A bright, medium-bodied red, with a subtle herbal overtone of black tea leaf, layered with flavors of ripe currant and raspberry fruit. Light, snappy tannins firm the finish, which shows citrus peel and smoke accents. Drink now. 10,000 cases made, 1,500 cases imported.??–AN??Region: Italy / Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Select to Add

Up-front notes of ripe blackberry, black licorice, dried herb and smoke are layered with chewy tannins in this bright, light- to medium-bodied red. Drink now through 2020. 10,000 cases made, 3,000 cases imported.??–AN??Region: Italy / Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Select to Add

Antonio Chiavaroli's Marramiero 2016 Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Dama shows bright fruit tones, plummy notes and black cherry. Fermented in stainless steel and aged in barrique for 10 months, the results are simple and forthcoming, with enough fruit fiber to pair with a spicy sausage pizza. An ample 150,000 bottles were made.

An easy-drinking version, round and light- to medium-bodied, offering light tannins and flavors of crushed blackberry and spice. Drink now. 10,000 cases made, 1,000 cases imported.??–AN??Region: Italy / Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Select to Add

A tangy version, balanced and easy-drinking overall, offering flavors of baked plum, ground anise and herb-marinated black olive. Drink now. 10,000 cases made, 1,000 cases imported.??–AN??Region: Italy / Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Select to Add