Etna Rosato DOC 2021 Castellore Regione: Sicilia Source: Aldi £8.79 Characteristics: Elegant off dry rosé produced with grapes grown on the volcanic soil of Mount Etna. Wonderfully fresh, it delivers aromas of strawberries and peach, balanced by citric notes of grapefruit. 12.5% Score (1-5) 3
Fiano del Salento IGP 2021 Paolo Leo Regione: Puglia Source: Waitrose £7.99 Characteristics: Fiano is one of the most prestigious white wine grapes of Southern Italy. Its roots are ancient and glorious, in the Middle Ages it was often found on the tables of kings and emperors, who loved its freshness and citrus fruit aromas. The palate is well-balanced with fresh acidity and a good finish. It is perfect with fish, seafood, vegetable-based dishes and soft cheeses. 12.5% Score 4
Passerina IGT Terre di Chieti 2021 Regione: Abbruzzo Source: Tesco finest Characteristics: Refreshing white wine made from the rare Passerina grape variety in the Central- Southern Abbruzzo region. It is named after the sparrows (passeri) that enjoy eating these grapes. It has flavours of bright citrus fruit and white peach.It can be sipped on its own or served with grilled chicken or seafood. 13% Score 3
Nero D'Avola DOC 2020 Corallo Regione: Sicily Source: Majestic Wines £ 7.99 Characteristics: The island of Sicily is a prime place for organic grape-farming, and the young winemaker behind this wine, Marco Lachemet, knows how to make the most of it. Set between 200 and 450 metres, his organic vineyeards have shown to be the perfect place for growing fruity Nero D'Avola, Sicily's trademark grape.The wine is bright and packed with red-berry aromas, smooth, fresh and incredibly drinkable. Wonderful with meat dishes and ragus. 13% Score 3.5
Salice Salentino DOP a6mani Lifili 2020 Regione: Puglia Source: Majestic Wines £ 8.99 Characteristics: Salice is made from a blend of Negroamaro, Malvasia Nera and Sangiovese grapes and is unoaked. It fully expresses the balance of the grapes: rich and powerful, strong and fresh at the same time. Intense bouquet of cherry, plum and spice, with full body and balanced acidity. It was born in old family vineyards managed with female passion. Score 4
6 .Barbera D'Asti DOCG Araldica 2018Regione: Piemonte Source: Sainsbury's Taste the difference £ 7.00 Characteristics: Fruity red made from Barbera grapes in the North West region of Piemonte, has a lovely soft texture, and balances ripe blackberry and morello cherry flavours with silky tanninsand a spine of acidity.It is perfect with roast duck and spicy Italian sausages. 14.5% Score 4
