The 2021 Chianti Classico is classic wine from the estate done in the more restrained style that has become the norm here of late. There's plenty of Panzano richness but more energy and less heaviness than what was common... Read More

The 2021 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Vigna del Sorbo is an absolute stunner. Deep layered and explosive the 2021 captures all of the magic of this year in spades. Black cherry lavender mocha spice and licorice all soar out... Read More

The 2016 Dino is 100% Sangiovese done in terra cotta which brings out the wine's perfumed aromatics and bright acid profile. A touch of reduction -typical of wines done in amphora - adds striking character to play off the... Read More

The 2021 Flaccianello della Pieve is another exceptional wine from Fontodi this year. Ripe silky tannins wrap around a core of dark fruit as the 2021 makes its presence felt from the first taste. Sumptuous racy and dense this... Read More

Blackberry, black-cherry, bark and ink aromas follow through to a full body with tight, integrated tannins and a solid core of fruit at the same time. A little hard and tight now. From organically grown grapes. Needs time to open.... Read More

The 2009 Flaccianello is gorgeous but the relative shortcomings of the year relative to the sublime 2010 are apparent when the wines are tasted side by side. Firm tannins support a core of dark red fruit smoke and crushed flowers.... Read More

The 2021 Percarlo is every bit as stunning from bottle as it was from barrel. Rich and vivid in the glass with striking complexity the 2021 is a fine follow-up to the 2020. The 2021 is a bit tight relative to the 2020 but that... Read More

The 2020 Percarlo is a wine of nearly indescribable finesse and nuance. All the elements are so well balanced. In 2020 Percarlo is wonderfully understated with mind-blowing balance and barely no perception of tannin. I don’t... Read More