sangiovese
Montepulciano d’Abruzzo, Caleo
Featuring a deep red colour with violet reflections, the Caleo Montepulciano d'Abruzzo expertly blended from Sangiovese grape has a pronounced and expressive nose full of black fruit and truffles. Elegant and smooth in texture, the wine has soft tannins to give a good structure. Full-bodied and pleasant, it is an excellent choice for pairing with pasta and red meat dishes.
Sangiovese Il Pometo 2018, Lungarotti
Brillant violet-red colour, the Lungarotti Sangiovese Il Pometo 2018 has a complex aroma of green spices, pepper and cinnamon with slightly buttery notes of marasca cherry. Excellent structure, fruity evolution, balanced tannins and a long-lasting finish. It pairs well with a variety of dishes including pasta, risotto, barbecued foods, cold cuts, pizza, quiches and spicy foods.
Toscana Tignanello 2016, Antinori
Full of harmony with this vintage. Featuring a bright and intense red ruby colour, the Antinori Toscana Tignanello 2016 is exquisitely blended from a combination of Sangiovese with a small percentage of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc grapes. On the nose notes of ripe red fruits with pleasant hints of fresh blackberry and wild berries. Delicate and perfectly integrated aromas of vanilla and dark chocolate with light spice sensations. In the mouth the wine is vibrant with silky refined tannins. Balanced and intense, long complex and persistent finish, this wine pairs well with cured meat, beef, lamb, veal and poultry.
Rosso di Montalcino 2019
Featuring an intense ruby red colour with garnet reflections, the Casanova di Neri Rosso di Montalcino 2016 is exquisitely blended from 100% Sangiovese grapes. It releases a fruity cherry scent, enriched with floral notes of violet and rose, followed by forest floor, smokey minerals savory herbs that envelop in the glass. High energy, fun and a fruit-forward Rosso it finishes wonderfully fresh, framed by a hint of tart berries and clings to the palate. Elegant with a long-lasting finish, this wine pairs well with cured meat, lamb, beef, veal and poultry.
Rosso di Montepulciano 2018, Le Bertille
Ruby with crimson nuances, the Le Bertille Rosso Montepulciano 2018 is exquisitely blended from Sangiovese 80%, Ciliegiolo 10% and Canaiolo 10%. The nose delivers notes of cherry, liquorice and musk plus a classic touch of wilted violet. Lovely sappy, fresh palate with dense, mellow tannins. A firm focused perfumed style. Medium-bodied and well-balanced, this wine pairs well with cured meat, lamb, beef, veal and poultry.
Chianti Riserva 2017, Fattoria di Fèlsina
Featuring a ruby red fine tonality and intensity, the Fattoria di Felsina Chianti Riserva 2017 is exquisitely blended from Sangiovese grapes to produce spicy nose with notes of blossoms and mineral tones. Notes of spice and crisp fruit on the palate, with self-confident but supple tannins. Impressive structure and well-balanced this wine pairs well with beef, veal and poultry.
Chianti Riserva 2015, Fattoria di Fèlsina
Featuring a ruby red colour, the Fattoria di Felsina Chianti Riserva 2015 is a wine of increased depth and power. Exquisitely blended from Sangiovese grapes to produce an aroma of a bouquet of dark fruit, dried cherry, grilled herbs and moist clay that has been wetted by raindrops. This well-balanced wine pairs well with beef, veal and poultry.
Chianti Acino D’oro 2022, Bottega
Featuring an intense ruby red colour, the Bottega Chianti Acino D'oro 2020 is exquisitely blended from 100% Sangiovese grapes to produce an aroma of  blueberry, blackberries and currants. Well-balanced with a pleasantly strong finish, this wine pairs well with red and white grilled meats, soups, risottos, vegetables and pasta.
Chianti Colli Senesi 2019, Castello di Farnetella
From high altitude vineyards 550 meters above sea level in the province of Siena, the Farnetella Chianti Colli Senesi 2019 is exquisitely blended from 100% Sangiovese grapes to produce an aroma of wild berry, raspberry and cassis. Balanced with elegant tones. Fruity and delicate, this wine pairs well with red meat.
Brunello di Montalcino Cerretalto 2008, Casanova di Neri
The 2008 ‘Cerretalto’ is absolutely stunning! Exquisitely blended from 100% Sangiovese grapes, the Casanova di Neri Brunello Cerretalto 2008 delivers intoxicating aromas and flavors of fresh blackberries and dark cherries followed by floral, earthy minerals, mint and sweet pipe tobacco. This is impressive for its wonderful purity and beautiful velvety texture which gains power and depth with each second it sits in the glass. It displays incredible balance and finesse all the way through the ultra-long, caressing finish. Rich, complex and well-balanced, this wine is an excellent choice to savour with beef, lamb, game and poultry dishes. This is a phenomenal showing and only begins to reveal its true potential after several hours of air contact. You will have to look long and hard to find a better Brunello in this vintage. (Best 2016-2035) - March 2014 (JD).
Brunello di Montalcino Tenuta Nuova 2016, Casanova di Neri
Exquisitely blended from 100% Sangiovese grapes, the Casanova di Neri Brunello di Montalcino 2016 displays a ruby red colour. Bright young and intense. The aroma is pleasantly fresh with scents of dark fruit, exotic white fruit and hints of spices. On the palate, depth blends with the perfectly ripe tannins, symbol of an exceptional vintage. The finish is greatly balanced, revealing the excellent aging potential. This wine is an excellent choice to savour with beef, lamb, game and poultry dishes.
99 points J.S.
Brunello di Montalcino 2009, Casanova di Neri
Exquisitely blended from 100% Sangiovese grapes, the Casanova di Neri Brunello di Montalcino 2009 is an impressive and impeccable wine that delivers a slow and sensual progression on the palate. Along the way, it leaves a steady stream of ripe fruit, spice, tobacco, licorice and balsam herb that is both impactful and vibrant. The wine’s aromas are very well-delineated, clean and never color outside the lines. Full-bodied and elegant with a long-lasting palate, this red wine is an excellent choice for pairing with beef, lamb, game and poultry dishes. The textural fabric of the wine is velvety and rich, thanks to a long 43 months in oak. Possess a great capacity for cellar aging.
93 points
