Tuscany
Tuscany, a picturesque region in central Italy, is renowned for producing some of the world's finest wines. With its rolling hills, Mediterranean climate, and rich cultural heritage, Tuscany offers a perfect combination of terroir and winemaking expertise. The region is home to legendary vineyards and wineries that have become synonymous with excellence and tradition.
One of the most famous vineyards in Tuscany is Antinori, a family-owned winery with a history dating back over 600 years. Their wines, such as Tignanello and Solaia, have achieved iconic status, showcasing the region's commitment to quality and innovation. Another renowned vineyard is Castello di Volpaia, known for its exceptional Chianti Classico wines that beautifully represent the Sangiovese grape.
Tuscany is synonymous with Chianti, a red wine made primarily from Sangiovese grapes. Chianti Classico, produced in the heart of the Chianti region, is highly regarded for its balance, elegance, and age-worthiness. Vineyards like Castello di Ama, Fontodi, and Fèlsina craft outstanding Chianti Classico wines that capture the essence of Tuscan winemaking.
The region is also famous for Brunello di Montalcino, a prestigious red wine made from Sangiovese Grosso grapes. Montalcino is home to renowned wineries such as Biondi-Santi and Casanova di Neri, which produce exceptional Brunello di Montalcino wines with remarkable structure, depth, and longevity.
Tuscany's coastal region, Bolgheri, has gained international acclaim for its Super Tuscan wines. These wines often blend international grape varieties like Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot with local varieties. Notable vineyards in Bolgheri include Tenuta San Guido, known for its iconic Sassicaia, and Ornellaia, which produces the renowned Ornellaia wine.
Tuscany's diverse terroir also allows for the production of white wines, with Vernaccia di San Gimignano being the most notable. Vernaccia vineyards like Teruzzi & Puthod and Panizzi create crisp and aromatic white wines that showcase the region's versatility.
Tuscany
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Vinous (100)
The 2016 Trinoro is one of the most extraordinary wines I have ever tasted from Trinoro and proprietor Andrea Franchetti. Deep and yet also silky, with exceptionally refined tannins and exquisite balance, the 2016 has so much to recommend it. Dark raspberry jam, white chocolate, mint and rose petal notes are all finely knit in this sublime, exquisitely beautiful wine. The finish alone boasts mind-bending intensity and persistence.Inc. VAT£1,163.86 -
Wine Advocate (97)
Also undeniably beautiful, the 2016 Palazzi shows inky black extraction and penetrating intensity. This pure expression of Merlot delivers rich notes of tobacco weaved in with ripe fruit, spice, dried blackberry and blackcurrant. There are also some pleasant undertones of raisins and figs that come with the early-ripening grape in a hot year such as 2016. The wine is fermented in steel vats and aged in new oak for eight months before going into cement vats for an additional 11 months. Some 2,900 bottles were made.Inc. VAT£961.49 -
Vinous (90)
The 2016 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Rialzi is packed with inky dark fruit, chocolate, spice, leather and smoke. This opulent, full-bodied Gran Selezione is decidedly sumptuous and extroverted. The oak is a bit pushed, in my view, and yet it all works. Even so, it would be interesting to see what this Gaiole estate might be capable of with a more direct expression of place, as it is a striking property.Inc. VAT£522.04 -
Wine Enthusiast (99)
This fragrant, savory red carries aromas of underbrush, plum, blue flower, cocoa and camphor on the nose. The polished palate boasts juicy Marasca cherry, ripe blackberry, licorice, tobacco and an appealing hint of game. Silky tannins and bright acidity keep it balanced and elegant. Drink 2021–2036.Inc. VAT£526.01 -
Wine Enthusiast (99)
This fragrant, savory red carries aromas of underbrush, plum, blue flower, cocoa and camphor on the nose. The polished palate boasts juicy Marasca cherry, ripe blackberry, licorice, tobacco and an appealing hint of game. Silky tannins and bright acidity keep it balanced and elegant. Drink 2021–2036.Inc. VAT£3,058.06 -
Wine Enthusiast (99)
This fragrant, savory red carries aromas of underbrush, plum, blue flower, cocoa and camphor on the nose. The polished palate boasts juicy Marasca cherry, ripe blackberry, licorice, tobacco and an appealing hint of game. Silky tannins and bright acidity keep it balanced and elegant. Drink 2021–2036.Inc. VAT£1,075.24 -
Wine Advocate (97)
The 2016 Giusto di Notri is a profound and dark blend of Cabernet Sauvignon with smaller parts Cabernet Franc and Merlot. It exudes gravitas and importance with every sip, showing consecutive, deep layers of minerality, dark stone, spice and rich fleshy fruit, all bound by tight structure and fiber. This wine is remarkable both in terms of texture and dimension. There is a touch of sourness on the close. This is sure to be an interesting wine to follow as it opens up over the years. Indeed, the best is still to come, as Giusto di Notri is built for long cellar aging. With the next vintage, this wine celebrates its 25th birthday.Inc. VAT£362.44 -
Vinous (92)
The 2016 Perlato del Bosco, 100% Sangiovese, is plump, juicy and forward, all qualities that are typical of Sangioveses from the southern part of Maremma, and the Suvereto in particular. Varietal red Sangiovese fruit is nicely amped up in this generous, inviting wine. A touch of new oak frames the finish nicely.Inc. VAT£258.04 -
James Suckling (99)
The aromas of violets, roses and lavender are captivating. Turns to spices and hazelnuts. So complex. This full-bodied wine grows and grows on the palate, yet it remains agile and fresh. Plenty of energy in the palate. More powerful than the perfect 2015. We will see which is better in the end. Great wine. Try in 2022.Inc. VAT£660.49 -
James Suckling (99)
The aromas of violets, roses and lavender are captivating. Turns to spices and hazelnuts. So complex. This full-bodied wine grows and grows on the palate, yet it remains agile and fresh. Plenty of energy in the palate. More powerful than the perfect 2015. We will see which is better in the end. Great wine. Try in 2022.Inc. VAT£1,217.80 -
James Suckling (99)
The aromas of violets, roses and lavender are captivating. Turns to spices and hazelnuts. So complex. This full-bodied wine grows and grows on the palate, yet it remains agile and fresh. Plenty of energy in the palate. More powerful than the perfect 2015. We will see which is better in the end. Great wine. Try in 2022.Inc. VAT£760.34 -
James Suckling (99)
The aromas of violets, roses and lavender are captivating. Turns to spices and hazelnuts. So complex. This full-bodied wine grows and grows on the palate, yet it remains agile and fresh. Plenty of energy in the palate. More powerful than the perfect 2015. We will see which is better in the end. Great wine. Try in 2022.Inc. VAT£1,098.00 -
Vinous (97)
Tua Rita's 2016 Syrah Per Sempre is fabulous. Crème de cassis, lavender, licorice, plum and blueberry jam are all beautifully delineated. Savory, powerful and also structured, the 2016 has plenty of intensity, but it also is not as dense or obvious as has been the case in the recent past. Readers should be prepared to cellar the 2016 for at least a few years.Inc. VAT£427.61 -
Vinous (97)
Rich and deeply alluring, the 2016 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva wafts up to display crushed ashen stone mixed with hints of ginger, dusty florals and black cherry preserves. This is velvety-smooth and pliant in feel, lifted by cooling herbal and mineral tones, as an opulent wave of ripe red and black fruits washes across the palate, leaving a staining of minerals and spice in its wake. It’s long and structured, in need of further time to come fully into focus, yet somehow the 2016 Riserva remains completely fresh, tapering off to inner earth tones and hints of blueberry. Time will reveal further depths. This is an utterly classic Uccelliera Brunello in the making.Inc. VAT£671.93 -
Immerse yourself in the exquisite delight of the Val delle Corti Chianti Classico Riserva 2016, a celebrated wine hailing from the heartland of Tuscany, Italy. Skillfully crafted by wine maestro Roberto Bianchi, this fine selection embodies the epitome of Tuscan viticulture. Harvested from 35-year-old vines, the wine is rigorously tuscanised in large Slavonian oak casks for two years, imbuing it with an irresistible aromatic complexity.
This Chianti Classico Riserva showcases a striking ruby red colour, presenting an utter tango of fresh red fruits, spices, and supple tannins on the palate. With an impressive longevity, the wine effortlessly retains a balance between power and elegance. Renowned wine critic Antonio Galloni lauds the Val delle Corti Chianti Classico Riserva 2016 as 'stellar', cementing its laudable place within Italian oenophilia.
Relish the majesty of the Val delle Corti Chianti Classico Riserva 2016, a wine unparalleled in its rich Tuscan heritage and profound expression of terroir.
Inc. VAT£318.29 -
James Suckling (98)
Attractive aromas of balsamic, tea, dark berry, walnut and coffee bean. Full-bodied, yet tight and very intense with ripe tannins that are fine and reserved. Racy and polished. Beautiful length to this wine. Needs at least two to three years to come. Try after 2024.Inc. VAT£619.24 -
Jeb Dunnuck (99)
Deep ruby-colored with a light purple tinge, the 2016 Brunello Di Montalcino Riserva Vigna Madonna Del Piano takes on another gear with its rich perfume unfolding with lavender, black cherry, cassis, fresh leather, licorice, fresh soil, and sage. The wine is full-bodied, with a ripe velveteen texture, while maintaining freshness, and it is elegantly rounded through the mid-palate, with notes of black plum, Earl Grey, scorched earth, and tea leaf. This seems to be moving at a glacial pace in its evolution and certainly warrants at least a few more years in cellar.Inc. VAT£1,285.24 -
Inc. VAT£655.61 -
From the rolling hills of Montalcino in Tuscany, the Vasco Sassetti Brunello Montalcino Pertimali 2016 is an expression of fine Italian viniculture. This robust red wine reveals the revered Sangiovese grape variety at its best, crafted meticulously by renowned Tuscan winemaker, Vasco Sassetti. Composition-wise, the wine displays crimson ruby nuances and an olfactory experience intertwining sun-ripened cherries with undertones of savoury spices. Each drop embodies the essential alignment of vineyard, vintage, and variety, a testament to the Sassetti estate's continued dedication to quality and tradition since 1969. The Sangiovese grapes are handpicked, dried briefly to concentrate the juice, fermented and matured for a minimum of four years in Slovenian oak barrels and one year in the bottle. The resultant bold tannins elegantly interplay with the full-bodied structure, culminating in a generous, persistent finish. Best appreciated alongside Tagliatelle al Ragu, the Vasco Sassetti Brunello Montalcino Pertimali 2016 surely bears the hallmark of excellence in every sip.
Inc. VAT£559.49 -
Experience Italian sophistication with the Villa Saletta Saletta Giulia 2016. This bespoke Tuscan blend, crafted in Pisa by the renowned Villa Saletta Winery, exemplifies the true spirit of Italy's viniculture. Expertly created by meticulously selecting Sangiovese, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes, each varietal adds nuanced complexity, delivering a rich, full-bodied taste, with sublime hints of cherry and blackberry. Aged in French barriques for 24 months, the wine achieves a harmonious balance between potent fruit flavours and elegant oak undertones. Remarkable for its robust tannic structure and lasting finish, this wine is an homage to traditional Tuscan winemaking. The Villa Saletta Saletta Giulia 2016 hails from an estate pioneered in sustainable viticulture; recognised globally for crafting wines of superior quality. Savour this exquisite pour as a testament to Italy's prominent terroir; influenced by the sunshine, the soil, and the soul of Pisa, you'll be transcended to the heart of Tuscany with every sip.
Inc. VAT£168.49 -
Exhibiting the highest level of winemaking craftsmanship, the Villa Saletta Saletta Riccardi 2016 is an exquisite blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, matured in French oak barrels. Originating from the treasured Tuscan region of Italy, it beautifully marries new world vigour with old-world sophistication. The wine's deep ruby red hue is a prelude to its aromatic mix of ripe black fruits, exotic spices and velvety tannins. An unparalleled smooth and balanced finish confirms the expertise of Villa Saletta Winery, whose winemaking history extends over a millennium, reverberating with the nobility of the Riccardi family, former Florentine nobles. Cultivating a limited number of bottles per vintage, Villa Saletta ensures top-tier quality, making Villa Saletta Saletta Riccardi 2016 a collector's prize. It delivers an incomparable gastronomic experience when enjoyed with richly flavoured dishes, confirming its status as the epitome of unostentatious opulence.
Inc. VAT£168.49 -
Villa Saletta Toscana Saletta 2016 is a profound, rich red wine, steeped in Italian tradition. Hailing from the renowned wine region of Tuscany, this vintage exhibits the finest nuances of handcrafted fine wine. The 100% Sangiovese grapes are meticulously cultivated at an altitude of 200 metres in the chalky, clay soil of Villa Saletta's esteemed vineyards.
Centuries of lineage informs Villa Saletta's customary methods, whilst ingeniously utilising state-of-the-art vinification practices. This 2016 vintage enjoyed fermentation in stainless steel containers at a well-regulated temperature, before proceeding through extended maceration on the skins, harnessing the fruit's optimum essence. The ageing process was diligently conducted in French oak barrels, sealing the opulent quality and characteristic profile of this superior wine.
A complex mingling of black cherry and spice notes are drawn out on the palate, delivered through a well-balanced structure. Villa Saletta Toscana Saletta 2016, an emblem of old-world charm and modern finesse.
Inc. VAT£344.89 -
Villa Saletta Toscana Saletta 2016 is a profound, rich red wine, steeped in Italian tradition. Hailing from the renowned wine region of Tuscany, this vintage exhibits the finest nuances of handcrafted fine wine. The 100% Sangiovese grapes are meticulously cultivated at an altitude of 200 metres in the chalky, clay soil of Villa Saletta's esteemed vineyards.
Centuries of lineage informs Villa Saletta's customary methods, whilst ingeniously utilising state-of-the-art vinification practices. This 2016 vintage enjoyed fermentation in stainless steel containers at a well-regulated temperature, before proceeding through extended maceration on the skins, harnessing the fruit's optimum essence. The ageing process was diligently conducted in French oak barrels, sealing the opulent quality and characteristic profile of this superior wine.
A complex mingling of black cherry and spice notes are drawn out on the palate, delivered through a well-balanced structure. Villa Saletta Toscana Saletta 2016, an emblem of old-world charm and modern finesse.
Inc. VAT£228.29
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Vinous (100)
The 2016 Trinoro is one of the most extraordinary wines I have ever tasted from Trinoro and proprietor Andrea Franchetti. Deep and yet also silky, with exceptionally refined tannins and exquisite balance, the 2016 has so much to recommend it. Dark raspberry jam, white chocolate, mint and rose petal notes are all finely knit in this sublime, exquisitely beautiful wine. The finish alone boasts mind-bending intensity and persistence.In Bond£950.00 -
Wine Advocate (97)
Also undeniably beautiful, the 2016 Palazzi shows inky black extraction and penetrating intensity. This pure expression of Merlot delivers rich notes of tobacco weaved in with ripe fruit, spice, dried blackberry and blackcurrant. There are also some pleasant undertones of raisins and figs that come with the early-ripening grape in a hot year such as 2016. The wine is fermented in steel vats and aged in new oak for eight months before going into cement vats for an additional 11 months. Some 2,900 bottles were made.In Bond£782.00 -
Vinous (90)
The 2016 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Rialzi is packed with inky dark fruit, chocolate, spice, leather and smoke. This opulent, full-bodied Gran Selezione is decidedly sumptuous and extroverted. The oak is a bit pushed, in my view, and yet it all works. Even so, it would be interesting to see what this Gaiole estate might be capable of with a more direct expression of place, as it is a striking property.In Bond£419.00 -
Wine Enthusiast (99)
This fragrant, savory red carries aromas of underbrush, plum, blue flower, cocoa and camphor on the nose. The polished palate boasts juicy Marasca cherry, ripe blackberry, licorice, tobacco and an appealing hint of game. Silky tannins and bright acidity keep it balanced and elegant. Drink 2021–2036.In Bond£433.00 -
Wine Enthusiast (99)
This fragrant, savory red carries aromas of underbrush, plum, blue flower, cocoa and camphor on the nose. The polished palate boasts juicy Marasca cherry, ripe blackberry, licorice, tobacco and an appealing hint of game. Silky tannins and bright acidity keep it balanced and elegant. Drink 2021–2036.In Bond£2,527.00 -
Wine Enthusiast (99)
This fragrant, savory red carries aromas of underbrush, plum, blue flower, cocoa and camphor on the nose. The polished palate boasts juicy Marasca cherry, ripe blackberry, licorice, tobacco and an appealing hint of game. Silky tannins and bright acidity keep it balanced and elegant. Drink 2021–2036.In Bond£880.00 -
Wine Advocate (97)
The 2016 Giusto di Notri is a profound and dark blend of Cabernet Sauvignon with smaller parts Cabernet Franc and Merlot. It exudes gravitas and importance with every sip, showing consecutive, deep layers of minerality, dark stone, spice and rich fleshy fruit, all bound by tight structure and fiber. This wine is remarkable both in terms of texture and dimension. There is a touch of sourness on the close. This is sure to be an interesting wine to follow as it opens up over the years. Indeed, the best is still to come, as Giusto di Notri is built for long cellar aging. With the next vintage, this wine celebrates its 25th birthday.In Bond£286.00 -
Vinous (92)
The 2016 Perlato del Bosco, 100% Sangiovese, is plump, juicy and forward, all qualities that are typical of Sangioveses from the southern part of Maremma, and the Suvereto in particular. Varietal red Sangiovese fruit is nicely amped up in this generous, inviting wine. A touch of new oak frames the finish nicely.In Bond£199.00 -
James Suckling (99)
The aromas of violets, roses and lavender are captivating. Turns to spices and hazelnuts. So complex. This full-bodied wine grows and grows on the palate, yet it remains agile and fresh. Plenty of energy in the palate. More powerful than the perfect 2015. We will see which is better in the end. Great wine. Try in 2022.In Bond£544.00 -
James Suckling (99)
The aromas of violets, roses and lavender are captivating. Turns to spices and hazelnuts. So complex. This full-bodied wine grows and grows on the palate, yet it remains agile and fresh. Plenty of energy in the palate. More powerful than the perfect 2015. We will see which is better in the end. Great wine. Try in 2022.In Bond£1,002.00 -
James Suckling (99)
The aromas of violets, roses and lavender are captivating. Turns to spices and hazelnuts. So complex. This full-bodied wine grows and grows on the palate, yet it remains agile and fresh. Plenty of energy in the palate. More powerful than the perfect 2015. We will see which is better in the end. Great wine. Try in 2022.In Bond£624.00 -
James Suckling (99)
The aromas of violets, roses and lavender are captivating. Turns to spices and hazelnuts. So complex. This full-bodied wine grows and grows on the palate, yet it remains agile and fresh. Plenty of energy in the palate. More powerful than the perfect 2015. We will see which is better in the end. Great wine. Try in 2022.Inc. VAT£1,098.00 -
Vinous (97)
Tua Rita's 2016 Syrah Per Sempre is fabulous. Crème de cassis, lavender, licorice, plum and blueberry jam are all beautifully delineated. Savory, powerful and also structured, the 2016 has plenty of intensity, but it also is not as dense or obvious as has been the case in the recent past. Readers should be prepared to cellar the 2016 for at least a few years.In Bond£351.00 -
Vinous (97)
Rich and deeply alluring, the 2016 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva wafts up to display crushed ashen stone mixed with hints of ginger, dusty florals and black cherry preserves. This is velvety-smooth and pliant in feel, lifted by cooling herbal and mineral tones, as an opulent wave of ripe red and black fruits washes across the palate, leaving a staining of minerals and spice in its wake. It’s long and structured, in need of further time to come fully into focus, yet somehow the 2016 Riserva remains completely fresh, tapering off to inner earth tones and hints of blueberry. Time will reveal further depths. This is an utterly classic Uccelliera Brunello in the making.In Bond£550.00 -
Immerse yourself in the exquisite delight of the Val delle Corti Chianti Classico Riserva 2016, a celebrated wine hailing from the heartland of Tuscany, Italy. Skillfully crafted by wine maestro Roberto Bianchi, this fine selection embodies the epitome of Tuscan viticulture. Harvested from 35-year-old vines, the wine is rigorously tuscanised in large Slavonian oak casks for two years, imbuing it with an irresistible aromatic complexity.
This Chianti Classico Riserva showcases a striking ruby red colour, presenting an utter tango of fresh red fruits, spices, and supple tannins on the palate. With an impressive longevity, the wine effortlessly retains a balance between power and elegance. Renowned wine critic Antonio Galloni lauds the Val delle Corti Chianti Classico Riserva 2016 as 'stellar', cementing its laudable place within Italian oenophilia.
Relish the majesty of the Val delle Corti Chianti Classico Riserva 2016, a wine unparalleled in its rich Tuscan heritage and profound expression of terroir.
In Bond£246.00 -
James Suckling (98)
Attractive aromas of balsamic, tea, dark berry, walnut and coffee bean. Full-bodied, yet tight and very intense with ripe tannins that are fine and reserved. Racy and polished. Beautiful length to this wine. Needs at least two to three years to come. Try after 2024.In Bond£500.00 -
Jeb Dunnuck (99)
Deep ruby-colored with a light purple tinge, the 2016 Brunello Di Montalcino Riserva Vigna Madonna Del Piano takes on another gear with its rich perfume unfolding with lavender, black cherry, cassis, fresh leather, licorice, fresh soil, and sage. The wine is full-bodied, with a ripe velveteen texture, while maintaining freshness, and it is elegantly rounded through the mid-palate, with notes of black plum, Earl Grey, scorched earth, and tea leaf. This seems to be moving at a glacial pace in its evolution and certainly warrants at least a few more years in cellar.In Bond£1,055.00 -
In Bond£541.00
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From the rolling hills of Montalcino in Tuscany, the Vasco Sassetti Brunello Montalcino Pertimali 2016 is an expression of fine Italian viniculture. This robust red wine reveals the revered Sangiovese grape variety at its best, crafted meticulously by renowned Tuscan winemaker, Vasco Sassetti. Composition-wise, the wine displays crimson ruby nuances and an olfactory experience intertwining sun-ripened cherries with undertones of savoury spices. Each drop embodies the essential alignment of vineyard, vintage, and variety, a testament to the Sassetti estate's continued dedication to quality and tradition since 1969. The Sangiovese grapes are handpicked, dried briefly to concentrate the juice, fermented and matured for a minimum of four years in Slovenian oak barrels and one year in the bottle. The resultant bold tannins elegantly interplay with the full-bodied structure, culminating in a generous, persistent finish. Best appreciated alongside Tagliatelle al Ragu, the Vasco Sassetti Brunello Montalcino Pertimali 2016 surely bears the hallmark of excellence in every sip.
In Bond£447.00 -
Experience Italian sophistication with the Villa Saletta Saletta Giulia 2016. This bespoke Tuscan blend, crafted in Pisa by the renowned Villa Saletta Winery, exemplifies the true spirit of Italy's viniculture. Expertly created by meticulously selecting Sangiovese, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes, each varietal adds nuanced complexity, delivering a rich, full-bodied taste, with sublime hints of cherry and blackberry. Aged in French barriques for 24 months, the wine achieves a harmonious balance between potent fruit flavours and elegant oak undertones. Remarkable for its robust tannic structure and lasting finish, this wine is an homage to traditional Tuscan winemaking. The Villa Saletta Saletta Giulia 2016 hails from an estate pioneered in sustainable viticulture; recognised globally for crafting wines of superior quality. Savour this exquisite pour as a testament to Italy's prominent terroir; influenced by the sunshine, the soil, and the soul of Pisa, you'll be transcended to the heart of Tuscany with every sip.
In Bond£134.00 -
Exhibiting the highest level of winemaking craftsmanship, the Villa Saletta Saletta Riccardi 2016 is an exquisite blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, matured in French oak barrels. Originating from the treasured Tuscan region of Italy, it beautifully marries new world vigour with old-world sophistication. The wine's deep ruby red hue is a prelude to its aromatic mix of ripe black fruits, exotic spices and velvety tannins. An unparalleled smooth and balanced finish confirms the expertise of Villa Saletta Winery, whose winemaking history extends over a millennium, reverberating with the nobility of the Riccardi family, former Florentine nobles. Cultivating a limited number of bottles per vintage, Villa Saletta ensures top-tier quality, making Villa Saletta Saletta Riccardi 2016 a collector's prize. It delivers an incomparable gastronomic experience when enjoyed with richly flavoured dishes, confirming its status as the epitome of unostentatious opulence.
In Bond£134.00 -
Villa Saletta Toscana Saletta 2016 is a profound, rich red wine, steeped in Italian tradition. Hailing from the renowned wine region of Tuscany, this vintage exhibits the finest nuances of handcrafted fine wine. The 100% Sangiovese grapes are meticulously cultivated at an altitude of 200 metres in the chalky, clay soil of Villa Saletta's esteemed vineyards.
Centuries of lineage informs Villa Saletta's customary methods, whilst ingeniously utilising state-of-the-art vinification practices. This 2016 vintage enjoyed fermentation in stainless steel containers at a well-regulated temperature, before proceeding through extended maceration on the skins, harnessing the fruit's optimum essence. The ageing process was diligently conducted in French oak barrels, sealing the opulent quality and characteristic profile of this superior wine.
A complex mingling of black cherry and spice notes are drawn out on the palate, delivered through a well-balanced structure. Villa Saletta Toscana Saletta 2016, an emblem of old-world charm and modern finesse.
In Bond£281.00 -
Villa Saletta Toscana Saletta 2016 is a profound, rich red wine, steeped in Italian tradition. Hailing from the renowned wine region of Tuscany, this vintage exhibits the finest nuances of handcrafted fine wine. The 100% Sangiovese grapes are meticulously cultivated at an altitude of 200 metres in the chalky, clay soil of Villa Saletta's esteemed vineyards.
Centuries of lineage informs Villa Saletta's customary methods, whilst ingeniously utilising state-of-the-art vinification practices. This 2016 vintage enjoyed fermentation in stainless steel containers at a well-regulated temperature, before proceeding through extended maceration on the skins, harnessing the fruit's optimum essence. The ageing process was diligently conducted in French oak barrels, sealing the opulent quality and characteristic profile of this superior wine.
A complex mingling of black cherry and spice notes are drawn out on the palate, delivered through a well-balanced structure. Villa Saletta Toscana Saletta 2016, an emblem of old-world charm and modern finesse.
In Bond£171.00
