Grown at 400m above sea level over 26 hectares that are surrounded by olive groves. Talk about an Italian vision of perfection. Tastes beautiful, like; cherry skins, deep red fruits and scrub land.

San Giorgio Rosso di Montalcino 2020

A brilliant wine for the money. Think deep, sweet red fruits and some liquorice root that gives all the comforting weight and richness. There’s also enough savoury tannic bite and bright acidity for it to be perfect for salami.

Piantaferro Montepulciano d Abruzzo 2022

Sangiovese that comes perfectly dressed for winter with warming plush cherries and brambly forestal fruits. This drinks with some sweet tobacco too, and a plenty of value. Before you ask. Yes, it’s go perfectly with your ragu.

Piantaferro Chianti 2022

Who’d have thought… Sangiovese plus Merlot and Sagrantino can equal a Gamay-like wine. When it’s light and delicate thanks to a favourable growing season and the vines being at altitude. Unique and lovely.

Beulah Violetta Stesso Stesso Rosso 2023

Barbera, Freisa and Grignolino combine for a velvety, savoury expression. Full of violets and crunchy with ripe cherries. This practically dials your local pizza joint for you, all you need to do is order, pour and enjoy the combination.

Stella Vino Rosso 2022

Old school approach to Etna Rosso. That means liquorice root, soil-toned tannins and delicate fruit flavours that are long and persistent. These wines are cool to see, they remind us that Etna was producing brilliant wines way before it became a fashionable wine region.

Calabretta Gaio Gaio Etna Rosso Nerello Mascalese 2021

Cherries, plums fruit and a little salty, black olive smoothness that really hits the spot. Made with Montepulciano and Sangiovese, it’s a delightful blend that's a nod to the old country, where they're doing things well.

DeAngelis Rosso Piceno 2020

Throw a few glugs into the sauce, and then splash some in your glass as you sit back and let time work its magic! Ripe dark cherries interlaced with cedar wood and fragrant dried herbs alongside rich, full tannins.

Cantina Tollo Terre di Chieti Sangiovese 2020

Prugnolo is a local dialect word used in Montepulciano for Sangiovese. Prugnolo is typically grown on clay-limestone which when combined with the Mediterranean climate produces a lively but structured wine. This Boscarelli is a smidge lighter than some others so expect a juicy core and a flowing great night.

Boscarelli Prugnolo Rosso di Montepulciano 2023

No-brainer Nero flowing with value-laden layers of blueberry compote, raspberry ripple and a defining edge of balsamic. Great couch wine that'll go well with chocolate - dark or milk, room temp or chilled.

Piantaferro Intrigo Nero d Avola  2023

Lovely and fresh with a nice perfume and red cherry pips that pour coiled in chalky tannins. Actually, this may be the cheapest, and best, box of red cherries you'll enjoy this summer.