Appia Antica 400 Lazio Rosso 2024 (750ml) *

Lazio doesn't often get the spotlight among Italy's red-producing regions, which makes a bottling like this worth a look. This is a 2024 red from the Appia Antica 400 label, grown in the countryside south of Rome and made in a style that leans fresh and savory rather than heavy.

The nose opens on crushed raspberry, smoky grilled herbs, and a streak of graphite. There's real density on the palate, though it stays lively, with ripe wild berry fruit carried by a chalky, mineral edge. Tannins are gentle, the finish runs long, and a rosy floral note lingers underneath it all.