Very pale straw yellow and fine, persistent perlage. The aroma is fruity and flowery with hints of ripe golden apple and small mountain flowers. The dry, soft and flavoursome sensation on the palate is followed by a fruity and harmonious aftertaste.

As Richard Baudains of Decanter notes, "Everybody's talking about how fantastic today's best Sicilian wines are." That's certainly true of this crisp, fruity Pinot Grigio from Scipione Giuliani, the genius behind the bestselling Il Papavero range. It's laden with sunshine crispness and light, bright fruit. A sensational match to fresh seafood!

Tim Atkin MW says Sicily is “now one of the most exciting wine regions in Europe, blessed with a combination of abundant sunshine, varied terroirs, good indigenous grapes.” Plus, it has the investment to make the most of these advantages. This gorgeous Syrah comes from David di Prima, whose grandfather Gaspare planted the vines decades ago. The vineyards lie on high hills overlooking the Lago Arancio (Orange Tree Lake) reservoir. Originally a river, it was dammed in the 1950s. On rare occasions the water level drops to reveal the ruins of a Moorish temple. With deep colour, cherry, spice and chocolate character, this Syrah goes well with grilled red meats and full flavoured local dishes such as aubergine caponata or cucuzza squash bake.

Stylish bottle, stylish wine. The great Spanish house of Freixenet have extended their winemaking prowess into Italy. Their 150 years of experience are obvious in this elegant white wine made with the finest grapes from the picturesque Garda region in northern Italy. This fine Pinot Grigio is packed full of fruity and floral flavours. You will also note subtle hints of citrus, making it a well-balanced wine, perfect to drink on it's own on a hot summers day. Just as easily, you can pair this with a fresh salad or a platter of seafood.

Varietal - 100% Chardonnay Region - Lake Garda Clear and clean with greenish yellow colour. Floral and fruity, it has apple, pear and lime on the nose. It shows a well balanced mix of acidity, minerality, floral and fruity notes on the palate, which makes it a fresh and elegant wine. Food pairing - Suitable as an aperitif, it is ideal with simple and light meals. Try the combination with cocktails to make them more sparkling.

A traditional Greek drink best combined with mezes.

A popular bubbly on cafe lists around the country because it's an easy-drinking style with some intriguing straw characters, a hint of yeast, clean flavours, and balanced acidity.

Aromas of Fresh pear and tropical fruits, Palate shows zesty ripe citrus and pear fruits with Mediterranean spice

We used to think that Sofia Barbanera's regular Saracosa was intense. And then she upped the ante, with this lavish, luscious, silky smooth Saracosa Governo. A limited-edition luxury version of her already indulgent ‘Super Tuscan’, Governo uses an ancient Tuscan method of allowing a portion of the grapes to air dry for a period of time, dialling the flavour concentration way up. Italy’s top critic, Luca Maroni, has long been a fan of the Saracosa reds, and this one is no exception – he has rated both the 2016 and the 2017 vintagehere a stunning 98 points! English wine writer Oz Clarke is also smitten by Governo’s many charms, calling it “indulgent and exotic”. One taste and we think you’ll fall in love with it too.

The perfectly ripened grapes combine with crisp, citrus acidity, to give the wine a lovely balance. Fresh and floral with touches of honey, Colpasso Fiano is perfect chilled as an aperitif and wonderful with a plate of seafood.