Il Bastardo Rosso

This remarkably vibrant, approachable, and beautifully fruit-forward Italian red wine stands as a legendary, crowd-pleasing monument of everyday Tuscan viticulture. It opens with an unpretentious, highly aromatic bouquet of ripe red cherries, dark plums, and fresh forest berries, masterfully layered with sophisticated nuances of violet petals, dried Italian herbs, and a subtle touch of cracked black pepper. On the light-to-medium-bodied palate, it showcases an impeccable vertical architecture, driving an incredibly juicy, fruit-pure core of red orchard berries with an energetic, mouth-watering regional acidity. A fine, seamlessly integrated line of soft, round tannins anchors the beautifully textured mid-palate, carrying into a long, clean, and pleasantly savory finish.

Food Pairing: A versatile and incredibly food-friendly red; pairs effortlessly with wood-fired pepperoni pizzas, rich tomato-based pasta dishes, grilled burgers, roasted chicken, or simple antipasti platters of charcuterie and medium cheeses.