Adventurers' Case

An uncomplicated juicy fruit-forward agiorgitiko from Nemea in Greece, with a soft palate and plenty of bramble and red-berry fruit. This works brilliantly alongside Greek fare like gyros or souvlaki, matching whatever meat you go for with ease and providing enough substance to deal with all those tangy, spicy, savoury sauces liberally added on top! Moussaka is another natural partner, but don't forget a pizza or barbecue.

Bononia Estate is named after an ancient Roman fortress on the Danube River, but the winery here was established in 2013, in the building of one of the oldest breweries in Bulgaria. This family estate is keen to champion Bulgaria's indigenous varieties and gamza, also known as kadarka, is a concentrated, dark variety that gives juicy wines. Blended with cabernet franc, this is a bright and fruity red that has a delicious, juicy core and lots of spice.

This is a new project in Odesa, Ukraine by talented winemaker Eduard Gorodetsky. There is no winery yet – it's currently in progress – but it is proving understandably logistically challenging during a war. This merlot is a great example of a juicy, accessible red that is bursting with red plum, cherry and cedar spice. The tannins are present yet supple and this is an ideal red to serve with roast beef and tomato-based pasta dishes.

The rot-resistant albariño prospers in Uruguay's wet climate producing a crisp wine with aspects of riesling character and bay leaf aroma. Bright refreshing and linear palate, ideal as an aperitif or with fish. Linked by the Atlantic Ocean, it's no surprise that albariño is suited to the rainy Urugayan climate (1,100mm rain a year) originating as it does from a similar climate in coastal Galicia in Spain.Uruguay means "River of painted birds" in the native Guarani language and provided the inspiration for this label featuring Uruguayan birds. Teru Teru, the Southern lapwing, often seen in vineyards is fiercely territorial. The national rugby team, Los Teros, is named after it.

Golden straw in colour, with a broad, aromatic nose of lime blossom and wisteria, layered with apple, citrus and a touch of apricot. The palate is elegant and well balanced, showing characteristic almond notes, gentle savoury depth and a soft, lingering fruity finish. A poised, gastronomic Friulano, ideal with seafood, cured hams or simply by the glass.

Vilana is a native grape of Crete and produces light, herbaceous and mineral white wines. Here Lyrarakis have utilised a short time macerating on the skins to develop texture and grip on the palate alongside flavours of orange blossom, pear and apple.