Zenato 2013, Veneto IGT, Italy: A sweet plummy rich Italian red wine made using the traditional Appassimento method of drying grapes on straw mats before fermentation to add colour, concentration, alcohol and depth. Smooth with sweet cherries on the finish. This is a blend of indigenous grapes to the Veneto region and international grapes. Pair with spicy dishes. Drink: 2013-2018. 208579 13.50% D 750 mL  $14.40 Score: 87/100. March 3, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Glorious Game Wine Full Review

Le Ragose Superiore Ripasso Valpolicella Classico 2013, Veneto D.O.C., Italy: Rustic, dry and terrific with distinctive aromas of maturity: think tanned leather, violets, dried herbs and wild black cherry though not fruity. Nice mouth-watering acidity for a variety of dishes. Highly recommended. Finishes with cedar smoke, violets, and black tart cherry. Drink: 2017-2020. 991984 13.50% XD 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 92/100. May 27, 2017 Top Rated Red Wine. Charming Grilled Chicken Wine Full Review

Castelli del Grevepesa Clemente Vii Chianti Classico 2014, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: Dark berry and smoke on the nose of this full-bodied Italian Chianti. Wild cedar underbrush notes, not fruit forward. Pair with a rare steak Drink: 2017-2021. 421388 14% XD 750 mL  $22.95 Score: 87/100. March 17, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Complete Cheese Pizza Wine Full Review

Ricasoli Brolio Chianti Classico 2014, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: From producer, Barone Ricasoli, the red wine blend for this Chianti Classico Brolio from the 2014 vintage are mostly Sangiovese grapes with some Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. Juicy and robust with fleshy ripe black cherry and earth. Pair with pasta in tomato sauce. Drink: 2017-2020. 3962 13% D 750 mL  $22.95 Score: 90/100. July 8, 2017 Top Rated Red Wine. Perfect Pasta and Tomato Sauce Wine Full Review