Two of O’Brien’s bestselling wines for under €10

It seems that prices are rising on just about every consumer item and wine is no exception.

If you are feeling the pinch, it might be worth trying out the Giancondi wines, two of O’Brien’s best-sellers. I can see why their customers like these wines so much. Both are well-made easy-drinking wines at a great price, especially when they are on promotion.

The label for the white wine doesn’t include a region or grape but the O’Briens website lists Catarratto and Inzolia, varieties widely planted in Sicily. For the red wine, the website lists Sangiovese and Negroamaro as the grape varieties. The latter is almost exclusively grown in Puglia, so I suspect this wine comes from there, although it might be a blend of several regions.

Giacondi Vino d’Italia Bianco

Fresh light easy pear and pineapple fruits with a rounded finish. Drink as an aperitif or with light summery salads. 11.5% abv, €8 down from €9.95.

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Giacondi Vino d’Italia Rosso

Light, ripe plum fruits with a savoury touch and a tannin-free finish. Great everyday drinking with or without food. Try it with pizza or tomato based pasta dishes. 12.5% abv, €8 down from €9.95.