Verdicchio, in its distinctive bottle, may look rather naff, however as Decanter Italy expert Ian D’Agata (in his book ‘Native Wine Grapes of Italy’) asserts that ‘Verdicchio is arguably Italy’s greatest native white grape variety.’ It’s highly regarded there – but UK supermarkets rarely stock it, which is a shame as it’s good wine. This one from Tesco is good value, and a good alternative to Pinot Grigio.

Tasting notes: Light, dry, fresh. A little minerality.

Region of Origin – Marche
Wine Colour – White
Price – £6
Where do I get it from? – Tesco
Current Vintage – 2016
Type of Closure – Screw Top
Bottle size – 750ml
Grape – 100% Verdicchio
Country – Italy
Points – 88
Food Pairings: Went well with pasta and chicken.