The color is bright ruby, the nose unveils layers of iris, violet, tobacco, black pepper and Marasca cherry. The taste is well balanced, tightly knit with supple tannins, mineral notes, a mouth cleansing fresh acidity. Warm and... Read More
The 2019 Chianti Classico from Castell’in Villa is a beautifully austere, terroir-driven expression of 100% Sangiovese. Fermented in stainless steel and aged in large neutral oak casks, it offers a textbook profile of traditional... Read More
The Tenuta di Petrolo proudly sits on the site of an ancient Etruscan settlement where foundations of Roman buildings can still be seen. From these foundations rises the Torre di Galatrona, or the watchtower of the medieval Galatrona... Read More
The 2018 Sammarco is brilliant. Bright and explosive, with tons of linear drive, the 2018 is exceptionally polished. Cabernet Sauvignon is up to 80% of the blend, and that very much comes through in a wine endowed with tremendous... Read More
The IWM signature remains my “go-to†house rose. A unique blend of Sangiovese and Prugnolo Gentile, a Sangiovese clone, the 2024 release challenges last year’s performance. In 2024, there is a little more color, ripeness,... Read More
The 1998 Terreno Chianti Classico Riserva is a fully mature, classically structured expression of Sangiovese that now shows the tertiary depth and rustic elegance only time can bring. The 1998 vintage in Tuscany was warm and relatively... Read More
Aromas of bell pepper, red currant and vanilla come together in the glass along with a gamy note. The dense palate delivers dried black cherries, toasted oak, tobacco and licorice. Tightly wound, astringent tannins dry out the... Read More