Fattoria Fibbiano, Toscana IGT (Tuscany, Italy) Ciliegiolo 2015

($30, Artisanal Cellars):  Often confused with Sangiovese, Ciliegiolo, which means small cherries, usually comprises part of a blend.  But a few producers, such as Fibbiano, make a monovarietal wine from it.  This is a lovely example, combining cherry-like fruit, earthiness and an attractive subtle bitterness in the finish.  Not a stand-alone aperitivo type wine, it is a fantastic choice for pasta with a hearty ragù. 91 Michael Apstein Oct 17, 2017