There’s a risk that this consistently strong wine will be overshadowed by the Riserva stablemate from 2008 that now joins it in US markets, but price-conscious shoppers should not neglect it, as it is the stronger performer of the two in terms of quality-to-price ratio. With fruit that is fleshy and meaty but not overtly sweet, it proves satisfying without coming off as overtly sweet or sappy. Pair with roasted meats like beef or lamb.
