Grape: Sangiovese

Origin: Chianti Classico, Italy

Description: Chianti is a region. Chianti Classico is a smaller, more prestigious region within Chianti. Riserva refers to how long the wine ages in wood. Sangiovese is the grape. Got it? There will be a test. Forget those straw basket Chiantis of yesteryear. This wine is full of ripe, rich fruit mingled with spicy tobacco and cocoa. Medium body, high acid and bracing tannin all scream “Food Wine.” So don’t even think about standing around an art gallery sipping it. Make it happy. Eat something. You’re too skinny.

Food pairing: Prosciutto, chicken cacciatore, pasta in red sauce and, naturally, pizza.