Summer calls for lightness in the glass, and this week brings a line‑up of rosé, fresh whites and approachable reds from Abruzzo, Piedmont, Provence, Tuscany and Valencia. All of them easy to enjoy, food‑friendly and shaped for sunshine and relaxed drinking.
Vigna Madre IAVA Cerasuolo Rosé 2025
Italy – Abruzzo – Cerasuolo
Rosé – Montepulciano
93 Pts – Excellent
4 Stars – Great value
A juicy, dark‑toned Cerasuolo with clear cherry and raspberry. Pomegranate adds lift, and the style is harmonious and friendly. Perfect for pasta, pizza and Mediterranean grill dishes.
Ca’ Boschi Aria Chardonnay 2025
Italy – Piedmont – Langhe
White wine – Chardonnay
92 Pts – Good
4 Stars – Great value
Fresh and clean Chardonnay with citrus, pear and light floral notes. Slim, cool and ideal for fish, salads and light pasta.
Poliziano Merlot In Violas Cortona 2021
Italy – Tuscany – Cortona
Red wine – Merlot
92 Pts – Good
4 Stars – Great value
A full and dark Merlot with blackcurrant, plum and spice. Mature, structured and perfect for beef, lamb and slow‑cooked dishes.
Poliziano Mandrone di Lohsa Maremma Toscana 2021
Italy – Tuscany – Maremma
Red wine – Cabernet Sauvignon / Petit Verdot / Carignan
91 Pts – Solid
4 Stars – Great value
A dark, full Tuscan red with blackcurrant, cherry, liquorice and tobacco. Powerful and barrel‑aged — ideal for grilled meats and hearty stews.
Le Sieur d’Eguilles Coteaux d’Aix Provence Rosé 2025
France – Provence – Coteaux d’Aix
Rosé – Grenache / Cinsault / Syrah
90 Pts – Okay
4 Stars – Great value
Light and fresh Provence rosé with strawberry, raspberry and citrus. Elegant and uncomplicated — perfect for fish, shellfish and sunny terraces.
Giannicola di Carlo IconicRose 2025
Italy
Rosé
90 Pts – Okay
4 Stars – Great value
Fresh and light rosé with strawberry, raspberry and citrus. Straightforward and friendly — ideal for salads, fish and outdoor dining.
Lunadoro Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG Pagliareto 2020
Italy – Tuscany – Montepulciano
Red wine – Sangiovese
90 Pts – Okay
4 Stars – Great value
Classic Vino Nobile with dark cherry, plum and spice. Dry, structured and upright — excellent with beef, lamb and slow‑cooked dishes.
Tom Bre Pinot Grigio 2025
Italy
White wine – Pinot Grigio
89 Pts – Decent
4 Stars – Great value
Light and friendly Pinot Grigio with pear, citrus and soft floral notes. Fresh and uncomplicated — perfect for fish and salads.
Amorati Zinfandel Rosato Salento 2025
Italy – Puglia – Salento
Rosé – Zinfandel
89 Pts – Decent
4 Stars – Great value
Soft and juicy rosato with strawberry, raspberry and mild sweetness. Bright and harmonious — ideal for summer dishes and grill.
Le Bon Négociant Rosé 2025
France
Rosé
89 Pts – Decent
4 Stars – Great value
Light and uncomplicated rosé with strawberry, raspberry and citrus. Fresh and fruity — great for salads and terrace drinking.
Lunadoro Sangiovese Rosato Toscana IGT 2025
Italy – Tuscany
Rosé – Sangiovese
88 Pts – Average
4 Stars – Great value
Fresh and juicy rosé with strawberry, raspberry and cherry. Light, accessible and ideal for salads, fish and antipasti.
Di Camillo Altavia Cinamure Rosato
Italy – Tavola dei Briganti
Rosé
87 Pts – Missing a bit
4 Stars – Great value
Light and fruity rosé with strawberry, raspberry and citrus. Fresh and uncomplicated — ideal for salads and terrace drinking.
Alicia en el País de las Uvas Rosado Pálido Bobal 2025
Spain – Valencia
Rosé – Bobal
87 Pts – Missing a bit
4 Stars – Great value
Bright and fresh rosado with strawberry, raspberry and citrus. Straightforward and red‑fruited — perfect for fish, salads and tapas.
Meier Rosé Ordensgut 2025
Germany
Rosé
87 Pts – Missing a bit
4 Stars – Great value
Fresh and light rosé with strawberry, raspberry and citrus. Friendly and uncomplicated — ideal for salads and terrace drinking.
