A calm guide to wine
Find a wine you'll enjoy, and the place it comes from.
Start with what you know: the food, the occasion, a grape you liked. We'll point you in a direction and explain why.
What are you eating?
All food pairingsWhat's the occasion?
A wine you liked
Where it's from
Directions to start with
An easy red for a weeknight
Soft, fruity and happy with whatever's for dinner.
Look for: Barbera d'Asti · Dolcetto d'Alba · Rioja JovenA red for tomato pasta
Bright, juicy reds with the acidity to match tomatoes.
Look for: Barbera d'Asti · Barbera d'Alba · DolcettoA red for a roast
Savoury, medium-to-full reds with some age.
Look for: Rioja Crianza · Rioja Reserva · Langhe NebbioloA special-occasion red
Wines that reward attention, and a few years' patience.
Look for: Barolo · Barbaresco · Rioja Gran ReservaA light red you can chill
Silky, fragrant reds for warm evenings and lighter food.
Look for: Marlborough Pinot Noir · Dolcetto · Young GarnachaA crisp, dry white
Zesty, refreshing whites for aperitifs, salads and shellfish.
Look for: Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc · Mosel Riesling Trocken · Young white Rioja