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Gabbiano 2015 Chianti Classico
Winery: Gabbiano
Grape(s): Sangiovese
Region: Chianti, Italy
Year: 2015
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification: n/a
Price: 10-15

Review:
Lots of bing cherries mingle among expressions of cigar box, herbs, and leather on the nose. Fairly lively on the palate, cherry and red plum flavors wrap around nuances of floral earth, leather, and herbs. The solid acidity lifts the fruit in this wine, making chicken parmigiana a nice pairing. Drink now.
Rating: 90

Pico Maccario Lavignone 2016 Barbera DíAsti
Winery: Pico Maccario Lavignone
Grape(s): Barbera
Region: Italy
Year: 2016
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification: n/a
Price: 10-15

Review:
Cherry and pomegranate aromas merge with accents of leather, herbs, and violets on the nose. Savory flavors take center stage, as leather, herbs and violet notes flow into elements cherry and plum. A lively acidity and plush tannins make this wine ideal for a gourmet pizza.
Rating: 89

Monte Antico 2014 Toscana
Winery: Monte Antico
Grape(s): 85% Sangiovese, 10% Cabernet, & 5% Merlot
Region: Toscana, Italy
Year: 2014
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification: n/a
Price: 10-15

Review:
A bouquet of dark cherries, violets, ginger, and spice rises up from a glass. The palate brings together expressions of cherry and raspberry with suggestions of cedar, vanilla, and perfumed flowers. Delivering polished tannins and good fruit character, itís a bargain for your Italian night dinner.
Rating: 90

Icario Rosso 2014 Icario Toscana
Winery: Icario Rosso
Grape(s): 70% Sangiovese, 20% Teroldego, & 10% Merlot
Region: Toscana, Italy
Year: 2014
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification: n/a
Price: 10-15

Review:
Aromas of cherries and plums interweave among hints of earth and herbs on the nose. Flavors of black cherry, blackberry, and plum meld with suggestions of herbs and forest floor on the palate. Welcoming fruit and supple tannins make this an approachable wine.
Rating: 89