Fantini Farnese 2013 Montepulciano d'Abruzzo (Italy), 12.5% abv, $29.99, 3L Box

Richly concentrated in both color and texture, it’s full of warm fruit compote aromas on the nose. Plummy fruit flavors come through on the palate, laced with notes of licorice and graphite. Approachable tannins and a silky texture.