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Wine of the Week

Wine of the week

2006 Uvaggio, Coste della Seisa, Sperino (£15.50, 13%, The Wine Society). Paolo de Marchi may be better known as a producer of Chianti Classico and Super Tuscans, but his roots are in Piedmont, which is where he makes this wine with his son, Luca. It's an unusual blend of Nebbiolo and Vespolina and tastes like a cross between a Barolo and a village level red Burgundy. Complex, refreshing and savoury-sweet, with a gamey undertone and a firm Italianate finish.