Le Caniette, Rosso Piceno DOC (Marche, Italy) “Morellone” 2008

($36, Montcalm Wine Importers, Ltd): A blend of Montepulciano (70%) and Sangiovese, Le Caniette’s Morellone has weight and convey an alluring dark cherry fruit quality.   Nicely polished, it retails a hint of charming rusticity in the finish, which frankly, adds to its appeal.  A smokey richness and a chewy texture coupled with its uplifting acidity make it an easy choice for hearty fare as the temperatures plunge this fall.
93 Michael Apstein Nov 17, 2015