Dry · Full-bodied · Firm tannin · High acidity · Bold · Contemplative
Single-vineyard Brunello from Argiano's central south-facing parcel, introduced 2015 by oenologist Bernardino Sani.
Cuvées
Dry · Full-bodied · Firm tannin · High acidity · Bold · Elegant
Joint-venture Toscana IGT between Avignonesi and Chianti Classico's Capannelle, blending Sangiovese (Capannelle) and Merlot (Avignonesi).
Dry · Full-bodied · Firm tannin · High acidity · Contemplative · Elegant
Banfi's flagship Brunello Riserva from the Poggio all'Oro vineyard, released only in top vintages.
Dry · Full-bodied · Firm tannin · High acidity · Contemplative · Elegant
Released only in exceptional vintages, the Riserva is one of the world's most fabled wines for cellar capacity.
Dry · Full-bodied · Firm tannin · High acidity · Bold · Elegant
Pure Merlot Toscana IGT from CastelGiocondo's Lamaione parcel, a Brunello-region Merlot in the Bolgheri stylistic register.
Dry · Full-bodied · Firm tannin · High acidity · Contemplative · Elegant
CastelGiocondo's flagship Riserva from the Ripe al Convento parcel, library-released after long oak ageing.
Dry · Full-bodied · Firm tannin · High acidity · Contemplative · Elegant
Single-vineyard Gran Selezione from a tiny Castell'in Villa parcel, library-release timing and long Slavonian-cask ageing.
Dry · Full-bodied · Firm tannin · High acidity · Elegant · Contemplative
Castello di Ama's Bordeaux-blend Toscana IGT with Sangiovese leading and Cabernet Franc adding aromatic lift.
Dry · Full-bodied · Firm tannin · High acidity · Bold · Contemplative
Castello di Ama's cult 100 percent Merlot Toscana IGT from a tiny Gaiole parcel, plush and graphite-mineral.
Dry · Full-bodied · Firm tannin · High acidity · Elegant · Savoury
Single-vineyard pure Sangiovese IGT from Castello di Querceto's La Corte parcel, modern barrique style.
Dry · Full-bodied · Firm tannin · High acidity · Contemplative · Elegant
Single-vineyard Brunello Riserva from the high-elevation Poggio al Vento parcel, library-released after 60 months in Slavonian botti.
Dry · Full-bodied · Firm tannin · High acidity · Elegant · Savoury
Pure Sangiovese Toscana IGT from Felsina, denser and oakier than Rancia, blended across Chianti Classico and Colli Senesi vineyards.
Galatrona
4.9
Dry · Full-bodied · Firm tannin · High acidity · Elegant · Bold
Italy's reference 100 percent Merlot away from Bolgheri. Black cherry, blackberry and violet over a graphite-iron mineral spine, with polished oak and firm tannin in support.
Dry · Full-bodied · Firm tannin · High acidity · Contemplative · Elegant
Single-vineyard Riserva from the estate's oldest Sangiovese Grosso vines, planted in 1964. Library-released after long cask ageing.
Dry · Full-bodied · Firm tannin · High acidity · Bold · Contemplative
Cult 100 percent Merlot Toscana IGT from Le Macchiole, often compared to its Masseto neighbour.
Massetino
4.7
Dry · Full-bodied · Firm tannin · High acidity · Bold · Elegant
Masseto's second wine, introduced 2017. Merlot-Cabernet Franc Toscana IGT from younger Masseto vines.
Masseto
5.0
Dry · Full-bodied · Firm tannin · High acidity · Bold · Contemplative
100 percent Merlot from a 7-hectare blue-clay parcel inside the Ornellaia estate. Widely considered Italy's most prestigious Merlot and a global benchmark for the variety outside Bordeaux.
Dry · Full-bodied · Firm tannin · High acidity · Contemplative · Elegant
Single-vineyard Brunello Riserva from the donkey-back-shaped hillside, library-released after long oak ageing.
Matarocchio
4.7
Dry · Full-bodied · Firm tannin · High acidity · Bold · Contemplative
Pure Cabernet Franc Bolgheri Superiore from Antinori, the estate's single-varietal showcase from a 4-hectare parcel.
Dry · Full-bodied · Firm tannin · High acidity · Contemplative · Elegant
High-elevation Brunello Riserva from Poggio Antico's oldest vines, library-released after long oak ageing.
Dry · Full-bodied · Firm tannin · High acidity · Contemplative · Elegant
Classical southeastern Montalcino Brunello: rose-and-dried-cherry aromatics, iron-and-leather core, finely chiselled tannins, very long finish.
Dry · Full-bodied · Firm tannin · High acidity · Contemplative · Elegant
The Riserva amplifies the house signature: rose-petal and dried-cherry depth, iron-and-leather backbone, a very long balsamic finish. Released only in exceptional vintages.
Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium tannin · High acidity · Elegant · Easygoing
Italy's most established Pinot Nero, from high-altitude Pomino vineyards planted in 1855 by Vittorio degli Albizi.
Dry · Full-bodied · Firm tannin · High acidity · Bold · Elegant
Rocca di Frassinello's flagship pure Merlot Maremma Toscana DOC, named for the estate's mascot wild boar.
Dry · Full-bodied · Firm tannin · High acidity · Contemplative · Elegant
Single-vineyard Sangiovese from the Intistieti parcel, the sibling cuvee to Case Basse with subtle iron-and-iris perfume.
Dry · Full-bodied · Firm tannin · High acidity · Contemplative · Elegant
Soldera's flagship pure Sangiovese, now under Toscana IGT after withdrawing from Brunello DOCG. Ethereal, perfumed, profound.
Dry · Full-bodied · Firm tannin · High acidity · Bold · Contemplative
Tua Rita's flagship 100 percent Merlot Toscana IGT from Suvereto on the Val di Cornia, awarded 100 points by Wine Advocate for the 2000 vintage.