Natale Verga 1895 Verga La Storia

Pairs with: Hearty lasagna, slow-cooked lamb roasts, wild boar ragù, or wood-fired mushroom pizza

Pairs with: Classic Florentine steak (bistecca alla Fiorentina), rich lasagna, slow-cooked wild boar ragù, or a pizza topped with prosciuttto and arugula

Good for: Setting out at a lively dinner party, pairing with a rich weekend feast, or gifting to someone who loves a bold, sun-drenched Italian red

Grape: Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon

I am from: Tuscany, Italy (Toscana IGT)

The Story: Casa Vinicola Natale Verga was founded in 1895 by Enrico Verga, and today, five generations later, the family continues to honor their deeply rooted winemaking legacy. The special "La Storia 1895" collection celebrates this historic milestone by showcasing Italy's premier wine regions. For this bottling, they head to the iconic, rolling hills of Tuscany, crafting a contemporary, polished "Super Tuscan" style blend that balances time-honored tradition with highly accessible warmth.

Why You'll Love Me: It is incredibly plush, inviting, and beautifully structured. It pours a deep ruby-purple and immediately fills the glass with clean, intense aromas of ripe blackcurrants, dark blackberries, and wild cherries. Thanks to elegant wooden aging, those rich fruit flavors are layered with cozy notes of chili chocolate, nutmeg, and warm cloves. On the palate, it delivers a generous full body with very fine-grained, velvety tannins and a smooth, lingering finish.