Description France offers elegant Merlot-rich Bordeaux and a regal Rhône red made from finest Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre from vineyards neighbouring legendary Châteauneuf-du-Pape. They combine beautifully to give herb-scented, velvety black fruit, liquorice and spice. There is a Triple Gold Gran Seleccion from Spain's Valencia and a dark Portuguese release boasting a Gold and a rare Grand Gold. Italy offers glorious silky, Gold medal Chianti from a fine estate in beautiful Tuscany and a brooding, velvety and sumptuous blend of Negroamaro and Primitivo from great value Puglia. Enjoy an exceptionally tasteful European tour.
If it weren’t for Angelo Maci, many of the last remaining century-old vines in Puglia would have been uprooted by now. But Angelo turns their tiny quantities of dark, spicy grapes into a very special red of remarkable depth and satisfying richness.
Lovers of mature Rioja will recognise the red berry and oak character of this terrific value Gran Reserva gem from Valencia. It’s been wowing wine judges for years and was skilfully crafted by a winery regularly tipped by Spanish wine guide, Peñín.
Jaime Quendera is the man behind the ‘Best Red Wine in the World’ a few years back. This 2020 is a sumptuous blend of native Aragonez (aka Tempranillo), Syrah and Cabernet. Delicious with pork and chorizo casserole or chicken dishes.
For the last 25 years we’ve been championing the superb Tuscan wines from Paolo Masi and, before that, from his dad Renzo. This is our top-selling Chianti every vintage and for good reason – it captures deep cherry fruit and is always fabulous value.
As close as you could hope to come to an authentic Châteauneuf style without paying the premium. Finest Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre from neighbouring vineyards combine beautifully to give herb-scented, velvety black fruit, liquorice and spice.
A wine from Ludovic Roussillon, the winemaker behind the generous ripe fruit and velvety tannins of Château Le Coin. In Moulin du Prieur, you’ll find the same appealing style. The 2021 vintage is packed with creamy blackberry, plum and spice notes.
