Mastroberardino Mastro Rosso 2024 from Campania IGT, Italy is a vibrant, ruby‑toned southern Italian red that shows off the estate’s knack for turning local grapes into seriously drinkable, great‑value wine. This Mastroberardino “Mastro Rosso” 2024 blends Aglianico and Piedirosso from clay‑limestone hills in Irpinia and Sannio, delivering character without heaviness.

The nose is packed with juicy plum, strawberry and cherry, backed by blackberry, raspberry and a lift of violet and sweet spice like pepper and cinnamon. On the palate it is medium‑bodied with bright acidity, soft tannins and a clean, moreish finish layered with red fruits and a touch of black cherry. It is unoaked, stainless‑steel fermented, so the fruit stays pure and energetic.

This is a cracking pizza and pasta red – think margherita, sausage and mushroom, or ragu – and it loves grilled sausages, lamb chops, burgers, charcuterie and hard cheeses. It also works a treat with rich vegetarian bakes like eggplant parmigiana or mushroom lasagne where its acidity cuts through the cheese and tomato. Serve slightly chilled in summer for maximum drinkability.