Sweet, ripe cherries and some almond liqueur notes are wrapped up in a warm hug of vanilla oak for a generous, plump and oh-so-moreish wine.

Fantini Terre di Cheti Sangiovese 2022

Close your eyes and imagine cascading red cherries and swirls of bright but soft tannins, with threads of dark cherry that are all landing on a big, comfy couch. It’s a wine to relax with, to seize the night with, but not by putting on tails or a ball gown and heading out. No, no no, just uncork it and relax in your apartment pants – Rachel Green’s sister, Jill?

Cantina Tolla Pietrame Montepulciano 2022

Will befriend most Italian-inspired dishes you put next to it, and could even relax the energy at a tense family/friends dinner.

Villa Diana Montepulciano d' Abruzzo 2022

With beautiful notes of candied raspberry, white cherry and savoury earthy spice. Made from 100% Certified organic and vegan-friendly Montepulciano, feel free to say Italy baby.

Pietramore Cerasuolo d' Abruzzo Rosato 2022

Like a divine walk/bike ride, just take Migrante with you! It goes perfectly with artichokes and canned fish on a park bench after all.

Fiore - Podere San Biagio Migrante Orange Pecorino 2022

Deep, saturated flavours of fleshy black cherry, a lick of vanilla poached plum, and engaging violet lift meets velvety, rich tannins. Just delicious.

Feudi Bizantini Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Terre dei Rumi 2021

The sooner you open this bottle, the sooner you can take a sip, close your eyes, and imagine yourself amongst the rugged mountains of the Abruzzo region. Deliciously plump forest berry fruits lead the charge here with a lashing of tart fruit tying it all together with a neat little bow.

San Marzano Manoro Abruzzo Montepulciano 2019

Valentini Trebbiano 2018

This is a lovely crisp white, perfect for seafood dishes and light lunches. White florals, sea spray and a lovely minerality.

Umani Ronchi I Sassi Pecorino 2020

The latest vintage of this full-flavoured Montepulciano from Abruzzo is a sheer delight! This light-hearted red does everything it sets out to do, with a crisp, clean palate and polished tannin.

Francesco Cirelli Rosso Montepulciano 2020

Fantastic value Montepulciano, with rich dark berries, worn leather, and savoury tobacco notes along with smooth tannins. Reliable and extremely versatile at the dinner table!

Gran Sasso Montepulciano d'Abruzzo 2020

If you've never tried Pecorino before (the grape variety, not the cheese!), buckle in, because this may become a new favourite! Ginger, orange peel, and lemongrass add a lovely exotic dimension to a core of red apple and bosc pear. A hint of textural richness too, along with a dusting of white pepper spice. It also just happens to pair super well with Cacio e Pepe.

Rinomata Cantina Tombacco Terre di Chieti Pecorino 2022

Smokey, red cherries with chocolate sultanas & a sprinkle of coffee grounds. Subtly rich fruit on the palate is balanced by cherry pip & powdery tannins. Bravo!

Podere Frontino Montepulciano 2018

Cabernet Sauvignon is seldom seen as a varietal wine in Italy - mostly out of pride, though it's often used as a blending component throughout the northwest and central parts of the country. This is a delicious and superb example of the variety in Italy, hailing from Terre di Chieti in Central Italy's Abruzzo region. It's velvety and plush, with chocolate, plum and herbal amaro notes accompanied by a subtle balsamic bite to remind you of which country it comes from.

Cantina Tollo Ventosa Terre di Chieti Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

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

Delightfully easy drinking Monte that drinks without a care in the world, thanks to all the ripe, plummy flavours that are almost swimming in the glass. There’s also a nice, crisp minerality that makes it perfect with some Provolone or Ricotta.