A Roman favorite, the 2010 Mater Matuta is 85% Syrah and 15% Petit Verdot. Definitely one of the top red wines of the region, this bold expression offers enormous intensity with ripe fruit, Indian spice, rum cake, black tobacco and heavily roasted espresso bean. There’s elegance in the mouth, more than you might expect, with sweet cherry fruit and very soft tannins. Anticipated maturity: 2013-2019. Casale del Giglio is among the most popular brands found on restaurants wine lists across the capital city. Swamp and on the outskirts of Rome was reclaimed during the Mussolini years and now houses vibrant agriculture. Importer: Soilair Selection; www.soilairselection.com