Tasting notes: In 1978, Castello di Ama began an extensive research into the terroir of their own vineyards. They identified La Casuccia as one of their finest sites. It was divided into nine parcels, each with their own unique... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Castello Tricerchi Brunello di Montalcino shows ripe black cherry, orange zest and woodland herbs in the glass. The palate is dense, rich and powerful, with well-integrated tannins and a long, fresh finish.... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Colombaio di Cencio Montelodoli is a pure expression of Sangiovese. In the glass it has a ruby-red color, full mouthfeel that remains fresh and bright, the nose is intense, with red fruits and spices, mineral... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Cupano Brunello di Montalcino is picked by hand, fermented in steel with frequent pump-over, and aged for 3 years in barrique, with a variable percentage being new, depending on vintage. Bottled without filtration,... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Fabrizio Pratessi Carmignano Riserva Il Circo Rosso is a blend of 70% Sangiovese, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Cabernet Franc, and 10% Merlot. A very intense ruby red color that is almost impenetrable, it opens... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Colonia vineyard sits at the top of Poggio a Rancia, surrounded by forests. The vineyard was replanted in 1966 by Domenico Poggiali and his son Giuseppe, who worked it until the late 1970s but its very rocky... 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 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 Le Verzure Sileo is Sangiovese from Central Tuscany that is aged in clay amphora. Dense with bright fruit on the palate, the mineral backbone and earthy, almond-like back palate comes from the amphora and marks... Read More
Tasting Notes: The more powerful, virile side of Chianti comes through in the Monteraponi Toscana Rosso Baron'ugo. An intense bouquet of red fruity aromas of cherry and red currants, and of lifted floral notes of violet.... Read More
Tasting Notes: Ibola is name of the valley with the most extreme characteristics. Here the sandstone is very pure, with little marl, the altitudes are highest (500 meters above sea level) and the surrounding woods play the most... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Vecchie Terre dI Montefili Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Vigna Vecchia has rich dark cherry fruit, along with notes of sage, eucalyptus, and blood orange. The tannins are crisp with a sturdy backbone and an... Read More
The Villa Sant' Anna winery is part of a larger property owned for about two hundred years by the family of Simona Ruggeri Fabroni. It is situated on the hills around the town of Montepulciano, renowned for its fine wines.... Read More
Tasting Notes: In select vintages of exceptional quality, this cru is solely from meticulously chosen sangiovese grapes. Its character emerges with strength and grace, boasting a sensual yet robust structure where flavors of fruit,... Read More