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Tenuta Fernando Capello Cabernet Franc 2011
DOC Friuli Grave, Italy $19.95 12.0% alcohol
Lively aromas of spice-laden red cherry, espresso roast and pipe tobacco roll from this tangy gem. Medium bodied and well textured, it streaks across the palate with sour cherry, roasted herbs and ripe, red raspberry. The finish replays flavours, crisp refreshing and tangy. Pour with lasagna or pasta in Bolognese sauce. (Vic Harradine)


Franco e Franca Gatteschi ‘Montegrossoli’ 2010
IGT Toscana, Italy $18.85 13.0% alcohol
Roasted herbs, exotic spice an mixed field berry fruit aromas presage a rich, complex wave of red cherry, plum and cranberry interweaving with piquant spice and notions of prune and dried currant. It’s predominantly Sangiovese, mid weight with good texture and a mouth-watering finish. Pour alongside pasta puttanesca. (Vic Harradine)


Franco e Franca Gatteschi ‘Le Diacci’ 2007
IGT Toscana, Italy $32.85 13.0% alcohol
There’s good weight and texture throughout this lovely red blend—90% Merlot, 10% Alicante. An alluring bouquet of rose petals, sandalwood, mocha and black plum compote abounds. A complex and luscious wave of maraschino cherries dipped in chocolate, ripe mulberry and cassis washes over the palate infusing the lengthy, delectable aftertaste. Pour with osso bucco or lamb tagine with root veggies. (Vic Harradine)


Franco e Franca Gatteschi ‘Semifonte’ 2010
IGT Toscana, Italy $18.85 13.0% alcohol
This Merlot-based blend sports charred toast, truffles and dark berry fruit aromas that intro a creamy-smooth, balanced wash of red berry fruit, currant and cranberry, interlaced with sour cherry and mixed spice and herbs. It finishes in a blaze of refreshing tang adorned with bittersweet chocolate and savory herbs. A great match with beef fajitas. (Vic