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Giusti, Asolo Prosecco Superiore Brut, Veneto, Italy NV 89

£16.30 London Wine Deliveries

From the slopes of Montello on red-clay soils, this Prosecco Asolo Superiore offers crisp pear and apple flavours with a touch of wild tarragon. Its 7g/L of residual sugar is barely noticeable, but helps to round off the corners and makes this a lovely aperitif pick. JB Alcohol 11.5%

Isaac Cantalapiedra, Lirondo, Castilla y León, Spain 2018 91 O

£14-£16.25 The Fine Wine Co, Twisted Cellar

From a small, pebbly vineyard in Rueda, this 100% Verdejo has real vibrancy. Kept on lees for eight months, it’s textured, with a generous, silky mouthfeel balanced by zesty citrus, minerality and smoky jamón notes. Appealing apple and brioche nose. JS Alc 13.5%

La Riojana, Santa Florentina Pinot Gris, Famatina Valley, La Rioja, Argentina 2018 90

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