The 2021 Chianti Classico Riserva Villa Antinori is laced with black cherry, plum, new leather, licorice and spice. Ample and expansive in feel, the 2021 is wonderfully generous, not to mention incredibly delicious. Fruit sources... Read More
Darkly alluring, the 2020 Nobile di Montepulciano lifts from the glass with rosemary and sage, complicating dried black cherries and hints of dark chocolate. This is pure elegance, soft and enveloping, flaunting its ripe vintage... Read More
Multifaceted from the get-go, with aromas of cherry, fresh mushroom, spice and woodsy underbursh, this balnaced and persistent red features ripe fruit and mineral flavors, with a fresh, flinty, gravelly finish. Combines elegance... Read More
This powerful red is hallmarked by forthcoming aromas of black cherry, blackberry, iron, tar and tobacco. Burly tannins prowl in the background as this unfurls to a long, detailed finish. Balanced in a broad-shouldered way.... Read More
A very pretty Chianti Classico with dried cherries, orange peel, cedar, white truffles and chalk. The palate is medium-bodied with crunchy fruit and a flavorful finish. Hints of orange peel at the end.
This riserva has a luminous ruby red color. Appealing aromas of dark cherries, plums, sweet spice, violets, vanilla and hints of dark chocolate and menthol emerge on the nose. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied but smooth... Read More
This is juicy and very drinkable, brimming with aromas and flavors of sour cherries, mushrooms, lemon rind and cranberries. It’s medium-bodied and sleek in texture. Nicely done. Drink now.
The 2020 Brunello di Montalcino Pianrosso (with 43,000 bottles made along with some larger formats) is a little overdone in my opinion in terms of ripeness and its powerful 15.5% alcoholic content. The bouquet reveals dark fruit... Read More
The 2019 Brunello di Montalcino opens with a bouquet that blends savory herbs and worn leather with crushed wild berries. It's softly textured and round, with a pretty inner sweetness and juicy red fruits cascading under rosy... Read More
Smoky cherry, raspberry, earth and iron flavors course through this dense yet lively red, with powdery, cocoalike tannins on the finish. Balanced and ready to enjoy. Sangiovese and Colorino. Drink now through 2028. 2,000 cases... Read More
Strawberry, raspberry and cherry aromas and flavors are beautifully displayed in this charming version, with loam, tobacco and herbs adding detail while the aftertaste goes on and on. Shows balance and formidable length.... Read More
Spiced and earthy with ripe red and dark fruit and hints of walnuts and cocoa. Medium- to full-bodied and dry with firm tannins. Polished, velvety aftertaste.
The 2021 Rosso di Montalcino is a dark and brooding effort. Black cherries, cloves and hints of tobacco form its bouquet. Juicy and cool- toned in feel, this displays depths of ripe blackberry and sweet spice. It finishes with... Read More
A cascade of violets and lavender give way to stone dust, crushed chalk and blackberries as the 2020 Brunello di Montalcino blossoms in the glass. Cool-toned, soft and plain, this displays sleek red and black fruits, guided by... Read More
Aromas of bark, dark cherries and flowers, too. It’s medium- to full-bodied with purity of fruit that runs the length of the wine. It goes on for minutes. Very fine tannins. From organically grown grapes. Needs three or... Read More
A rich blend of plum sauce and grilled herbs is complemented by hints of licorice and spiced blood orange as the 2019 Brunello di Montalcino Vigna Della Raunate blossoms in the glass. This is silky, verging on velvety, with a... Read More
This is very fresh and bright, with ripe dark cherries, dried raspberries, smoked herbs, spices and cedar. Juicy and tense, with a medium to full body and firm tannins. Nicely shaped and structured. Sangiovese. From organically... Read More
Incredibly pretty, the 2023 Rosso di Montepulciano wafts up with a lovely mix of wild strawberries, violets, lavender and wet stones. This is juicy in style and remarkably pure, with a subtle tinge of minerality and vividly ripe... Read More
This has a toasty character with hints of cardamom, cloves and crushed walnuts with ripe red fruit, plum skins and red flowers in the background. It’s full-bodied with firm, chalky tannins and steady acidity to give it freshness.... Read More
San Giorgio Ugolforte presents a dark core of red and black berry fruit layered with earth, leather, smoke, and herbs. Complex and elegant, the wine is full on the palate and firm in tannin structure. Refreshing acidity frames... Read More
Savory and complex nose with a meaty, earthy undertone to the orange rind, iron, baking spices, leather and ripe plums. Juicy and firm on the palate with a medium to full body and abundant, mealy tannins. Long and caressing finish.... Read More
This wine opens with vibrant aromas of ripe strawberries, violets, and subtle white pepper with hints of tobacco. Elegant and refined tannin structure invites notes of raspberry, white chocolate, and vanilla bean in the palate.... Read More
Smooth and round, this red is as much about texture and balance as it is cherry, strawberry and floral aromas and flavors. Shows a terrific, well-integrated structure that lends intensity and fine grip on the long, mineral-tinged... Read More
Very complex and fine aromas that delicately and constantly come out and increase. On the palate this wine is balanced, austere and powerful with a very persistent finish and soft tannins.
Pair with meat, game and aged cheeses.... Read More