Serie A.

Muscadet, during the new world wine revolution, would have played the pithy permanent resident of the sports and social club, whose labour was no longer required. Barbera, in contrast,would have been wondering after a successful run at The Edinburgh Fringe why only a small group of intellectuals and early adopters were the minority supporters. Fast forward to the new and old worlds of wine in juxtaposition, and now both Muscadet and Barbera are in demand for work and gigging regularly. Taste the Difference Muscadet Sevre et Maine Sur Lie, 2008, France, £5.99. Stockist:Sainsbury’s is dry, with lemony and creamy flavours, well made and an impressive aperitif wine. Castelvero Barbera D’ Asti, 2007,Italy, £6.99 (a third off until 16/3).Stockist: Sainsbury’s tastes how good Barbera should be with soft, appealing cherry fruit, backed by balanced acidity. An easy drinking red that demonstrates what a quality varietal

Barbera is.If you are looking for a dry refreshing, aperitif white from Italy, then the Castelvero Gavi 2008/09, £6.99, will be a third off too.