Venturini Baldini Lambrusco Rosso

From Emilia Romagna in northern Italy, this vibrant style of sparkling red is enjoying a well-deserved renaissance, driven by a new wave of quality-focused winemakers. After numerous tastings, this Venturini Baldini example stood out as our clear favourite. It’s a joyful, medium-bodied red with fragrant notes of ripe berries and wild herbs, a dry, refreshing palate and plenty of juicy summer-fruit charm. Lightly chilled, it’s a fantastic drink for warmer days, and its lively tannins make it a brilliant food partner – try it with antipasti, picnics, BBQs or your favourite Italian dishes.

• Best Lambrusco, The Guardian, The best bubbly for New Year’s Eve: ‘Your idea of sparkling red wine, in particular lambrusco, may be a hangover from the 1970s, but this speciality from the hills of Reggio Emilia is having its time in the sun once again. Venturini Baldini is a reliable producer to seek out for its lively, ruby-coloured lambrusco wines, which are all organic. This one is aromatic and herbaceous with flavours of black cherries and cassis. Drink chilled.’ Sophia Longhi (December 2024)