A slight austerity kept my score in check for this rustic, cherry-dominated Sangiovese. It exhibits that varietal's tell-tale characteristics of saddle leather, herbs, and earth as well as medium body and clean winemaking. Consume it over the next year.Importer: Vias Imports, New York, NY; tel. (212) 629-0200

An excellent value, this dark ruby-colored Sangiovese offers an attractive leather and strawberry jam-scented nose, medium body, vivid, bright, lively fruit, and a clean, spicy finish. It makes a mockery of the many bland Sangioveses emerging from California that cost three to five times as much. Enjoy it over the next year. Importer: Vias Imports, New York, NY; tel. (212) 629-0200