Antonio Federici Rosso 2017

Led by third-generation Damiano Federici, Cantine Federici is one of the first (and best) producers in Italy’s Roma region. Named after Damiano’s grandfather, this powerful red marries hand-harvested Montepulciano and Cesanese grown in the hills outside of Rome – the same ones that supplied stone for the Colosseum.

Crafted with a portion of dried grapes (which creates seriously concentrated flavors), it boasts a sumptuous texture, and debuted to a 98-point rating from Luca Maroni, Italy’s No. 1 critic. You’re in for luscious black fruit and warming spice notes.

Most of Cantine Federici’s wines are sold directly to local restaurants (where they’re served with rigatoni all’amatriciana and other hearty pasta dishes) – so it’s rare to see them in the U.S. Act quickly for your share of this Roman sensation.