Acclaim

“Tight and edgy, featuring a firm structure exercising grip on the pure violet, cherry, blackberry, plum and earth flavors. With a little aeration this turns supple and rich, revealing a hint of bitter chocolate on the finish. Drink now through 2023.” -B.S., Wine Spectator, Feb. 28, 2019

“Bolstered by a sheen of oak, this red also evokes cherry, plum, earth, tobacco and leather flavors. Rich and fruity, balanced by firm tannins that linger on the finish. Best from 2021 through 2033.” -B.S., Wine Spectator, Feb. 28, 2019

SMART BUY “Bright and juicy, displaying pure cherry, blackberry and floral aromas and flavors. The vintage’s dense tannins are present but well-integrated. Fine length. Drink now through 2024.” -B.S., Wine Spectator, Feb. 28, 2019

“Like a garden after rain, this smells like mint, floral, dusty cherry and wet earth. Licorice and sandalwood notes chime in as this builds to a lingering aftertaste. Elegantly rustic, in a traditional style. Best from 2022 through 2035. ” -B.S., Wine Spectator, Feb. 28, 2019

“The 2016 Chianti Classico Dofana is a pretty, fruity wine that will drink well with minimal cellaring. There is terrific depth to the succulent red cherry and plum fruit in this attractive, racy Chianti Classico. Drink it over the next handful of years. This is a lot to like in this super-expressive, inviting Chianti Classico.” -Antonio Galloni, Vinous, Feb. 2019

“One of the standouts in this range, the 2016 Chianti Classico Fontalpino is powerful, dense and explosive, with a real sense of energy driving the flavors. Scorched earth, smoke, tobacco, menthol and licorice add to an impression of gravitas. This dark, brooding Chianti Classico speaks with a real sense of authority and persistence. I liked it a bit more than the both of the higher-end 2016.” -Antonio Galloni, Vinous, Feb. 2019

“The 2016 Chianti Classico Montaperto is done in a ripe, forward style that will make it easy to drink and enjoy upon release. The Montaperto is not especially complex, but it offers lovely depth quite a bit of immediate gratification. This is an especially fruity, racy Chianti Classico.” -Antonio Galloni, Vinous, Feb. 2019

“The 2017 Chianti Colli Senesi is soft, fruity and delicious, with all of the natural richness of the year front and center. Black cherry, tobacco, menthol and spice notes all flesh out in this unusually deep Chianti from the Colli Senesi appellation. The darker, more muscular side of Sangiovese comes through nicely.” -Antonio Galloni, Vinous, Feb. 2019

“The 2013 Supremus is a Sangiovese-based blend with dollops of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. Mocha, espresso, new leather and spice add aromatic nuance to a core of dark cherry fruit in this nicely layered, inviting red.” -Antonio Galloni, Vinous, Feb. 2019

“The 2013 Campaccio Collezione is powerful and explosive, not to mention absolutely delicious. Dark cherry, plum, chocolate, grilled herbs, leather, spice and menthol build in a heady, beautifully resonant wine. The Collezione is 40% Sangiovese, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon and 30% Merlot. International varieties play a more significant role in the Collezione than they do in the straight Campaccio, and it comes through in the wine’s dark fruit profile and structural feel.” -Antonio Galloni, Vinous, Feb. 2019