Sangiovese
2016 Avignonesi - Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Riserva Grandi Annate
The 2016 Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Grandi Annate is fabulous. Powerful and structured, with tons of intensity, the 2016 delivers the goods. I imagine it will be even better in a few years’ time. Bright Sangiovese red fruit, vibrant acids and lifted ...
2019 Badia-a-Coltibuono - Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG
The organic Badia a Coltibuono 2019 Chianti Classico Riserva is 90% Sangiovese with Canaiolo, Ciliegiolo and Colorino that is submitted to three weeks of skin contact during fermentation and 24 months of aging in large oak casks. The key here is territory...
2017 Banfi - Brunello di Montalcino
This red is defined by the strawberry, cherry and floral aromas and flavors, graced by notes of tar, tobacco, eucalyptus and wild herbs. Firm and unforgiving on the finish for now, yet stays persistent and lively through the long aftertaste. Best from 202...
2018 Banfi - Brunello di Montalcino Poggio alle Mura (750ml)
This red is packed with black cherry, blackberry, black currant, iron, tobacco and earthy tea flavors. Both lush and powerful, with great persistence on the lingering aftertaste. Best from 2025 through 2045. 4,600 cases made, 1,600 cases imported.
2019 Barone Ricasoli - Chianti Classico Riserva Rocca Guicciarda
Oak aging plays a larger role in shaping the intensity and texture of the Barone Ricasoli 2019 Chianti Classico Riserva Brolio (with 80,000 bottles produced). You can count on a solid 10-year aging window for this wine. Made with all Sangiovese, the wine ...
2020 Barone Ricasoli - Chianti Classico Gran Selezione CeniPrimo
A complex, focused red marked by enticing aromas of cherry, black currant, violet, mineral and spices. Dry and bracing, with a firm, mineral-infused finish. Shows fine balance and a lingering aftertaste, where the fruit, mineral and savory elements conver...
2020 Barone Ricasoli - Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Roncicone
Offers aromas and flavors of cherry, black currant and plum highlighted by iron and mineral notes. Reveals accents of tobacco and wild herbs on the long, mouthwatering finish. Shows excellent balance. Best from 2025 through 2045. 833 cases made, 350 cases...
2021 Barone Ricasoli - Chianti Classico Brolio
Showing an immediately light and bright personality, the 2021 Chianti Classico Brolio is an easy blend of 95% Sangiovese and 5% Colorino. It boasts an attractive, punchy approach with plenty of cherry, blue flower and pressed violet, followed by subtle mi...
2020 Barone Ricasoli - Chianti Classico Riserva Brolio
In the bottle with the black label, this is a very pretty, relatable and well-priced wine from Tuscany. Made with 100% Sangiovese, the 2020 Chianti Classico Riserva Brolio offers blueberry, plum and sweet spice thanks to 18 months of tonneaux aging. I esp...
2018 Bibbiano - Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Montornello
Laden with black cherry and blackberry fruit, this red is lush and dense, with grainy tannins patrolling the dry finish, where iron, earth and orange peel accents emerge. Best from 2023 through 2032. 1,000 cases made, 300 cases imported.
2019 Bindi Sergardi - Chianti Classico La Ghirlanda
A fresh CC with bright red berries and cherries and light leafy character on the nose and palate. Medium-bodied with fresh acidity and light tannin that provide a super-clean finish. Tight and bright. Drink now.
