Owned by Elisabetta Gnudi Angelini since 2003, Altesino has been one of Montalcino’s leaders since the zone exploded into international prominence in the 1970s. The wine style is traditional, with all large, Slavonian oak,... Read More
Organic/Bio This more or less natural wine estate in Tuscany focuses on biodynamic farming of non-traditional grapes for the region. Like here, a wild blend of Alicante Nero, Mourvedre, Sangiovese and Alicante Bouschet done -... Read More
From the only producer with 100% of their vines in the Grand Cru of Montosoli and one of the original 13 Brunello estates, a wine tempting now and drinking through 2040. As Wine Advocate says, Baricci's wines are some of the... Read More
As Wine Advocate notes, “Introduced in the early 1990s, Tenuta Nuova marked a stylistic turning point for the estate, emphasizing precision, ripeness and site expression.” Unlike most Brunello, the Neri family chooses... Read More
As Wine Advocate has written, “Casanova di Neri is one of the shining stars of Montalcino. Each successive vintage released brings us renewed understanding of the focus and the dedication demonstrated by the father and son... Read More
It's always tempting to call this Casanova di Neri's everyday wine. But only if your everyday is pretty fancy! A delicious, ready-now, blend of Sangiovese with a splash of Cabernet and Petite Verdot done all in steel.... Read More
A stunning Rosso di Montalcino created to celebrate the winery's 50th anniveresary and founder Giovanni Neri. Wine Advocate explains in the 95 point rave for the 2021 edition, Sourced from the latest parcel (in the Sesti area)... Read More
West of Montalcino, Monteccuco balances inland Tuscany warmth with altitudes of more than 1,000 feet. That balance of sunny ripeness with freshness shows nicely here in this blend of 70% Sangiovese, 15% Ciliegiolo and 15% Montepulciano... Read More
Organic/BioPre-Arrival – wine arrives late April: Since its debut in the 2003 vintage, Ciacci’s Brunello “Normale” has established itself as one of Montalcino’s greatest values – and finest... Read More
Organic/Bio Since its debut in the 2003 vintage, Ciacci’s Brunello “Normale” has established itself as one of Montalcino’s greatest values – and finest wines! The fruit for this bottling comes from... Read More
Organic/Bio Always one of Brunello's best, in 2020 this is especially exciting right now and for years to come. The Suckling 98 point review has it right: Intense, vibrant aromas of strawberries and raspberries, together with... Read More
Organic/BioPre-Arrival - wine arrives late April. Pianrosso means red fields, and the name recognizes the iron rich, loamy, soils of this great Brunello vineyard. In the southern part of the Brunello zone and facing due south,... Read More
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Wine Advocate's review of the 2020 captures this delicious, all-purpose, Sangiovese Grosso perfectly. Hits all the right buttons, especially if you are looking for an easy-drinking Tuscan red to pair with you next... Read More
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What to Brunello di Montalcino winemakers drink on a Tuesday night with some grilled chicken and a bit of pasta marinara on the side? Pretty much this – a blend of mostly Sangiovese plus Merlot, Cabernet and... Read More
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A traditional, richer, Vin Santo that Vinous describes well in the 90 point review, Rum-soaked raisins combine with cedar spice box, clove and candied apples as the 2009 Vin Santo del Chianti emerges from the glass.... Read More
Organic/BioLower ABV No way you try this blind and guess it sells for <$20. Because it shouldn’t and only does because importer Lia Banville-Tolaini owns the vineyard and winery and uses it to craft this “door... Read More
Tuscany’s Sangiovese grape gives a different wine in Brunello than in Chianti to the north: darker, fleshier, richer, more perfumed and, often, needing many more years to really be delicious. At Donna Olga, winegrower Olga... Read More
Organic/Bio A tasty, open, fresh, Rosso di Montalcino that's easy to drink now with anything from burgers/steak to pasta and pizza. Vinous describes it well: The 2021 Rosso di Montalcino is impossible to ignore, wafting up... Read More
Ready now, especially in half-bottle! As Vinous says in the 91 point review, A brooding mix of red plum, brown spice and crushed rocks is nicely offset by a flourish of violet florals as the 2018 Brunello di Montalcino opens in... Read More
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This San Gimignano producer makes a lovely, light, and delightfully fun to drink Sangiovese. Vinous’s description of the 2020 applies here: “racy and exuberant in the glass. A rush of black cherry fruit,... Read More
A delicious and classic Vino Nobilee, pumping out big Sangiovese black cherry and balsamic notes with a capitvating blend of richness, power and elegance. As Vinous wrote in their review, Opens in the glass with a rich blend of... Read More
Organic/Bio What you're looking for when you're looking for Chianti Classico. And what you’ll be glad to be drinking even if you assumed Chianti was not for you! Ohio native Frank Grace fell in love with this slice... Read More
Beautiful, compelling, robust and somehow still elegant and silky pure - those are my notes from two bottles of this. Which echoes the complements in 95 point reviews from three different... Read More
Organic/BioLower ABV Before our note, here's how Elisabetta Fagiuoli writes about her lovely rose: A moment of happiness, far from whites and reds, from labels and conformity: It's the aperitif that opens lines of communication,... Read More
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