Muralia Babone 2023 DOC Maremma Toscana, 0,75 L

Time and again, we find ourselves captivated by these lush, easy-drinking yet full-bodied red wines from Tuscany. You rarely get better value for money than in the Maremma, away from Morellino di Scansano. Muralia’s Babone, a blend of Syrah and Sangiovese, glistens in the glass with its Bordeaux-red hue and practically cries out, ‘Drink me!’

On the nose, you’ll find plenty of dark fruit: red berries, sour cherry and subtle herbal notes – already very enticing. The oak is barely noticeable, remaining very discreet in the background.

On the palate, this is a very mature wine: exceptionally juicy, with plenty of red fruit; dense, yet never overwhelming. Rounded, ripe tannins, a pronounced, fresh acidity and a hint of leather round it off, with a lovely note of liquorice on the finish.

A really cool wine that you simply want to drink! It pairs particularly well with Tuscan cuisine featuring plenty of meat, but also with vegetables such as courgettes and aubergines.