($12, Montcalm Wine Importers):  Vignamaggio makes excellent Chianti Classico, so it comes as no surprise that this simple IGT Toscana delivers more than you’d expect for the price.  Fruitier with far fewer savory notes compared to Chianti Classico, it’s a cheery fresh wine, full of cherry-like notes.  It qualifies for my “pizza wine” category.  Or if you’re throwing together a simple pasta and meat sauce, unscrew this bottle and pour yourself a glass.
87 Michael Apstein May 8, 2018