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Brancaia Tre 2012, Tuscany I.G.T., Italy: A smooth, full-bodied pleasant red wine with aromas of dark plums and berries. Finishes with cedar spice and smoke from oak aging. This robust Italian red wine is a blend of Sangiovese (80%), with a splash of Cabernet and Merlot grapes in the remaining 20%, and are grown in the Chianti Classico and Maremma regions. The name Tre stands for the three grapes in the blend and for the winery's three Tuscan estates. Pair with pasta in a tomato meat sauce. Drink: 2013-2016. 164715 13.50% XD 750 mL $24.95 Score: 90/100. September 5, 2015 Magnificent Meat Pizza Wine Full Review

Schola Sarmenti Negroamaro 2006, Nardò, Puglia D.O.C., Italy: This robust and smooth smoky Italian red wine is loaded with sweet chocolate and mocha notes form lavish oak aging. Fleshy black fruit with campfire smoke. Produced by Terrulenta, the 2006 vintage of Negroamaro Nardo is a blockbuster red wine. Pair with Mexican mole. Drink: 2015-2018. 379768 13.50% XD 750 mL $16.95 Score: 88/100. September 5, 2015 Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review