Tasting Notes: The Isole e Olena Chianti Classico is on the muscular side of the Chianti spectrum with notes of earth and forest floor, mushrooms and yet a freshness, even in hot vintages, that you don't always see. Estate... Read More
Estate History: Isole e Olena is comprised of two adjoining estates in the Barberino Val d’Elsa subregion of Chianti Classico. The land totals 290 hectares of which 53 hectares are planted to vines, which include traditional... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Istine Rosato is deep pink in color with a nose flush with ripe red fruit aromas. The palate is incredibly complex, with raspberry and strawberry alongside hints of apple, melon, and peach. Elegant on the palate... Read More
Estate History: Francesco Mulinari, although not from Montalcino or a family of winemakers, decided to take the 1 hectare of land his father had purchased for family picnics, and after discovering vines, become one. The vineyard,... Read More
Estate History: Francesco Mulinari, although not from Montalcino or a family of winemakers, decided to take the 1 hectare of land his father had purchased for family picnics, and after discovering vines, become one. The vineyard,... Read More
Tasting Notes: The La Fiorita Brunello di Montalcino is packed with bright aromas of red cherry, dried flowers and blood orange. Hints of grandma’s candy on the palate give way to a pleasant acidity that keeps the fruit... Read More
Tasting Notes: The La Mozza Aragone, a blend of 40% Sangiovese, 25% Syrah, 25% Alicante, 10% Carignan shows an intense ruby red with reflections of violet in the glass. The Sangiovese and Alicante contribute to the structure... Read More
Tasting Notes: The La Mozza Cabernet I Perazzi is a truly Tuscan Cabernet, in which the great Bordeaux variety is interpreted with Maremma style: maximum ripeness and highest quality. Intense fruit, notes of ripe blueberry and... Read More
Tasting Notes: The La Mozza I Perazzi is a sumptuous, juicy Sangiovese loaded with fruit, smoke, and licorice nuances. Bright, ripe cherry and soft texture on the palate. Pairs well with Mediterranean flavors and dishes, tomato-based... Read More
Tasting Notes: Chiesamonti is a 1.3-hectare parcel adjacent to the town of San Felice in Castelnuovo Berardenga, with a stonier soil profile and a lower clay content than Giovanna’s home turf. The vines, now over a decade... Read More
Tasting Notes: Decandent, lush, spicy are just a few of the notes to describe this powerhouse of a Chianti from Le Masse. Expolding with ripe red fruits, saddle leather, and hints of chocolate, this is a wine that is hard to... Read More
Tasting Notes: The 2019 Brunello from Le Ragnaie is extremely elegant with delineated fruit and a robust frame on the palate. The nose is vibrant and perfumed with bright floral aromas of rose petal, pipe tobacco and mint. The... Read More
Tasting Notes: Montosoli is famous for being the first single cru bottled in Montalcino (by Altesino). This site produces powerful and brooding wines that often need years to reveal themselves. The 2019 is more accessable than... Read More