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GĂ©rard Bertrand Syrah Grenache 2015, Languedoc A.P., France: Savoury and juicy with meaty, dark spice character. Amazing QPR: quality price ratio. Pair with prime rib. Drink: 2018-2020. 413237 14.50% D 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 91/100. November 6, 2019 Best Value Red Wine. Voluptuous Veal Wine Full Review
Lirica Primitivo di Manduria 2015, Puglia D.O.P., Italy: Lirica 2015 is a robust red Primitivo Di Manduria with black and purple plum liqueur, crushed raspberry, blackberry, tarry with toasty oak flavours on the palate. Great concentration of dark fruit flavours to toasty oak on this southern Italian red wine. Pair with a meaty, cheesy lasagna. Drink: 2018-2024. 326710 14% D 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 90/100. April 24, 2020 Best Value Red Wine. Perfect Pasta and Tomato Sauce Wine Full Review
Terra d'Aligi Tatone Montepulciano D'abruzzo 2013, Abruzzo D.O.C., Italy: Terra D'aligi's Tatone 2013 is a dry, full-bodied, rustic red with dried red berries, dark fruit and chocolate flavours on the palate. Supple and easy to drink. The wine was first produced in 1997, by Carlo and Adriano Spinelli. Tatone is the local word for "grandfather," and the name given to the wine because it reflected the strength and authority of their grandfather. The wine aged for 24 months in Slavonian oak barrels. Pair with a rich meat pasta and sun-dried tomato sauce dish. Drink: 2018-2021. 994616 14% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 87/100. January 3, 2019 Best Value Red Wine. Magnificent Meat Pizza Wine Full Review
Santa Margherita Chianti Classico 2015, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: A black cherry nose with seductive smoke that follows though on the palate. Decant 1-2 hours to smooth out. Long finish with dark spice and toasty oak. Pair with rare meats. Drink: 2018-2022. 91694 13.50% D 750 mL  $33.95 Score: 90/100. February 27, 2019 Top Rated Red Wine. Magnificent Meat Pizza Wine Full Review
Villa Cafaggio Cortaccio 2008, Tuscany I.G.T., Italy: Lots of maturity on the nose of this attractive Italian red wine with aromas of tanned leather, cigar box and dried herbs. Nicely balanced acidity. Medium-bodied and mouth-watering. This wine is aged for 18 months in French oak barrels. Pair with veal. Drink: 2015-2020. 20966 14.50% XD 750 mL  $48.95 Score: 91/100. October 6, 2018 Top Rated Red Wine. Venerated Vegetarian Wine Full Review

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