Best for stilton under £10
2011 Montalto Nero d'Avola Appassimento IGT
Recalling Veneto's pricier amarone, this is a distinctive Italian rosso whose sweetly spicy cherry-fruit quality, fine succulence of texture and approachable cherryish juiciness will match blue and hard cheeses as an alternative to port. £60, case of 6, tesco.com/wine
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