What: Sangiovese grapes. The classic red grape of central Italy makes a fine rose wine, thanks to its pale colour and bright cherry flavours.

Where: Rubicone IGP

Alcohol: 11.5% ABV

Size: 75cl

Taste and Smell: Cherry sorbet in the sun. Dry, but approachable, as all good friends should be.

Eat: generous plates of salumi (or your favourite vegetarian alternative)

Vegan: certo! (of course)

Bottle weight (empty): 71 grams

Vineyard location: Northern-central Italy, in the Romagna hills and close to the Adriatic sea.

Average distance travelled: 1400 miles