Dance into this lovely wine for autumn.

When the Robert Mondavi and Marchesi de' Frescobaldi families came together, they created a lovely wine. This wine hails from the Marche region of Italy. You eyes are greeted by a bright, ruby red color.

The wine has a medium acidity and medium tannin. This makes is a very friendly wine, that pairs with many types of food. It also make an enjoyable "sipping" wine. Expect aromas and flavors of dark fruits, especially cherry.

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