The 2016 Montefalco Rosso Vigna Flaminia Maremmana speaks to those looking for a more accessible expression from Montefalco, a wine region in Umbria known for some of Italy's most powerful red wines. Instead of muscle and strength, this wine shows food-friendly tones of bright cherry, spice and dark chocolate instead. The tannins are well managed, and you could pair the wine with pork or lamb chops.

The 2015 Montefalco Rosso Vigna Flaminia Maremmana is a less formal blend of 70% Sangiovese, 15% Canaiolo and 15% Sagrantino. The bouquet here is lively and fresh with lots of primary fruit. Bold cherry, dried raspberry, plum and prune all make memorable appearances. There is some cinnamon or vanilla spice as well. This is an accessible and easy-drinking red wine from Umbria.