1997 Altesino Rosso di Altesino, Tuscany (About $10)

This spectacular bargain is from one of Brunello di Montalcino?s finest producers, Altesino. Elegant and well-crafted, the 1997 Rosso di Altesino is a gorgeous ruby red in color with a fine sweet nose of red berries. This blend of 90% Sangiovese and 10% Merlot is Altesino’s simplest wine, and it’s a tremendous one for the price. Perfect with pasta or chicken, this is a wine that loves food.

Available at fine wine shops. If you can’t find this wine, ask your store to order it from the distributor, the Henry Wine Group, (800) 669-9429.