Castello di Ama settles on a tried-and-true formula with its 2020 Chianti Classico Ama. The trick is to present the elegant side of Sangiovese (blended in this case with a touch of Merlot) while also remaining fun, accessible and easy-drinking. The 2020 v...
The 2018 Chianti Classico Riserva is fabulous. There are more 'important' wines in the range, but the Riserva delivers superb quality for the money. Succulent dark cherry, plum, mocha, spice and cloves show a darker side of Sangiovese that is quite attra...
The Ciro Picariello 2022 Fiano di Avellino is an elegant and silky expression from a hot vintage. High-elevation vines at 650 meters above sea level on clay volcanic soils serve to protect this wine against any excessive ripeness. Instead, this unoaked wi...
The 2020 Brut Contadino is a total pleasure, opening with hints of spicy ginger and dried flowers that evolve into a blend of young peach and crushed rocks. This is decidedly savory and mineral in style, with a creamy bead of massaging bubbles that soo...