Italiano Vino Rosso
Italy, £4.50, Tesco
A simple, quaffable juicy red wine to go alongside a Monday to Thursday night pizza. A glass of wine does not have to break the budget.
Fairtrade Bonarda Malbec 2022
Argentina, £6, Co-op
With bonarda grapes providing juicy fruit flavours and malbec adding the bass notes, this is a harmonious, easy drinking wine. It’s Fairtrade, too.
Buenas Vides Specially Selected Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
£6.99, Aldi
More famous for its malbecs, but Argentina does exceptional cabernets too. Blackcurrant and raspberry shine, with a supple style.
Taste the Difference Zurriago Malbec 2022
Argentina, £7 until 12 Dec (then £8) ,Sainsbury’s
Slow ripening gives deep mulberry and damson fruit. Rounded, with enough freshness to go with a steak.
Taste the Difference Gamay 2022, Comté Tolosan
France, £7.50 until 12 Dec (then £9), Sainsbury’s
With exuberant raspberry and redcurrant fruit it tastes like a top Beaujolais, but costs less.
Lateral Merlot 2022
Chile, £4.39, Tesco
Tasting well above its price point, this has soft, easy velvety fruit and enough weight to cope with a plate of Christmas leftovers.
Taste the Difference Montepulciano d’Abruzzo 2022
Italy, £7.50, Sainsbury’s
Bright and juicy with cherry and damson fruit, and enough bite on the finish for tomato-rich pasta.
Pierre Jaurant Bordeaux Rouge 2021
France, £5.29, Aldi
Packed with juicy black fruits, with enough savoury character and supple tannins to pair with a roast dinner or shepherd’s pie. Great value.
Finca Carelio Tempranillo 2019
Spain, £7.99 in mix-six deal or £9.99 for single bottle, Majestic
Tastes like Ribera del Duero, with ripe, full raspberry and blackberry, supple tannins and an edge of spice.
Errazuriz Pinot Noir 2022, Aconcagua Valley
Chile, £7 until 2 Jan (then £8.75), Asda
Chunky cherry and strawberry fruit, with a freshness that makes it perfect alongside a turkey sandwich.
Luscious Red, Greasy Fingers 2022
Australia, £8 until New Year’s Day, (then £10) Morrisons
For any food where you end up with greasy fingers, this lively Aussie grenache/shiraz blend will cope.
Diamora Moretta Chianti Riserva
Italy, £8.65 until New Year’s Day (then £13), Marks & Spencer
Serious in style with dark cherry fruit, silky tannins and a hint of spice. Team with roast lamb.
Cono Sur Bicicleta Malbec 2021
Chile, £6.50 until New Year’s Day (then £7.75), Morrisons
Big enough to go with leftovers, but its soft, juicy, plum and blackberry flavours are as good on their own.
Côtes du Rhône Villages 2022
France, £7.35 until New Year’s Day (then £11), Marks & Spencer
Bramble fruit aromas with plums, spice and liquorice on the palate. Drink all through casserole season.
Ch Liversan Haut-Médoc 2015
France, £10 until New Year’s Day (then £15.99), Waitrose
A seriously good wine at a great price. Classic claret, refined, elegant and perfect for the main event.
Promised Land Shiraz Cabernet 2020
South Australia, £7.50 until 2 Jan (then £9), Asda
Robust, rounded and perfect with Sunday lunch. A glassful of deep red fruit flavours edged with spice.
Cité de Carcassonne Carte Postale 2022
France, £7.85, Co-op
The label looks like a postcard from holiday. Juicy blackcurrant and cherry flavours are perfect alongside pâte, pasta and charcuterie.
Extra Special Marques Del Norte Rioja Reserva 2018
Spain, £8 until 2 Jan (then £9), Asda
Fresh, lively blackberry, cherry and plum supported by hints of clove and chocolate. Perfect with lamb.
Howard Park Margaret River Miamup Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
Australia, £10 to New Year’s Eve (then £12), Tesco
Cool ocean breezes blow through the Margaret River, giving freshness behind deep, ripe red berry fruits.
Elephant in the Room Palatial Pinot Noir 2022
Australia, £8.49 until New Year’s Day (then £10.99), Waitrose
Bolder than many pinots, this has dark plum fruit, a hint of spice, soft tannins and a mouthful of flavour.