A blend of 50% Sangiovese, 25% Syrah and 25% Merlot, the barrique-aged Castelli del Grevepesa 2019 Clemente VII Settimo is a wine of volume and generous texture with dark fruit, earthy background notes and wild rose. The wine dances between dark primary notes and balsam herb, and this mix is quite attractive. Elegant mineral tones frame that core of dark fruit.

This 50% Sangiovese blend with equal parts Syrah and Merlot should drink well with country-style patè piled onto baguette toast. The Castelli del Grevepesa 2016 Clemente VII Settimo is a rich and darkly concentrated expression with ripe fruit, pressed blackberry, cinnamon and spicy nutmeg. The wine is driven by dark fruit concentration and an extra level of softness from the 12 months of oak aging. The Syrah and the Merlot play a big role in the textural richness of this Tuscan blend.