Other Wine, Dóldora Saperavi, Valul Lui Traian, Moldova, 2023

Dóldora means 'chock-full' in Moldovan, which is a perfect description of this succulent, pure-fruited red. Saperavi (a teinturier grape with red flesh) can be a bit heavy in tannins, alcohol and extraction but here it has been made in a very low-intervention way by brothers-in law Roman and Constantin of Chateau Cristi, who've left it unoaked so the spicy black cherry, plum and liquorice characters shine. Imported into the UK by Other Wines (who seek out 'extraordinary wines from unexpected regions'), it's a little on the pricey side, but still a very well-made wine whose soft fruit tannins mean you could even enjoy it slightly chilled.