Il Groto is an easy blend of red grapes that are native to the Verona area in northern Italy. This is the kind of wine you’ll want to pair with informal, home-cooked meat dishes like stew or roast beef. Aromas here include cherry, almond and a touch of sweet vanilla. ——M.L.(5/1/2011)—— 86

This is a thin and easy blend of Corvina, Rondinella, Croatina and Dindarella with sweet aromas of blueberry, forest floor, bramble and grassy notes that make a good companion to informal meals at home. The wine is tart and slightly bitter with straightforward berry favors.——M.L.(7/1/2008)—— 85