DRINkS: Charlotte’s secret Spain

To discover Spain’s diverse regional wines, start in Galicia with a white Godello – an alternative to Chardonnay. Head inland to the Bierzo for a vibrant red. Enjoy the spritzy Basque Txakoli, Valencia’s sumptuous Monastrell and finish on the Cadiz coast with a refreshing sherry.

VIONTA gODELLO bLANCO 2019

(13%), £14.95, slurp.co.uk. This weighty white tastes of sunny grapefruit and white peach. Lovely!

CASTRO VENTOSA EL CASTRO DE VALTUILLE MENCIA JOVEN 2020

(13.5%), £14.50, thegoodwine shop.co.uk. Medium-bodied, with plum, violet, rosemary and smoky notes. A BBQ winner.

TxOMIN ETxANIz TxAKOLI 2020

(11%), £15.50, Ocado. Bright and lively with apple, citrus and herbal notes, plus a racy acidity and a slightly effervescent finish.

bARON AMARILLO MONASTRELL PETIT VERDOT 2020

(13%), £5.79, Aldi. A brilliantly affordable Southern Spanish sultry red with layers of baked berry fruit, dried fig, cocoa and sage.

bODEgAS HIDALgO LA gITANA MANzANILLA SHERRY

(15%), £8.50 for 50cl, Sainsbury’s. Dry, refreshing and extremely moreish with subtle flavours of apple and nuts and a distinctive saline tang.