Italian Red Blend

Aromas of plum and dark fruits follow through to a full body, velvety mouth feel and a soft, mineral laden finish. A lot of wine for the money.

Villa Antinori 2019 is ruby red in color. Its intense and complex nose offers fruity notes of black cherries, plums, sensations of boxwood, mint, and black pepper. The palate is medium bodied, well rounded with supple delicate... Read More

Taut and linear in profile, this red delivers black currant, black cherry, vanilla and peppery spices. Tightens up on the finish, where the chalky tannins linger. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Sangiovese. Best from 2025 through... Read More

Wow. Such a complex nose, with a base of dried cherry, spruced up with hints of mild coffee and walnuts. Then there are dried flowers, wild herbs and spices, such as tarragon and cloves. Subtle hints of dried banana and apricot,... Read More

Banfi Col di Sasso offers a bouquet of black cherries and spice. Rich with soft tannins, delivering persistent black-fruit flavors and subtle hints of smoke, with a lingering finish.

Ideal with pizza, pasta, grilled meat and poultry.... Read More

The fruit is from young vines on the Montalcino Estate that would otherwise go into Rosso di Montalcino and the two Sant Antimo wines. A fantastic value, the wine displays sweet cherry, red plum, flowers, leather, and a hint of... Read More

The 2022 Rosso di Montepulciano is rosy and floral with a licorice tinge that complements its crushed raspberry fruits. Round and balanced with a pleasant inner sweetness and crisp red berry fruits, this washes easily across the... Read More

This blend of Nero d'Avola, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah has aromas of black-skinned fruit, graphite and cooking spice. On the smooth, easygoing palate, polished tannins gently support juicy black cherry, tobacco and... Read More

Light ruby in color, the nose has copious smoky mineral, a touch of fresh tobacco and cherry scent. Light medium in body, with a broad mouth feel and good acidity, fine tannins provide very good structure and focus. The flavors... Read More

Vecchie Viti 2018 has a beautifully intense and radiant ruby-red color. The fruity notes we encounter include red and black currants, raspberry and black cherry. The elegant floral hints of violet, rosehip and acacia are simply... Read More

The Frescobaldi 2020 Chianti Rufina Riserva Nipozzano has dark plummy fruit and presents lots of fun but basic primary intensity. I like the wine's fresh and fruit-forward profile, and I can't image a more suited partner... Read More

Tenuta Perano Chianti Classico 2021 is a splendid limpid shade of ruby red . On the nose it begins with fruity notes of berries and other red fruits such as cherries and plums. The floral aspects are very evident and as always... Read More

A true Tuscan classic! Deep ruby color with garnet reflections and an elegant bouquet of leather, black cherries, licorice and plums; a medium to a full-bodied palate, rich in ripe red fruit, goût de terroir, subtle notes... Read More

Purplish red. Notes of red fruits, black berried fruits and hints of white pepper. Medium-bodied, fresh and delicate with well-integrated tannins.

The primarily floral, sweet nose features aromas of vanilla bean, violets, cherry syrup and macerated blackberries, while a dusting of stoniness provides just enough savory balance. The palate is also sweet, full of berries and... Read More

Deep ruby in color, with a broad bouquet of red fruits. It has great substance in the mouth, with soft and round tannins and a long and enveloping finish. This wine pairs well with full-flavored pasta and rice dishes. Also recommended... Read More

Sweet raspberry fruit on the nose with clove and mint. Good typicity, grippy tannins, great depth, and concentration.

Aromas of crushed stones, dark berries and blueberries follow through to a medium to full body with creamy tannins and a medium-chewy finish. Chocolate at the end. Sangiovese, cabernet sauvignon and merlot. Two or three years... Read More