Martini Asti

Herbert Muller - Good enough for pasta night

6/10

The wine shop guy recommended this when I said I wanted something easy-drinking with food. Goes great with a bolognese. Nice and fruity with a bit of acidity that cuts through the sauce. Not my new favourite but does the job.

Celeste Moreno - My new house red

8/10

Saw this on a menu at an Italian place and ordered a bottle to take home after trying a glass. Love the dark fruit flavours and it's got proper depth to it without being heavy. The acidity keeps it fresh and interesting. Three bottles in the rack now permanently.

Ayako Hirano - It's fine, nothing special

5/10

Had this at a friend's house and it was alright. The dark fruit flavours are there but it didn't really wow me. For £10 I'd probably just grab something from the Lidl wine aisle instead — there's better value out there.

Jason Steel - Solid red for the price

7/10

Picked this up from Tesco on a whim and was pleasantly surprised. Really fruity nose, like proper dark berries, and it's got a nice warmth to it without being boozy despite the 14%. At just over a tenner, I'd definitely buy it again for a weeknight dinner.

Marco Andretti - Decent everyday red

6/10

I'm still learning about wine so take this with a pinch of salt, but I thought this was pretty nice. Smells really fruity straight away when you pour it. Could maybe be a couple of quid cheaper for what it is though — £10.25 feels slightly steep for a Martini.

Sara Lindstrom - Surprisingly smooth

7/10

Bought a couple of bottles for a dinner party and everyone liked it. The finish is really clean and it's one of those wines where you just keep going back for another sip without thinking about it. Dark fruit comes through nicely and it doesn't taste like it's 14% at all.