Lidl, Generazione Mille898 Etna Rosso, Sicily, Italy 2019

Well done Lidl. The supermarket did field an Etna Rosso in a recent Wine Tour range, but this one is definitely superior. It's a blend of Etna's signature red grape, Nerello Mascalese, with Nerello Cappuccio, and it's a great introduction to the Etna style. Don't expect dark inky colour and oodles of sweet fruit. This is subtler and more savoury than that, with spicy red berry character, some tomato leaf and an attractive earthiness. The minerality and slight tannic grip give a weight and structure that make it a good gastronomic choice, ideal to accompany oily fish or tomato dishes.