I love my Scott S40 and would definetly recommend it, but as mentioned beforehand it is definetly not a more relaxed road bike. Have you considered steel?
http://www.jamisbikes.com/usa/thebik...satellite.html
http://www.bianchiusa.com/bikes/gran-fondo/imola/
Or if you wanted to stay AL try the Trek pilot, C-dale synapse, Specialized secteur, Jamis Ventura etc..