Soave’s had our number for years and this one finished with the savoury, fresh citrus pith we all love. Veneto is full of beauty, and the Le Mandolare vineyard where these grapes are grown, sits in a part of the alps where the land starts to kick up to the sky and the roads meander, surrounded by rows of vines.

Menini Le Mandolare Classico Garganega 2022

All stainless fermentation makes for glasses of crunchy, bright raspberry and morello cherry, plus a raspy tannin and a bouquet garni. Crowd-pleasing doesn’t translate in Italian, but if it did it might be, piacere della folla – even nonna’s pronunciation gets better after a glass of Farina.

Farina Valpolicella 2020

Open to a little chill, but just a little chill. Would suit a Gamay drinker and someone that’s in a bit of a romantic mood.

Cantina Colli Morenici Valpolicella 2022

Blushing with light citrus bliss, and a delicate mouthfeel, this one’s a little herby and rounded out with a savoury edge thanks to time in steel.

Cantina di Soave 2022

Veneto Prosecco that’s straight down the line, complete with a good amount of fruit and a dry finish. Naturally, it’s full of lemon sherbert and some stone fruit. You might want to stock up and take one this weekend, and another to your mate’s for dinner next week and have one on hand for when so-and-so come for the kids’ playdate next weekend.