The easygoing 2016 Barco Reale di Carmignano is a blend of 70% Sangiovese, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Cabernet Franc and 10% Canaiolo. This is an informal red wine to pair with grilled meats or a heavy casserole. The wine has the natural acidity to cut through those hearty foods. A whopping 170,000 bottles were produced, and you get great value as a result.

The 2015 Barco Reale di Carmignano is a soft and balanced wine that shows the darker and riper fruit characteristics of this warm vintage. This dark ruby colored red opens to sweet cherry, blackberry and plum. It offers a mid-weight approach with soft berry flavors. You get terrific value with this blend of 70% Sangiovese, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Cabernet Franc and 10% Canaiolo. Some 60,000 bottles were produced.

Capezzana’s 2009 Barco Reale di Carmignano is ridiculously good in this vintage. An expressive, inviting bouquet melds into sweet red cherries, mint and licorice in this layered, expressive and striking effort. This is a dynamite wine for the money. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2014. Importer: Mionetto, USA, Brooklyn, NY; (718) 596-3339

The 2008 Barco Reale di Carmignano is a blend of Sangiovese, Cabernet and Canaiolo. Once again, it is an excellent value. Expressive red fruit, mint, crushed flowers and spices flow from this graceful, mid-weight wine. Anticipated maturity: 2011-2013. This is a set of surprisingly intense wines from Capezzana, one of the historic names in Carmignano. Importer: Mionetto, USA, Brooklyn, NY; (718) 596-3339