Tasting Notes: Maria Sole’s workhorse (pun intended) wine, Bulgarelli—named after her grandfather’s prized stallion—is pure Sangiovese from 20- to 30-year-old vines planted in the sandy clay soils of the... Read More
Tasting Notes: As one of the most traditional Italian winemaking families that adopt a modern approach, Villa Antinori needs no introduction. Their Villa Rosso is an expressive Sangiovese/Cabernet/Merlot blend, with aromas of... Read More
Tasting Notes: Dedication to Sangiovese and the mineral rich soils of the Chianti Classico takes skill and loyalty - two things Lorenza Sebasti and Marco Pallanti take to another level. Despite only being their entry level Chianti... Read More
Tasting Notes: Cigliano di Sopra’s Chianti undergoes whole cluster fermentation leaving it with the expression of a fuller, ripe, and juicy rendition of Chianti Classico. Notes of dark red fruit, wild herbs, sandalwood... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Le Ragnaie Toscana Rosso Troncone has a freshness mingled with a zippy, spicy edge. Red fruits, minerals and a touch of tannins are balanced against mouthwatery acidity. An excellent introduction to the wines... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Polizano Rosso di Montepulciano is a simpler version of Vino Nobile, intended for earlier consumption, lighter foods, and everyday drinking. Poliziano has dedicated some of its vineyards specifically for the... Read More
Tasting Notes: It’s official, Syrah has a second spiritual home, in the most unlikely places of Cortona , Southern Tuscany. Stefano Amerighi coaxes the best from the grape here, wild dark plum and blackcurrant, intense olive... Read More
