2018 Poderi dei Nespoli 'Borgo Dei Guidi', Rubicone IGT

From: Emilia-Romagna, ItalyBlend: 51% Sangiovese, 49% Cabernet Sauvignon Taste: Deep ruby red with slightly brightening edges. It is intensely fragrant on the nose with brambly blackberry compote, ripe plum, dark cherry, spicy notes of licorice and black pepper, and toasted aromas. This blackberry, cherry, and plum trio shows up on the palate alongside hints of cassis. The wine has a well-integrated acidity and chalky tannins, punctuating its long, harmonious finish.Pairing: The winery suggests serving this wine with quail stuffed with foie gras and morels, roasts, braised meats, stews, and grilled meat. Specific pairing ideas include serving this alongside sheet-pan sausage and peppers, sausages & polenta (check out the recipe below; it’s fit for a crowd!), wood-fired pizza, pot roast or roasted lamb, braised pork ragù, wine-braised oxtail, braised beef short ribs, beef stew with carrots and potatoes, a tagine-style lamb stew, and all of the delicious bbq grilled meats and vegetab