La Giuva, Il Valpo, Valpolicella, Veneto, Italy, 2018

Valpolicella can make a brilliant summer red and here's one with more than its fair share of swagger and panache. Smoky dark cherry and meaty flavours come together on a juicy, gently bittersweet palate. The project is run by sisters Giulia and Valentina (hence the name), daughters of football manager Alberto Malesani, and these grapes are left to dry for 15 days before pressing for extra concentration.