A 70/30 blend of Montepulciano and Sangiovese, the 2009 Rosso Piceno Superiore Roggio dei Filari shows a super concentrated black color with purple highlights. The bouquet is saddled with sheer intensity and power (the alcohol is listed at 14.5%) that is off-putting at first. You have to ask what foods you can pair this wine with: What could possibly stand up to the massiveness of Roggio del Filari other than a chunk of aged pecorino cheese? Blackberry concentrate, savory spice and toasted sweet almond all play supporting roles. The tannins are supple and polished, but the structural heft of the wine does not go unnoticed