Kalk und Kiesel Rot 2019

A wine that tastes like a refined, silkier version of its crunchy Beaujolais sibling. The same pretty red fruits waft out of the glass, but the palate is softer, rounder and silkier. It's the kind of wine you want to drink on your sofa in a dressing gown after a long bath; the kind of wine that works as an instant relaxation therapy.

From the Burgenland, Austria, this is a blend of Blaufränkisch and Pinot Noir. Like its white sibling, it comes from soils that are composed of both limestone (Kalk in German) and pebbles (Kiesel in German). Vinified with whole bunches and a short maceration period, this was then aged in used 500 litre barrels and amphorae.

Tip: Put it in the fridge and drink it chilled to explore that extra layer of 'juice busters'.