Tuscany
For most people, the first region anyone thinks of when thinking about Italian red wine. Chianti and Sangiovese dominate the region. Chianti covers a wide swathe of central Tuscany, much it a long way from the original Chianti Classico district between Florence and Sienna. Consequently the name Chianti can be applied to all manner of wines from all manner of wineries, but well-chosen they can be very good.
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2021 CHIANTI DON GUIDO Montalbano Fattoria La Collina
Chianti Tuscany Italy 14% Red
Canaiolo, Malvasia, Sangiovese.
A blend of 90% Sangiovese 5% Canaiolo and 5% Malvasia Nera. Jacopo Morganti's flagship wine improves year on year as he gets to know the plots better and the average vine age increases. Good weight and typical Chianti id...(read more)
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2023 CHIANTI DON GUIDO Montalbano Fattoria La Collina
Chianti Tuscany Italy 14% Red
Canaiolo, Malvasia, Sangiovese.
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2021 CHIANTI Haurio Colli Senesi Mormoraia
Tuscany Italy 14% Red
Sangiovese. Certified Organic
Just such a sleek and supple style, filled with woodland fruits, briar, plum and fragrant herbs. Lovely feel and grip, lots of ripe berry fruit in the core, then delicate aniseed and herbs. Great with stews, roasts and o...(read more)
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2020 MORELLINO DI SCANSANO Heba Fattoria di Magliano
Maremma Tuscany Italy 13.5% Red
Syrah, Sangiovese. Certified Organic
95% Sangiovese, 5% Syrah. Rocky soils, and low pH in the wines. Aged in concrete and then in bottle. Mid ruby. Savoury, lightly smoky dark-red fruit with a slight savoury/meaty quality (but clean). Smooth, gently chewy t...(read more)
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2021 IL LABIRINTO Poggerino
Tuscany Italy 14% Red
Sangiovese, Merlot. Certified Organic
In 2021 Piero has updated the blend for his stalwart release, Il Labirinto. This year he is introducing 40% of Merlot to his homegrown Sangiovese. As ever, all the fruit here is grown organically and handled gently in th...(read more)
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2022 ROSSO DI MONTEPULCIANO Cantine Dei
Tuscany Italy 14% Red
Prugnolo Gentile.
90% Sangiovese, 5% Merlot and 5% Canaiolo. Aged one year in tank and four months in big Slavonian oak. Mid crimson. Fragrant and slightly spicy dark fruit. A really good bite of acidity, the tannins thick but smooth. Tan...(read more)
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2018 CABURNIO Tenuta Monteti
Bolgheri Tuscany Italy 13.5% Red
Alicante Bouschet, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot.
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2022 CHIANTI CLASSICO Poggerino
Tuscany Italy 14.5% Red
Sangiovese. Certified Organic
This is made from 15 clones of Sangiovese and is described by oenologist Piero Lanza as his 'business card'. One year in big barrel for 80% and 20% in concrete. Certified organic. Deep crimson. Ripe, sweet black fruit, d...(read more)
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2020 CHIANTI CLASSICO Castagnoli
Chianti Tuscany Italy 14.5% Red
Sangiovese. Certified Organic, Practising Organic
Another sensational release from Castagnoli, with more muscle and power in 2020 than the more delicate elegance of 2019. The hallmark freshness of Castagnoli does still shine through wonderfully. Detail and finesse are m...(read more)
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2020 ROSSO DI MONTALCINO Padelletti
Tuscany Italy 14.5% Red
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Boasting the structure of a Brunello, this full-bodied red starts off with subtle aromas of ripe black-skinned berries, forest floor and leather. Savoury and rich, the palate delivers fleshy black cherry, baking spice an...(read more)
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2021 BOLGHERI ROSSO Le Macchiole
Tuscany Italy 14.5% Red
Syrah, Cabernet Franc, Merlot. Certified Organic
50% Merlot, 20% Cab Sauv and Cab France and 10% Syrah Lovely blackberry and fragrant plum nose, some tobacco and dark chocolate. Again lovely black fruit core, good concentration lifted by a fresh acidity, feels lighter...(read more)
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