Budget Reds

The castle of Monterinaldi in the commune of Radda in Chianti, is in the heart of the oldest historical area of the Chianti Classico region where the Ciampi family have been the guardians since 1961. Sangiovese of different clones, Canaiolo, Colorino, Malvasia Nera, Petit Verdot, Syrah, Gamay, Merlot, Cabernet-Sauvignon, Cabernet-Franc, Malvasia Bianca, Trebbiano, Chardonnay, vines planted at a density of 5000 vines per hectare. 

Ruby red color medium intensity, by the nose it shows a deep sensation of small black fruits with notes of wild blackberry and blueberry. It has a medium body, a pleasant softness is well balanced by the typical acidity of Sangiovese. Silky tannins are very well integrated.

Based in Alba producing Barbaresco made with the Nebbiollo grape.

Fun, flavoursome wine! The perfume on this wine is immediately entrancing, a harmony of ripe raspberries, cherry and plum fruit and wafts of violets. It’s plush exuberance tempered only by subtle aromas of earth, char and dried leaves. This intensity of flavour translates on the palate and is complemented by fresh acidity and a framework of savoury tannins. A high-quality food-friendly drop that has plenty of character and drinkability. Wine Decoded

Decanter Magazine April 2020 - 92 points

Best great wine to drink at a BBQ

A glorious flagship wine from a stellar name in the Southern Rhône. This organic red made from Grenache, Counoise, Carignan, Cinsault and Syrah delivers a palate bursting with delicate strawberry, raspberry and red cherry flavours. It’s complex but delicately nuanced with soft tannins and edges of juicy watermelon with a gentle creamy finish that lingers on the tongue. Just delicious, and great with roast lamb.

Châteauneuf-du-Pape AOC permits thirteen different varieties of grape varieties https://en.chateauneuf.com/the-thirteen-grape-varieties

Lots of floral, exotic, almost tropical notes emerge from the 2019 Côtes du Rhône Villages Heredi Terre. It’s medium-bodied and has loads of black cherry and raspberry fruits, soft, supple tannins, and a juicy, clean finish. Enjoy this already complex, nicely balanced, undeniably delicious Côtes du Rhône-Villages any time over the coming 4-5 years. Jeb Dunnuck