Sergio Arcuri Piu Vite Ciro Reserva 2018

Luciano Bianchi — Nice but steep price

7/10

Got this as a birthday present and it's a solid wine, don't get me wrong. Good structure, nice long finish. But at £40 I'd probably not grab it myself when there are great reds out there for £20-25. If someone else is buying though, happy days.

Camila Ortiz — Great find from Calabria

8/10

Saw this on a restaurant menu and liked it so much I tracked down a bottle to have at home. Really expressive on the nose, and I love how the flavours sort of reveal themselves slowly rather than all at once. It's one of those wines that makes you want to keep going back for another sip.

Erik Strom — Perfect with a slow-cooked ragu

8/10

Made a big lamb ragu on Sunday and opened this alongside it. Brilliant pairing — the acidity cuts right through the richness. You can tell it's been aged properly, there's real complexity in the glass. At 14% it's got some weight to it but doesn't feel boozy at all.