Villa Tonino Inzolia IGT, Sicilia, 2008, 12.5%, €11.99.From an indigenous Sicilian grape variety, a very pleasant crisp light wine, with fresh melon fruits, and a nice richness on the finish. Drink on its own, but in Sicily I suspect they would drink it with their beloved shellfish. Stockists:The Vineyard, Galway; www.wineonline.ie; The Wine Boutique, Ringsend; The Corkscrew, Chatham Street; 64 Wine, Glasthule; Jus De Vin, Portmarnock; Le Caveau, Kilkenny; www.thewineshop.ie.
Bonarda Colonia Las Liebres, Mendoza, 2007, 13%, €11.99.Originally from Italy, Bonarda is widely planted in Argentina, and can make some lovely supple fruity wines. This is a perfect example: fresh damsons and dark fruits with a lovely liveliness throughout. A very moriesh, reasonably-priced wine that would go nicely with lighter tomato-based pasta dishes, or roast Mediterranean vegetables. Stockists:www.wineonline.ie; Florries Fine Wines, Tramore; 64 Wine, Glasthule; Fallon Byrne, Exchequer Street, D2; www.thewineshop.ie.