Notes of ripe cherries and raspberries with red licorice and dried flower undertones. Medium-bodied with crunchy tannins and a chalky, mineral nature. Dry yet juicy with a savory finish. Drink or hold.

The entry-level 2020 Montefalco Rosso is a blend of 60% Sangiovese, 25% Merlot and 15% Sagrantino. Production is an ample 100,000 bottles. To the nose, this warm-vintage expression shows rich layers of dark fruit and plum, followed by dusty touches of crushed aspirin or mineral. It closes with medium thickness and concentration.

With sharp, redcurrant fruit and bramble, along with some rosemary essence or lavender oil, the 2018 Montefalco Rosso seems a bit thin and thorny in this vintage, but with a nice touch of white pepper. The snappy acidity makes this blend of Sangiovese, Merlot and Sagrantino a good match for a fatty dish with plenty of pancetta or guanciale. This was an ample production of 100,000 bottles.

From a beautifully balanced vintage, the 2016 Montefalco Rosso is a more accessible and immediate wine, especially when compared to its more austere big brother Sagrantino. The Rosso is a blend of 60% Sangiovese, 25% Merlot and 15% Sagrantino, and these three grapes become three amigos thanks to their many contrasts and shared qualities. The Sangiovese, or the backbone of the wine, delivers freshness and energy, the Merlot adds softness and texture and the Sagrantino pops in enthusiastically with exotic spice and structure. Try it with a turkey burger and sweet potato fries. Production is 100,000 bottles strong.

Here's a great wine to pair with spit-fire barbecued pork or lamb chops. The 2015 Montefalco Rosso is a full-bodied red with the strength and firmness to cut through succulent cuts of meat or fatty, cheesy foods. The wine is broad and bold in terms of aromas but shows less muscular power in the mouth, where the wine is long and fine.