DESCRIPTION: A toast to the Tuscans, who inspire the world to live like kings! Auguri—and we all raise our glasses. We call out auguri on holidays and at feasts. Add tanti auguri or augurone for even more good cheer. On weekdays, we clink our glasses, say cin-cin, and pass the pasta around the table.

APPELLATION: Toscana I.G.T. Rosso

VINIFICATION: Careful selection of grapes in the field and in the cellar, fermentation with controlled temperature maceration on the skins medium-long (10 to 15 days).

TASTING NOTES: Intense ruby red color with light garnet hues, the bouquet is persistent with hints of violets, ripe fruits and spices. Auguri’s robust and velvety structure is remarkably consistent. Its taste is distinguished by a good note of freshness balanced with the intense tannins. This beautiful Tuscan blend has a long, balanced finish, and combines a pleasant warmth with the soft elegance of the tannins and acidity.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS: Auguri is a beautiful and multifaceted wine; you can start your appetizer cheese course with this versatile blend, or pair it with main courses such as pasta, soups, and white or red meat.

80% Sangiovese, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot

Country of Production: Italy Alcohol: 14.5% Vol -

80% Sangiovese, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot

ABOUT FRANCES MAYES: Frances Mayes is a cook, designer, and author of seven books on Tuscany, including her best-known work Under the Tuscan Sun. The book, published by Random House,

was a New York Times bestseller for more than two and a half years. It was made into a film in 2003.

Wine is so intrinsic to Italian culture, and Frances has always dreamed of introducing a line of wines to match her Tuscan Sun lifestyle. She often finds that the vino da tavola - the table wine - at her favorite trattorias is some of the best in

Tuscany. Frances set out to bring this casual, beautiful, every-day expression of wine to her fans. With Frances personally selecting the house wines from her favorite Tuscan restaurants, the lineup of Tuscan Sun wines was born. The labels are original paintings inspired by Frances’s favorite places in and around her famous villa, Bramasole.