Tasting Notes: The 2022 Tignanello is powerfully aromatic, hedonistic, dense and delicious. This Tuscan classic has all the elements nicely balanced, showing great energy and a dynamic and savory finish. Estate History: Tignanello... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Badia a Coltibuono Chianti Classico is Iconic Chianti - ripe and lush, with pointed tannins. Evidence of winemaking on Coltibuono's property predates the Roman Empire.... 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 Castello di Volpaia Chianti Classico is an elegant expression of Sangiovese, offering a delightful bouquet of fresh Bing cherry, raspberry, and crushed blueberry, complemented by subtle hints of cedar and dried... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Chiara Condello Romagna Sangiovese Riserva Le Lucciole speaks to the potential of both the winemaker and the region for producing top-quality Sangiovese. Complex aromatics of pomegranate, raspberry, and cherries... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Il Borro Pian di Nova Toscana combines the spice from Syrah with the fruitiness of Sangiovese. Fresh and direct, velvety and captivating, this bright red is energetic on the palate.... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Rosso del Veronese expresses notes of wild red fruits, herbs and delicate spices. The acidity felt throughout the sip brings balance to the wine.
Estate History: L'Arco Founder and winemaker Luca Fedrigo... Read More
Tasting Notes: A 100% Sangiovese from the southeast area of Montalcino. An intense ruby-red in the glass, its bouquet is fresh and fruit-forward. The palate is driven by enticing cherry flavors and gentle tannins. Intense ruby... 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: Malgiacca’s Toscana Rosso is a field blend of Sangiovese, Canaiolo, Ciliegiolo, Malvasia Nera, Barbera, Montepulciano, Chasselas, Merlot, and Syrah. Its diverse composition, combined with coastal exposure,... Read More
Tasting Notes: Beginning with the 2021 vintage, this bottling includes a younger planting in Docciole, which contributes a certain juicy exuberance—a welcome bit of lift in today’s “new normal” of relatively... Read More
Tasting Notes: Who said the best Sangiovese expression come exclusively from Tuscany? The Noela Ricci Sangiovese Godenza is made from a Romagna biotype of Sangiovese that may change your mind and let you discover and explore a... Read More
Tasting Notes: Chianti Classico “Le Fioraie” is a traditional blend of 90% Sangiovese with 10% Canaiolo, Ciliegiolo, and Colorino. The wine ferments spontaneously in stainless steel during a 3 ½ week maceration... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Poggerino Chianti Classico Riserva Bugialla is a single vineyard expression of classic Sangiovese from an important producer leading in organics and biodynamic farming. Cherry and blackberries lead to tobacco... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Rocca di Montegrossi Chianti Classico is a vibrant and balanced expression of Sangiovese, offering intense aromas of fresh black cherry, wild raspberry, crushed violets, and damp earth. On the palate, the wine... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Carleone Chianti Classico always lands on the top of our list. This is incredibly complex and pure, with red fruit on the nose and palate, with notes of red cherry and strawberry. Nice grip with finely textured... Read More
