The Emissary, Rosé, Prosecco, Veneto, Italy, 2020

Elegantly packaged, this Brut-style wine (10g/L) is a new venture from founder Ed Smith, who was frustrated by the oceans of mass-produced, sugary Prosecco on the supermarket shelves and set out to create a high-quality alternative. He works with a third-generation, family-run, single-estate vineyard to produce a range of three Proseccos, including this impressive rosé. It shows both fruit and finesse, with delicate aromas and flavours of roses and red berries. Lively and fresh, this is definitely a cut above the standard supermarket offering, so mission accomplished.