Venturini Baldini Lambrusco Rosso

From the Emilia Romagna region of northern Italy, this style of sparkling red is enjoying a sort of renaissance due to the new generation of winemakers here, and this version from Venturini Baldini was the best we could find after numerous tastings. A fun medium-bodied red with plenty of fruits and herbs on the nose, a dry mouthfeel and juicy summer berry flavours. In summer we recommend drinking it lightly chilled, and due to its lively tannins, it also makes for great food matching – try it with antipasti or drink with picnics, BBQs or 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)