Toscana
Located in central Italy, Tuscany is the fifth biggest wine-producing region in the country, but probably the one that is the most well-known to people in North America. However, the region more diverse than many realize. Between Florence and Siena, of course, lies Chianti, and further south is the towns of Montalcino (Brunello) and Montepulciano (Vino Nobile).
The Tuscan coast, which includes the vast Maremma district as well as the areas around Bolgheri, is where some very exciting wines are being made in a more international style.
In Tuscany, it is not uncommon to see pappardelle (a long flat noodle) served with tomato or meat sauce, including wild boar. Bistecca Fiorentina is a thick T-bone steak that is often served with white cannellini beans and mixed grilled vegetables. Another famous dish of the region is Panzanella, a salad with chunks of soaked stale bread and tomatoes, sometimes also onions and basil, dressed with olive oil and vinegar.
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Armilla Brunello di Montalcino 2020
Dark black cherry color indicating the ripeness of the vintage. Nose is expressive and big with cherry and notes of licorice and dates. Mouthcoatingly smooth and with more ripe cherry, toast and mineral on the palate. The finish sticks to the teeth and is long. The balance of the fruit, alcohol, oak and acidity work perfectly together to form a finish that easily lasts 45 seconds. The tannins are ripe, but firm.
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Banfi Col di Sasso 2024
Col di Sasso, which translates to “Stony Hill,” is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Sangiovese grapes cultivated in hillside vineyards in the southern part of Tuscany. The Cabernet imparts bold flavor and body, while the Sangiovese adds zesty fruit and structure.
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Castello Banfi Rosso di Montalcino 2023
Castello Banfi Rosso di Montalcino might be considered Brunello’s younger sibling. Made from 100% select Sangiovese clones, Rosso di Montalcino offers rich, forward fruit flavors in a well-structured wine with supple tannins and good acidity for dining. The soil is calcareous and well-structured. On the nose it is intense, fresh, and fruity with typical varietal characteristics of violet, cherry, and plum. In the mouth it is elegant, balanced, with a velvety tannic texture; closes with a savoury and licorice trail.
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Castello di Verrazzano Chianti Classico 2022
In the words of Luigi Cappellini… “Castello di Verrazzano Chianti Classico 2022 presents a remarkable aromatic richness and structural complexity. The vintage, characterized by intense sun exposure and a prolonged vegetative cycle, contributed to a deep, brilliant color. On the nose, the wine presents a bouquet, light, fruity and rich spicy notes, ripe red forest fruits and black pepper hints. On the palate, the wine is complex and full body, with high gustatory persistence still well-balanced, thanks to the freshness that balances the alcohol. These features confirm the excellence of the wine right now but also its significant potential for longevity and bottle aging.”
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Castello di Verrazzano Chianti Classico 6 pk 2022
In the words of Luigi Cappellini… “Castello di Verrazzano Chianti Classico 2022 presents a remarkable aromatic richness and structural complexity. The vintage, characterized by intense sun exposure and a prolonged vegetative cycle, contributed to a deep, brilliant color. On the nose, the wine presents a bouquet, light, fruity and rich spicy notes, ripe red forest fruits and black pepper hints. On the palate, the wine is complex and full body, with high gustatory persistence still well-balanced, thanks to the freshness that balances the alcohol. These features confirm the excellence of the wine right now but also its significant potential for longevity and bottle aging.”
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Castello di Verrazzano Chianti Classico Riserva 2021
Produced only in the best vintages, the “Riserva” is one of the most representative wines of the winery, and it is the top expression of Sangiovese own characteristics. Red garnet colour, scent with red fruit aromas, followed by notes of tobacco, black pepper and sweet wood, which become more complex and delicate with the ageing.
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Colognole Chianti Rufina 2022
Colognole is based in the small Chianti Rufina region, which accounts for just 3% of total Chianti production (and 40% of this is produced by the Frescobaldi family). Rufina is known for possessing the highest elevation vineyards in Chianti which explains why it is slightly cooler than Classico. The wines are also known to be very age-worthy.
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Colognole Chianti Rufina Terraelectae 2021
From the exceptional single vineyard “Le Rogaie”.
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Colognole Laudemio Olive Oil 500 mL 2024
Long considered to be the pride of the Colognole estate farm’s production, the Extra Virgin Olive Oil is produced from approximately 36 hectares of specialized olive-groves. Alternating with vineyards and fields of wheat and sunflowers, the trees grow on the gentle slopes towards the Sieve River valley.
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Colognole Riserva Del Don Chianti Rufina 2018
Why ‘Riserva del Don’? In Southern Italy, from whence the family originated, tradition held that the “Don” (property owner) was to be gifted a small, but premium part of each vintage.
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Colognole Riserva Del Don Chianti Rufina 6 pk 2017
Why ‘Riserva del Don’? In Southern Italy, from whence the family originated, tradition held that the “Don” (property owner) was to be gifted a small, but premium part of each vintage.
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Montepeloso Lupo 2024
Lupo is an interesting throwback to the way Sangiovese was revealed a few decades ago. Fabio used older clones which yield much larger bunches of grapes than more modern clones. The result is a lighter expression of Sangiovese than we are accustomed. This is a really pretty and exciting wine.
$34.95