Ridolfi Rosso Di Montalcino 2023 (750ml) *

The younger, more approachable expression of Sangiovese grown around the hill town of Montalcino, Rosso di Montalcino sees less time aging than its Brunello counterpart, which lets the grape's brightness and red-fruited energy come through. This 2023 from Ridolfi is very much in that mold, a Tuscan red built for the table rather than the cellar.

Expect vivid strawberry lifted by notes of rose oil and fresh leather, with a mineral streak and lively acidity keeping everything taut. A hint of licorice trails the finish. It is straightforward and easygoing rather than deep, but that is the point here: fresh, food-friendly, and easy to pour alongside a weeknight dinner.