Melon And Prosciutto Di Parma (ham)

Provence's most serious red — Mourvèdre-dominated, structured, savory, with notes of black olive, leather, and Mediterranean herb. The age-worthy alternative to a southern Rhône.

Veneto's pale, friendly red — the same Corvina-based blend as Valpolicella, made lighter and fresher. Drinks like a serious rosé; serve slightly chilled.

Provence rosé at its most classic — pale, dry, Mediterranean, with strawberry, citrus, and a saline finish. The wine of Provençal lunches.

Red · Medium · Dry

The blend of Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre that fills every wine list in France for a reason — friendly, peppery, slightly rustic, made to wash down anything from grilled vegetables to lamb stew.

Piedmont's pop wine — Dolcetto from the same region as Barolo, made for joyful weekday drinking. Plum, almond, soft tannins.

Southwest France's quiet treasure — both bone-dry and lusciously sweet wines from the Gros and Petit Manseng grapes. The sweet bottlings are world-class.

La Mancha's young, unoaked tier — Tempranillo and Garnacha at their freshest and fruitiest. The everyday Tuesday red.

A southern Rhône appellation across the river from Châteauneuf — similar grapes, similar character, fraction of the price. Drinks like Châteauneuf's pragmatic cousin.

Argentina's aromatic native white — jasmine, peach, lemon, low alcohol, dry finish. The most surprising wine to come out of Mendoza.

Red · Full · Dry

South Africa's signature grape — smoky, bramble-fruited, polarizing. The good bottles are surprisingly elegant; pair with barbecue and lamb.

Extremadura's value red appellation — Tempranillo and Garnacha blends at very honest prices. The Spanish wine you've never heard of, drunk for under $10.

Red · Medium · Dry

Tempranillo-based blend from northern Spain, traditionally oak-aged into something quietly profound. Cherry, dill, vanilla, leather; great with lamb, paella, and aged Manchego.