Here is a new line of wines dedicated to the late and great Gianni Masciarelli. An image of his omnipresent fedora hat is shown in a little button-like sticker on the front label and offers a hint of nostalgia for those of us who remember that hat being worn by the man himself. The Masciarelli 2017 Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Gianni Masciarelli is a versatile and food-friendly expression, with wild cherries and black plums at the front. This is a mid-weight red wine with a pretty spot of acidity on the close that makes for a nice companion to the Roman classic pasta dish, cacio e pepe.