Rocca delle Macìe Riserva Di Fizzano Chianti Classico 2007, D.O.C.G., Tuscany, Italy  699454 14.50% D 750 mL  $35.95. July 4, 2011 Full Review

Castelgiocondo Frescobaldi Brunello di Montalcino 2009, Tuscany DOCG, Italy: Savoury and delicious with great complexity, concentration and depth. Aromas of tanned leather, cigar box, violets and wild truffles. Pair with prime rib. Drink: 2016-2025. 650432 14% XD 750 mL  $53.95 Score: 93/100. February 1, 2015 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review

Marchesi de Frescobaldi Nipozzano Vecchie Viti Chianti Rufina Riserva 2012, Tuscany DOCG, Italy: This gorgeous Chianti Reserva could benefits from more cellar time: it has so much potential, yet it's also ready to drink now. Aromas of black fruit, tar and smoke. The 2012 vintage was a strong one, and thus this wine has great aging potential. Decant 1 hour. Pair with grilled meats. Drink: 2017-2023. 395186 14.50% XD 750 mL  $29.95 Score: 92/100. April 28, 2017 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Tenuta Sette Ponti Crognolo 2014, Tuscany I.G.T., Italy: A rustic, robust Italian red wine with tart black fruit and lots of oak. A big wine with lots of acidity on the palate. Full-bodied. Pair with pasta in meat or tomato-based sauces. Drink: 2015-2019. 727636 13.50% XD 750 mL  $29.95 Score: 88/100. October 1, 2016 Perfect Pasta and Tomato Sauce Wine Full Review

Villa Cafaggio Cortaccio 2007, Tuscany I.G.T., Italy Drink: 2009-2017. 20966 14% D 750 mL  $24.95. October 1, 2016 Full Review

Marchese Antinori Riserva Chianti Classico 2013, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: The Sangiovese grapes for this Italian red wine grow on the Tignanello Estate nestled in the core of the Chianti Classico district. This wine is matured for 14 months in small oak casks followed by another 12 months aging in the bottle before it goes to market. Smoky cigar box and dried herbs on the nose, extremely dry palate, full-bodied and subtle. Earthy not fruity. Dedicated to those who love the slow unfolding of sensual pleasure in the glass. Could use some cellar time. Decant 1-2 hours. Drink: 2017-2022. 241363 13.50% XD 750 mL  $42.95 Score: 89/100. February 9, 2017 Perfect Pasta and Tomato Sauce 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

Zenato Amarone Della Valpolicella Classico 2013, Veneto, Italy Drink: 2015-2024. 413179 16% D 750 mL  $52.95. July 10, 2015 Perfect Pasta and Tomato Sauce Wine Full Review

Gattavecchi Nobile Di Montepulciano 2013, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: The 2013 vintage of this robust Italian red wine is a blend of 90% Prugnolo Gentile, 8% Canaiolo, 2% Colorino grapes. A robust Italian red wine with savoury, meaty aromas and flavours. Pleasantly bitter black fruit on the palate and finish. Pair with prime rib. Drink: 2018-2024. 672642 14% XD 750 mL  $25.95 Score: 88/100. August 28, 2018 Glorious Game Wine Full Review

Ruffino Riserva Ducale Chianti Classico 2014, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: A vibrant, full-bodied Tuscan red wine from Ruffino made form the classic Chianti grape Sangiovese. Full-bodied and savoury with juicy, mouth-watering aromas and flavours of dark red berries and spice. Pair with tangy tomato sauce. Drink: 2018-2023. 45195 13.50% XD 750 mL  $29.95 Score: 91/100. July 5, 2018 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review

Antinori 2015, Toscana IGT, Italy Drink: 2018-2021. 53876 13.50% XD 750 mL  $27.95. October 13, 2018 Full Review

Mazzei Ser Lapo Riserva Chianti Classico 2015, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: Lovely nose on this Mazzei Ser Lapo 2015 of ripe red and dark berries, earthy florals and dried herbs. This is a 90% Sangiovese and 10% Merlot Chianti Classico Riserva from the Tuscany wine region aged one year in French oak barriques (50% new). On the palate, there are wild strawberries, ripe raspberry, red berry and dried herb flavours. Long red berry and spicy finish. Tannins are structured with great acidity for food. Pair with a rich meaty pasta and a richer tomato sauce. Drink: 2019-2025. 288530 13.50% XD 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 92/100. March 15, 2019 Top Rated Red Wine. Perfect Pasta and Tomato Sauce Wine Full Review

Isole e Olena Chianti Classico 2015, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: Produced from 80% Sangiovese, 15% Canaiolo and 5% Syrah wine grapes, Isole e Olena 2015 is a juicy, silky Chianti Classico with ripe dark cherry, berry, savoury spice and dried herb flavours on the palate. The Insole e Olean estate is located in the heart of the Chianti region between the historic cities of Florence and Siena in Tuscany. Great acidity for food. Enjoy now and for the next five years. Pair this Tuscan beauty with a Ribollita soup. Drink: 2019-2028. 704346 14.50% D 750 mL  $34.95 Score: 90/100. March 15, 2019 Top Rated Red Wine. Perfect Pasta and Tomato Sauce Wine Full Review

Tommasi Casisano Brunello Di Montalcino 2013, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy Drink: 2020-2027. 483800 14% XD 750 mL  $49.95. July 19, 2019 Full Review

Umberto Cesari Liano Sangiovese Cabernet Sauvignon 2016, Rubicone, Emilia Romagna I.G.T., Italy: Lush and supple, medium-plus-bodied red wine blend of Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon wine grapes. Look for dark cherry, brambleberry, earthy florals, cold tea and savoury herb flavours on the palate. Good backbone with grainy tannins. Decant two hours prior to pouring with a grilled New York striploin steak. Or cellar for another two years. Drink: 2021-2025. 225086 13.50% D 750 mL  $27.95 Score: 87/100. August 28, 2020 Voluptuous Veal Wine Full Review

Lornano Gran Selezione Chianti Classico 2012, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy Drink: 2020-2026. 491985 14% XD 750 mL  $45.95. February 21, 2020 Perfect Pasta and Tomato Sauce Wine Full Review

Barone Ricasoli Rocca Guicciarda Riserva Chianti Classico 2017, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: A well-priced, classy Chianti Classico Riserva, produced from mostly the Sangiovese wine grape with a smattering of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. Brilliant and mouth-watering with sour cherry, pink florals, fine herbs and dusty tannins. Pair with a meaty lasagne. Drink: 2020-2021. 943613 14.50% D 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 88/100. December 15, 2020 Voluptuous Veal Wine Full Review

Villa Antinori Riserva Chianti Classico 2016, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: From the Tuscany wine region, Villa Antinori 2016 Chianti Classico Riserva is a beautifully-crafted juicy red wine blend of 90% Sangiovese, 5% each of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot produced by Marchesi Antinori. Antinori has been in the wine business since 1385 – that’s 26 generations. Look for liquid ripe cherry, spicy plum, black currant, black olive, earthy truffle, sweet dried tobacco leaf matched with mouth-watering acidity and fine grippy tannins showing elegance and power -- a good cellaring candidate. Drink from 2022. Drink: 2022-2035. 540971 13.50% XD 750 mL  $36.95 Score: 91/100. February 19, 2021 Top Rated Red Wine. Perfect Pasta and Tomato Sauce Wine Full Review