Valpolicella 2012 Degani 12.5%, €15.99

Classic Valpolicella with piquant black cherry fruits and a good refreshing acidity. Stockists: Cabot and Co, Westport (cabotandco.com); Poppy Seed, Clarinbridge; One Pery Square, Limerick; Morton’s, Galway; On The Grapevine, Dalkey; Listons; Jus de Vine, Portmarnock

John Wilson

John Wilson

John Wilson, a contributor to The Irish Times, is a wine critic