2022 Ca del Lago Rosa delle Dame - PINK
Rose wine where grapes have skin contact for only a few hours. This is an almost shameless attempt to copy the £25 Ca del Frati Rosa. Aromas of strawberry and citrus. The taste is described as an electric daisy-like tingle on the tongue.
Available from Lidl.
TYPE Dry Rose
GRAPE
ABV 12%
UNITS 9
COUNTRY Italy
2022 Vincente Faria Animus Vinho Verde - GREEN
Named after the latin word for soul (Animus) and, like the most vinho verde, from the Minho province in Northern Portugal.
Although the literal translation is 'green wine', vinho verde actually means 'young wine' as it is bottled just 3-6 months after the grapes are harvested and it is possible to get rose or even red 'verde'.
Recommended with picnic's, fish or chicken.
Tastes of lime, melon, green apple with a refreshing fizz.
Available from Aldi.
TYPE White
GRAPE Loureiro 90%, Arinto 10%
ABV 11%
UNITS 8.3
COUNTRY Portugal
2023 Trivento Malbec - WHITE
Meaning 'Three Winds' and from Mendoza region of Agentina. We are all used to those big Malbec reds, but this one is white. Unique crystalline hue comes from adding oxygen during fermentation and early harvested grapes.
Goes with seafood, chicken or salads.
Aromas of cherry and raspberry with notes of green apple.
Available from Morrisons.
TYPE White
GRAPE Malbec
ABV 11%
UNITS 8.3
COUNTRY Argentina
Rosorange - ORANGE
Orange wine is white that has spent longer with its skins on. This one has been softened by adding some Rose.
Goes with soft cheese and spicy foods.
Tastes of tangerine and quince with apricot aromas.
Available from Aldi.
TYPE Orange/Rose
GRAPE Blend
ABV 13%
UNITS 9.8
COUNTRY France
2022 Paul Mas Reserve - RED
A bright, light red from Languedoc in Southern France in the Pyrenean foothills.
Best with red meat.
Taste of Morello cherries and raspberries.
Available from Morrisons.
TYPE Red
GRAPE Pinot Noir
ABV 13.5%
COUNTRY France
Cabalie - BLACK
From the Catalan region of France, Cabalie is the bigger, bolder cousin.
Its long ripe finish is ideal with roast meat, stew, or strong cheese.
Available from Strikes.
TYPE Red
GRAPE Grenache 60%/Carignan 40%
ABV 13%
UNITS 9.8
COUNTRY France
