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Badia a Coltibuono, Chianti Classico, Tuscany, Italy 2024

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After being decimated by peronospora (downy mildew) in 2023, the estate skipped the vintage altogether. But rather than leaving fans high and dry, the Stucchi...

2024

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Badia a ColtibuonoChianti Classico

Fontodi, Chianti Classico, Tuscany, Italy 2023

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As with most Chianti Classico estates in 2023, yields were down significantly at Fontodi. Nevertheless, there is still an ample 120,000 bottles of this flagship...

2023

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I Fabbri, Chianti Classico, Tuscany, Italy 2023

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Bright, transparent and direct, I Fabbri’s flagship annata comes from the estate’s youngest and highest plantings. Susanna Grassi established vineyards between 630 and 650m from...

2023

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I FabbriChianti Classico

L'Erta di Radda, Chianti Classico, Tuscany, Italy 2023

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Crafted from three distinct parcels within Radda, the estate’s annata sees a spontaneous fermentation with a portion of whole berries to emphasise the aroma profile....

2023

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L'Erta di RaddaChianti Classico

Tenuta di Carleone, Chianti Classico, Tuscany, Italy 2023

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Winemaker Sean O’Callaghan pushes the boundaries just enough to make this thrillingly edgy yet delicious, serious yet not serious annata, characterised by some whole bunches,...

2023

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Tenuta di CarleoneChianti Classico

Caparsa, Chianti Classico, Tuscany, Italy 2022

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An early adopter of organic viticulture, Paolo Cianferoni took over this small Radda-based estate from his father in 1982. Today his five children work alongside...

2022

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CaparsaChianti Classico

Castell'in Villa, Chianti Classico, Tuscany, Italy 2021

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For proprietress Coralie Pignatelli della Leonessa, releasing wines much later than her peers is never an issue. In fact, I couldn’t imagine drinking the 2021...

2021

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Castell'in VillaChianti Classico

Istine, Chianti Classico, Tuscany, Italy 2024

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Made primarily from estate vineyards in Radda with a small portion coming from Gaiole, Istine's annata is discreet but tempting. Aromas suggest sweet spices such...

2024

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IstineChianti Classico

Jurij Fiore & Figlia, Sonocosì, Chianti Classico, Tuscany, Italy 2024

My wines

The estate’s take-me-as-I-am, unoaked Sangiovese from Lamole wears the 2024 vintage proudly. Limpid and pure, Sonocosì entices with scents of violet, lavender and raspberry. Tart...

2024

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Jurij Fiore & FigliaChianti Classico

Monteraponi, Chianti Classico, Tuscany, Italy 2024

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Crafted from the estate’s youngest vines, Monteraponi’s annata hails from heady heights in Radda. In 2024, the estate opted to pick early despite low sugar...

2024

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Poggerino, Chianti Classico, Tuscany, Italy 2024

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Given the rather thin, delicate condition of the skins in 2024, Poggerino’s Piero Lanza did less pumping over, no punch-downs and reduced maceration times. While...

2024

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PoggerinoChianti Classico

San Giusto a Rentennano, Chianti Classico, Tuscany, Italy 2024

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While the annata does not possess the sheer density of recently preceding vintages, it is still well saturated with flavour and balanced in composition. Aromas...

2024

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San Giusto a RentennanoChianti Classico

Bertinga, La Porta di Vertine, Chianti Classico, Tuscany, Italy 2023

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With vineyards once belonging to the neighbouring Castello di Ama, the Bertinga estate was established by the owners of a leading Russian import company. Winemaking...

2023

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Jurij Fiore & Figlia, Tuttosommato, Chianti Classico, Tuscany, Italy 2023

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After losing half his crop to downy mildew in 2023, Jurij Fiore decided to forgo his single-vineyard bottlings, instead opting to craft a sum of...

2023

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Jurij Fiore & FigliaChianti Classico

Le Fonti, Chianti Classico, Tuscany, Italy 2023

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With plantings of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon dating back to the 1990s, Le Fonti adds a judicious amount of each to pad out the leaner...

2023

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Le Miccine, Chianti Classico, Tuscany, Italy 2023

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For a lightweight, graceful Sangiovese in purezza, Le Miccine’s annata is a winner. Gorgeous scents of violet, lavender and lilac waft seductively from the glass....

2023

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Le MiccineChianti Classico

Nittardi, Casanuova di Nittardi Vigna Doghessa, Chianti Classico, Tuscany, Italy 2023

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One of two annata bottlings, Vigna Doghessa hails from a single plot planted in 2006. While vinification is more or less the same for both,...

2023

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NittardiChianti Classico

Pomona, Chianti Classico, Tuscany, Italy 2023

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Localised yet intense spring hail reduced yields by 30%-40% at the Pomona estate, but owner Monica Raspi was pleased with the quality of what remained....

2023

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Querciabella, Chianti Classico, Tuscany, Italy 2023

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With over half a century of history, Querciabella is currently going through a generational transition. Mita Castiglioni has recently taken the reins, and her son...

2023

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Le Cinciole, Chianti Classico, Tuscany, Italy 2022

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After being hit by hail in their prime Sangiovese plots in 2022, Le Cinciole’s Valeria Viganò and Luca Orsini decided to forgo their Aluigi and...

2022

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Le CincioleChianti Classico

Bucciarelli, Chianti Classico, Tuscany, Italy 2019

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Now barely 20 years old, Mattia Bucciarelli started working with his uncle in 2019 and has since taken the reins following the latter’s untimely passing....

2019

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