Wines of the week: Gulfi Cerasuolo di Vittoria DOCG; Rui Madeira Beyra Mencia; Viognier Réserve Spéciale PGI Pays d'Oc, Gérard Bertrand
Terry Kirby selects the best bottles to buy
Sunday lunch
Gulfi Cerasuolo di Vittoria DOCG 2013
From a new online concern offering mixed cases of lesser-known Italian wines, this is a sumptuous bottle from Sicily. An organic blend of Frappato and Nero d'Avola, it has aromatic, vibrant and intense dark fruits, with lovely clean acidity. Goes with lighter meats such as veal or chicken, or even a fish stew. £21.50 (when bought as part of six mixed bottles), libiamo.it
Midweek meal
Rui Madeira Beyra Mencia 2012
Usually known in Portugal as Jaén, the Mencia grape creates highly appealing wines that combine freshness on the palate with moreish, juicy, dark-fruit flavours. Organic and unoaked, this is a wonderful match for pasta, paella or vegetable dishes. £9.50, thewinesociety.com
Bargain basement
Viognier Réserve Spéciale PGI Pays d'Oc 2013, Gérard Bertrand
Bertrand's southern French varietal wines represent both authenticity and excellent value for money. Dry, aromatic, with tropical and dried fruits, nuts, honey and spice, all combining wonderfully here. £7.49 (each for two bottles as part of a purchase of six mixed bottles, until 27 April; normally £9.99), Majestic
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