All stainless fermentation makes for glasses of crunchy, bright raspberry and morello cherry, plus a raspy tannin and a bouquet garni. Crowd-pleasing doesn’t translate in Italian, but if it did it might be, piacere della folla – even nonna’s pronunciation gets better after a glass of Farina.

Farina Valpolicella 2020

Open to a little chill, but just a little chill. Would suit a Gamay drinker and someone that’s in a bit of a romantic mood.

Cantina Colli Morenici Valpolicella 2022

Fragrant Bardolino with some lively aromas and a palate of red berries. There’s also some flinty minerality which adds to the wine’s moreish profile. This is going to be oh so perfect with a borlotti bean dish, salami and a wedge (summer’s not the time for slices) of asiago.

Benazzoli Bardolino 2022

Very much a dry Prosecco, but one with a balanced bouquet of white florals. The palate is chalky and includes some lovely, refreshing green orchard fruit. Great with a handful of crisps, or some lobster tail linguine.

Rigoni Il Giusto Extra Dry Prosecco DOC NV

Easy-drinking Frizzante from Veneto, made from a blend of Glera, Garganega, Trebbiano, and Chardonnay. Crisp, citrusy, and delicious.