Antonio Federici, Roma Rosso, 2021

Antonio Federici is a small, 3rd-generation cellar in Lazio, just south of Rome. As you'll taste here, its wines are both authentic and delicious.

Normally, they only supply their meagre output to top restaurants in Rome. But with most shut in 2020, they had to look elsewhere.

On fine limestone soils (the rocks of which were used to build some of Rome's most famous buildings) they grow some of Italy's most characterful native grapes.

From these they make a small range of award-winning wines. No doubt the skill of top Italian consultant Franco and Matteo Bernabei comes into play, as well as the commitment and passion of the family. A silky, smooth, easy red.