{"title":"April 8: Tuscany","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"podere-poggio-scalette-capogatto-alte-valle-della-greve-igt-italy-2017","title":"Podere Poggio Scalette 'Capogatto' Alta Valle della Greve IGT, Tuscany, Italy 2017  (Special Selection)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTasted 10.15.2025 - Fantastic! \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOverview of the Wine\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePODERE POGGIO SCALETTE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e became an autonomous wine-producing estate in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1991\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e when \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eVittorio Fiore\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and his wife \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eAdriana Assjè di Marcorà\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e acquired several plots of land and a rural building on the hill of \u003c\/span\u003eRuffoli in the township of Greve in Chianti\u003cspan\u003e, in the very heart of the Chianti Classico appellation. The property came from the division of an heredity and the sale of proprety consisting of old stone farmhouses, vineyard land, olive groves, pasture land, and woods which had been abandoned years previously after the death of the former owner.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe estate is directly run by son \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJurij\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (a graduate of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eSchool of Viticulture and Oenology of Beaune in Burgundy\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) with the overall supervision of Vittorio. The marketing of the wines, instead, has been assigned to son \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlessandro\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for export markets.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-hyperlinkruns='{\"1\":6,\"2\":\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/WbD2IZ8A9KE\"}{\"1\":10}' data-sheets-hyperlink=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/WbD2IZ8A9KE\" data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":2561,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"12\":0,\"14\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":0}}' data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Click here to watch our YouTube video about this wine!\"}' data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eClick \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/p7709PpRxhw\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e to watch our YouTube video about this wine!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWinemakers\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eVittorio \u0026amp; Jurij Fiore\u003cem\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrape \/ Blend\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e25% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Cabernet Franc and 25% Petit Verdot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eTuscany, Italy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaker's Tasting Notes\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt offers gorgeous aromas and flavors of black cherry and currant with freshly ground coffee, toast and hints of spring florals.  \u003c\/span\u003eSoft, velvet texture. Black cherry and spice, leather and oak. A medium body. Great on the nose and forward, expansive flavors but without a very long finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pipProfessionalReviews_list\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pipProfessionalReviews_rating\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pipProfessionalReviews_list\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pipProfessionalReviews_rating\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wineRatings_rating\"\u003e94 Points - James Suckling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pipProfessionalReviews_list\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pipProfessionalReviews_rating\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eA red with energy and focus for this ripe and dry vintage with dried-berry, cedar and leaf character to the hints of citrus. It’s full-bodied, yet lightly austere, which gives it character and tension. Tight tannins. Give it some time to soften; better after 2022.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pipProfessionalReviews_rating\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEnologist Vittorio Fiore is the face behind Podere Poggio Scalette. The 2017 Capogatto is a hot vintage blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Petit Verdot. This wine comes roaring out of the glass with thick layers of black fruit and lots of pretty intensity. The aromas are front-loaded in the 2017 to be sure, and wine follows through with a less formal, mid-weight impact to the palate.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pipProfessionalReviews_rating\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 Points - Vinous\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pipProfessionalReviews_rating\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCapogatto is Poggio Scalette's blend of Merlot, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon. The 2017 is bright, perfumed and light on its feet. Readers will find a wine that is driven by Greve and the house style more than by a flavor profile most readers would associate with Bordeaux varieties. Even so, there is plenty to like. The 2017 is a very pleasing wine with soft contours, bright acids and fine balance.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eProduct size: 750ml\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WINEBOW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44650803462449,"sku":"","price":44.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0275\/0441\/0666\/products\/Podere-Poggio-Scalette-Capogatto-Alte-Valle-della-Greve-IGT-Italy-2017.jpg?v=1762531007"},{"product_id":"tenute-silvio-nardi-rosso-di-montalcino-tuscany-italy-2022","title":"Tenute Silvio Nardi, Rosso di Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy, 2021","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOverview of the Wine\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTenute Silvio Nardi consists of 80 hectares of vineyards in an unspoiled part of central Tuscany: Montalcino, whose symbol is its great red wine, Brunello. Silvio Nardi founded the estate here at Casale del Bosco; since 1985 it has been run by his youngest daughter, Emilia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEmilia Nardi knows she can depend on Casale's special and distinctive territory to produce a contemporary and elegant Brunello. She has invested single-mindedly in the vineyards in this harmonious natural setting - as any tasting of her fine wines will attest. Each of her signature wines expresses the differing character of Sangiovese when it is grown at Montalcino.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe estate's vineyards are situated between 140 and 420 meters above sea level: some extend north-west of Montalcino on the hills around Casale del Bosco, while others are located to the north of it at Tenuta di Bibbiano and to the south-east at Manachiara, where the precious cru of the same name originates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Click here to watch our YouTube video about this wine!\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":2561,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"12\":0,\"14\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":0}}' data-sheets-hyperlink=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/WbD2IZ8A9KE\" data-sheets-hyperlinkruns='{\"1\":6,\"2\":\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/WbD2IZ8A9KE\"}{\"1\":10}'\u003eClick \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/fnYr2Xeq09I\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e to watch our YouTube video about this wine!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWinemakers\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eMauro Monicchi, Eric Boissenot (consulting)\u003cem\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrape \/ Blend\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSangiovese\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eTuscany, Italy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWinemaker's Tasting Notes\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eSilvio Nardi Rosso di Montalcino shows ripe, wild cherry fruit aromas and flavors with leather and spice. Medium-bodied and fruit-forward with a velvety texture and ripe tannins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePair with red meats or hearty pasta dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e91 Points - Vinous\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe 2021 Rosso di Montalcino opens with a dark and herbal-tinged mix of musky wild berries and cedar shavings. It's pleasantly sweet upon entry, with cooling acidity and ripe red and blue fruits that swirl throughout. This tapers off long and staining, leaving a licorice tinge and hints of blackberry preserve that slowly fade. The 2021 takes the taster on a journey, starting like a whisper but gaining volume and momentum toward the close. The end result is quite pleasurable. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pipProfessionalReviews_list\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pipProfessionalReviews_authorName\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e90 Points - James Suckling \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pipProfessionalReviews_review\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pipSecContent_copy\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pipProfessionalReviews_review\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pipSecContent_copy\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShows red peppers, redcurrants and some dried rose petals. Light to medium body, fine tannins and a fresh finish. Drink now.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProduct size: 750ml\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Regal Wine Co","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49871781527857,"sku":null,"price":27.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0275\/0441\/0666\/files\/Tenute_Silvio_Nardi_Rosso_di_Montalcino_Tuscany_Italy_2021.jpg?v=1748362266"},{"product_id":"podere-grattamacco-bolgheri-rosso-doc-tuscany-italy-2022","title":"Podere Grattamacco, Bolgheri Rosso, Tuscany, Italy, 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview The Wine\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFounded in 1977, and acquired by the Tipa Bertarelli Family in 2002, Grattamacco was one of first the two wineries in Bolgheri. A region typically known for Cabernet and Merlot, Grattamacco sets itself apart from surrounding wineries with its winemaking practices using 15% Sangiovese to impart quality and elegance in its wines. Grattamacco was not only the first winery in Bolgheri to use Sangiovese because of its high altitude despite its proximity to the coast, but also the first to plant Vermentino. Grattamacco wines are known for both their power, elegance and complexity that evolves with time. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatural and Organic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaker\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eLuca Marrone\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape \/ Blend \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e30% Cabernet Sauvignon, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e30% Merlot, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e25% Cabernet Franc, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10% Sangiovese, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5% Petit Verdot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eTuscany, Italy \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaker's Tasting Notes\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWine produced from vineyards located 100 to 200 meters above sea level with soils characterized by quartz sandstone, white clay mixed with marly calcareous flysch and red sands. The climate is temperate Mediterranean with frequent sea breezes. A viticulture based on methods and principles that are totally respectful of the environment allows a spontaneous production of grapes that is never excessive, an essential reason to guarantee the authentic expression of the terroir of origin. The grapes come from a selection of the youngest vines and from a first harvest of the oldest vines. Fermentation takes place in steel vats, where part of the wine remains in refinement, while another portion continues for 8 months in barrique. Wine bottled during the summer of 2023.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe nose is a combo of dark fruits and chocolate with notes of plum and black currants, elegant and full with a fresh balsamic finish given by the Sangiovese. A dense and powerful wine with ripe tannins, juicy and rich with a striking structure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points - James Suckling (#28 in Top 100 Value Wines of 2024!)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThis is really classy, with refined tannins that run the length of the wine, providing great poise and balance. It's medium-bodied with focused and precise redcurrants and raspberries, together with cedar and light spice. Very long and beautiful. From organically grown grapes. Drinkable now, but give this two or three years to come together.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92 Points - Jeb Dunnuck \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eA deep but youthful ruby color, the 2022 Bolgheri Rosso is beautiful on opening, with aromas of black raspberry, lavender, sweet herbs, and fresh leather. Pure and inviting, it’s flush with plush tannins, even acidity, and a supple texture with a graceful, mineral-tinged backbone. It is a fantastic Rosso and hard to resist now, although it will certainly cruise over the next 8-10 years.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e91 Points - Falstaff\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eDense ruby core with brightening on the edges. Sweet fruit on the nose, of cassis and blackberries, plus bell pepper and subtle wood spice. Smooth on the palate, tight tannic structure, juicy, balanced and persistent.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pipProfessionalReviews\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"reviewsContainer viewMoreModule\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"viewMoreModule_text viewMoreModule-reviews\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pipProfessionalReviews_list\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pipProfessionalReviews_rating\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"wineRatings_initials\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct size: 750ml\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pipProfessionalReviews_list\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pipProfessionalReviews_review\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pipSecContent_copy\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"WINEBOW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50459306492209,"sku":null,"price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0275\/0441\/0666\/files\/Podere_Grattamacco_Bolgheri_Rosso_Tuscany_Italy_2022_261d0754-e85f-42b8-98a8-f24b569f68d9.jpg?v=1774959574"},{"product_id":"montesecondo-chianti-classico-toscana-igt-italy-2022","title":"Montesecondo, Chianti Classico DOCG, Tuscany, Italy, 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOverview of the Wine\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeep in the heart of Chianti, Montesecondo is born in 2000 when now vigneron Silvio Messana comes back to his native Chianti after years abroad and, deciding to distill the soul of his terroir through authentic natural wine, asks himself the following question: “What wine will this land give me?”. Purchased by his father in the 60’s and up until then destined to produce grapes to be sold in bulk, the farm is comprised of 10 hectares planted with Sangiovese, Canaiolo, Colorino and Cabernet among others. Silvio takes biodynamics with a passion and decides to carve his own path moving away from soulless, modernized Chianti styles. His wines sing of passion, enoic truth and the passionate union between terroir and the hands of the vigneron.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eWinemaker\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eSilvio Messana\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eGrape \/ Blend\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e90% Sangiovese, 10% Canaiolo and Colorino\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eTuscany, Italy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWinemaker's Tasting Notes\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eChianti Classico Montesecondo represents the territorial expression of three native grape varieties, Sangiovese, Canaiolo and Colorino, blended at harvest time. Ageing, half in medium-sized barrels, half in cement tanks, gives the wine softness and balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost of the grapes are harvested from older vineyards with a planting density of 3300 vines per hectare in order to fully capture the complexity and length that the fruit of these vines imparts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAgeing potential: 10\/15 years\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92 Points - Vinous\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe 2022 Chianti Classico is a powerful wine, one that marries the intensity of the year with the translucent energy that is such a signature here. Readers will have to be patient, as this is far from an easygoing Chianti Classico. Time in the glass releases the aromatics somewhat, but the 2022 is in no mood to show all of its cards. It is easily one of the most reticent wines of the vintage.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eProduct size: 750ml\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Farm Wine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51755925930289,"sku":null,"price":33.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0275\/0441\/0666\/files\/Montesecondo_Chianti_Classico_Toscana_IGT_Italy_2022.jpg?v=1755716565"},{"product_id":"sassetti-livio-pertimali-brunello-di-montalcino-docg-tuscany-italy-2020","title":"Sassetti Livio Pertimali, Brunello Di Montalcino DOCG, Tuscany, Italy, 2020","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOverview of the Wine\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe persuasive charm and attentive embrace of the Sassetti family lures one to the vineyards, cellar and people who have farmed some of Montalcino’s finest vineyards for over a century. Four generations of the Sassetti family have made wine in Montalcino. Livio worked the historic property through the late 1970s, then purchased the 16 hectare vineyard of the now–famous Podere Pertimali. The Podere is in the Montosoli area, north of Montalcino, a particularly well-known area for the cultivation of the Sangiovese grape. Faithful to the teachings of the family, Livio and Lorenzo have over time renewed and expanded the vineyards, preserving the genetic heritage of the old vines and preserving the primigenie characteristics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWinemaker\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eLorenzo Sassetti\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrape \/ Blend\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100% Sangiovese Grosso (Brunello)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eTuscany, Italy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWinemaker's Tasting Notes\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eDeep ruby red color with aromas of ripe red fruit and spices. Elegant and structured, with soft and pleasant tannins and a long, persistent finish. Pairs well with Fiorentina steak of Chianina beef or wild boar rack in white sauce.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e96 Points - \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"info-card__item-link d-inline-flex align-items-center text-reset text-decoration-none\" href=\"https:\/\/mmt.winescritic.com\/findVini\/showTaste\/26905\" title=\"View Raffaele Vecchione - WinesCritic.com score and notes (may require login)\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-event=\"critics\" data-category=\"FPR\" data-award=\"Raffaele Vecchione - WinesCritic.com\" data-action=\"partner\" data-label=\"website\" data-value=\"0\" data-sponsor=\"false\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-primary info-card__item-link-text font-weight-bold\"\u003eRaffaele Vecchione\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack plums, blackberries, sandalwood, dark chocolate, sage, bay leaves, juniper berries, black pepper, bergamot, incense, cumin, camphor, cloves and nutmeg. Decidedly spicy and with dark features, it shows sensorial smoothness, profound identity and a finish of great pressing but genuine and tasty progression. Better from 2027.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e95 Points - James Suckling\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003ePlenty of bark, earth, spice and dark-cherry character with a hint of toasted oak. A solid, medium-bodied palate with focused, integrated tannins and a flavorful finish. Drink in a couple of years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pipProfessionalReviews_list\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pipProfessionalReviews_authorName\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points - Vinous\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pipProfessionalReviews_review\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pipSecContent_copy\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pipProfessionalReviews_review\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pipSecContent_copy\"\u003eBalsamic-tinged black cherries and plums combine with minty herbs and hints of undergrowth as the 2020 Brunello di Montalcino makes itself known in the glass. It possesses a balanced inner sweetness, deep mineral aromas, and silken textures that create a seductive impression. It finishes with tremendous length and potency, leaving nuances of licorice and spiced citrus. Edgy tannins resonate yet don't get in the way of the 2020s' giving personality.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pipProfessionalReviews_list\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pipProfessionalReviews_review\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eProduct size: 750ml\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Grapex","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51852925665585,"sku":null,"price":68.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0275\/0441\/0666\/files\/Sassetti_Livio_Pertimali_Brunello_Di_Montalcino_DOCG_Tuscany_Italy_2020_4bd0e4fd-e4a0-4718-8112-0a87bbbc7e3b.jpg?v=1766522505"}],"url":"https:\/\/merchantofwine.com\/collections\/april-8-tuscany.oembed","provider":"Merchant of Wine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}