Bright, lovely and age-worthy. It’s Chianti from a master and vines that average 40 years in age. Look for a delicate cherries and plums that flow with some savoury spices and a flick of tobacco. There's also some crisp acidity that’ll cut right through a Tuscan t-bone, or Bistecca all Fiorentina for those of you who "parla Italiano". Yum.

Rodano Viacosta Chianti Classico Riserva 2019

Rodano Chianti Classico 2021

Felsina Chianti Classico 2021

Fleshy strawberries and cherries with some dusky, chalky depth. Fruit was held in concrete and there was no fining or filtering, this is perfect for a LoFi devotee or a red-lover who’s a bit adventurous.

Antonio Camillo Mediterraneo Rosso 2023

Steep cliffs, sparkling waters and colourful reefs, it’s Isola d'Elba – Tuscany. The blend makes for fleshy white stone fruits a little sea spray and a line of herby acidity. Everything lines up perfectly, like the sun loungers on the beach.

La Chiusa Bianco 2023

Lovely, lifted fruit that’s bright and has blue fruits, sweet cherries and dusty tannins. We're in love. Made with a traditional Tuscan blend – Sangiovese, Colorino and Canaiolo. If you never fell for an Italian, this is what it’s like – juicy is the beginning, but a savoury edge that keeps things sharp, then after 750mls there’s nothing left and it’s over. You'll always have the memories though.

Selvapiana Chianti Rufina 2022

This feels like the kind of wine to warm you up a little on a spring evening by the river when it just gets a little colder than you thought it would do. With bread, and a basket of cheeses, antipasti and some glasses we think you’ll have an evening to remember and come back for a second bottle.

Sensi Vernaccia di San Gimignano 2022

A great Italian red that's safe, approachable, sensible and delicious! Feels like a dinner party bottle, but night-in worthy too, we can’t decide whether it’s more dark choc and Scacchi, or chicken cacciatore and mates. Either option sounds great.

Cantina Etrusca Morellino di Scansano 2022

Think of autumn leaves falling and a little homemade porchetta roll–don’t forget the dried oregano and that last hot-as-your-oven-will-go 30 minutes to get the crackle, oh and there’s 1,000 great salsa verde recipes online.

Villa Migliarina Montozzi Chianti Superiore 2022

Deliciously ripe and fleshy cherry notes, wrapped delicately in tobacco leaf and a lovely bitter cherry edge in this Chianti that’s sitting more in the plush and weightier.

Tenuta Casabianca Chianti Collo Senesi 2021

A crowd-pleasing bambino that’s got cool dad vibes to match your perfectly worn jeans. Made by a legend, Vittorio Fiore, who’s extracted rich dark cherries and leathery tannins in this mostly, Sangiovese blend. Dinner-worthy, but with lazy, afternoon ease – perfect.

Fiore Nero Chianti 2021

A classic feel and shape – think Mulberries, red cherry jam building through leather, dried herbs and gentle savoury tannins.