Wines of the week: Three warming reds that won't break the bank

Terry Kirby selects the best bottles to buy

From France

Les Jamelles Reserve Mourvèdre 2013

Punching way above its price point and winner of several awards, this southern French red is a gutsy, cheering wine, packed with rich, dark-fruit flavours and a touch of spice that will warm up the coldest winter night. For robust stews and casseroles. £6.49 (until 2 February; normally £7.49) Co-op stores

From Italy

Picco Attila 2013

A blend of Merlot and the obscure Refosco grape from Friuli in north-east Italy, this is a delightful medium-bodied combination of smooth fruit-and-nut chocolate tastes undercut with really fresh, tangy ripeness. Will work with heavier dishes, but perfect for tomato-based pasta dishes or a mushroom risotto. £8.99, laithwaites.co.uk

From Portugal

Touriga Nacional 2012

A key grape for port in the Douro, Touriga Nacional also makes sweetly perfumed, velvety reds such as this from Portugal's Tejo region in the south, given depth from a little oak ageing. Enticing flavours of damson and mint, with a long finish. For all Mediterranean-style foods and tapas. £8, Marks & Spencer