Adhering to the ‘Just say Yes to life’ philosophy, I recently accepted an invitation to visit Rinaldini Vini, near Reggio Emilia. A lovely spring day awaited me, and the sunshine and the warm welcome reminded me that this region is known for its hospitality. And great food – but I’ll get to that part in a minute.

Snow-capped Apennines in the distance, the landscape of dormant vines with just the slightest hint of a green shoot starting are what greeted me. This is Lambrusco territory. I hear you snickering from here! But you can stop, because not only was Lambrusco the most-sold wine in the world prior to Prosecco (still snickering?), it is currently undergoing a Renaissance.