Farnese Fantini Giro Sangiovese Merlot IGP

There’s two things that Farnese are nuts about. One is producing amazing value for money wine. The other is cycling.

Not only do they sponsor a team in the Giro d’Italia (Italy’s equivalent to the Tour de France) but every year they release a special, limited edition wine dedicated to all things cycling. In previous years they’ve had images of lycra-clad cyclists on the front label but for their 2016 release they’ve ditched men in tight shorts for a much more modern, elegant design and produced it in a funky 750ml bottle that’s slightly shorter and wider than your standard bottle.

A blend of the native grape Sangiovese (pronounced san-joe-vae-sae) and Merlot from the Puglia region (that’s the heel of Italy’s boot if you’re looking on a map!). This is your modern style, medium bodied red full of delicious soft, juicy red berry fruit flavours.

Drink it now and over the next 4-5 years, give it a spin with salami or other cold cuts, chorizo or mild cheeses!