Simple red plums, spiced cherries and hibiscus. Light and a little diluted on the light- to medium-bodied palate with soft tannins and a short, fruity finish. Sangiovese. Sustainable. Drink now.

Cherry and strawberry flavors hold court in this light-bodied, elegant red. Bracing acidity drives the moderately long finish. Drink now through 2018. 1,680 cases imported.??–BS??Region: Italy / Rosso di Montepulciano Select to Add

Fresh, evoking cherry and raspberry flavors accented by tar and spice. A strong grip guards the finish as tobacco and cedar elements emerge. Best from 2016 through 2021. 60,000 cases made, 70 cases imported.??–BS??Region: Italy / Rosso di Montepulciano Select to Add

A great food wine for pasta or oven-roasted lasagna, the 2013 Rosso di Montepulciano shows a bright ruby color and approachable fruit tones of cherry, blackberry and raspberry. Despite the simplicity of the fruit, there are touches of spice and toasted nut at the back. This wine shows a brighter, more pronounced acidic vein that will cut through fatty foods or grated Parmigiano.

Ripe aromas of cherry and raspberry are augmented by leather and mineral tones on the palate. This shows a vibrant structure, leaving a tobacco accent as it fades gracefully. Drink now through 2015. 16,500 cases made, 42 cases imported.??–BS??Region: Italy / Rosso di Montepulciano Select to Add