Bibi Graetz has long been tinkering with his formula for this wine, and this vintage represents a new chapter. The 2020 Testamatta is a blend of Sangiovese from old and new vines, with a priority on cooler growing conditions (and... Read More
Ciacci Piccolmini is one of the most sought-after producers in Montalcino. This ancient estate has 35 hectares of superior holdings in the prized Castelnuovo dell'Abate zone, including the 'Pianrosso' vineyard (from... Read More
Made only in the best vintages and from grapes grown on head-trained vines called alberello in Italian, this offers earthy, enticing aromas of sunbaked earth, camphor, truffle, blue flower and spiced plum. Fermented with indigenous... Read More
Named after a charming valley in the heart of Chianti Classico, Lamole di Lamole is a perennial favorite made from primarily Sangiovese, with small portions of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot to fill out the palate. Texturally rich,... Read More
Elsa is 100% Sangiovese, coming from the only parcel not contiguous to the estate, 0.81 hectares, planted in 2004, just below Castelnuovo dell'Abate, in the southern part of the Montalcino appellation. Fermentation in stainless... Read More
This medium weight expression of Sangiovese + friends is from a high elevation vineyard in the southern part of Tuscany and offers scents of herbal red berries, licorice and menthol. Fairly serious in style, this has excellent... Read More