Costa Tenute Nebbiolo d’alba DOC $29.90 ★★★★
Sourced from Italy’s southern Piedmonte region, this nebbiolo oozes clove, sarsaparilla and raspberry notes, yet in the mouth the tannins exhibit real grip and have good ‘chew factor’ alongside violet, pepper and solid fruit concentration. It’s a meaty red wine that’ll be just perfect the next time you make lasagna, or a rich, gooey ragu of some description. www.mediterraneanfoods.co.nz
