The 2011 Monica di Sardegna Antigua is an absolutely joyous wine for the money. Dark red cherries, grilled herbs, juniper berries and spices all burst from the glass. In 2011 Santadi did a magnificent job with this entry-level red, a wine that captures the essence of one of Sardinia’s indigenous grapes, and way overdelivers for its modest price. Anticipated maturity: 2013-2014. What a pleasure it is to taste these new releases from Santadi, one of Sardinia’s leading producers. Importer: Empson, USA, Alexandria, VA; tel. (703) 684-0900