When Charles de Gaulle bemoaned governing a country that boasts 246 individual varieties of cheese, he might have spared a thought for his neighbours in Italy. This month’s wine promotion at Lidl includes several Italian highlights. Five to try Vignamatta Veneto IGT Italy 2019, Veneto €12.99, 13pc, Lidl A blend of Garganega and Trebbiano di Soave (aka Verdicchio) typical of the Soave appellation, these grapes have been sun-dried lightly to concentrate their character for a medium-dry, zingy wine with hints of basil and lime sherbet. Expand Close Vignamatta Veneto IGT Italy 2019, Veneto / FacebookTwitterEmailWhatsapp Vignamatta Veneto IGT Italy 2019, Veneto Barbera d’Asti Superiore DOCG 2017, Piemonte €9.99, 13.5pc, Lidl A classy drop and a versatile food match, pairing well with charcuterie or pâté through to pizzas, pasta or juicy burgers thanks to refreshing acidity, subtle tannins, relatively ripe red fruits and sweet spices. Expand Close Duca di Sasseta Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG Riserva 2014, Tuscany / FacebookTwitterEmailWhatsapp Duca di Sasseta Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG Riserva 2014, Tuscany Read MoreRead More

Source: Irish Independent November 21, 2020 07:29 UTC