Creamy notes of baked black cherry, dried fig and herbs show light, aromatic accents of licorice and cola in this balanced, light- to medium-bodied red, with hints of tar-tinged smoke. Drink now. 90,000 cases made, 57,000 cases imported.??–AN??Region: Italy / Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Select to Add

Ripe black raspberry and black cherry fruit flavors are accented by hints of toasty smoke, dried lavender, vanilla and spice in this light-bodied, sippable red. Drink now. 50,000 cases imported.??–AN??Region: Italy / Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Select to Add

The Masciarelli 2018 Montepulciano d'Abruzzo (in a screw-cap bottle) is primary and bright in personality with dark cherry and plum. The wine is short and simple overall, but you get enough fruit texture and just enough mild structure to pair with a classic burger and fries. The wine ends on a tart or slightly bitter note that could counter the fat in those foods.

Here's an easy-drinking red wine to pair with pork chops or Italian sausages, layered with grilled onions and bell peppers. The 2017 Montepulciano d'Abruzzo is a mid-weight wine with enough primary fruit and fresh blackberry to keep the palate refreshed. No oak is used. The wine shows mild structure, but the upside is all the plump fruit you get at the core. This is one of those easy wines you pull out of the pantry and pour a glass as you are cooking up dinner.

A balanced, light- to medium-bodied red, with black raspberry, dusty sage and citrus notes, layered with light, chewy tannins. Drink now. 43,000 cases imported.??–AN??Region: Italy / Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Select to Add