This mixed tasting case gives an introduction to the big red wines of the Boot. The Montepulciano grape is native to the region of Abruzzo but reaches its full expression in Le Marche, under the guidance of winemakers like Antonio Terni of Le Terrazze and Attiglio Pagli of Ercole Velenosi. Tenuta la Fuga and Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona give a taste of Toscana's most revered wine zone with Brunello's baby brother, Rosso di Montalcino. Tua Rita shows another side of the region with a wine that introduces the international Merlot and Syrah to the indigenous Sangiovese. Finally, Friulian winery Lis Neris gives a taste of the North with their estate-named blend of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon.