See my introductory overview in fine wine news. Below, two of the most exciting wines are dark pink Italians, the Montepulciano and the very last one, made from perfumed Lacrima grapes.
PRETTY PINKS
Viñas del Vero Cabernet Sauvignon/Tempranillo 2005 Somontano £3.99 (two for £6 05-25 jun) Co-op
A bit like molten Spangles this is slightly sweet but the far northern location of this Spanish wine regions means that the acidity is as natural as a mountain stream.
Bougrier, La Grille Classic Loire Rosé 2005 Rosé de la Loire £4.99 Waitrose
Very Loire, pretty, but powerful, Long.
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