The 2023 Castiglioni Chianti has a beautiful, vibrant ruby-red color. On the nose, it is fruity, with hints of berries, such as cranberry and blackberry, currant and strawberry tree. It also has a pleasant floral note, reminding... Read More
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
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.
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
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
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
Expressive and charming, featuring cherry, strawberry and rose flavors, with flashes of wild herbs and iron. The vibrant structure drives this red's flavors and keeps everything focused. Ends with a long, fruity, minerally... 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