Just southwest of famed Montalcino in Tuscany, Argiano produces this attractive blend of 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Sangiovese, 20% Merlot and 20% Syrah, each fermented and aged for several months in French and Slavonian oak separately before blending. Medium-Full body with soft tannins. MORE >>

Castello di Gabbiano Chianti Gabbiano DOCG 2009 90% Sangiovese, 10% other red grapes from the area, 3 months of aging in stainless steel vats, a bouquet of super ripe cherries, red fruits, cocoa, and sage with an herbal infused honey. Violet, ripe cherries, coffee, cocoa, mint with floral finish. MORE >>

Punica Montessu 2007 Varietal: Carignan Blend Region: Sardegna From Giacomo Tachis of Sassicaia fame comes this Super-Sardegnian blend of 60% Carignano, with 10% each of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Syrah. Loaded with ripe fruits, showing a dry minerality, citrus notes, a hint of fresh bread and heady floral aromas. MORE >>

But I decided that Syrah, particularly young Syrah, which is all I own, would overpower everything but the bacon. considered a snappy and vibrant bottle of Pian del Ciampolo, the un-oaked Sangiovese from Montevertine , but sadly, I don't actually own any of that wine. It has no sauce," he would say. It needs a sauce." MORE >>

Morellino, being very similar to Sangiovese, reflects intense resinous and spicy aromas, namely raisins and white pepper, with flavors of cocoa, sour cherries, hints of licorice, sawdust, and malt. In Tuscany, the Sangiovese grape is known by several names, from Chianti to Brunello to Morellino, depending on where it is grown. MORE >>