($30, Montcalm Wine Importers):  Lunae Bosoni, the largest producer in Liguria, shows that big can be outstanding.  Niccoló V, their flagship red, is named for a Pope who was born nearby the winery.  A blend of Sangiovese, Merlot, and Pollera Nera, which their website says is grown nowhere else in Italy.  The 2015 is sensational.  It’s floral, savory and layered with flavor.  It’s a suave wine that wins you, not with power, but with elegance, length and complexity.  It’s a bargain for what it delivers and you can enjoy it now because of its sublime texture.
95 Michael Apstein Oct 22, 2019