Santa Lucia, Pisa, Tuscany, ItalyMonte Antico was founded in 1977 by Neil and Maria Empson, spurred on by their love for Tuscany. The Empsons asked a longtime friend, famed winemaker Franco Bernabei, to style a blend of 85/10/5 sangiovese, cabernet sauvignon, and merlot. Most years, this wine overdelivers for its price and role as a mid-week dinner wine. It is soft sangiovese with bright red cherries and plums, and a subtle dusting of oak. Ready to drink with a funghi pizza or pasta dish. Good value.Tasted: 23 August 2025Tasted by: Prices:
Santa Lucia, Pisa, Tuscany, ItalyAs ever, this remains a consistent, simple Toscana blend of sangiovese, merlot and cabernet sauvignon. Light/medium bodied, with cherry, smoked plum, and leather framed with soft, downy tannins, finishing briefly with that bitter Italian cut. An easy sausage pizza red.Tasted: 25 April 2025Tasted by: Prices:
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