Toscana
2020 Sapaio - Toscana Rosso IGT Sapaio (750ml)
Rich, supple and expressive, offering black cherry, blackberry, violet, mineral and spice aromas and flavors. This red builds on the palate to the saturated finish, with lively acidity and civilized tannins. Shows fine balance and length, though this is s...
2021 Sette Ponti - Toscana Rosso IGT Crognolo Super Tuscan (750ml)
The organic Tenuta Sette Ponti 2021 Crognolo is a mid-entry blend of 90% Sangiovese and 10% Merlot that goes into oak for up to 14 months. Fruit is harvested from a historic clone of Sangiovese found on this estate. The wine shows dark concentration, cert...
2021 Tenuta Arceno - Chianti Classico
A structured Chianti Classico with black berries, black cherries and hints of cedar. Full-bodied, chewy and flavorful. Needs a year or two to soften. Structured red. Best after 2023
2022 Tenuta dell'Ornellaia - Bolgheri Rosso DOC Le Volte Super Tuscan
A fresh, expressive red, this also exhibits tension, lending energy to its black currant, cherry, licorice and cedar flavors. Graphite and salty accents add detail on the long, tightly wound finish. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot. Drink now t...
2021 Tenuta dell'Ornellaia - Bolgheri Rosso DOC Rosso Le Serre Nuove (750ml)
The 2021 Le Serre Nuove dell'Ornellaia packs a huge punch. Masses of dark fruit, bittersweet chocolate, leather, licorice and cloves saturate the palate. I don't remember a Serre Nuove with this much sheer power and somber intensity, but the balance is...
2022 Tenuta dell'Ornellaia - Bolgheri Rosso DOC Rosso Le Serre Nuove (750ml)
The Ornellaia 2022 Bolgheri Rosso Le Serre Nuove dell'Ornellaia is a blend of 65% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Cabernet Franc that saw 15 months in barrique with one-third new oak. Following in the general Ornellaia philosophy, the team has been...
2022 Tenuta di Trinoro - Toscana Rosso IGT Campo di Tenaglia
2022 Tenuta di Trinoro - Toscana Rosso IGT Campo di Magnacosta
2021 Tenuta di Trinoro - Toscana Rosso IGT Le Cupole
The 2021 Le Cupole (a blend of Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot) is the well-priced entry-level red from one of the most prolific and creative wine estates in Tuscany. Le Cupole is velvety and full-bodied with dark fruit, dried...
2019 Tenuta di Trinoro - Toscana Rosso IGT
This is a stunning wine and one of the best in this report covering the icons of Tuscany. The 2019 Tenuta di Trinoro is a blend of 60% Merlot and 40% Cabernet Franc. Fruit is sourced from the very best parcels, and the blending formula changes according t...
2017 Tenuta Monteti - Toscana Rosso IGT Monteti
The 2017 Monteti is redolent of dark cherry, chocolate, spice, leather, tobacco and grilled herbs. This brooding, potent Maremma red packs a serious punch, despite its mid-weight personality. There is a bit of burliness in the tannins, but otherwise, t...