Tuscany
Tuscany
Scopone 2020 Brunello di Montalcino
Italian Red
Ruby red colour with slight brightening at the rim accompanies plum and walnut. Mint, fresh thyme, refreshing acidity and somewhat coarse-grained tannins appear in the wine, together with a medium-long finish. Made entirely from Sangiovese, this Tuscan red comes from Brunello di Montalcino. Black cherry and slate appear alongside medium body, juicy tannins and a savoury finish.
Dievole 2019 Vigna di Sessina Chianti Classico Gran Selezione
Italian Red
Red berries, dried cherry and sage meet plum, herbs and darker fruit. The palate is juicy, polished, fresh and elegant, with a long finish and rich extract. Made entirely from Sangiovese, the wine comes from a south-facing vineyard on sandstone crossed by limestone. It matures for seventeen months in large oak barrels and is organically farmed.
Riecine 2020 Bianco di Riecine Trebbiano
Italian White
Intense orange colour carries flint reflections. Apricot, strawberry, glue and resin appear on the nose, followed by a fresh, medium-weight palate with slight tannin and a medicinal aftertaste. Made entirely from Trebbiano, the wine ferments in cocciopesto amphorae. Most stays on its skins, while a smaller portion ages without skins in new 500-litre tonneaux before blending.
Rocca di Frassinello 2019 Maremma Toscana DOC
Italian Red
Intense ruby with garnet hints, combining strength, intensity and elegance. The wine has soft tannins, a round mouthfeel, fruit and spice notes, depth and lively balance. The blend is 60% Sangiovese, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon and 20% Merlot. Fermentation takes place in steel, followed by malolactic fermentation, fourteen months in barriques—80% new—and another eleven months in bottle.
Capezzana 2017 Ghiaie della Furba Toscana IGT
Italian Red
Deep ruby in colour, with complex and elegant fruit and spice. The wine is full-bodied and firm, with dense tannins and well-balanced acidity. Wild berry appears in the persistent finish. The blend comprises Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Syrah. The wine spent fifteen months in barriques. Its dry, structured profile also includes red fruit, leather, wood and balsamic notes.
Fattoria Carpineta Fontalpino 2016 Dofana Chianti Classico
Italian Red
Red berries, watermelon and pomegranate accompany blueberry, floral nuances and dried herbs. The wine is clear, juicy and youthful, with fresh fruit, marked acidity and fine tannins. Dried herbs, floral nuances and a lightly peppery note sit beside a soft finish. This Tuscan red is made entirely from Sangiovese and carries the Chianti Classico designation.
Montevertine 2021 Toscana Rosso
Italian Red
Enormously silky and smooth, this Tuscan red shows finesse and elegance. The cuvée uses 90% Sangiovese, 5% Canaiolo and 5% Colorino. Alcoholic fermentation takes place in concrete tanks for about twenty-one days, and malolactic fermentation also occurs in concrete. Ageing covers twenty-four months in Slavonian oak and about three months in bottle. It carries the Toscana IGT designation.
Podere Canneta 2019 Brunello di Montalcino
Italian Red
Tar, anise, dried cherry, fig, stone and crisp leather accompany this dry Tuscan red. Tangy black cherry and plum meet earth and rocky notes. A peppery finish sits against chalky, chewy tannins. Made entirely from Sangiovese Grosso in Brunello di Montalcino, the wine combines savoury fruit with earth, pepper, stone and leather across a chalky, chewy tannic profile.
Fornacina 2020 Brunello di Montalcino
Italian Red
Blood orange and currant lead the documented profile, followed by tar, leather, toasted and spicy hints. The wine is made entirely from Sangiovese, harvested from September into October. Fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled stainless steel with long maceration and traditional pumpovers. After malolactic conversion, the wine spends at least two years in large Slavonian oak.
Col d’Orcia 2004 Poggio al Vento Brunello di Montalcino Riserva
Italian Red
Red cherry, plum and cranberry form the documented fruit profile, joined by violet, clove and fennel. Tobacco, cedar, licorice and dried herbs add mature savoury detail; a saline edge is also recorded. The palate is described as silky and polished, leading to a long, refined finish marked by spice, menthol and porcini. Four years of oak ageing is also recorded.
Ciacci Piccolomini d’Aragona 2005 Brunello di Montalcino Limited Edition Sponsorship Label Giro d’Italia 2010
Italian Red
Wild berries, cassis and white cherry lead the fruit profile, accompanied by spice and smoke. The nose is vertical and intense, while the palate is toned down in dimension. Sangiovese provides the varietal basis and Tuscany the regional context. Berry fruit, spice and smoke remain the focus, with an intense aromatic profile followed by a smaller-scaled palate.
Biondi-Santi 2004 Tenuta Greppo Brunello di Montalcino
Italian Red
Deep garnet colour opens to cherries, raspberries, licorice, forest floor and leather. The documented palate remains youthful and intense, yet balanced, with refined tannins and lively acidity. A second exact record adds stone fruit and blackberry, describing a fresh, layered and elegant profile with ripe tannins and a very long finish. This is a mature Brunello that still shows notable freshness and definition.
Castello di Volpaia 2018 Vin Santo del Chianti Classico 500 mL
Italian Dessert
Dark amber in colour, with citrus peel, bergamot and bitter cocoa leading a complex, mature bouquet. Dried mango and candied fruit add richness, while toasted nuts and chocolate bring savoury depth. The palate is concentrated and silky, balanced by bright citrus lift. Long and warming, it closes with cocoa, dried fruit and a gently bitter finish.
Marchesi Antinori 2021 Guado al Tasso Bolgheri Superiore
Italian Red
Blackcurrant, blackberry and black cherry lead a deep, finely layered bouquet. Violet and wild Mediterranean herbs add lift, while tobacco, liquorice and roasted coffee bring savoury polish. The palate is intense yet graceful, with concentrated dark fruit carried by silky tannins and bright freshness. Long and composed, it closes with cocoa, cedar and a persistent saline mineral note.
Caprili 2019 Brunello di Montalcino Magnum 1.5 L
Italian Red
Morello cherry, wild raspberry and blood orange lead a vivid, traditional bouquet. Violet, lavender and wild fennel add lift, while tobacco, liquorice and earthy spice bring savoury depth. The palate is sleek and energetic, its ripe fruit carried by vibrant acidity and fine, chalky tannins. Mineral detail builds through the middle. Long and focused, it finishes with cherry, mint, bitter blackberry and a gentle iron note.
Collemattoni Vigna Fontelontano 2007 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Magnum 1.5 L
Italian Red
Ripe strawberry, blackberry and black cherry lead a dense, mature bouquet. Nuts, leather, vanilla and warm spice add savoury depth, with underbrush and tea emerging in the glass. The palate is full and velvety, its generous fruit shaped by fine, powerful tannins and lively acidity. Long and warming through the finish, it leaves dried berries, bitter almond, spice and a measured earthy note.
Salicutti Piaggione 2019 Brunello di Montalcino
Italian Red
Pomegranate, red cherry and cherry skin lead a vivid, finely layered bouquet. Violet, lavender and underbrush add lift, while fennel, cumin and balsamic herbs bring savoury depth. The palate is taut and energetic, with racy acidity and powdery tannins shaping the ripe fruit. Graphite and mineral detail build through the middle. Long and focused, it closes with red berries, herbs, spice and a measured dry grip.
Il Marroneto 2019 Brunello di Montalcino
Italian Red
Bright cherry, redcurrant and orange zest lead a highly perfumed bouquet, with rose petals, violet and lilac adding graceful lift. Cedar, clove and wild herbs bring savoury definition. The palate is silky and energetic, its juicy red fruit carried by vibrant acidity and fine, powdery tannins. Fresh spice develops through the middle. Long and precise, it finishes with mint, flowers, citrus and a persistent mineral note.
Padelletti 2016 Brunello di Montalcino Magnum 1.5 L
Italian Red
Cherry and plum lead an intense, fragrant bouquet, with violet, cedar and walnut adding depth. Dried herbs, tobacco and a touch of warm spice bring savoury complexity. The palate is full and tightly composed, its ripe fruit framed by polished tannins and fresh acidity. Mineral detail keeps the richness focused. Long and refined through the finish, it leaves red fruit, flowers, spice and a firm, clean echo.
Giodo 2016 Brunello di Montalcino
Italian Red
Ripe plum and red cherry lead an expressive, seamless bouquet, joined by rose, lavender and sandalwood. Walnut, tobacco and a light touch of toast add savoury depth. The palate is full yet fluid, with vibrant acidity and exceptionally fine tannins giving the fruit clarity and poise. Mineral detail builds through the middle. Long and polished, it finishes with cherry, flowers, spice and a clean stony echo.
Nittardi 2018 Nectar Dei Magnum 1.5 L
Italian Red
Deep red with purple highlights, this opens with ripe blueberry, blackberry and black cherry. Tobacco, dark chocolate, vanilla and pink pepper add layered savoury spice. The palate is concentrated and full, with lush, rounded tannins carrying the dark fruit smoothly. Liquorice and warm spice develop through the middle. Persistent and generous, it closes with black berries, cocoa, tobacco and a measured earthy note.
Luce della Vite 2019 Brunello di Montalcino
Italian Red
Black cherry and blueberry lead a polished, aromatic profile, lifted by violet and lavender. With air, dried rose, anise and a subtle balsamic note add depth, while toasted nut and restrained oak spice frame the fruit. The palate is concentrated yet poised, with lively acidity and firm, refined tannins. A savoury mineral edge carries through a long finish marked by dark fruit, herbs and gentle warmth.
Isole e Olena Cepparello 1996 Toscana IGT
Italian Red
Light to medium ruby with mature bricking, this shows cherry, spice and underbrush alongside subtle leather. The palate is medium-bodied and lively, with tart red fruit, clear acidity and tannins that have largely settled into the wine. Earth, dried herbs and a faint tobacco note add complexity without obscuring the fruit. Concentrated yet graceful, it finishes with persistent cherry, savoury spice and a composed mature freshness.
Castiglion del Bosco Campo del Drago 2009 Brunello di Montalcino
Italian Red
Ripe red fruit leads a mature, savoury profile, with earth, cedar and polished oak adding depth. Dried herbs, warm spice and a quiet mineral note emerge with air. The palate is medium-bodied and balanced, its fruit meeting firm but fine tannins and steady acidity. Vanilla recedes into the background as the wine opens, allowing cherry, woodland detail and a lightly bitter note to shape the long, composed finish.
Fuligni 2016 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva
Italian Red
Light garnet in the glass, opening with rose petals, bright red cherry and wild strawberry. Cedar and gentle yellow spice add savoury depth, while a subtle peach note brings lift. The palate is poised and finely structured, with fresh acidity shaping the fruit and polished tannins providing quiet grip. Floral detail returns on a long, measured finish, joined by red berries, spice and a restrained earthy note.
Brancaia Il Blu 2020 Toscana IGT 1.5 L
Italian Red
Currant, violet and cocoa shape an expressive, polished nose. The palate is full-bodied and concentrated, with wild berries bringing freshness through the centre. Firm tannins are creamy rather than coarse, giving the wine structure while preserving a smooth, composed texture. Subtle oak and dark chocolate tones sit behind the fruit, and the finish is rich and persistent, carrying sweet currant and savoury depth in measured balance.
Nardi Vigneto Manachiara 2016 Brunello di Montalcino
Italian Red
Ripe blackberry and cassis open with dark chocolate, toasted oak and a clear mineral line. The palate is robust and concentrated, but precise acidity and velvety tannins keep the structure controlled. Spice and savoury detail build with air, giving the single-vineyard fruit both depth and definition. Full-bodied and persistent, it closes with polished power, mineral tension and a long, balanced finish.
Gaja Pieve Santa Restituta Rennina 2019 Brunello di Montalcino
Italian Red
Bright and composed, opening with cedar, rose hip and dried blood orange over restrained dark fruit. The palate has a juicy core and a distinctly savoury, saline line, with polished structure and no excess weight. Subtle earth and spice add depth as it opens, leading to a compact, powerful finish. A refined Brunello that balances concentration with freshness and detail.
Castiglion del Bosco Campo del Drago 2016 Brunello di Montalcino
Italian Red
Generous and intense, showing crunchy red fruit, liquorice and fresh pepper leaf, with a darker, slightly savoury edge underneath. The palate is broad and juicy, balancing ripe fruit with firm structure and a sense of lift. Tannins are present but well integrated, and the wine builds steadily rather than feeling heavy. The finish is persistent, carrying spice, dried herbs and red fruit long after each sip.
Capezzana 2010 Villa di Trefiano Carmignano Riserva
Italian Red
Ripe red fruit leads with violet, cherry and a measured cocoa-spice note. The palate is balanced and structured, with enough softness to keep the wine composed rather than severe. Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon give it both Tuscan lift and a darker, firmer centre. The finish is harmonious and persistent, carrying ripe fruit, spice and cocoa with steady, well-integrated depth.