Villa Pinciana produces this intriguing Sangiovese and cabernet sauvignon mix matured in French oak barrels.

Herbs and metals from the close by hills within the aroma. Trace of chocolate because it opens. Mature, darkish crimson fruit on the palate. The sangiovese lightens the cabernet sauvignon properly. Delicate tannins integrating construction and end. Good stability. 13.5% ABV

When you’ve got this wine, drink it now, don’t wait. Particularly: decant or open the bottle about 20 minutes earlier than ingesting, to permit the aromas and flavors to totally blossom. Keep alert for hints of floral and spice, too.

WHO: Villa Pinciana

WHAT: sangiovese with a considerable quantity of cabernet sauvignon

WHERE: Maremma, Tuscany, Italy

HOW MUCH: $35

RATING: 90