Flavours of dark fruits like blackberry, cherry and plums, with some spice and pepper and sometimes earthy or herbal notes, reflecting Alicante’s warm climate and limestone soils.

Perfect for hearty dishes such as, Spanish bean stew, chorizo dishes, spicy Moroccan dishes and grilled lamb chops.

With some bottle ageing, this 2018 packs a punch. Nerello Mascalese is Sicily’s star variety and usually grown around the foot of Mount Etna. These mineral-rich volcanic soils help the vines produce grapes that are rich in both complex minerals and a fine acidity. This exciting red has smoky minerality with rich red cherry fruit and a nimble body that dances along the palate.

• Featured by Brian Elliott, Daily Record Saturday Magazine, 3 Best Wines from the High Street + Recommended Weekday Wine, “Dark and smooth, this example features juicy raspberry, cherry and strawberry flavours combined with citrus edged acidity, mild tannin and hints of menthol and spice alongside earthy, savoury elements.”

A hidden gem amongst Giol’s range of superb Prosecco wines, this red lightly sparkling frizzante is bursting with red and black fruit flavours. Morello cherry and mulberry to the fore along with some background spice notes held together and balanced by soft tannins that do not get in the way of the fruit purity. Fantastic with the BBQ or antipasti when lightly chilled. A must try.