Baron Amarillo Rioja Joven NV, Spain 13%
With softly spiced plum and strawberry notes and enough full body to take on red meat casseroles or rich bean chillis, this is a useful bargain at under a fiver. £4.69, Aldi
Loved and Found Touriga Nacional 2021, Algarve, Portugal 14%
It’s rare to see an Algarve wine in the UK, and this one appeals with its core of cooked brambles, twist of black pepper and firm structure. A fine match for chops or roast leg of pork. £8.99, Waitrose