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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Tuscany | 2 | 99 (WA) |
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£1,257.18 |
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Wine Advocate (99)Wow, here is a vintage I've been anxiously waiting to try. The 2016 growing season was one of the best in recent memory in Montalcino, and if we look back in time, this vintage marks the year Biondi-Santi was sold to a French group. The prestigious 2016 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva proves a mighty collector's bottle that will undoubtedly gain in complexity and depth with careful bottle age. The wine offers wild nuances of forest berry and tart cherry, and there are herbal side notes as well as floral tones of dried violet and lilac. The tannins are soft, powdery and feel like they melt away on the palate. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 94 (VN) |
Inc. VAT
£228.12 |
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Vinous (94)Il Greppo's 2015 Rosso di Montalcino is absolutely gorgeous. Sweet tobacco, dried red cherry, cedar, rosemary, mint and anise give the Rosso lovely aromatic complexity, but it is the wine's body and resonance that stand out most. A wine of real stature and depth, Biondi-Santi's 2015 Rosso is all class, not to mention a real overachiever in my tastings and a rare Rosso that delivers the goods big time. Sadly, it won't come cheaply. |
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Tuscany | 23 | 92 (VN) |
Inc. VAT
£540.04 |
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Vinous (92)There’s a purity and savory refinement to the 2017 Rosso di Montalcino Tenuta Greppo that transcends the expectations of this warm and dry vintage. A perfumed display of wild strawberries, fresh roses, violets and a dusting of minerals lift up from the glass. Its textures are silky, carried across a feminine frame, with bright cherries and inner herbal tones that find vibrancy through a core of brilliant acidity. Nuanced tannins and dried berries linger, leaving a lightly structured yet very pretty impression. This is a great introduction to the Biondi-Santi portfolio and deserves the moniker of “Baby Brunello''. That said, the 2017 could use another year of cellaring to further unlock its inner beauty. |
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Tuscany | 7 | 92 (VN) |
Inc. VAT
£524.44 |
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Vinous (92)A bright, vibrant red in the glass, the 2018 Rosso di Montalcino takes its time, slowly unfolding to show pretty roses and hints of cherry, leather and Tuscan dust. It’s silky and caressing on the palate, revealing outstanding purity with a vivid display of wild strawberry and minerals. The 2018 then takes a turn toward the savory side, becoming quite mineral yet remaining juicy and remarkably fresh for such a young Rosso. While this is a bit of a departure from the typical “Baby Brunello” style of the Biondi-Santi Rosso, I find it quite attractive and a nice option for enjoying the house style without buying up to the bigger wines. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 92 (VN) |
Inc. VAT
£370.32 |
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Vinous (92)The 2019 Rosso di Montalcino keeps me coming back to the glass to take in its dusty mix of dried strawberries and currants offset by lifting nuances of shaved pine and mint. Soft and round in expression, the 2019 impresses on its lush textures and vivid wild berry fruit. Through it all, a core of saline tension builds, mingling minerals with gentle tannins, as the 2019 finishes with a staining of concentration, yet maintains a lovely freshness. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 95+ (WA) |
Inc. VAT
£462.72 |
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Wine Advocate (95+)This is an epic vintage that has been expertly interpreted by the Biondi-Santi winemaking team. The 2021 Rosso di Montalcino has impressive complexity and finesse, the result of many complicated blending decisions. The wine remains on the shy side at the moment and will need a few more years of bottle age before its full bouquet comes into focus. The wine is essentially linear and sharp with firm structure, seething energy and bright red fruit. The vintage was warm, dry and luminous. The Sangiovese harvest started on the 9th of September. |
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Tuscany | 1 | - |
Inc. VAT
£604.67 |
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Tuscany | 1 | 98 (JS) |
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£88.00 |
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James Suckling (98)The floral aromas are so enticing with rose petals and lavender, which follow through to a full body with beautiful density of fruit. A long and complete finish. The best Chianti Classico ever made here in living memory. Even better than the 1961. Drink or hold. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 98 (JS) |
Inc. VAT
£323.98 |
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James Suckling (98)The floral aromas are so enticing with rose petals and lavender, which follow through to a full body with beautiful density of fruit. A long and complete finish. The best Chianti Classico ever made here in living memory. Even better than the 1961. Drink or hold. |
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Tuscany | 4 | - |
Inc. VAT
£161.60 |
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Dive into the world of Tuscan sophistication with the exquisite Brancaia Toscana Bianco 2018. Produced by the renowned Brancaia Estate, located amidst the rolling Tuscan hills, this fine white wine beautifully embodies their commitment to crafting wines of exceptional character and complexity. Fermentation and ageing in French oak barrels impart subtle oaky accents to the native Vermentino and Chardonnay blend, pushing its charm even further. Bursting with vibrant, well-defined fruit notes of green apple, lemon, and hints of tropical fruit, the Brancaia Toscana Bianco 2018 is marked by its enticing minerality and refreshing acidity. This 'Super Tuscan' white wine boasts an astonishingly long finish, making it a perfect companion to a host of Mediterranean dishes. Renowned wine publications have echoed our appreciation for its sophistication and finesse, making it a must-have for both casual sippers and discerning sophisticated palates alike. |
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Tuscany | 4 | - |
Inc. VAT
£237.20 |
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Discover the taste of Italy with the incomparable Cabreo Borgo 1996. This coveted wine was crafted in the heart of Tuscany's Chianti Classico region on the esteemed Cabreo estate. Subsidiary of the globally renowned Folonari company, this estate assures fine quality wines with stringent standards and traditional wine-making techniques. Cabreo Borgo 1996 is a seamless blend of Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon, representing both tradition and innovation. The wine is made with utmost precision, with 18 months in French oak barrels to mature its character and complexity. The finished product boasts an exceptionally rich bouquet with notes of raspberry, blackberry and a hint of vanilla. On the palate, it promises a full body, exquisite balance and an enduring finish. Derive pleasure from the intoxicating aroma and rich flavours of the Cabreo Borgo 1996, a testament to the exceptional wine-making heritage of Italy. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 96 (JS) |
Inc. VAT
£299.15 |
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James Suckling (96)The nose immediately shows a fabulous contrast between riper mulberries and blackberry crumble and freshly ground herbs, citrus and incense. The palate shows much the same polish, carrying bright blue-fruit flavors across a bedrock of muscular tannins and driven acidity. This finishes long and very grainy yet succulent. A blend of merlot, cabernet franc, cabernet sauvignon, syrah, sangiovese, petit verdot and alicante. Drink in 2022. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 97 (FS) |
Inc. VAT
£329.75 |
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Falstaff (97)Bright, intense ruby red. Attractive and complex nose, full of dark currant, elderberry, plus some sandalwood and clove. Taut and dense tannin on the palate, well integrated, powerful and fleshy with very long finish with firm drive. |
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Tuscany | 6 | 96 (JS) |
Inc. VAT
£263.83 |
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James Suckling (96)This is extremely perfumed with violets, sage, lavender, currants and berries. Fresh and vivid. Medium-to full-bodied with super refined tannins and fruit. So subtle and refined. This is really long and gorgeous. Goes on for minutes. A change in style from past vintages and I like it. 30% syrah, 30% cabernet franc, 16% cabernet sauvignon, 12% merlot 7% petit verdot and 5% sangiovese. From organically grown grapes. So hard not to drink now, but better after 2023. |
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Tuscany | 10 | 96 (WI) |
Inc. VAT
£265.18 |
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The Wine Independent (96)This 2019 Caiarossa Caiarossa is a fascinating blend of Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Sangiovese, Petit Verdot, and Alicante. It has a deep purple, ruby color and a hedonistic, dense, fragrant nose of irises and violets, smoke and Mediterranean macchia. There is a lovely nervosity and tension in this vibrant and juicy wine. Though it feels a little less silky than the Aria di Caiarossa, it does have a wonderful texture, and it has a lovely freshness and vivacity. |
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Tuscany | 9 | 96 (JS) |
Inc. VAT
£289.78 |
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James Suckling (96)Purplish tinge in the glass. Aromas of cloves, generous bramble fruit and dried eucalyptus. The attack is firm and dense, with a full body and velvety tannins of great extraction on the mid-palate and refreshing natural acidity. Good integration of oak at the end. Potential for the long haul, but drinkable in one to two years. |
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Tuscany | 16 | 92 (VN) |
Inc. VAT
£315.20 |
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Vinous (92)The 2016 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Gualto wafts up with an intense display of medicinal cherries, wild herbs and smoky crushed stone. This is pure and cool-toned, yet it offers the silkiest of textures and luxuriously ripe red fruits that balance the expression well. The Riserva Gualto tapers off lightly structured with balsam herbs and a subtle tug of grippy tannins. Don’t come here expecting a big strapping Riserva; the 2016 is all about charm. |
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Tuscany | 2 | 93 (JS) |
Inc. VAT
£245.15 |
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James Suckling (93)Ripe blackcurrants, dark cherries, chocolate, dark cedar and a hint of mocha on the nose. Smooth and textured with medium to full body and velvety tannins. Pure and polished and already very attractive, showing harmony and focus. Drink or hold. |
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Tuscany | 2 | 99 (WA) |
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£1,038.00 |
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Wine Advocate (99)Wow, here is a vintage I've been anxiously waiting to try. The 2016 growing season was one of the best in recent memory in Montalcino, and if we look back in time, this vintage marks the year Biondi-Santi was sold to a French group. The prestigious 2016 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva proves a mighty collector's bottle that will undoubtedly gain in complexity and depth with careful bottle age. The wine offers wild nuances of forest berry and tart cherry, and there are herbal side notes as well as floral tones of dried violet and lilac. The tannins are soft, powdery and feel like they melt away on the palate. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 94 (VN) |
In Bond
£187.00 |
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Vinous (94)Il Greppo's 2015 Rosso di Montalcino is absolutely gorgeous. Sweet tobacco, dried red cherry, cedar, rosemary, mint and anise give the Rosso lovely aromatic complexity, but it is the wine's body and resonance that stand out most. A wine of real stature and depth, Biondi-Santi's 2015 Rosso is all class, not to mention a real overachiever in my tastings and a rare Rosso that delivers the goods big time. Sadly, it won't come cheaply. |
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Tuscany | 23 | 92 (VN) |
In Bond
£434.00 |
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Vinous (92)There’s a purity and savory refinement to the 2017 Rosso di Montalcino Tenuta Greppo that transcends the expectations of this warm and dry vintage. A perfumed display of wild strawberries, fresh roses, violets and a dusting of minerals lift up from the glass. Its textures are silky, carried across a feminine frame, with bright cherries and inner herbal tones that find vibrancy through a core of brilliant acidity. Nuanced tannins and dried berries linger, leaving a lightly structured yet very pretty impression. This is a great introduction to the Biondi-Santi portfolio and deserves the moniker of “Baby Brunello''. That said, the 2017 could use another year of cellaring to further unlock its inner beauty. |
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Tuscany | 7 | 92 (VN) |
In Bond
£421.00 |
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Vinous (92)A bright, vibrant red in the glass, the 2018 Rosso di Montalcino takes its time, slowly unfolding to show pretty roses and hints of cherry, leather and Tuscan dust. It’s silky and caressing on the palate, revealing outstanding purity with a vivid display of wild strawberry and minerals. The 2018 then takes a turn toward the savory side, becoming quite mineral yet remaining juicy and remarkably fresh for such a young Rosso. While this is a bit of a departure from the typical “Baby Brunello” style of the Biondi-Santi Rosso, I find it quite attractive and a nice option for enjoying the house style without buying up to the bigger wines. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 92 (VN) |
In Bond
£290.00 |
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Vinous (92)The 2019 Rosso di Montalcino keeps me coming back to the glass to take in its dusty mix of dried strawberries and currants offset by lifting nuances of shaved pine and mint. Soft and round in expression, the 2019 impresses on its lush textures and vivid wild berry fruit. Through it all, a core of saline tension builds, mingling minerals with gentle tannins, as the 2019 finishes with a staining of concentration, yet maintains a lovely freshness. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 95+ (WA) |
In Bond
£367.00 |
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Wine Advocate (95+)This is an epic vintage that has been expertly interpreted by the Biondi-Santi winemaking team. The 2021 Rosso di Montalcino has impressive complexity and finesse, the result of many complicated blending decisions. The wine remains on the shy side at the moment and will need a few more years of bottle age before its full bouquet comes into focus. The wine is essentially linear and sharp with firm structure, seething energy and bright red fruit. The vintage was warm, dry and luminous. The Sangiovese harvest started on the 9th of September. |
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Tuscany | 1 | - |
In Bond
£497.00 |
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Tuscany | 1 | 98 (JS) |
In Bond
£70.00 |
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James Suckling (98)The floral aromas are so enticing with rose petals and lavender, which follow through to a full body with beautiful density of fruit. A long and complete finish. The best Chianti Classico ever made here in living memory. Even better than the 1961. Drink or hold. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 98 (JS) |
In Bond
£250.00 |
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James Suckling (98)The floral aromas are so enticing with rose petals and lavender, which follow through to a full body with beautiful density of fruit. A long and complete finish. The best Chianti Classico ever made here in living memory. Even better than the 1961. Drink or hold. |
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Tuscany | 4 | - |
In Bond
£114.00 |
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Dive into the world of Tuscan sophistication with the exquisite Brancaia Toscana Bianco 2018. Produced by the renowned Brancaia Estate, located amidst the rolling Tuscan hills, this fine white wine beautifully embodies their commitment to crafting wines of exceptional character and complexity. Fermentation and ageing in French oak barrels impart subtle oaky accents to the native Vermentino and Chardonnay blend, pushing its charm even further. Bursting with vibrant, well-defined fruit notes of green apple, lemon, and hints of tropical fruit, the Brancaia Toscana Bianco 2018 is marked by its enticing minerality and refreshing acidity. This 'Super Tuscan' white wine boasts an astonishingly long finish, making it a perfect companion to a host of Mediterranean dishes. Renowned wine publications have echoed our appreciation for its sophistication and finesse, making it a must-have for both casual sippers and discerning sophisticated palates alike. |
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Tuscany | 4 | - |
In Bond
£177.00 |
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Discover the taste of Italy with the incomparable Cabreo Borgo 1996. This coveted wine was crafted in the heart of Tuscany's Chianti Classico region on the esteemed Cabreo estate. Subsidiary of the globally renowned Folonari company, this estate assures fine quality wines with stringent standards and traditional wine-making techniques. Cabreo Borgo 1996 is a seamless blend of Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon, representing both tradition and innovation. The wine is made with utmost precision, with 18 months in French oak barrels to mature its character and complexity. The finished product boasts an exceptionally rich bouquet with notes of raspberry, blackberry and a hint of vanilla. On the palate, it promises a full body, exquisite balance and an enduring finish. Derive pleasure from the intoxicating aroma and rich flavours of the Cabreo Borgo 1996, a testament to the exceptional wine-making heritage of Italy. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 96 (JS) |
In Bond
£230.00 |
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James Suckling (96)The nose immediately shows a fabulous contrast between riper mulberries and blackberry crumble and freshly ground herbs, citrus and incense. The palate shows much the same polish, carrying bright blue-fruit flavors across a bedrock of muscular tannins and driven acidity. This finishes long and very grainy yet succulent. A blend of merlot, cabernet franc, cabernet sauvignon, syrah, sangiovese, petit verdot and alicante. Drink in 2022. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 97 (FS) |
In Bond
£255.50 |
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Falstaff (97)Bright, intense ruby red. Attractive and complex nose, full of dark currant, elderberry, plus some sandalwood and clove. Taut and dense tannin on the palate, well integrated, powerful and fleshy with very long finish with firm drive. |
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Tuscany | 6 | 96 (JS) |
In Bond
£198.50 |
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James Suckling (96)This is extremely perfumed with violets, sage, lavender, currants and berries. Fresh and vivid. Medium-to full-bodied with super refined tannins and fruit. So subtle and refined. This is really long and gorgeous. Goes on for minutes. A change in style from past vintages and I like it. 30% syrah, 30% cabernet franc, 16% cabernet sauvignon, 12% merlot 7% petit verdot and 5% sangiovese. From organically grown grapes. So hard not to drink now, but better after 2023. |
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Tuscany | 10 | 96 (WI) |
In Bond
£201.00 |
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The Wine Independent (96)This 2019 Caiarossa Caiarossa is a fascinating blend of Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Sangiovese, Petit Verdot, and Alicante. It has a deep purple, ruby color and a hedonistic, dense, fragrant nose of irises and violets, smoke and Mediterranean macchia. There is a lovely nervosity and tension in this vibrant and juicy wine. Though it feels a little less silky than the Aria di Caiarossa, it does have a wonderful texture, and it has a lovely freshness and vivacity. |
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Tuscany | 9 | 96 (JS) |
In Bond
£221.50 |
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James Suckling (96)Purplish tinge in the glass. Aromas of cloves, generous bramble fruit and dried eucalyptus. The attack is firm and dense, with a full body and velvety tannins of great extraction on the mid-palate and refreshing natural acidity. Good integration of oak at the end. Potential for the long haul, but drinkable in one to two years. |
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Tuscany | 16 | 92 (VN) |
In Bond
£242.00 |
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Vinous (92)The 2016 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Gualto wafts up with an intense display of medicinal cherries, wild herbs and smoky crushed stone. This is pure and cool-toned, yet it offers the silkiest of textures and luxuriously ripe red fruits that balance the expression well. The Riserva Gualto tapers off lightly structured with balsam herbs and a subtle tug of grippy tannins. Don’t come here expecting a big strapping Riserva; the 2016 is all about charm. |
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Tuscany | 2 | 93 (JS) |
In Bond
£185.00 |
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James Suckling (93)Ripe blackcurrants, dark cherries, chocolate, dark cedar and a hint of mocha on the nose. Smooth and textured with medium to full body and velvety tannins. Pure and polished and already very attractive, showing harmony and focus. Drink or hold. |
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