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We Are Excited To Have A Fantastic Week For Italian Wines In DC
With The the Wine Spectator and Gamero Rosso Events In Town
We Are Please To Have A Few Great Wineries Tasting At The Store
Thursday May 1 4:30-6:30
We Are Showing Some Great Chianti With Alessandra Casini Bindi Sergardi, and Christina Cecchi from Monsanto
Saturday May 3rd 1-4pm
Brunello di Montalcino From Argiano
We Have Margherita Mascagni Commercial Director Presenting Wines
(Look for link on website for wines to be tasted mid week)
Alessandra Casini Bindi Sergardi was born in Siena (24th gerneration), the third of five children and part of the historic Bindi Sergardi family whose Sienese roots can be traced back to 1349. Her father Nicolò, whose grandfather Emilio was one of the founders of the Chianti Classico Consortium. Alessandra right after graduating with a master's degree cum laude in Economy from University of Florence decided to follow the family tradition, feeling that her innate passion for the land and its wine was her calling. In 2005, she joined the wine sector of the family estates - I Colli, Mocenni, and Marcianella -as Director General. Young and focused, Alessandra has very precise goals: to continue to produce only wine of elevated quality and to spread Bindi Sergardi's philosophy - authenticity, audacity, and integrity.
2022 Bindo Toscana Bianco IGT
50% Malvasia Bianca, 30% Trebbiano and 20% Chardonnay
2022 Achille Toscana Rosso IGT
90% Sangiovese and 10% Merlot Fermented in stainless steel tanks and aged 3 months in older barriquesThis is spicy with dried strawberries, cherry chocolate and hints of cedar. Juicy and fruit-driven with a chalky texture to the tannins and a vivid, flavorful finish. Drink or hold."
91 Points JamesSuckling.com
2020 La Ghirlanda Chianti Classico DOCG
Sangiovese aged 12 months in 50hl oak barrels"An expressive, balanced and solidly structured red, with bright cherry and blackberryflavors layered over refined tannins. Offers earth, iron and underbrush notes that add depth,as the finish leaves a pleasantly astringent feel.
90 Points Wine Spectator
2019 I Colli Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG
Aromas of praline, dark cherries, spiced plums and chocolate. It's medium-bodied with chalky tannins. Pleasant sweet-spice character. Powdery finish. 93 Points J. Suckling
"An alluring, silky red that exudes cherry, strawberry, rose and iron aromas and flavors. Well-structured and balanced, with the essence of ripe fruit lingering on the long finish.
93 Points Wine Spectator
2018 Mocenni 89 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG
Sangiovese aged 24 months in 42hl oak barrels"A juicy red highlighted by cherry, iron, leather, almond and earth notes. Firms up, revealing dusty tannins and a hint of herbs as this builds to the finish.
92 Points Wine Spectator
Hailing from Castellina in Chianti, in the Tuscany region of Italy, Giulia grew up with Sangiovese coursing through her veins (almost). Her mother is the third generation of Castello di Monsanto winery and her father is the fourth one of the Famiglia Cecchi Estates. From early childhood, Giulia has been deeply involved in the atmosphere of vine growing, including working her first harvest at four years old! Today, Giulia serves as the U.S. Brand Ambassador for Castello di Monsanto where she focuses on sharing the gospel of Italian culture, gleefully educating clients on the rich heritage of Italian wines.
2021 Monrosso Toscana IGT
Red berry notes concentrate into a nice lingering core of fruit wine has some good acidity giving and additional allure medium body great for every day at a value .
Tim Adams Italian Wine buyer MacArthur's
2020 Chianti Cl Ris Monsanto DOCG
"Bing cherry and blood orange, potting soil, graphite and then wild herbs—especially sage—appear on the nose, before a whisper of vanilla and cedar. Juicy and fresh on the palate, with vanilla, chocolate and cherry, and then herbs emerging again on the back. A rare example of a wine with great sophistication that's also an undeniable crowd-pleaser."
94Pts Wine Enthusiast,
94Pts Jeb Dunnuck, 94Pts James Suckling, 93Pts Wine Advocate, 92Pts Wine Spectator
2018 Chianti Cl Gran Selezione DOCG
"So much lavender and sage with lemon blossom and cherry aromas. Medium-bodied with firm and fine tannins that give a crunchiness instead of a chewiness. Needs time to soften but already impressive and precise. A classicism that is hard to find in Italy."
96Pts J. Suckling,
96pts Wine Spectator, 95Pts Jeb Dunnuck, 94Pts Decanter, 94Pts Wine Advocate, 93Pts Wine Enthusiast
2017 Nemo Toscana IGT
"A pretty treat. The aromas are spot on and the bouquet shows little sign of the vintage heat that proved difficult in many parts of Tuscany. Instead this wine offers delicate tones of blue flower, black olive, spice and campfire ash. There is smoothness on the bouquet; however, the palate shows some of the tannic astringency and tightness that is characteristic of this 2017 vintage." 92 Pts Wine Advocate
2017 Vin Santo La Chimera 375ml
The 2007 Vin Santo "la Chimera" from Castello di Monsanto is a beautifully deep, complex and mature. Having aged in the barrel it shows complexity and richness you might find in old tawny fortified wines like port or madeira. There is definitely raisin like scents and flavors with hints of citrus peel with a lingering toasted nuts and butter. The palate has nice depth with rich sumptuous flavors giving texture and length. Great bottle of Vin Santo and not to be matched under $75 . Pair with countless desserts, Vanilla Ice cream, dried fruit and a delight with cheese.
Tim Adams Italian Buyer Macrthur's
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