The complexity that emerges from a balanced integration of minerals, fresh vibrant fruit and good acidity took La Scolca to the top.

'Classical Cortese fruit, with white stone fruits and fresh acidity,' said happy consultant Michael Harrison.

'Very mineral nose, taut lemony palate, squeaky clean and very linear,' added team leader Angela Reddin.

'Lemon pith and almond, this is clean and precise,' said fellow team leader Annette Scarfe MW, adding 'Great with seafood,'

£12.05 Eurowines

Careful late-harvesting of Trebbiano has produced a charmingly zesty wine.

'Herbal, fresh and clean, elegant and balanced,' enthused Neil Bruce of Studio Alto, with consultant Michael Harrison adding: 'Savoury, grassy nose, almost herbal, with textured palate and measured acidity,' and consultant sommelier Courtney Stebbings noting: 'Gooseberry, passion fruit sorbet and grapefruit flavours.'
Match with risotto with creamy, herby notes.

£11.89 Enotria&Coe

Fantastic value, lovely texture and great breadth of fruit flavours gave Marco Porello's Roero Arneis the edge.

'Pears and lemon sherbet, with a little spritz lifting and brightening the whole,' said team leader Angela Reddin, adding: 'A touch of pithy bitterness is lovely.'
Consultant sommelier Courtney Stebbings said: 'Caribbean island vibes, with pineapple and sea breeze aromas, peach cobbler and Cedro lemon,' 'Fruity, hint of spice, crisp and crunchy tang. Good,' concluded Neil Bruce of Studio Alto. Match with spicy Thai food.

£6.88 Majestic Commercial

One for the big lists, Studio Alto's Neil Bruce said: 'Subtle oak, lovely balance and poise,' while team leader Angela Reddin said 'Herbal, woody notes with floral nuances. Very tight in the mouth, flavours gambol across the tongue. There is also strength and tenacity. Exceptional as a wine.'
Hear hear.

£52.40 Eurowines

'Delicate, with floral hints and a seamless backbone,' said Neil Bruce of Studio Alto.

'Oak influence adds a richness and depth, but not for purists,' commented team leader Angela Reddin, adding: 'Good length.'

£12.76 Bibendum

This was a 'classical Cortese' for consultant Michael Harrison. Team leader Angela Reddin noted: 'Blossom, lemon and frangipane, limpid clear flavours. Nice flow in the mouth, with a mere lick of spice. Excellent.'

£6.50 Boutinot

£19.83 Hallgarten & Novum Wines

£7.50 Boutinot

£7.50 Boutinot

£10.42 Enotria&Coe

£10.74 Enotria&Coe