This Riserva is a true work of beauty. It is released one year later than usual. The wine reflects the natural heft and power of the 2012 vintage, and it also shows that distinctive open-knit and accessible personality that characterizes this warm and sunny growing season. Il Dottore's magic touch is revealed in the level of fine detail and precision that transcends vintage, grape and territory. This Brunello pours from the bottle with a magnificent garnet color, and it evolves in the glass with dark fruit, candied orange peel, spice, licorice, anise seed, cola and balsam herb. The aromas are magical and ethereal, albeit slightly ripe and soft as expected of this vintage. 97 points: Wine advocate.

La Cassuccia is a single vineyard wine produced only in the very best years. The La Casuccia vineyard anchored in calcareous clay, comprises 12.58 hectares, at an elevation ranging from 480 metres to 526. A blend of Sangiovese with a small portion of Merlot, the wine undergoes a warm fermentation with regular pump overs and a lengthy maceration of 26 days. Following assemblage, the wine is matured in a mix of new and one year old French oak. A slightly more fruit-forward modern style, La Casuccia shows upfront red berry fruit, and a firm backbone of fine polished tannins.

Casanova di Neri Brunello di Montalcino DOCG Casanova di Neri has been producing their ‘White Label’ Brunello di Montalcino since 1978. Their commitment to the land, precision in the vineyard and the winery and their clonal selection Sangiovese all play a part in producing this classic Brunello. Know for its elegance and ability to age over the long term, the additional vinification time allows for early drinking with some good decanting.

This Chianti has complexity, elagance but most importantly - a sense of place. The wine has developed a rich garnet hue on account of the bottle age. The nose is robust with flavours of dried cherries, plums and vanilla jumping out of the glass. You get some lovely tertiary flavours on the palate too with leather, mocha and earthiness all enveloped with the acidity of a wine half its age. This can be enjoyed straight away and you will not be disappointed but will also reward some more years of cellaring.

The 2020 Testamatta by Bibi Graetz marks a new chapter with a blend of Sangiovese from both old and new vines, emphasizing cooler growing conditions and northern exposures. In response to climate change and a quest for elegance, Graetz has incorporated grapes from a new vineyard near Fiesole. This breezy, high-elevation site contributes 30-35% of the fruit, imparting beautiful clarity, sharpness, and a lifted bouquet. The result is a vibrant, transparent, and fresh wine with notable acidity and aromatic intensity. Testamatta is evolving, making it a wine to watch.

CASTELLO DI VOLPAIA Coltassala Gran Selezione, Chianti Classico DOCG

The Castello Fonterutoli Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG 2021 is a remarkable wine from the Tuscan region of Italy, produced by the esteemed Marchesi Mazzei. In the glass, it presents a deep ruby red hue with violet reflections, indicating its youth and vibrancy. Upon swirling, aromas of ripe cherries, plums, and blackberries emerge, accompanied by hints of spices and a touch of vanilla. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied with velvety tannins and a well-structured, balanced acidity. Flavors of red and dark fruits are complemented by notes of oak and a subtle earthiness, leading to a long, lingering finish. This vintage is a true representation of the traditional Chianti Classico style, showcasing the best of Sangiovese grapes. Enjoy now or cellar for a few years to witness its full potential.