Rocca Di Montemassi Le Focaie 2015 Red Wine

Want all the power of great Chianti without the high price? Check out this 100% Sangiovese bottling from Rocca di Montemassi called Le Focaie (“flint” in Italian), which will set you back less than a tenner.

The nose is of pencil lead and dried cherries, and the body is opulent. It starts sweet, but with a little air, it settles into a groove with fresh cherry fruit, a dusting of baking spice, and a subtle but enduring earthiness that adds to the wine’s soul. While it lacks complexity, it makes up for it with drinkability, displaying both a beautiful balance and a tart, sophisticated finish.

One of the year’s best value wines.

• Region: Italy
• Style: Red Wine
• Size: 1.5L
• Alcohol: 13.5%