The 2020 Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Le Murate wafts up with an autumnal bouquet of dried cherries, cloves and hints of cocoa. It's soft with ripe red fruits and brisk acids that maintain a juicy feel. This finishes refreshing and with medium length, leaving sweet spice to linger.

Stripped down and immediate in approach, the organic Fattoria Nicodemi 2020 Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Colline Teramane Le Murate is an entry-level red with 100,000 bottles released. This simple, unoaked expression would pair with a classic burger and fries. Dark fruit, grilled herb and hints of crushed stone make up the bouquet.