Podere San Giovanni Vino Nobile di Montepulciano 05

Review:

I'd love it if Brunello was something I could drink on a regular old Thursday night, with homemade meatballs. Since that's not in my budget I reach for San Giovanni Vino Nobile 05. It's made from Sangiovese (a local clone, Prugnolo Gentile) with a splash of Canaiolo. The little bit of age has made this flat out delicious. The berry fruit, spice, and rustic nature works perfectly with food. After the meatballs were gone, I couldn't help but finish the bottle.