Red Wine

At last a 100% ‘No Sulphur Added’ Malbec from the renowned Domaine Bousquet, offering the purest expression of the local terroir. Made from Malbec grapes grown at 1,200 metres in the foothills of the Andes, which benefit from plenty of sunlight and temperature swings, which is said to add extra flavour and freshness to the grapes. This delicious no sulphur added Malbec is deep violet in colour with intense berried fruit and floral notes with a touch of tasty spice and violets on the palate.

Chile’s USP has become carmenère and this is your chance to try it in its pure, unadulterated state. Sweet, ripe, lightly-peppery cherry flavours abound on this medium-bodied wine.

Lovingly sourced by the Jasci family from a number of well-sited plots of vines in the province of Chieti in Abruzzo, this dark, juicy Montepulciano exhibits all the classic hallmarks of this much loved wine style. Ripe, dark autumnal hedgerow fruits mingle with notes of spice and a touch of liquorice. Fermented and matured in stainless steel tanks and cement vats in order to safeguard as much of the pure fruit expression as possible. The tannins are well sculpted, lending an attractive dry edge to the finale, ensuring that the wine is appreciated at its best when served at table with traditional Italian cuisine. The Jasci family themselves suggest drinking it with a plate of potato gnocchi or pasta with beans.

The small wine region of Yecla lies in the southeastern Spanish region of Murcia. This gold medal-winning Monastrell wine is a little gem, with bags of character. After four months ageing in oak, the nose shows hints of figs, chocolate and herby spice. Quite full bodied with attractive soft tannins.

• Gold Medal – International Organic Wine Awards 2016 (2013 vintage)