CERBAIONA ROSSO DI MONTALCINO 2022, Italy

That dusty minerality really comes through on the finish, balancing the bright fruit beautifully. Poured it with a simple pasta dinner and it was the perfect match—light enough to drink on its own but layered enough to hold up to the food.

The bright cherry and floral spice notes hit right away, but it's that tanned leather edge that keeps me coming back for another sip. Finely knit and balanced, this is exactly what I want with a simple pasta night.

The dusty minerality on the finish really comes through after the bright cherry and leather notes, and it’s lighter in body than most Chiantis I’ve tried—perfect for a weeknight pasta dish. Balanced and soft, it’s gone way too fast.