In the glass, the wine is deep ruby with purple hues. On the nose, the wine is delicate with notes of cherry, vanilla, raw beef and herbs. On the palate, it is dry, structured and elegant with flavors of plum, ripe cherries, wild... Read More
The 2021 Chianti Classico RS Cultusboni is rich, boisterous and quite appealing. I would open it in advance to allow some of the youthful brawn to soften. A burst of red-toned fruit, pipe tobacco, cedar and sweet spice makes a... Read More
Bibi Graetz has long been tinkering with his formula for this wine, and this vintage represents a new chapter. The 2020 Testamatta is a blend of Sangiovese from old and new vines, with a priority on cooler growing conditions (and... Read More
Sourced from a picturesque, organic vineyard in the heart of Chianti's 'Golden Bowl' or the Conca d'Oro. The vines range between 300-400m above sea level, bringing a cooling aspect to their growing season that... Read More
Produced from Sangiovese grapes, this is a well-structured dry red that is perfect with pizza and pasta with tomato based sauces. It has a fresh nose of violets, rose petals, cherries and cedar. The dry palate shows red berry... Read More
The Barco Reale di Carmignano is a fruity, fresh and easy drinking red wine, vinified in steel tanks and aged for 10 months in big French oak barrels. The name evokes an ancient Medici’s estate and it is like a younger and... Read More
The 2019 Brunello di Montalcino is remarkably pretty, wafting up with a blend of violets and lavender before giving way to steeped plum lifted by mint. This is racy and sleek, with cooling acidity and mineral tones that excite... Read More
This cherry-driven Rosso hails from the sandy soils of Montalcino, from one of the earliest Brunello estates. Medium-bodied and bright, the wine shows flavors of wet earth, cherry, tomato leaf, mushroom, and spice. Sophisticated... Read More
Carpineto Chianti Classico is produced from estate-owned vineyards in the picturesque countryside of the Tuscan appellation. Full bodied with a velvety texture, this Chianti is abundantly aromatic with notes of violets, berries,... Read More
The 2020 Chianti Classico is a dark, voluptuous red. Black cherry, plum, licorice and spice are all amplified in this potent, racy wine. Readers will find a super-classic Panzano Chianti Classico built on texture and volume. Expressive... Read More
Exudes the typical richness of Panzano in Chianti, the extended ageing in French oak barriques adding balsamic nuances to the exuberant tones of ripe blackberries, new leather and raw cocoa. It has a smooth and velvety texture... Read More
This wine was born from Giovanni d'Orsi's dream of being able to best express the uniqueness of the Chianti area, developing a pure Sangiovese that is produced only in the best vintages. It is the result of a careful selection... Read More
A ruby red that is at the same time luminous, lively and intense. The bouquet is composed of wild red berry fruit. A gorgeous, aromatic marriage of fruit and spice mark an impressive attack, in a wine that is overall refined and... Read More
Ciacci Piccolmini is one of the most sought-after producers in Montalcino. This ancient estate has 35 hectares of superior holdings in the prized Castelnuovo dell'Abate zone, including the 'Pianrosso' vineyard (from... Read More
This Chianti is flavorful and lively, with aromas of violets and lavendar and flavors of cherry and plum. Dry and soft, well-balanced with firm tannins, this is a great wine for your dinner table.
The Corzano e Paterno estate is rich with history—one of the original parcels was acquired from descendants of the legendary Niccolò Machiavelli! Their benchmark Chianti blends two indigenous varieties, Sangiovese... Read More
Ruby red with deep intensity and hue. Fruity, fine and elegant aromas dominated by wild berries, along with array of spicy notes. Fruity on the palate with good tannins and a lingering finish.
The 2017 Felsina Chianti Classico Riserva Rancia is ruby red in appearance with rich, intense tones. Spicy nose with floral notes and hints of wild berry (red and black), accompanied by mineral impressions and light toasted notes.... Read More
This wine is clear, bright and ruby-red in color. The bouquet is reminiscent of ripe plums spiced with pepper and wood nuances. The first sip reveals invigorating flavors of sour cherry, blackberry, and spice followed by a dry... Read More
Gabbiano Chianti DOCG is a traditional blend of primarily Sangiovese grapes, but also includes small amounts of Canaiolo, Trebbiano, and Colorino grapes. This Chianti is bold enough to complement rich and spicy pasta dishes, and... Read More
The 2016 Chianti Classico Riserva Gallule, 100% Sangiovese from Castellina, is creamy, ample and expressive, with lovely textural depth and resonance. Dark red cherry, plum, mocha, spice and new leather all build in a super-expressive,... Read More
This is the new wine by consulting enologist Carlo Ferrini, who rose to prominence in Montalcino about ten years ago when many wineries had adopted a more extracted, powerful and international style of winemaking. Ferrini was... Read More
A deep but youthful ruby color, the 2022 Bolgheri Rosso is beautiful on opening, with aromas of black raspberry, lavender, sweet herbs, and fresh leather. Pure and inviting, it’s flush with plush tannins, even acidity, and... Read More
Mr. Tomato Man! 85% Sangiovese and 15% Cabernet Sauvignon, sourced from Tuscan vineyards. Pizza wine unparalleled. Spaghetti wine sine qua non. With its enticing black fruit aroma and luscious mouthfeel, this is about the most... Read More