Italian wines

[John C]

I need your help! Tonight is my 12th wedding anniversary. My wife and I never really exchange gifts, however, we always go out to a very nice (expensive) restaurant every year to celebrate. Can anyone suggest a really special Italian red wine for this evening? We are having Northern Italian food. My wife dislikes Chiantis and the like. We usually drink full-bodied reds that are not too dry. Thanks in advance.