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

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.

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

A dry, mineral Vacqueyras rose from Grenache and Cinsault; vibrant red fruit and fresh herbal notes with a clean, dry finish. Ideal for warm southern evenings.

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

The flagship red Vacqueyras from Sang des Cailloux; structured, mineral, and herb-driven, with excellent depth and length for the appellation.

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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · Low tannin · Medium acidity · Elegant

Chapoutier's Saint-Peray from biodynamic Marsanne vines. One of the most accessible introductions to this underappreciated appellation; rich, textural and mineral.

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

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 · 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 · Easygoing · Rustic

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 · 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 · Easygoing · Rustic

Dry · Easygoing · Rustic

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 · Easygoing · Rustic

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 · Fruity

Medium-bodied entry Crianza from Neo with ripe cherry, plum and vanilla, showing the eastern Burgos sub-zone's concentrated fruit character.

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 · Easygoing · Rustic

Dry · Easygoing · Refreshing

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

An approachable Tinto Fino Crianza from the Resalte estate at the foot of Peñafiel castle, with clean cherry fruit, vanilla and light mineral character.

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

An approachable, value-driven Tinto Fino Crianza from a Peñafiel area estate, with cherry fruit, vanilla and easy-drinking character that provides a reliable introduction to the appellation.

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 · 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 · Savoury · Rustic

A classical pure-Tempranillo Gran Reserva: long-aged, savoury and balanced, a reliable value in the aged category.

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

The historic Logrono house's classical Gran Reserva: long-aged, savoury and traditional, the flagship of the Bordon range.

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

The big brand's classical Gran Reserva: long-aged, savoury and approachable, a reliable introduction to the aged Rioja 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 · Savoury · Elegant

The cathedral-shaped winery's classical Gran Reserva: long-aged, savoury and balanced, a traditional Rioja with a three-grape blend.

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 · Elegant

The Cune brand's classical Gran Reserva: long-aged, savoury and balanced, a reliable traditional Rioja.

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.

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

The house's famous off-dry white: floral, gently sweet and fresh, a historic aperitif-style Rioja white with a loyal following.

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

A more accessible Reserva from estate parcels: polished and ripe with the house's fine tannin, a step below the flagship Reserva in price and structure.

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 · Elegant

A classical Gran Reserva from Fuenmayor: long-aged, savoury and balanced, a dependable traditional 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 · Full-bodied · Medium tannin · High acidity · Elegant · Savoury

A pure-Tempranillo Reserva from estate fruit, known for its artist-label series: polished, savoury and balanced, a dependable modern 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 · Medium tannin · High acidity · Savoury · Rustic

The Cenicero house's classical Gran Reserva: long-aged in oak, savoury and traditional, a benchmark old-school Rioja.

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

One of the oldest houses' classical Gran Reserva: long-aged, savoury and elegant, a traditional Rioja with a strong track record.

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

A barrel-fermented modern white Rioja: fresh stone fruit and citrus with a creamy lees texture and gentle toast, an easy gastronomic white.

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 · Elegant

A classical Gran Reserva from old-vine fruit at Quel in Rioja Oriental: long-aged, savoury and balanced, with a Graciano lift.

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 · 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 · Medium tannin · High acidity · Savoury · Elegant

The Haro house's classical Gran Reserva: long-aged, savoury and balanced, a dependable value in the aged category.

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 · 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 · High acidity · Savoury · Contemplative

A pure-Viura oxidative white aged four years in oak, lighter than Tondonia Blanco but with the same waxy, nutty, saline signature and remarkable freshness for its age.

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

The historic brand's classical Gran Reserva: long-aged, savoury and balanced, a traditional Haro Rioja.

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

A four-grape Reserva-style blend showcasing the classic Rioja varieties together: balanced, savoury and modern from the Briones estate.

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

A polished modern Reserva from the Briones estate: dark, balanced and savoury with fine tannins, a dependable value Rioja.

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

Ajello's organic Catarratto from the Belice Valley near Castelvetrano offers a light, mineral expression of the variety: almond-blossom, lemon and chamomile with the clean freshness of organically farmed western Sicilian vines.

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

Alta Mora's Etna Bianco from pure Carricante on the north-slope Verzella contrada: bright, mineral and accessible, with the clean saline freshness characteristic of high-altitude Etna whites.

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

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.

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

Adenzia Bianco blends Grillo and Inzolia from Baglio del Cristo's chalky Agrigento limestone soils: the combination yields a fresh, almond-citrus white with the mineral depth that characterises this distinctive terroir.

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

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.

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

COS's varietal Nero d'Avola reveals the grape at its richest: dark fruit, licorice and tobacco with supple biodynamic-farmed tannins and a persistent warm finish.

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

Calabretta's classic Etna Rosso: the blend of Nerello Mascalese and Nerello Cappuccio from century-old ungrafted vines, biodynamically farmed and made without additions, produces a wine of honest rustic charm and deep mineral character.

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

Gaio Gaio is Calabretta's most accessible wine: a light-bodied, vibrant Nerello Mascalese with the biodynamic estate's characteristic freshness and minimal-intervention purity.

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

Rallo's Alcamo Bianco is a fresh, everyday Sicilian white from the historic Alcamo DOC near Trapani: Catarratto and Grillo delivering a clean, citrus-fresh wine at an accessible price.

Off Dry · Full-bodied · Low tannin · Low acidity · Rustic · Festive

Rallo's Marsala Superiore is the historic house's standard fortified expression: accessible, caramelised-fruit and gently oxidative from the 1860-founded Marsala cellar.

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

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.

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

Caravaglio's Salina Bianco is a dry expression of Malvasia di Lipari: the grape's characteristic floral and apricot aromatics expressed without sweetness, blended with Inzolia for freshness. A charming, mineral everyday white from the Aeolian Islands.

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

Cottanera's entry-level Etna Bianco: fresh, mineral and approachable, Carricante and Catarratto delivering the clean volcanic freshness of the north slope.

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

The Cottanera Etna Rosso is the estate's primary north-slope red: approachable and fruit-forward, with Nerello's cherry character and Etna's herbaceous mineral finish.

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

Cusumano's Inzolia-Chardonnay blend is an accessible, well-made Sicilian white that combines the native grape's almond-citrus freshness with Chardonnay's stone-fruit roundness.

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

Cusumano's Nero d'Avola and Syrah blend from Sicilian estate vineyards: the pepper-spice of Syrah amplifies Nero d'Avola's dark fruit and the barrique treatment adds structure and warmth.

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

Anthilia is Donnafugata's flagship entry white: Catarratto and Grecanico from the Contessa Entellina estate in a fresh, floral and mineral style that has defined quality Sicilian white wine for three decades.

Sweet · Medium-bodied · Low tannin · Medium acidity · Refreshing · Festive

Kabir is Donnafugata's lighter Pantelleria sweet wine: fresher and less concentrated than Ben Rye, from Zibibbo grapes dried for a shorter period, producing a floral, juicy dessert wine of great charm.

Off Dry · Light-bodied · Low tannin · Medium acidity · Refreshing · Fruity

Lighea is Donnafugata's dry-to-off-dry Zibibbo table wine from Pantelleria: fresh, aromatic, with the grape's characteristic muscat-like floral and apricot character in a lighter, immediately approachable style.

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

Donnafugata's entry-level Nero d'Avola offers the grape's warm, plum-cherry character with the smooth, approachable style the estate is known for at this price point.

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

Feudi del Pisciotto's DOCG expression from the restored manor estate in the Val di Noto shows the Cerasuolo di Vittoria character cleanly: cherry, mineral and herbaceous with the appellation's characteristic clay-soil earthiness.

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

Feudi del Pisciotto's varietal Grillo from the Val di Noto estate delivers the grape's characteristic citrus-blossom and sea-mineral freshness from a warm inland site moderated by its position on the edge of the Sughereta reserve.

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

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.

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

The more approachable Feudo Montoni Nero d'Avola; less austere than Vrucara, with a cherry-herb character and the estate's distinctive high-altitude mineral warmth.

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

Cavanera's Etna Bianco provides an accessible entry into north-slope Carricante from the Firriato Etna estate: fresh, mineral and cleanly made.

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

Firriato's entry white blends the native almond-citrus character of Catarratto with Chardonnay's stone-fruit roundness in a clean, everyday Sicilian white from the Trapani estate.

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

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.

Off Dry · Full-bodied · Low tannin · Low acidity · Festive · Rustic

Florio's accessible everyday Marsala Superiore Semisecco: the classic Marsala for cooking and casual drinking, with soft caramelised-fruit character and gentle oxidative notes.

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

MunJebel Rosso is the accessible entry into the Cornelissen range: zero-sulphur Nerello Mascalese from multiple contrade, vibrant and mineral, embodying the Etna natural-wine philosophy in an everyday format.

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

A refreshing, organically farmed Etna Bianco from Russo's north-slope holdings: Carricante-led with bright citrus, saline mineral and the clean volcanic freshness of the estate.

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

A bright, citrus-driven Etna Bianco blending Carricante and Catarratto: saline, mineral, refreshing - capturing the north slope's volcanic energy in a fresh and approachable white.

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.

Medium Sweet · Medium-bodied · Low tannin · Medium acidity · Refreshing · Festive

The Naturale style is a lighter, fresher take on Malvasia delle Lipari: less concentrated than the Passito but showing the grape's characteristic floral-apricot aromatics and the volcanic salinity of the Aeolian Islands in a more immediately approachable register.

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

Maggio Vini's Nero d'Avola from the ultra-sun-drenched Maccari-Noto area offers one of the island's richest and warmest expressions of the variety: full-bodied, carob-dark-fruited with licorice depth.

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

Mandrarossa's varietal Catarratto is the most characteristically Sicilian of the range: Sicily's most widely planted white variety in its simplest, freshest expression from Menfi's coastal estate.

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

Mandrarossa's coastal Grillo from Menfi shows the grape's Mediterranean character: sun-warmed citrus blossom and peach with sea-salt mineral and high acidity from close proximity to the Tyrrhenian coast.

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

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.

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

Mandrarossa's single-vineyard Fiano from the Terre di Giumara estate shows the variety's characteristic nutty-mineral quality from Menfi's calcareous-clay soils close to the Mediterranean coast.

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

Grappoli del Grillo is De Bartoli's dry still table wine from Grillo, made without oxidation: a fresh, mineral white that showcases the grape's natural salinity, citrus character and almond-bitter finish when vinified as a conventional still wine rather than a perpetuo.

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

De Bartoli's Marsala Superiore Riserva Oro is an approachable 5-year expression: lighter oxidative weight than the 10-year Riserva but with the estate's characteristic Grillo purity and a golden-almond character that bridges the aperitivo and dessert register.

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

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.

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

Murgo's Etna Bianco is a bright, fresh expression of eastern-slope Carricante and Catarratto: floral, citrus-forward and mineral-clean.

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

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.

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

Mofete Bianco is the Palmento Costanzo estate white: bright and mineral-driven from organically farmed Carricante on Etna's north slope in Contrada Santo Spirito.

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

Mofete Rosso is Palmento Costanzo's estate red: organically farmed Nerello Mascalese from the Santo Spirito contrada producing a fragrant, mineral-driven Etna Rosso with appealing freshness.

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

The entry-level Passopisciaro: blended from multiple north-slope plots, fragrant and approachable, offering a compelling introduction to the estate's Nerello Mascalese philosophy.

Sweet · Medium-bodied · Low tannin · Medium acidity · Refreshing · Festive

The Moscato di Pantelleria is a lighter, fresher sweet wine style compared to the passito: Zibibbo grapes not fully dried produce a wine of floral freshness, bright apricot character and lower alcohol, ideal as an aperitivo or light dessert wine.

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

A fresh, immediately drinkable Etna Bianco: citrus-forward with Carricante's characteristic volcanic salinity and clean mineral finish.

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

Pietradolce's entry Etna Rosso: approachable, herb-scented Nerello Mascalese with cherry brightness and Etna's characteristic saline mineral finish.

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

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.

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

Planeta's varietal Grillo from the Menfi estate shows the Mediterranean coastal character of the grape: citrus verbena, sea-salt mineral and herbal freshness with the clean precision of Planeta's winemaking.

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

La Segreta Bianco blends native Grecanico with aromatic international varieties in Planeta's most accessible white: fresh, aromatic and immediately appealing with stone-fruit and citrus freshness.

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

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.

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

Planeta's Noto DOC Nero d'Avola from the Buonivini contrada captures the south-east of Sicily at its most sun-soaked: rich carob and dark cherry with the warm mineral finish typical of the Noto appellation's limestone soils.

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

Planeta's Etna Nerello Mascalese from the Sciaranuova estate in Solicchiata: the Planeta house style - expressive and accessible - applied to the volcanic north slope.

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

Rapitala's varietal Catarratto from the Alcamo DOC shows the variety's almond-citrus freshness from high-altitude Camporeale vines with a cleaner, more mineral profile than coastal examples.

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

Leone d'Almerita is the everyday entry point of the Tasca range: Catarratto and Grillo in a fresh, clean aromatic white for versatile food matching.

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

Sicily's most widely distributed native-white blend: Regaleali Bianco is a reliable, aromatic white of citrus and stone fruit freshness from the island's historic Tasca estate.

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

Regaleali Rosso has been Tasca's everyday red since 1968: a multi-varietal native blend of Nero d'Avola, Perricone and Nerello Mascalese showing the breadth of the Regaleali plateau's terroir.

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

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.

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

Erse is Fessina's entry-level Etna Bianco: bright, mineral-driven Carricante from the organically farmed Rovittello estate at 670 metres, with the clean saline freshness of north-slope white Etna.

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

Nicosia's entry-level Etna Bianco: a fresh and clean expression of Carricante and Catarratto from the organic south-east slope holdings, offering everyday mineral refreshment.

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

Tornatore's Etna Bianco is a fresh, straightforward expression of the large single-vineyard estate's Carricante and Catarratto: floral, citrus-forward and mineral-clean.

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

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.

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

Valle dell'Acate's classic DOCG blend from six generations of Jacono family organic farming: bright cherry and dried-herb aromatics with firm Vittoria-terroir acidity and mineral persistence.

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

Valle dell'Acate's Grillo captures the freshness of the Sicilian coast: citrus blossom, peach and herb aromas with bright acidity and clean mineral finish.

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

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.

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

Valle dell'Acate's varietal Nero d'Avola shows the grape's fuller, warmer side: ripe dark fruit with vanilla-spice from French oak, round tannins and a warming Sicilian sun-drenched finish.

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

The estate red blends Nero d'Avola's dark fruit with Syrah's peppery spice, delivering a richer, more internationally styled Sicilian red with smooth tannin and warmth.

Sweet · Romantic · Contemplative

Dry · Refreshing · Easygoing

Dry · Refreshing · Easygoing

Dry · Refreshing · Easygoing

Sweet · Rustic · Easygoing

Dry · Refreshing · Easygoing

Dry · Refreshing · Easygoing

Sweet · Fruity · Easygoing

Dry · Refreshing · Easygoing

Sweet · Romantic · Elegant

Dry · Refreshing · Easygoing

Sweet · Romantic · Easygoing

Dry · Refreshing · Easygoing

Dry · Refreshing · Easygoing

Dry · Refreshing · Easygoing

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

A traditionalist Chianti Classico honouring the 1872 Ricasoli formula: Sangiovese plus the rare Abrusco (Colorino-family) for colour and herbal lift, aged in large casks rather than barrique.

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

Caparzo's blended-estate Brunello, the accessible cuvee in the lighter northern Montalcino style.

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

Frescobaldi's blended-estate Brunello from the western Montalcino, in continuous production since 1989.

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 · Full-bodied · Firm tannin · High acidity · Elegant · Savoury

Col d'Orcia's annata Brunello, traditional Slavonian-cask style from one of the largest organic estates in Italy.

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

Pure Cabernet Sauvignon from Col d'Orcia under the Sant'Antimo DOC.

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

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

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

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

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

Traditional-style Brunello from Sant'Angelo in Colle, long-aged in Slavonian botti and consistently among the appellation's most rewarding.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Frescobaldi's flagship Rufina Riserva, in continuous production since 1864.

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.