The Molino di Sant'Antimo Brunello di Montalcino 2015 is a potent, age-worthy expression of Tuscan Sangiovese that offers a complex bouquet of ripe Marasca cherry, dark plum, licorice, pipe tobacco, and a hint of forest floor.... Read More
The Badia a Coltibuono Chianti Classico offers an aromatic profile defined by crushed violets, wild strawberries, and a distinct touch of cracked black pepper. On the palate, the wine reveals a lean, athletic structure characterized... Read More
What a wine! A recent tasting showed that this incredible Brunello is just entering its drinking window. Soaring aromatics and a depth on the palate that is nothing short of stunning.
The Caparsa Chianti Classico is a masterclass in Sangiovese purity, leaning into a rustic yet elegant profile that favors tension and brightness. The nose opens with high-toned floral notes of violet and iris, layered over a core... Read More
A blockbuster value, this 100% Sangiovese-based Chianti comes from a high-altitude vineyard that, along with the rigorous production methods, crafts a wine that is immediately pleasurable, yet retains the ability to age for 2... Read More
The Casa Emma Chianti Classico 2022 features a vibrant ruby-red color and an inviting bouquet of ripe red cherry, raspberry, and pomegranate, accented by delicate notes of violet and wild berries. On the palate, this medium-bodied... Read More
The Castello di Lucignano Chianti Classico offers a refined expression of the Gaiole subregion, characterized by a brilliant ruby hue and an aromatic profile of wild cherries, crushed violets, and subtle earthy undertones. On... Read More
The Castello di Volpaia Chianti Classico displays a vivid ruby hue and a bouquet defined by wild strawberries, red cherries, and dried hibiscus. On the palate, the wine is sleek and energetic, offering a core of bright red fruit... Read More
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 farm’s... Read More
Chiesamonti hails from 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 old,... Read More
Le Trame has long been a 'Sommlier Secret a Sangiovese-based wine from Chianti that drinks better than many Brunello that are twice the price. Dense, ripe red fruits mingle with dried herb notes, sage, thyme, and a mineral... Read More
