Tuscany Sangiovese

This entry level Sangiovese from Giacomo Bartolommei offers dusty dried cherries, fresh violets and citrus zest. It’s all the elegance and complexity of a Brunello in a more accessible style and price point, perfect for... Read More

Quite approachable even in its youth, this is an ideal Brunello to pop and pour tonight—big, bold, and broad-shouldered, it offers bright Tuscan acidity, layered red fruit, leather, and earth, with a powerfully structured... Read More

A ‘Baby Brunello’ at an exceptional value! Characteristic Tuscany acidity, with bright cherry fruit, subtle baking spice, and earthy hints of saddle leather and woody herbs. Wonderful purity and focus—an outstanding... Read More

Among Chianti’s finest traditional estates, Volpaia organically farms some of the region’s highest altitude vineyards, resulting in a marriage of elegance and power that’s hard to match. Hints of blackcurrant... Read More

Sourced from eight top sites in the southeast corner of Castelnuovo Berardenga, this is a fine example of traditionally-made, well-structured, and incredibly age-worthy Chianti Classico: bright acidity, plenty of red cherry fruit,... Read More

Working organically, the Piccolomini estate produces some of Montalcino’s finest wine, especially from their Pianrosso vineyard. Intense, complex aromas of ripe red fruit and spice followed by a warm, soft, well-integrated... Read More

Working organically, the Piccolomini estate produces some of Montalcino’s finest wine, especially from their Pianrosso vineyard. Intense, complex aromas of ripe red fruit and spice followed by a warm, soft, well-integrated... Read More

Earthy and structured with aromas of underbrush, grilled porcini, sunbaked earth, wild berry and dried aromatic herb. The bold but soft palate doles out layers of mature black cherry, raspberry jam, licorice, sage, tobacco and... Read More

Meant to be enjoyed young, this Tuscan stunner is fruity and fragrant. Fresh, pleasant acidity with loads of red fruit flavors, fresh Italian herbs, and pleasant, soft tannins. An excellent alternative to Chianti!

Meant to be enjoyed young, this Tuscan stunner is fruity and fragrant. Fresh, pleasant acidity with loads of red fruit flavors, fresh Italian herbs, and pleasant, soft tannins. An excellent alternative to Chianti!

This gorgeous ‘Super Tuscan’ combines international varieties with Sangiovese, all organically-farmed by a top producer. Aromas and flavors of blackberry, plum, cassis, cedar, and menthol with silky tannins. Ornellaia... Read More

This lovely Tuscan rosato is from Caterina Dei’s Martiena vineyard. Produce from 100% Sangiovese, it is dry and elegant, but a more fruit-driven and with a touch more mid-palate weight than most rosé from southern... Read More

Consistently among the best examples of ‘Riserva’ available in Chianti, with excellent freshness and balance despite its complexity and structure. Aromas and flavors of red fruit, wildflowers, freshly-tilled earth,... Read More

Spicy with notes of flowers, wild berries, and mineral undertones. Notes of spice and fresh fruit, smooth tannins and consistent with great structure and finesse on the palate. Well-balanced, classically-styled Chianti—very... Read More

From the far southeast of Tuscany, this dark-colored rose drinks much like a light, fresh red wine—dry but juicy in style, with loads of red fruit, floral undertones, excellent acidity, and a mineral-driven finish. Best... Read More

Believe it or not, this small tetrapak contains a full liter of organically farmed and endlessly quaffable Tuscan Sangiovese, all presented in inexpensive and environmentally friendly packaging. Juicy and fresh in style, it’s... Read More

Organically farmed and aged for a total of three years in very large oak casks, this ‘Riserva’ bottling of Gianni Brunelli’s Brunello di Montalcino is among the appellation’s best—and most age-worthy!—with... Read More

This organic Chianti displays characteristically high acidity, bright red fruit, and surprising tannic structure for its price point but with zero influence from oak. Delicious now, but an easy & inexpensive way to set aside a... Read More

A classic wine from one of the founding estates of the Consorzio di Brunello! Traditionally vinified in glass-lined cement tanks before 42 months in cask, this is a powerful but well-balanced Sangiovese with aromas and flavors... Read More

Produced only in the best vintages and from the estate’s oldest vines, this is a single vineyard Brunello di Montalcino that offers stunning complexity, with layers of dark cherry, blackberry, spices, cedar box, and firm... Read More

A gorgeous Brunello that can be enjoyed younger than most, this wine offers layered flavors of cherry, strawberry, eucalyptus and juniper with a well-structured finish full of earth and mineral undertones. An exceptional value... Read More

This excellent “all-Tuscan” blend eschews international varieties with great success. Lush black cherry and currant are layered over supple tannins and earthy hints of tobacco and espresso. Charming!

From 50-year-old organic & biodynamically-farmed vines, this fresh, naturally-vinified Chianti Classico offers almost ridiculous value! Bright acidity, fresh red fruit, plus hints of spice and earth—tasty!... Read More

The entry-level Sangiovese from Elisabetta Faguioli’s Montenidoli estate offers plenty of red fruit, earth, and firm structure, but with a pleasant freshness that makes it accessible in its youth—although you could... Read More

Don't let the designation fool you: Mario Manetti's wines are today's truest example of traditional Chianti. Flavors of raspberry, redcurrant, plus earthy hints of tobacco and wildflowers with stunning, food-friendly... Read More

A classically-styled Chianti with pleasant acidity, bright cherry fruit flavors, and a subtle touch of leather, earth, and baking spice. Soft, smooth tannins make this an easy, friendly partner for a wide array of fare, Italian... Read More

A terrific example of a fine Brunello, Uccelliera offers abundant fruit, with dried berry aromas, subtle asphalt, and savory game flavors. Full-bodied with firm, silky tannins. Decadent, complex, and VERY tasty. Decant now or... Read More

This Rosso di Montalcino from famed Brunello estate Uccelliera provides similar quality at a fraction of the price—and it’s actually ready to drink right away! Aromas and flavors of plum, macerated sour cherry, star... Read More

Known for their enviable vineyard holdings, Val di Suga combines fruit from the best parcels for this flagship Brunello di Montalcino. Lively acidity with bright red fruit and complex earthy, mineral undertones before a silky,... Read More

The 2020 Val di Suga shows a bright, ruby red. Lively, fresh fruit notes of cherry and red currants mingle with pleasant spice. Full-bodied and soft with ripe fruit flavors and a long finish. An excellent value for a ‘Baby... Read More

This lively, well-balanced Sangiovese comes from Tuscany's Maremma Toscana DOC. Characteristic of the variety and region, it offers vibrant red fruit, cherry, wild strawberry, and earth, all lifted by lively acidity and supported... Read More

Farmed and vinified traditionally and produced in very small quantities, this is an elegant, beautifully balanced example of Sangiovese from Colli Senesi: bright acidity, juicy red berry fruits, soft tannins, and restrained alcohol... Read More

This easy-drinking, versatile red blend marries aromas and flavors of red cherry and subtle plum with a hint of earth, and a soft, elegant finish. Wonderfully at home on pretty much any table. Absolutely delicious!

Volpaia’s high-altitude vineyard holdings make for some of Chianti’s most elegant wines. Organically farmed and traditionally produced, this Chianti Classico offers lovely acidity, bright red fruit, subtle spice, well-integrated... Read More

Among Chianti’s finest traditional estates, Volpaia organically farms some of the region’s highest altitude vineyards, resulting in a marriage of elegance and power that’s hard to match. Hints of blackcurrant... Read More

Among the original “Super-Tuscans” acclaimed by the international wine press, ‘Balifico’ is a powerful, full-bodied blend of Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon from very high-altitude vineyards. Well-structured,... Read More