This dark ruby-colored wine could be called the poor person's Brunello di Montalcino. Made from 85% Sangiovese and 15% Alicante, Canaiolo, Malvasia, Nera, and Ciliegiolo, it is a seductive, opulently-textured, lush, fruit-driven wine with gobs of cranberry and black cherry liqueur-like aromas and flavors. Plump, fleshy, and gorgeous to drink because of the low acidity, ripe tannin, and good glycerin, it can be drunk over the next 3-4 years. A Leonardo Lo Cascio Selection, Winebow, Hohokus, NJ; tel. (201) 445-0620

A stylish and wonderful wine, with terrific character and real quality for the money. Vivid blackberry and tar aromas. Medium-bodied, with velvety tannins. Alluring mocha and berry character on the long finish. Drink now. 5,800 cases made.??–JS??Region: Italy / Morellino di Scansano Select to Add