One of this Italian beauty’s notable characteristics is its wonderfully lithe and silky texture held in check by a firm tannic grip. A lovely red wine made from Gaglioppo and featuring complex cherry, chocolate and spice flavors, with no oak to interfere with its freshness and purity, this is a vino made for food. Try it with roast chicken, pork, meatballs, sausage, or charcuterie.
Librandi, Ciró Superiore Riserva DOC (Calabria, Italy) 2012
By Marguerite Thomas