Monte Antico, Toscana IGT, 2021

If you enjoy rich, comforting Italian reds, this is a very good place to start. Monte Antico sits in the world of Super Tuscan–style wines — a term used for modern Tuscan reds that focus less on rigid rules and more on quality, balance and pure drinkability. They often blend Sangiovese with international varieties like Cabernet and Merlot, and the result is wines that feel polished, generous and effortlessly appealing.

Ripe cherry and plum, a gentle smoky note, and a hint of liquorice and spice. Smooth, comforting and easy to enjoy, with a lovely sense of warmth and depth without feeling heavy. The kind of bottle that works just as well with a simple dinner as it does opened with friends — one of those dependable Italian reds you’ll happily come back to.