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Famiglia Castellani Chianti Classico Riserva 2019
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Famiglia Castellani Chianti Classico Riserva 2019
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93 points James Suckling
A bright and fresh red with orange-peel and blackberry character. Medium-to full-bodied, driven and fruity. Tangy.
A bright and fresh red with orange-peel and blackberry character. Medium-to full-bodied, driven and fruity. Tangy.
SKU
W19975
COUNTRY
Italy
REGION
Tuscany
TYPE
Red
VINTAGE
2017
VARIETAL
Sangiovese
VOLUME
.750L
Avignonesi Cantaloro Toscana Rosso 2020
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A versatile, young red wine with a ruby red color and a bouquet characterized by inviting aromas of black cherry pie, black berries, thyme, red pepper grains and exotic spices. The taste is medium-bodied, fruity and smooth with a long lingering, dry finish, reminiscent of undergrowth, with an underlying hint of menthol. Blend: 60% Sangiovese, 37% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Merlot.
The renown Vino Nobile di Montepulciano producer Avignonesi doesn’t just make red wines for fancy dinners and cellaring - they make a delicious table red as well! An everyday wine to go with your pasta bolognese or slice of pizza. It’s called Cantaloro and is a blend of 60% Sangiovese, 37% Cabernet Sauvignon and 3% Merlot.
Cantaloro is soft on the palate, has gentle tannins, and drinks well above this silly low pricepoint. If there ever was a time to stock up with a case, this is it! Afterall, who do you want making your "house" red? A corporation who places a whimsical cartoon label on their wine or one of the most respected wineries of Italy? I know which I’m choosing.
A versatile, young red wine with a ruby red color and a bouquet characterized by inviting aromas of black cherry pie, black berries, thyme, red pepper grains and exotic spices. The taste is medium-bodied, fruity and smooth with a long lingering, dry finish, reminiscent of undergrowth, with an underlying hint of menthol. Blend: 60% Sangiovese, 37% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Merlot.
The renown Vino Nobile di Montepulciano producer Avignonesi doesn’t just make red wines for fancy dinners and cellaring - they make a delicious table red as well! An everyday wine to go with your pasta bolognese or slice of pizza. It’s called Cantaloro and is a blend of 60% Sangiovese, 37% Cabernet Sauvignon and 3% Merlot.
Cantaloro is soft on the palate, has gentle tannins, and drinks well above this silly low pricepoint. If there ever was a time to stock up with a case, this is it! Afterall, who do you want making your "house" red? A corporation who places a whimsical cartoon label on their wine or one of the most respected wineries of Italy? I know which I’m choosing.
SKU
W21307
COUNTRY
Italy
REGION
Tuscany
TYPE
Red
VINTAGE
2020
VARIETAL
Blend
VOLUME
.750L
Antinori Villa Antinori Toscana Rosso 2020
Antinori Villa Antinori Toscana Rosso 2020
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This is a chance to get a sense of what older, classic Tuscan wine tastes like without dipping into price prohibitive vintages from years gone by. This is the real, Old World, deal. Wild herbs, tea, and rustic accents mark this as a wine you must try to get a sense of what people were enjoying before fruit forwardness became dogma. Would be heaven with a big chunk of Pecorino Romano procured from Author Avenue in the Bronx by way of Tuscany, of course. - PJ
SKU
W00802
COUNTRY
Italy
REGION
Tuscany
TYPE
Red
VINTAGE
2020
VARIETAL
Blend
VOLUME
.750L
Tenuta dell Ornellaia Le Volte Toscana Rosso 2022
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Tenuta dell Ornellaia Le Volte Toscana Rosso 2022
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92 points Wine Spectator
A fresh, expressive red, this also exhibits tension, lending energy to its black currant, cherry, licorice and cedar flavors. Graphite and salty accents add detail on the long, tightly wound finish. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot. Drink now through 2033.
A fresh, expressive red, this also exhibits tension, lending energy to its black currant, cherry, licorice and cedar flavors. Graphite and salty accents add detail on the long, tightly wound finish. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot. Drink now through 2033.
SKU
W20074
COUNTRY
Italy
REGION
Tuscany
TYPE
Red
VINTAGE
2022
VARIETAL
Blend
VOLUME
.750L
Antinori Peppoli Chianti Classico 2022
Antinori Peppoli Chianti Classico 2022
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"Pèppoli 2020 is ruby red in color. On the nose, Pèppoli delivers intense notes of red fruit, especially cherries, currants and strawberries accompanied by floral undertones of violets and lavender with light, spicy hints of licorice. Its palate is defined by a soft entry, accompanied by lively sensations, and sustained by ripe tannins that lead to a fresh, savory finish." —winemakery with a tasty vein of acidity together with silky and polished tannins. "
SKU
W10830
COUNTRY
Italy
REGION
Tuscany
TYPE
Red
VINTAGE
2022
VARIETAL
Sangiovese
VOLUME
.750L
Fattoria Rodano Chianti Classico 2020
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Fattoria Rodano Chianti Classico 2020
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This is our best selling Chianti every year for a reason, it's delicious!
This is our best selling Chianti every year for a reason, it's delicious!
SKU
W09229
COUNTRY
Italy
REGION
Tuscany
TYPE
Red
VINTAGE
2020
VARIETAL
Sangiovese
VOLUME
.750L
Castello Banfi Chianti Classico 2021
Castello Banfi Chianti Classico 2021
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Iconic Montalcino producer Castello Banfi leases 42 acres in the Chianti Classico commune of Castellina in Chianti for its Fonte alla Selva label. The estate also has long-term contracts to purchase wines from three to four producers for this Chianti Classico. A selection is made between the lots for the Chianti Classico and the riserva before blending, aging and bottling in Banfi’s cellars in Montalcino. The wine is aged for a total of 12 months, seven to eight in stainless-steel tanks before racking into 6,000- to 9,000-liter oak casks. Banfi has permission to age and bottle its Chianti Classico outside the zone because former winemaker Ezio Rivella grew grapes in Chianti Classico beginning in the early 1980s
SKU
W20721
COUNTRY
Italy
REGION
Tuscany
TYPE
Red
VINTAGE
2021
VARIETAL
Sangiovese
VOLUME
.750L
Antinori Guado al Tasso Il Bruciato Toscana IGT 2022
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Antinori Guado al Tasso Il Bruciato Toscana IGT 2022
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SKU
W09935
COUNTRY
Italy
REGION
Tuscany
TYPE
Red
VINTAGE
2022
VARIETAL
Blend
VOLUME
.750L
Ruffino Ducale Reserva Chianti Classico Riserva 2020
Ruffino Ducale Reserva Chianti Classico Riserva 2020
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The Riserva Ducale is an intense ruby red color. This complex wine is characterized by sweet cherry and red berry fruit notes with delicately spiced hints of tobacco, leather, cedar, white pepper and a touch of flint. Tasting profile: Riserva Ducale Chianti Classico Riserva is well balanced on the palate, with velvety tannins, firm acidity, and a lingering finish of rosemary and figs.
SKU
W-00001745
COUNTRY
Italy
REGION
Tuscany
TYPE
Red
VINTAGE
2020
VARIETAL
Sangiovese
VOLUME
.750L
Tenuta di Capraia Chianti Classico Riserva 2018
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Tenuta di Capraia Chianti Classico Riserva 2018
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94 points Wine Spectator
A succulent version, this red reveals cherry, strawberry, plum, floral, eucalyptus and tobacco aromas and flavors. Harmonious and enjoyable now, but there are still tannins to shed. Complex and long. Best from 2024 through 2040. 2,000 cases made, 800 cases imported. Bruce Sanderson
93 points Vinous
The 2018 Chianti Classico Riserva needs a few years to be at its best, but it has plenty to offer. In 2018 the Riserva is on the lighter side, but that's not a bad thing at all. Crushed leaves, tobacco, incense, mint, licorice and coffee add complexity to a core of dark Sangiovese fruit. Wild and exotic, the Riserva is certainly compelling.
94 points Wine Spectator
A succulent version, this red reveals cherry, strawberry, plum, floral, eucalyptus and tobacco aromas and flavors. Harmonious and enjoyable now, but there are still tannins to shed. Complex and long. Best from 2024 through 2040. 2,000 cases made, 800 cases imported. Bruce Sanderson
93 points Vinous
The 2018 Chianti Classico Riserva needs a few years to be at its best, but it has plenty to offer. In 2018 the Riserva is on the lighter side, but that's not a bad thing at all. Crushed leaves, tobacco, incense, mint, licorice and coffee add complexity to a core of dark Sangiovese fruit. Wild and exotic, the Riserva is certainly compelling.
SKU
W21650
COUNTRY
Italy
REGION
Tuscany
TYPE
Red
VINTAGE
2018
VARIETAL
Sangiovese
VOLUME
.750L
Felsina Berardenga Chianti Classico Riserva 2020
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Felsina Berardenga Chianti Classico Riserva 2020
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#22. on The Wine Spectator Top 100 Wines of 2023!
94 points Wine Spectator
A solidly built red introduced by aromas of mint, lavender and wild rosemary. Shows cherry, raspberry, earth, iron, sanguine and tobacco flavors allied to an almost viscous texture as this cruises to the long finish. Impressive now, yet will be better in three to five years. Best from 2026 through 2045
#22. on The Wine Spectator Top 100 Wines of 2023!
94 points Wine Spectator
A solidly built red introduced by aromas of mint, lavender and wild rosemary. Shows cherry, raspberry, earth, iron, sanguine and tobacco flavors allied to an almost viscous texture as this cruises to the long finish. Impressive now, yet will be better in three to five years. Best from 2026 through 2045
SKU
PJ00640
COUNTRY
Italy
REGION
Tuscany
TYPE
Red
VINTAGE
2020
VARIETAL
Sangiovese
VOLUME
.750L
Caprili Brunello di Montalcino 2019
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Caprili Brunello di Montalcino 2019
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#15. On The Wine Spectator's Top 100 Wines Of 2024!
96 points Wine Spectator
This red is all about finesse, delivering superb balance and complexity, with cherry, raspberry, earth and wild herb aromas and flavors. Succulent and charming, yet with a solid base of tannins and vivid acidity, this remains focused through the long aftertaste. Best from 2026 through 2042.
95 points Vinous
The 2019 Brunello di Montalcino is remarkably pretty, wafting up with a blend of violets and lavender before giving way to steeped plum lifted by mint. This is racy and sleek, with cooling acidity and mineral tones that excite the palate. Juicy acidity enlivens tart wild berry fruits. The 2019 finds its center through the finish, as fine tannins emerge and a crunchy sensation lingers. Licorice and bitter blackberry notes taper off slowly. In a word, fantastic. The balance of complexity, structure and energy places the 2019 very high in my book
#15. On The Wine Spectator's Top 100 Wines Of 2024!
96 points Wine Spectator
This red is all about finesse, delivering superb balance and complexity, with cherry, raspberry, earth and wild herb aromas and flavors. Succulent and charming, yet with a solid base of tannins and vivid acidity, this remains focused through the long aftertaste. Best from 2026 through 2042.
95 points Vinous
The 2019 Brunello di Montalcino is remarkably pretty, wafting up with a blend of violets and lavender before giving way to steeped plum lifted by mint. This is racy and sleek, with cooling acidity and mineral tones that excite the palate. Juicy acidity enlivens tart wild berry fruits. The 2019 finds its center through the finish, as fine tannins emerge and a crunchy sensation lingers. Licorice and bitter blackberry notes taper off slowly. In a word, fantastic. The balance of complexity, structure and energy places the 2019 very high in my book
SKU
W19594
COUNTRY
Italy
REGION
Tuscany
TYPE
Red
VINTAGE
2019
VARIETAL
Sangiovese
VOLUME
.750L
Ruffino Ducale d' Oro Chianti Classico Riserva 2019
Ruffino Ducale d' Oro Chianti Classico Riserva 2019
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Winery Notes:
Ruby red with garnet hues. An intense impact with powerful notes of cherry, plum and violet opens a bouquet that then fades into neat aromas of tobacco, chocolate, cinnamon and spicy hints of black pepper. Great complexity in the overall bouquet, neat expressions of the authentic Sangiovese and Chianti Classico aromas. Full-bodied, very powerful in its fruity notes, with elegant tannins perfectly supported by a good acidity. The finish is characterized by pleasant sensations of sweet tobacco. The aftertaste is particularly long and shows powerful notes of plums and lighter aromas of clove.
Ruby red with garnet hues. An intense impact with powerful notes of cherry, plum and violet opens a bouquet that then fades into neat aromas of tobacco, chocolate, cinnamon and spicy hints of black pepper. Great complexity in the overall bouquet, neat expressions of the authentic Sangiovese and Chianti Classico aromas. Full-bodied, very powerful in its fruity notes, with elegant tannins perfectly supported by a good acidity. The finish is characterized by pleasant sensations of sweet tobacco. The aftertaste is particularly long and shows powerful notes of plums and lighter aromas of clove.
SKU
W-00002258
COUNTRY
Italy
REGION
Tuscany
TYPE
Red
VINTAGE
2019
VARIETAL
Sangiovese
VOLUME
.750L
Podernuovo A Palazzone Therra Toscana Rosso 2021
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Podernuovo A Palazzone Therra Toscana Rosso 2021
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93 points James Suckling
Ripe and very fresh at the same time. I like the grilled thyme, garrigue, stones and graphite characters laid upon the berries and cherries on the nose. Medium- to full-bodied on the palate with nice tension in the middle, connecting the fresh entry to a mineral, medium-long finish. Delicious now, but will drink well in the next five to six years.
Maceration on the skins for 18 days; alcoholic fermentation at controlled temperature in stainless steel basins; malolactic fermentation in barriques; ageing in 225 litre barriques for 10 months, in cement vats for 6 months and 12 months in bottle.
Ripe and very fresh at the same time. I like the grilled thyme, garrigue, stones and graphite characters laid upon the berries and cherries on the nose. Medium- to full-bodied on the palate with nice tension in the middle, connecting the fresh entry to a mineral, medium-long finish. Delicious now, but will drink well in the next five to six years.
Maceration on the skins for 18 days; alcoholic fermentation at controlled temperature in stainless steel basins; malolactic fermentation in barriques; ageing in 225 litre barriques for 10 months, in cement vats for 6 months and 12 months in bottle.
SKU
PJ01068
COUNTRY
Italy
REGION
Tuscany
TYPE
Red
VINTAGE
2021
VOLUME
.750L
Antinori Santa Cristina Toscana Cabernet Sauvignon 2022
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Antinori Santa Cristina Toscana Cabernet Sauvignon 2022
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#49 On The Wine Spectator's Top 100 Wines Of 2024!
90 points Wine Spectator
A balanced, supple version, with a smoky undertone to the black cherry and blackberry fruit. Graphite and rosemary accents join the long finish. Drink now through 2027.
90 points Wine Spectator
A balanced, supple version, with a smoky undertone to the black cherry and blackberry fruit. Graphite and rosemary accents join the long finish. Drink now through 2027.
SKU
PJ01583
COUNTRY
Italy
REGION
Tuscany
TYPE
Red
VINTAGE
2022
VARIETAL
Cabernet Sauvignon
VOLUME
.750L
Frescobaldi Castiglioni Chianti 2023
Frescobaldi Castiglioni Chianti 2023
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Chianti Castiglioni features a beautiful ruby-red color with elegant purple hues. Delightful fruity notes immediately emerge on the nose: cherry, blackcurrant and raspberry. Floral and fragrant notes such as violet make an appearance later on. On the palate, Chianti Castiglioni is lively, soft and enveloping. The finish is long and persistent, with the after-taste confirming the fruity aromas previously detected on the nose. Pairs well with full-flavored dishes such as pappardelle pasta in a meat sauce, as well as roast chicken, sauteed beef with vegetables, and medium-aged cheeses.
SKU
W19511
COUNTRY
Italy
REGION
Tuscany
TYPE
Red
VINTAGE
2022
VARIETAL
Sangiovese
VOLUME
.750L
Frescobaldi Remole Toscana Rosso 2022
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Frescobaldi Remole Toscana Rosso 2022
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Remole Rosso boasts a bright and intense violet-red colour. Fruity aromas, such as blackcurrant, raspberry and black cherry slowly give way to extremely delicate spicy notes. On the palate, the warm note is balanced out wonderfully by a fresh vivacity. It is a pleasant wine that marries elegance and balance with great softness. - Winery Notes
SKU
W19539
COUNTRY
Italy
REGION
Tuscany
TYPE
Red
VINTAGE
2022
VARIETAL
Blend
VOLUME
.750L
Casaloste Chianti Classico 2020
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Casaloste Chianti Classico 2020
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93 points Vinous
The 2020 Chianti Classico is a dark, voluptuous red. Black cherry, plum, licorice and spice are all amplified in this potent, racy wine. Readers will find a super-classic Panzano Chianti Classico built on texture and volume. Expressive floral and spice notes resonate on the rich, potent finish. A dollop of 10% Merlot works well in exalting richness. This is beautifully done.
93 points Vinous
The 2020 Chianti Classico is a dark, voluptuous red. Black cherry, plum, licorice and spice are all amplified in this potent, racy wine. Readers will find a super-classic Panzano Chianti Classico built on texture and volume. Expressive floral and spice notes resonate on the rich, potent finish. A dollop of 10% Merlot works well in exalting richness. This is beautifully done.
SKU
PJ01260
COUNTRY
Italy
REGION
Tuscany
TYPE
Red
VINTAGE
2020
VOLUME
.750L
Frescobaldi Castelgiocondo Brunello di Montalcino 2018
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Frescobaldi Castelgiocondo Brunello di Montalcino 2018
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W19943
COUNTRY
Italy
REGION
Tuscany
TYPE
Red
VINTAGE
2018
VARIETAL
Sangiovese
VOLUME
.750L
Avignonesi Vino Nobile di Montepulciano 2020
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Avignonesi Vino Nobile di Montepulciano 2020
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94 points James Suckling
A bright and vivid VN with cherry, violet and hibiscus aromas and hints of peach and lemon that follow through to a medium body. There are fine and integrated tannins and a vivid finish with lots of energy. From biodynamically grown grapes. Vegan. Needs a year or two to show its true excellence, but already a beautiful and linear wine. Drink or hold
94 points James Suckling
A bright and vivid VN with cherry, violet and hibiscus aromas and hints of peach and lemon that follow through to a medium body. There are fine and integrated tannins and a vivid finish with lots of energy. From biodynamically grown grapes. Vegan. Needs a year or two to show its true excellence, but already a beautiful and linear wine. Drink or hold
SKU
W20418
COUNTRY
Italy
REGION
Tuscany
TYPE
Red
VINTAGE
2016
VOLUME
.750L
Castell'in Villa Chianti Classico 2019
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Castell'in Villa Chianti Classico 2019
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94 points Vinous
The 2019 Chianti Classico has changed dramatically since I last tasted it, either because of more time in bottle, or because this is a later bottling. In any event, the 2019 is dense, ample and resonant in feel. Readers will find a serious, texturally intense Chianti Classico that delivers the goods, big time.
94 points Vinous
The 2019 Chianti Classico has changed dramatically since I last tasted it, either because of more time in bottle, or because this is a later bottling. In any event, the 2019 is dense, ample and resonant in feel. Readers will find a serious, texturally intense Chianti Classico that delivers the goods, big time.
SKU
PJ00620
COUNTRY
Italy
REGION
Tuscany
TYPE
Red
VINTAGE
2019
VARIETAL
Sangiovese
VOLUME
.750L
Tenuta Col d'Orcia Brunello di Montalcino 2018
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Tenuta Col d'Orcia Brunello di Montalcino 2018
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93 points Vinous
Masses of crushed cherries and cloves give way to nuances of spiced citrus peels and cedar as the 2018 Brunello di Montalcino comes to life in the glass. This is round and pliant on the palate, with a balanced inner sweetness contrasting its mineral-tinged acids and tart wild berry fruits. Grippy tannins mount toward the close, yet fail to slow the 2018’s momentum, as notes of salted licorice are left to resonate under an air of dried roses. This is a deep and characterful rendition of Col d'Orcia’s Brunello, but patience will be required to unlock all of its charms.
93 points Vinous
Masses of crushed cherries and cloves give way to nuances of spiced citrus peels and cedar as the 2018 Brunello di Montalcino comes to life in the glass. This is round and pliant on the palate, with a balanced inner sweetness contrasting its mineral-tinged acids and tart wild berry fruits. Grippy tannins mount toward the close, yet fail to slow the 2018’s momentum, as notes of salted licorice are left to resonate under an air of dried roses. This is a deep and characterful rendition of Col d'Orcia’s Brunello, but patience will be required to unlock all of its charms.
SKU
W21482
COUNTRY
Italy
REGION
Tuscany
TYPE
Red
VINTAGE
2018
VOLUME
.750L
Antinori Marchese Chianti Classico Riserva 2021
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Antinori Marchese Chianti Classico Riserva 2021
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95 points Wine Spectator
This ripe style is fresh and harmonious, delivering plum, cherry and boysenberry fruit, with accents of earth, iron and eucalyptus. Supple in texture, with a beautifully integrated structure and long, complex aftertaste. Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot.
94+ points WineAdvocate
This is one of the big surprises of this tasting and ultimately represents one of the best buys in the entire extended Marchesi Antinori portfolio. The 2021 Chianti Classico Riserva Tenuta Tignanello Marchese Antinori shares the DNA of Tignanello. It is Sangiovese kissed with small parts of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Of course, the wine is more accessible and open compared to Tignanello, and spiritually, this wine is a Chianti Classico. By that I mean that the elegant minerality of these soils and the sunny flavors of its environs are the determining characteristics. You get wildflower, iris, tart fruit and plum. The wine's enhanced mineral character, with dusty white rock, is what adds lasting complexity and depth...Marchesi Antinori General Manager Renzo Cotarella tells me that 2021 is the best vintage he has ever overseen. Ever. He prefers it to recent classics like 2016 and 2010. There was frost in the spring, and the growing cycle was very long. This is something that most grapes, and especially Sangiovese, need in order to exhibit aromatic depth and flavor complexity. "This is an exceptional year," he says, citing the inner energy certainly exhibited by the wines from 2021...
This ripe style is fresh and harmonious, delivering plum, cherry and boysenberry fruit, with accents of earth, iron and eucalyptus. Supple in texture, with a beautifully integrated structure and long, complex aftertaste. Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot.
94+ points WineAdvocate
This is one of the big surprises of this tasting and ultimately represents one of the best buys in the entire extended Marchesi Antinori portfolio. The 2021 Chianti Classico Riserva Tenuta Tignanello Marchese Antinori shares the DNA of Tignanello. It is Sangiovese kissed with small parts of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Of course, the wine is more accessible and open compared to Tignanello, and spiritually, this wine is a Chianti Classico. By that I mean that the elegant minerality of these soils and the sunny flavors of its environs are the determining characteristics. You get wildflower, iris, tart fruit and plum. The wine's enhanced mineral character, with dusty white rock, is what adds lasting complexity and depth...Marchesi Antinori General Manager Renzo Cotarella tells me that 2021 is the best vintage he has ever overseen. Ever. He prefers it to recent classics like 2016 and 2010. There was frost in the spring, and the growing cycle was very long. This is something that most grapes, and especially Sangiovese, need in order to exhibit aromatic depth and flavor complexity. "This is an exceptional year," he says, citing the inner energy certainly exhibited by the wines from 2021...
SKU
W20666
COUNTRY
Italy
REGION
Tuscany
TYPE
Red
VINTAGE
2021
VARIETAL
Sangiovese
VOLUME
.750L
Renieri Brunello di Montalcino 2016
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Renieri Brunello di Montalcino 2016
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"Renieri is an excellent producer of Brunello." - Monica Larner of Wine Advocate
96 points James Suckling
This is a very tight, refined Brunello that shows so much beautiful fruit and polish with dark-berry, cedar, walnut and cherry character. Its full-bodied with layers of fine tannins and a fresh, pretty finish. Needs much more time to open.
94 points Wine Advocate
"The Renieri 2016 Brunello di Montalcino is a plush, fruit-forward and accessible wine that captures the purity and elegance of the vintage. The best take-away, however, is the fresh, ready and bright state of this wine that makes it almost ready to enjoy straight out of the gate. This Brunello from a nine-hectare plot with limestone clay soils offers bold cherry and blackberry with delicate spice, smoke and blue flower. The wine is marked by balanced acidity, and there is some tannic tightness that should further relax by the time this wine hits the market at the start of 2021.
96 points James Suckling
This is a very tight, refined Brunello that shows so much beautiful fruit and polish with dark-berry, cedar, walnut and cherry character. Its full-bodied with layers of fine tannins and a fresh, pretty finish. Needs much more time to open.
94 points Wine Advocate
"The Renieri 2016 Brunello di Montalcino is a plush, fruit-forward and accessible wine that captures the purity and elegance of the vintage. The best take-away, however, is the fresh, ready and bright state of this wine that makes it almost ready to enjoy straight out of the gate. This Brunello from a nine-hectare plot with limestone clay soils offers bold cherry and blackberry with delicate spice, smoke and blue flower. The wine is marked by balanced acidity, and there is some tannic tightness that should further relax by the time this wine hits the market at the start of 2021.
SKU
PJ00197
COUNTRY
Italy
REGION
Tuscany
TYPE
Red
VINTAGE
2016
VOLUME
.750L
Siro Pacenti Pelagrilli Brunello di Montalcino 2019
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#22 On The Wine Spectator's Top 100 Wines Of 2024!
97 points Wine Spectator
Packed with vivid black cherry, black currant and plum fruit, as well as iron, sanguine and tobacco accents, this red shows some power and tension, but also grace and balance. The lingering aftertaste features bright, ripe fruit and wild herbs. Best from 2027 through 2043.
96 points James Suckling
Beautiful fresh fruit with crushed cherries, orange peel and flowers. Pure. Full-bodied with round and juicy fruit and a long, creamy finish. Flamboyant and beautiful with velvety and creamy tannins that provide a wonderful texture. Drink after 2027.
97 points Wine Spectator
Packed with vivid black cherry, black currant and plum fruit, as well as iron, sanguine and tobacco accents, this red shows some power and tension, but also grace and balance. The lingering aftertaste features bright, ripe fruit and wild herbs. Best from 2027 through 2043.
96 points James Suckling
Beautiful fresh fruit with crushed cherries, orange peel and flowers. Pure. Full-bodied with round and juicy fruit and a long, creamy finish. Flamboyant and beautiful with velvety and creamy tannins that provide a wonderful texture. Drink after 2027.
SKU
PJ01552
COUNTRY
Italy
REGION
Tuscany
TYPE
Red
VINTAGE
2019
VOLUME
.750L
Antinori Tignanello Toscana 2020
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96 points Vinous
The 2020 Tignanello is so primary, so intensely fruit-driven, that it almost tastes like a barrel sample. A burst of red Sangiovese fruit opens first, followed by hints of blood orange, cinnamon, spice, dried flowers and mocha develop later. Time in the glass brings out striking dimensions. In 2020, Tignanello is wonderfully sleek and racy, with fine tannins that lie below a core of bright, sculpted fruit. The balance here is just sublime. I can't wait to revisit the 2020 with age. (AG) (2/2023)
95 points Wine Advocate
Newly on the market now, the 2020 Tignanello shows a gorgeous bouquet with an upfront and accessible personality. Right off the bat, you get dark cherry, dried raspberry, spice, toasted almond and citrusy blood orange. The blend is normally 75% to 80% Sangiovese with 7% Cabernet Franc. The grape in between, making up 13% to 18%, is Cabernet Sauvignon. This vintage is very pretty and won’t require a long wait. The tannins are sweet and silky. 'Tignanello proves itself as a great vineyard site in both the challenging and the classic years,' says Managing Director Renzo Cotarella. Annual production falls between 300,000-350,000 bottles. Drink: 2025-2045.ML
The 2020 Tignanello is so primary, so intensely fruit-driven, that it almost tastes like a barrel sample. A burst of red Sangiovese fruit opens first, followed by hints of blood orange, cinnamon, spice, dried flowers and mocha develop later. Time in the glass brings out striking dimensions. In 2020, Tignanello is wonderfully sleek and racy, with fine tannins that lie below a core of bright, sculpted fruit. The balance here is just sublime. I can't wait to revisit the 2020 with age. (AG) (2/2023)
95 points Wine Advocate
Newly on the market now, the 2020 Tignanello shows a gorgeous bouquet with an upfront and accessible personality. Right off the bat, you get dark cherry, dried raspberry, spice, toasted almond and citrusy blood orange. The blend is normally 75% to 80% Sangiovese with 7% Cabernet Franc. The grape in between, making up 13% to 18%, is Cabernet Sauvignon. This vintage is very pretty and won’t require a long wait. The tannins are sweet and silky. 'Tignanello proves itself as a great vineyard site in both the challenging and the classic years,' says Managing Director Renzo Cotarella. Annual production falls between 300,000-350,000 bottles. Drink: 2025-2045.ML
SKU
PJ00484
COUNTRY
Italy
REGION
Tuscany
TYPE
Red
VINTAGE
2020
VOLUME
.750L
Montenidoli Tradizionale Vernaccia di San Gimignano 2022
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#85 On The Wine Spectator's Top 100 Wines Of 2024!
90 points Wine Spectator
A mix of honeysuckle, crab apple, lemon, pine and earth flavors highlight this intense white, which is fresh and balanced, leaving a saltiness on the languid aftertaste. Drink now through 2028. 2,500 cases made, 520 cases imported.
#85 On The Wine Spectator's Top 100 Wines Of 2024!
90 points Wine Spectator
A mix of honeysuckle, crab apple, lemon, pine and earth flavors highlight this intense white, which is fresh and balanced, leaving a saltiness on the languid aftertaste. Drink now through 2028. 2,500 cases made, 520 cases imported.
SKU
PJ01581
COUNTRY
Italy
REGION
Tuscany
TYPE
Red
VINTAGE
2022
VARIETAL
Vernaccia
VOLUME
.750L