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.
[Read more...]2021 CHIANTI DON GUIDO Montalbano Fattoria La Collina
Chianti Tuscany Italy 14% Red
Malvasia, Canaiolo, 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)
L&S2021 CHIANTI Haurio Colli Senesi Mormoraia
Tuscany Italy 14% Red
Sangiovese.
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)
L&S2021 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)
L&S2021 ROSSO DI MONTALCINO Collemattoni
Tuscany Italy 14% Red
Sangiovese.
Marcello's 'baby Brunello' is deep in colour and packed with ripe fruit. Richly textured and immediately and immensely drinkable. A core of ripe cherry and damson fruit, bags of spice and a silky, weighty feel lifted onl...(read more)
L&S2022 ROSSO DI MONTEPULCIANO Cantine Dei
Tuscany Italy 14% Red
Prugnolo Gentile.
The 2022 Rosso di Montepulciano is rosy and floral, with crushed raspberry fruits and a licorice tinge. It washes easily across the palate, leaving a gentle tug of fine tannin in its wake. Hard candy and sweet sage notes...(read more)
Eric Guido, www.vinous.com2018 CABURNIO Tenuta Monteti
Bolgheri Tuscany Italy 13.5% Red
Alicante Bouschet, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon.
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)
L&S2020 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)
L&S2017 TASSINAIA Castello del Terriccio
Maremma Tuscany Italy 14.5% Red
Syrah, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon.
Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot which, after having been aged for 16 months in tonneaux, are blended and aged for a further 12 months in bottle. Deep, lustrous ruby. Peppery, concentrated dark-fruit nose with saline hints...(read more)
Walter Speller, www.jancisrobinson.com2021 BOLGHERI ROSSO Le Macchiole
Tuscany Italy 14.5% Red
Cabernet Franc, Syrah, 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)
L&S2019 TASSINAIA Castello del Terriccio
Maremma Tuscany Italy 14% Red
Syrah, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon.
Currants and flowers with just a whiff of lavender on the nose. Medium body, fine tannins and a bright finish. Vivid and very attractive. Cabernet sauvignon and merlot. Makes you want to drink it. Better in a couple of y...(read more)
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