The 2016 Chianti Classico is an explosion of floral-infused aromatics and red-toned fruit, all in the super-classic mid-weight style that is such a signature of the Querciabella house style today. Rose petal, lavender, mint and sweet raspberry fruit are p...
The secret to the quality here is the vineyards: sites around Chassagne-Montrachet and Meursault. The fruit is all hand harvested, meticulously sorted, and gently fermented and aged in 500 liter barrels with no new oak. It's wonderfully aromatic, with bol...
The 2015 Chianti Classico Brolio is a very pretty, gracious wine with lovely fruit purity and terrific balance. Sweet raspberry and floral notes give the wine freshness and aromatic lift. Soft, open-knit and silky, the 2015 has much to offer.
The Three Graces of Le Macchiole are Messorio, Scrio and Paleo (Merlot, Syrah and Cabernet Franc, respectively). Of these three top-tier releases, my favorite is the 2017 Paleo. This is an upright and direct expression of the grape that carefully sheds so...
A full-bodied, powerful and polished red with aromas of dark plums, dark cherries, tobacco, bay leaves, dark chocolate, mocha and cedar. Firm, ripe tannins. Compact and muscular. Yet, it remains fresh. Will soften. Try after 2025.
Dark color, with an attractive intensity of raspberry, blackberry and new oak. The 2006 Scrio (Syrah) is full-bodied, with focused yet tight fruit and super silky tannins. Very refined and racy for a Syrah. Black pepper and dark fruits come out at the fin...