2006 Monte Antico Toscano ($8.99)
85% Sangiovese, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Merlot
From: Pisa, Italy
This was perfect for some pizza last night.
Nice dark color.
On the nose: Plums, dried cherries, leather, chocolate, and floral notes.
On the palate: Plums and black raspberries, some leather which I always like, and a hint of licorice. I liked the dryness, the high acidity and sharp tannins on the finish. These all helped it match well with the red sauce and sausage pizza. It was lacking much of a mid palate, but for the price . . . very nice.
This wine should be decanted for a while.