Honestly, what's not to love about a great bottle of Montepulciano? This red from Albenza shows off a lovely red fruit nose, with notes of sour cherry, raspberry and a lovely Italian rusticity. Delicious.

Origin: Central Italy, either Tuscany or Abruzzo. Mainly Grown In: Italy leads the way, with small amounts found in the USA and Australia. Key Facts: Confusingly sharing a name with a Tuscan town to which it has no relation, Montepulciano is the second most planted indigenous Italian red variety, behind Sangiovese. Found up and down the length of the country, it is successful in central Italy, with northern versions a little hard and green, due to Montepulciano's late-ripening tendencies. Often also used for the production of rosé, Montepulciano has found happy homes in South Australia and California in recent decades with smooth, medium-bodied examples being produced as winemakers look to champion more Mediterranean grape varieties outside of Italy. Fun Fact: The town of Montepulciano in Tuscany and the grape have nothing in common. Another example of the world of wine out to confuse us! Don't worry, we've got your back.