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Casa Catelli 2015 Sangiovese (Toscana). This
easygoing Sangiovese opens with fruity aromas
of red and black berries. The straightforward,
enjoyable palate delivers black cherries and baking
spices alongside smooth tannins and fresh acidity.
Executive Wine Imports Inc. —K.O.
abv: 14% Price: $15
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Colle S. Mustiola di Fabio Cenni 2008 Poggio ai
Chiari (Toscana). Made entirely with Sangiovese,
this has a shy nose that eventually reveals red
berry and vanilla. The evolved palate offers French
oak, toast and cinnamon alongside teeth-coating
tannins. Drink soon. Pietro De Marco Importers.
—K.O.
abv: 13.5% Price: $45
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Conti di Sn Bonifacio 2012 Sustinet Syrah
(Toscana). Made entirely with Syrah, this
has subdued aromas of blackberry and a suggestion
of sandalwood. The dense palate offers dried black
cherry, black pepper and oak alongside round tannins.
Drink sooner rather than later to capture the
remaining fruit. Vintage Imports, Inc. —K.O.
abv: 14.5% Price: $45
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Fattoria Montellori 2013 Moro (Toscana).
Made with 70% Sangiovese, 20% Cabernet
Sauvignon and 10% Merlot, this has aromas of red
plum and a whiff of cinnamon. The rather lean palate
offers strawberry and vanilla along with a smoky
finish. Enjoy soon. Matchvino. —K.O.
abv: 13% Price: $22
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Fattoria Montellori 2011 Dicatum Sangiovese
(Toscana). Made entirely with Sangiovese,
the nose reveals red berry and French oak aromas,
while the palate offers unripe strawberry, clove and
cedar. Rather astringent tannins leave a mouthpuckering
finish. Matchvino. —K.O.
abv: 14.5% Price: $49
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Fattoria Montellori 2011 Salamartano (Toscana).
Made with 55% Cabernet Sauvignon,
25% Cabernet Franc, 15% Merlot and 5% Petit
Verdot, this opens with aromas of black currant and
baking spice. The evolved palate provides mature
plum, oak and toast alongside gripping, rather drying
tannins. Matchvino. —K.O.
abv: 14.5% Price: $49
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Guicciardini Strozzi 2011 Sòdole (Toscana).
Made entirely with Sangiovese, this opens
with aromas of scorched soil, used leather and
game. The aromas follow over to the funky palate
along with mature plum and black pepper. It’s
already accessible, with evolved tannins. Enjoy
soon. Montcalm Wine Importers. —K.O.
abv: 14% Price: $50
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Il Borro 2013 Pian di Nova (Toscana). A
blend of 75% Syrah and 25% Sangiovese,
this easygoing red has aromas of toast, espresso,
chopped mint and a whiff of brown baking spice.
The straightforward palate shows black currant,
licorice and clove alongside fine-grained tannins.
USA Wine West. —K.O.
abv: 13.5% Price: $19
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Il Borro 2013 Polissena Sangiovese (Toscana).
Made entirely with Sangiovese, this
easy-drinking wine opens with subdued aromas
of toast, espresso, aromatic herb and a whiff blue
flower. The round straightforward palate offers
dried wild cherry, walnut and star anise alongside
supple tannins. Drink through 2018. USA Wine
West. —K.O.
abv: 13.5% Price: $20
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Madonna Alta 2014 Nativo (Toscana). Made
with 65% Sangiovese, 20% Merlot and
15% Cabernet Sauvignon, this has subtle aromas of
black-skinned fruit and thyme. The easygoing palate
delivers black cherry and cinnamon alongside
smooth tannins. Superior Wines. —K.O.
abv: 13.5% Price: $16
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Madonna Nera 2013 Red (Toscana). Made
with 60% Sangiovese, 30% Merlot and
10% Cabernet Sauvignon, this opens with delicate
aromas of black-skinned fruit and a whiff of baking
spice. The no-frills palate shows mature red plum,
toast and a hint of bell pepper alongside rather
astringent tannins. Montcalm Wine Importers.
—K.O.
abv: 13.5% Price: $33
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Marchesi de’ Frescobaldi 2014 Castiglioni
(Toscana). A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon,
Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Sangiovese, this pleasant
red has aromas of dark-skinned fruit, toast and
a whiff of espresso. The light-bodied, straightforward
palate offers cherry, red currant and a hint of
light spice alongside zesty acidity and polished tannins.
Folio Fine Wine Partners. —K.O.
abv: 13% Price: $30
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Mazzei 2014 Poggio Badiola (Toscana). Made
with 70% Sangiovese and 30% Merlot,
this easy-drinking wine has aromas of violets and
vanilla. The straightforward palate delivers sour
cherries and aromatic herbs alongside zesty acidity
and lithe tannins. Enjoy soon. Palm Bay International.
—K.O.
abv: 13.5% Price: $15
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Ornellaia 2014 Le Volte (Toscana). An easydrinking
blend of Merlot, Sangiovese and
Cabernet Sauvignon, this opens with aromas of red
berry, toast, herb and roasted coffee bean. The soft
palate offers black cherry, mocha and a hint of coffee
alongside bright acidity and silky tannins. Drink now.
Folio Fine Wine Partners. —K.O.
abv: 13.5% Price: $30
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Pagani de Marchi 2012 Casa Nocera (Toscana).
Made entirely with Merlot, this opens
with aromas of black cherry and caramel that follow
through to the dense palate along with a hint of
cedar. Clenching tannins leave a mouth-puckering
finish. Votto Vines Importing. —K.O.
abv: 14.5% Price: $62
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Perazzeta 2014 Sara (Toscana). Made with
90% Sangiovese and 10% Ciliegiolo, this
opens with blackberry and Mediterranean brush
aromas. The easygoing palate delivers red cherry and
clove alongside chewy tannins. Enjoy soon. August
Wine Group. Best Buy. —K.O.
abv: 13% Price: $12
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Pietro Beconcini 2015 Fresco di Nero Tempranillo
(Toscana). Light bodied and refreshing,
this simple enjoyable red delivers sour cherry, red
currant, chopped Mediterranean herb and a hint of
white pepper. It finishes clean and crisp. It’s made to
be drunk young, so enjoy now. Savorian Inc. —K.O.
abv: 12% Price: $18
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Pieve de’ Pitti 2011 Moro di Pava (Toscana).
Made entirely with Sangiovese, this opens
with black plum and clove aromas that carry over to
the palate together with notes of toast and smoke.
Gripping tannins leave a mouth-drying finish.
Southport Wines. —K.O.
abv: 14.5% Price: $24
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Podere Ciona 2014 Semifonte (Toscana).
Made with 90% Merlot and 10% Alicante,
this easygoing red opens with delicate aromas suggesting
red currant and baking spice. The straightforward
palate delivers red plum and clove alongside
soft tannins. Enjoy soon. August Wine Group. —K.O.
abv: 12.5% Price: $15
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Podere Ciona 2010 Le Diacce (Toscana).
Made entirely with Merlot, this opens with
delicate aromas of black-skinned fruit and a whiff of
baking spice. The mature palate reveals prune and
vanilla alongside rather evolved tannins. Enjoy soon.
August Wine Group. —K.O.
abv: 13.5% Price: $30
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Podere Il Castellaccio 2015 Dinostro (Toscana).
Made entirely with Sangiovese, the
shy nose eventually reveals red berry and a hint of
thyme. The straightforward easygoing palate delivers
red cherry and clove alongside smooth tannins.
Enjoy soon. Superior Wines. —K.O.
abv: 13.5% Price: $20
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Podere Il Castellaccio 2014 Valente (Toscana).
Made with Sangiovese, Ciliegiolo,
Foglia Tonda and Pugnitello, this offers delicate
aromas of black cherry and cinnamon. The aromas
cross over to the easygoing palate together with a
hint of thyme and smooth, pliant tannins. Enjoy
soon. Superior Wines. —K.O.
abv: 13.5% Price: $19
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Podere San Cristoforo 2015 Ameri Sangiovese
(Toscana). Made entirely with Sangiovese,
this hearty red opens with aromas of ripe berry
and toasted oak. The dense solid palate delivers
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