A fruity, smooth and medium-bodied Malbec from the ever popular Sinais (‘Signs’) range, produced by the Don Guerino winery in the southerly Serra Gaúcha hills. Showing notes of plum and blackcurrant, this is a delicious red wine that can be enjoyed equally on its own or paired with pizza, pasta, meat/BBQ dishes and lightly flavoured cheeses. Not aged in barrel; bottled under cork.

Now @ £13.79 (RRP £14.99).

14% Abv.

Vegetarian & vegan friendly.

Light in both body and alcohol, this Itálico Riesling is a dry white wine perfect for easy summer drinking, produced under the Granja União brand by the renowned Brazilian co-operative winery, Garibaldi. Don’t confuse with ‘Rhein Riesling’: Itálico is actually an unrelated, very different variety, here a touch floral showing melon and citrus on the palate. Serve as an aperitif or pair with salads, canapés, fish or white meat dishes. Non-vintage, bottled under screwcap.

Now @ £10.99 (RRP £12.99).

11.5% Abv.

Vegetarian & vegan friendly.

A full-bodied, 100% Cab Sav from the Pizzato winery’s highly regarded Allumé range, made from grapes harvested both in the local Vale dos Vinhedos and the wider state of Rio Grande do Sul. This mature red has intense dark berry aromas and is barrel-aged, so shows some oak aromas along with traces of spice and eucalyptus. Ideally enjoyed as a ‘food’ wine, try with grilled meats, sausages, curried or chilli-based dishes or well flavoured cheeses. Attractively labelled, bottled under cork.

Now @ £12.99 (RRP £14.49).

13.5% Abv.

Vegetarian & vegan friendly.