The Martoccia 2018 Rosso di Montalcino shows a tangy and slightly bitter touch of sour cherry and cassis. The wine warms in the glass to more expansive, albeit simple, aromas of earth, spice and potting soil. If you want a simple taste of Sangiovese from the cool Montalcino climate, this wine offers a little tease of authenticity. Some 25,000 bottles were produced, allowing for a moderately priced pairing with an authentic pappardelle and rabbit ragù.

Here's a terrific Tuscan red to drink with simple but hearty home-cooked meals like pasta or bean soup. The 2016 Rosso di Montalcino is packed tight with blackberry and black currant. Those aromas are followed by mild spice, tar and moist chewing tobacco. The wine is both fruity and savory at the same time. You can drink this fun wine without a second thought. Some 30,000 bottles were made.

This ripe style boasts plum, cherry, earth and spice flavors. Stays fresh, ending with a grip of tannins. Best from 2013 through 2017. 2,500 cases made.??–BS??Region: Italy / Rosso di Montalcino Select to Add