A rich and structured wine, with a complex and layered bouquet bursting with cherry and violet aromas, backed by leather and white pepper notes. Excellent with hearty roasted or grilled meat dishes.
The Chianti Classico Riserva La Selvanella has a clear, dark, ruby color and full, complex bouquet with strong notes of red fruits, irises, and hints of vanilla. The flavor is full, generous, warm and savory with an elegant aftertaste... Read More
I like the floral and herb undertones to this, with potpourri, thyme, bramble berries, cherries and lemons. Bright and tangy yet full-bodied, with silky tannins and ripe, juicy fruit. Zesty finish. Drink or hold.
The 2006 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva flows across the palate with notable finesse. This is a subtle, understated 2006 Riserva that impresses for its silkiness and polish. Deceptively medium in body, the wine has plenty of underlying... Read More
Packs a mix of ripe cherry, plum, rose hip, wild thyme, earth and menthol flavors aligned to a dense, brawny structure. Balanced in a rustic way, with fine length. Think grilled steak with this bad boy. Best from 2026 through... Read More
Named for the Tuscan term for the escarpments common in the area, this is a deep, dark, ruby-red wine. I Piaggioni has important aromas of sweet oak on the nose, balanced with ripe fruit, chocolate and vanilla. On the palate it... Read More
Medium garnet red with a touch of crimson. Expressive aromas of dried cherries and floral notes along with a hint of vanilla, leather and sweet spice. The wine showcases a texture that balances the naturally high acidity of Sangiovese... Read More
Chianti in Fiasco, or straw basket, is arguably the most iconic wine in the world. Light-bodied and dry with clean fruit flavors, Opici Chianti is produced in the Chianti DOCG appellation of Tuscany using the traditional Governo... Read More
Scorched earth, pipe tobacco, cedar and coconut aromas appear in the glass. Juicy and medium-bodied, the palate shows dried cherry, licorice and espresso framed in fine-grained tannins. Drink 2023–2028.
Vibrant cherries, thyme and roasted herbs on the nose are followed by a medium-bodied palate full of juicy red cherries. Firm and fine-grained on the palate with lots of plums and berries. Pure and fruit-expressive.
Youthful, brambly nose with lots of cherries, strawberries, dried herbs and potpourri. Crunchy and laid-back on the palate with a pristine, firm finish. Fresh and more reductively made than most looking to emulate the “Bojo”... Read More
Bright ruby red. Intense and persistent with hints of wild berries. Savory and full-bodied with rich, well structured berry fruit flavors. This wine is particularly well suited to meat, pastas and first courses. Blend: 95% Sangiovese,... Read More
Ruby red. Ruffino Chianti is an approachable, easy-drinking wine that has predominantly fruity and floral aromatics, with hints of spice and hazelnut. On the palate, Chianti is soft with a medium body and nice balance, displaying... Read More
This blend of 80% Sangiovese, 10% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon has aromas of violet, tilled soil and leather. The forward palate offers star anise, black plum and clove alongside pliant tannins.
Fairly complex, but still bright, with spiced red plums and cherries, bark, leather and a hint of mushroom savoriness. Quite integrated and silky with a medium to full body, rounded by firm but velvety tannins. Long, yet subtle... Read More
Bright and fruity, offering cherry, strawberry, rose and Mediterranean scrub flavors. Shows no shortage of structure, remaining balanced and long. Reveals tobacco and mineral elements on the finish. Best from 2025 through 2042.... Read More
The 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon is deep red with violet reflections. The nose offers aromas of black cherries and violets with hints of cocoa and coffee. On the palate, the wine is supple with a fruity finish. A pleasant and easy... Read More