Tasting Notes: Old vine, serious Sangiovese from the heart of Chianti. Gabriele Buondonno strikes a perfect balance between structure, softness, and brilliant red fruit. A light amount of Canaiolo, Malvasia Nera, and Colorino... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Castello di Ama Chianti Classico Ama is a brilliant ruby red color. The wine is fermented separately in stainless steel using ambient wild yeasts only and malolactic fermentation is in stainless steel. It is... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Chianti Classico has a vivid ruby color and a strong nose of fresh red fruit with hints of cherry. This is a well-structured wine with a fruity finish.
Tasting Notes: The Certosa di Belriguardo Chianti Mama is bright, fresh, and easy drinking with bright red roses on the nose and a cherry and earthy palate.
Estate History: Wine has always been one of the passions of Gianna Nannini... Read More
Tasting Notes: Cigliano di Sopra’s Chianti undergoes whole cluster fermentation leaving it with the expression of a fuller, ripe, and juicy rendition of Chianti Classico. Notes of dark red fruit, wild herbs, sandalwood... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Felsina Chianti Classico Berardenga shows a deep ruby red color in the glass. The nose is dense with fine and elegant aromas dominated by wild berries, along with array of spice and wood notes. This follows... Read More
Tasting Notes: Less thank 2,000 bottles are produced of the Fico Per Filo. This organic-certified red is 100% Sangiovese from the prized Gugliaie vineyard, which is worked according to Biodynamic principals. Bold and structured,... Read More
Tasting Notes: Maria Sole’s workhorse (pun intended) wine, Bulgarelli—named after her grandfather’s prized stallion—is pure Sangiovese from 20- to 30-year-old vines planted in the sandy clay soils of the... Read More
Tasting Notes: The I Fabbri Chianti Classico comes from the high vineyards of Lamole, in Casole. These sandy soils sit high, between 450 and 650 meters above sea level, giving the vines a strong diurnal shift in temperatures.... 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 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: Giovanna’s flagship wine—formerly a “Chianti Classico” but proudly a “Toscana Rosso” since she wearied of the red tape and exited the appellation in 2012—comprises almost... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Lecci e Brocchi Il Sangio Bianco is a white wine pressed from the Sangiovese grape, you are greeted with delicate white flowers and honey on the nose. While on the palate, citrus and pear really shine through... Read More
Tasting Notes: Monte Bernardi’s Chianti Classico Sangio is produced from younger vines on the estate’s highest hills in Panzano. The wine is vibrant and expresses notes of tart raspberry and a subtle herbal undertone.... Read More
Tasting Notes: Producing the San Felice Chianti Classico entirely from native varieties, predominantly Sangiovese with addition of Colorino and Pugnitello creates a traditional in feel, medium-bodied Chianti Classico. Easilly... Read More
Tasting Notes: Named after the earliest known Italian drag queen that went by the alias “Enigma” in 1896. 100% Sangiovese from 15 year old vines on clay, sand and silt. Spontaneous fermentation with 2 days skin maceration.... Read More