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Monte Antico Toscana 2006 Impresses at Il Buco
Tuscan red wine pairs well with pizza at popular Beverly Hills restaurant
Published on Feb. 15, 2026
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A wine enthusiast dines at his favorite Italian restaurant, Il Buco, in Beverly Hills and enjoys a glass of the Monte Antico Toscana 2006, a big and bold Tuscan red wine that impresses with its deep color, cherry aromas, and mouth-watering tannins, pairing well with the pizza he ordered.
Why it matters
The review highlights how a well-curated wine list at a quality Italian restaurant can enhance the dining experience, showcasing how the right wine can complement even a simple dish like pizza. It also underscores the importance of attentive service and making customers feel welcome, which can turn a restaurant into a "favorite" destination.
The details
The Monte Antico Toscana 2006 is a big, bold Tuscan red wine made up of 75% Sangiovese, 15% Merlot, and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon from 25-year-old vines. The wine is described as deeply hued with a big cherry nose, mouth-watering tannins, and flavors of big berries and plums. The writer notes it would have paired even better with a dish featuring a big meat sauce, but it still complemented the pizza they ordered.
- The writer dined at Il Buco, his favorite Italian restaurant in Los Angeles, located in Beverly Hills.
The players
Il Buco
An Italian restaurant located in Beverly Hills, California that the writer considers his favorite, with a well-curated wine list and attentive service that makes customers feel welcome.
Monte Antico Toscana 2006
A Tuscan red wine that the writer enjoyed at Il Buco, describing it as a big and bold wine with deep color, cherry aromas, and mouth-watering tannins.
What they’re saying
“Even if my wife and I haven't been in to dine there in a couple of months, they always remember us and greet us warmly.”
— The writer (nowandzin.com)
The takeaway
This review showcases how a well-curated wine list and attentive service at a quality Italian restaurant can elevate the dining experience, even for a simple dish like pizza, and turn a restaurant into a beloved local favorite.
