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 | 8 | 97 (WA) |
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€838.16 |
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Wine Advocate (97)The flagship wine from Tenuta di Trinoro is this gorgeous blend of 92% Cabernet Franc and 8% Merlot. The 2020 Tenuta di Trinoro follows on the heels of the 2019 vintage that earned a perfect 100-point score. The 2020 vintage is more open-knit for sure, but it offers a very special view onto Cabernet Franc in particular. The plush black cherry softness of the Merlot is aligned magically with the dark intensity and tannic power of the Cabernet Franc. The fruit ripeness is impeccable and there are no green tones, nor are there any overripe nuances. Everything comes together with balance. For the first time, this wine is being released with an extra year of bottle age. 6,000 bottles were made. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 97 (WE) |
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€714.25 |
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Wine Enthusiast (97)Aromas of cassis, menthol, blue flower and pipe tobacco shape the nose on this gorgeous red. A blend of Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc, the delicious, elegantly structured palate delivers dried black cherry, ripe blackberry, licorice and vanilla framed in taut, fine-grained tannins. |
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Tuscany | 2 | 98 (WI) |
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€715.45 |
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The Wine Independent (98)The 2019 Marchesi Antinori Tignanello is brimming with youthful ebullience and demands to be noticed. The nose is immediate, direct, and very charming, with sweet, ripe, cherry fruit. On the palate it is supremely harmonious and balanced with delicious flavors of cream, spice and vivid, just-ripe, crunchy blackberry. The tannins are beautifully refined as with the superb 2016 but, if anything, there is even more refinement. Although it has not had time to develop any of its complexity or depth yet, it shows incredible potential and is already very much at ease with itself. It seems a return to a more normal vintage in 2019 has meant the vines were comfortable and not overly stressed. This 2019 Tignanello seems to reflect this wonderful sense of ease. Renzo Cotarella, CEO of Antinori and head of winemaking described this wine as ‘sbarazzino’ – vivacious. I can see what he means. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 97 (JS) |
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€595.45 |
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James Suckling (97)Violets and lavender with dark fruit and hints of dark chocolate. Sophisticated nose. Medium-bodied with fine tannin structure that gives this finesse and beauty. It’s very long and goes on for minutes. Precision. 68% sangiovese with the rest in cabernet franc and cabernet sauvignon. Drinkable but better in three or four years. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 98 (WA) |
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€570.29 |
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Wine Advocate (98)First made in 1971, this legendary Italian wine now celebrates its 50th birthday. Happy Birthday, Tignanello! The Marchesi Antinori 2021 Tignanello (made with 79% Sangiovese, 13% Cabernet Sauvignon and 8% Cabernet Franc) pulls on all the heartstrings. To be released in May, the wine shows a quintessentially pretty taste profile with tart fruit flavors, redcurrant, tea leaf, heritage rose, crushed white pepper, licorice, nutmeg, clove and chopped mint. It opens slowly to reveal more richness and exuberance with time, becoming downright voluptuous and heady a short while later. The through line, however, remains the bright freshness and minerality of Sangiovese. Compared to the 2018 vintage (which I also loved), this vintage has more overall fruit weight and volume. |
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Tuscany | 4 | 96 (WA) |
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€287.35 |
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Wine Advocate (96)The 2017 Giusto di Notri is a special 25th anniversary bottling that is chiseled, sharp and focused. The small part of Merlot gives it some added sweetness (the percentage of Merlot was slightly reduced in this vintage), the touch of Cabernet Franc contributes the power, freshness and dark fruit, and along with a starring role of Cabernet Sauvignon, this wine has lots of beautiful plushness restrained by a tight, disciplined linearity. This vintage saw less time in barrique (about 16 months) but the barrels had more toasting. There is a lasting mineral note of chalk or limestone that frames the dark and opulence quality of fruit at its core. The bouquet is stunning. The wine treads lightly in the palate, with a very elegant and nuanced approach. It really is another gorgeous wine from Tua Rita that shows the profound skill of this winemaking team even when faced with a hot vintage such as this. |
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Tuscany | 2 | 96 (WA) |
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€230.65 |
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Wine Advocate (96)I had previously reviewed this blend of 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Cabernet Franc and 8% Merlot in a preview capacity. Now on the market, the 2018 Giusto di Notri comes together with seamless beauty. This is a rich and generous expression that delivers dark fruit intensity with blackberry and black currant, wrapped tightly together with ample oak notes of spice, tar and cured tobacco. The wine offers smooth transition and rich textural fiber, with soft angles and contours that frame the wine's full-bodied approach. Production is 33,000 bottles. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 96 (WE) |
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€799.75 |
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Wine Enthusiast (96)Tua Rita's Redigaffi is one of the best reds to emerge from Italy and the 2008 vintage delivers all the promise and hope of previous editions. The wine is set apart by its enormous richness and deeply concentrated layers of sweet cherry fruit, chocolate, tobacco and cinnamon spice. Put this bottle in your cellar for ten years or more. |
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Tuscany | 5 | 99 (JS) |
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€809.35 |
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James Suckling (99)The aromas of violets, roses and lavender are captivating. Turns to spices and hazelnuts. So complex. This full-bodied wine grows and grows on the palate, yet it remains agile and fresh. Plenty of energy in the palate. More powerful than the perfect 2015. We will see which is better in the end. Great wine. Try in 2022. |
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Tuscany | 12 | 97 (JS) |
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€578.95 |
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James Suckling (97)This is a glorious young merlot with flowers, blackberries, hazelnuts and chocolate on the nose and palate. Full-bodied, layered and creamy with ripe and firm tannins. Wonderful depth and length. Better in 2022 and onwards, but already a glorious young red to try. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 98 (JS) |
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€463.45 |
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James Suckling (98)Lots of chocolate and berries, as well as spice, walnuts and vanilla. It’s full and layered. Extremely long and flavorful. So juicy and sexy. Luscious is the word. Opulent with polish and presence. Chewy at the end. Brightness and energy here. Try after 2022. |
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Tuscany | 3 | 96 (WA) |
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€644.06 |
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Wine Advocate (96)I tasted this wine a few times over the course of about four months, and it is lovely to see how well it has taken to bottle. The Tua Rita 2020 Redigaffi is the estate's headline wine made with Merlot. The bouquet sings with dark fruit, dried apricot, spice, leather and campfire ash. You taste that extra richness and concentration in this full-bodied red. On the palate, Redigaffi is soft and accessible with rich layering and texture. |
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Tuscany | 3 | 97 (VN) |
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€523.45 |
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Vinous (97)Tua Rita's 2016 Syrah Per Sempre is fabulous. Crème de cassis, lavender, licorice, plum and blueberry jam are all beautifully delineated. Savory, powerful and also structured, the 2016 has plenty of intensity, but it also is not as dense or obvious as has been the case in the recent past. Readers should be prepared to cellar the 2016 for at least a few years. |
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Tuscany | 2 | 94 (VN) |
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€523.45 |
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Vinous (94)The 2017 Syrah Per Sempre is aromatically deep and so expressive. As always, what comes through is a heady wine that captures the personality of Syrah on the Tuscan coast, and yet the 2017 also possesses quite a bit of nuance. Black pepper, lavender, spice and chocolate wrap around a core of inky dark Syrah fruit. |
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Tuscany | 3 | - |
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€540.25 |
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Tuscany | 3 | - |
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€552.55 |
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Tuscany | 1 | - |
Inc. TAX
€586.08 |
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Tuscany | 2 | 99 (JS) |
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€422.65 |
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James Suckling (99)Wonderful aromas of roses and sliced plums with wet earth and truffles. Then turns to raspberries and blackberries. Cherries, too. Full and firm with super integrated tannins that melt into the wine. It flows from the center palate in a beautiful sheet of fruit and tannins. Extremely long and coated with great finesse. Goes on for minutes. Better in 2022, but already a joy to taste. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 100 (JS) |
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€635.05 |
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James Suckling (100)This is the first commercial release of Montosoli from Valdicava and shows incredibly complex and decadent aromas of fruit, wet earth, forest floor, leaves and cedar. Full-bodied with tannins that roll off the palate and flow to the finish. Fine, velvety texture. Lasts for minutes. Already so attractive, but be patient. Try after 2021 and onwards. |
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Tuscany | 3 | - |
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€804.25 |
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Tuscany | 6 | - |
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€202.16 |
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Experience Italian sophistication with the Villa Saletta Saletta Giulia 2016. This bespoke Tuscan blend, crafted in Pisa by the renowned Villa Saletta Winery, exemplifies the true spirit of Italy's viniculture. Expertly created by meticulously selecting Sangiovese, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes, each varietal adds nuanced complexity, delivering a rich, full-bodied taste, with sublime hints of cherry and blackberry. Aged in French barriques for 24 months, the wine achieves a harmonious balance between potent fruit flavours and elegant oak undertones. Remarkable for its robust tannic structure and lasting finish, this wine is an homage to traditional Tuscan winemaking. The Villa Saletta Saletta Giulia 2016 hails from an estate pioneered in sustainable viticulture; recognised globally for crafting wines of superior quality. Savour this exquisite pour as a testament to Italy's prominent terroir; influenced by the sunshine, the soil, and the soul of Pisa, you'll be transcended to the heart of Tuscany with every sip. |
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Tuscany | 6 | - |
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€202.16 |
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Exhibiting the highest level of winemaking craftsmanship, the Villa Saletta Saletta Riccardi 2016 is an exquisite blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, matured in French oak barrels. Originating from the treasured Tuscan region of Italy, it beautifully marries new world vigour with old-world sophistication. The wine's deep ruby red hue is a prelude to its aromatic mix of ripe black fruits, exotic spices and velvety tannins. An unparalleled smooth and balanced finish confirms the expertise of Villa Saletta Winery, whose winemaking history extends over a millennium, reverberating with the nobility of the Riccardi family, former Florentine nobles. Cultivating a limited number of bottles per vintage, Villa Saletta ensures top-tier quality, making Villa Saletta Saletta Riccardi 2016 a collector's prize. It delivers an incomparable gastronomic experience when enjoyed with richly flavoured dishes, confirming its status as the epitome of unostentatious opulence. |
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Tuscany | 10 | - |
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€413.36 |
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Villa Saletta Toscana Saletta 2016 is a profound, rich red wine, steeped in Italian tradition. Hailing from the renowned wine region of Tuscany, this vintage exhibits the finest nuances of handcrafted fine wine. The 100% Sangiovese grapes are meticulously cultivated at an altitude of 200 metres in the chalky, clay soil of Villa Saletta's esteemed vineyards. Centuries of lineage informs Villa Saletta's customary methods, whilst ingeniously utilising state-of-the-art vinification practices. This 2016 vintage enjoyed fermentation in stainless steel containers at a well-regulated temperature, before proceeding through extended maceration on the skins, harnessing the fruit's optimum essence. The ageing process was diligently conducted in French oak barrels, sealing the opulent quality and characteristic profile of this superior wine. A complex mingling of black cherry and spice notes are drawn out on the palate, delivered through a well-balanced structure. Villa Saletta Toscana Saletta 2016, an emblem of old-world charm and modern finesse. |
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Tuscany | 8 | 97 (WA) |
In Bond
€691.00 |
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Wine Advocate (97)The flagship wine from Tenuta di Trinoro is this gorgeous blend of 92% Cabernet Franc and 8% Merlot. The 2020 Tenuta di Trinoro follows on the heels of the 2019 vintage that earned a perfect 100-point score. The 2020 vintage is more open-knit for sure, but it offers a very special view onto Cabernet Franc in particular. The plush black cherry softness of the Merlot is aligned magically with the dark intensity and tannic power of the Cabernet Franc. The fruit ripeness is impeccable and there are no green tones, nor are there any overripe nuances. Everything comes together with balance. For the first time, this wine is being released with an extra year of bottle age. 6,000 bottles were made. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 97 (WE) |
In Bond
€589.00 |
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Wine Enthusiast (97)Aromas of cassis, menthol, blue flower and pipe tobacco shape the nose on this gorgeous red. A blend of Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc, the delicious, elegantly structured palate delivers dried black cherry, ripe blackberry, licorice and vanilla framed in taut, fine-grained tannins. |
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Tuscany | 2 | 98 (WI) |
In Bond
€590.00 |
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The Wine Independent (98)The 2019 Marchesi Antinori Tignanello is brimming with youthful ebullience and demands to be noticed. The nose is immediate, direct, and very charming, with sweet, ripe, cherry fruit. On the palate it is supremely harmonious and balanced with delicious flavors of cream, spice and vivid, just-ripe, crunchy blackberry. The tannins are beautifully refined as with the superb 2016 but, if anything, there is even more refinement. Although it has not had time to develop any of its complexity or depth yet, it shows incredible potential and is already very much at ease with itself. It seems a return to a more normal vintage in 2019 has meant the vines were comfortable and not overly stressed. This 2019 Tignanello seems to reflect this wonderful sense of ease. Renzo Cotarella, CEO of Antinori and head of winemaking described this wine as ‘sbarazzino’ – vivacious. I can see what he means. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 97 (JS) |
In Bond
€490.00 |
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James Suckling (97)Violets and lavender with dark fruit and hints of dark chocolate. Sophisticated nose. Medium-bodied with fine tannin structure that gives this finesse and beauty. It’s very long and goes on for minutes. Precision. 68% sangiovese with the rest in cabernet franc and cabernet sauvignon. Drinkable but better in three or four years. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 98 (WA) |
In Bond
€469.00 |
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Wine Advocate (98)First made in 1971, this legendary Italian wine now celebrates its 50th birthday. Happy Birthday, Tignanello! The Marchesi Antinori 2021 Tignanello (made with 79% Sangiovese, 13% Cabernet Sauvignon and 8% Cabernet Franc) pulls on all the heartstrings. To be released in May, the wine shows a quintessentially pretty taste profile with tart fruit flavors, redcurrant, tea leaf, heritage rose, crushed white pepper, licorice, nutmeg, clove and chopped mint. It opens slowly to reveal more richness and exuberance with time, becoming downright voluptuous and heady a short while later. The through line, however, remains the bright freshness and minerality of Sangiovese. Compared to the 2018 vintage (which I also loved), this vintage has more overall fruit weight and volume. |
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Tuscany | 4 | 96 (WA) |
In Bond
€232.00 |
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Wine Advocate (96)The 2017 Giusto di Notri is a special 25th anniversary bottling that is chiseled, sharp and focused. The small part of Merlot gives it some added sweetness (the percentage of Merlot was slightly reduced in this vintage), the touch of Cabernet Franc contributes the power, freshness and dark fruit, and along with a starring role of Cabernet Sauvignon, this wine has lots of beautiful plushness restrained by a tight, disciplined linearity. This vintage saw less time in barrique (about 16 months) but the barrels had more toasting. There is a lasting mineral note of chalk or limestone that frames the dark and opulence quality of fruit at its core. The bouquet is stunning. The wine treads lightly in the palate, with a very elegant and nuanced approach. It really is another gorgeous wine from Tua Rita that shows the profound skill of this winemaking team even when faced with a hot vintage such as this. |
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Tuscany | 2 | 96 (WA) |
In Bond
€186.00 |
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Wine Advocate (96)I had previously reviewed this blend of 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Cabernet Franc and 8% Merlot in a preview capacity. Now on the market, the 2018 Giusto di Notri comes together with seamless beauty. This is a rich and generous expression that delivers dark fruit intensity with blackberry and black currant, wrapped tightly together with ample oak notes of spice, tar and cured tobacco. The wine offers smooth transition and rich textural fiber, with soft angles and contours that frame the wine's full-bodied approach. Production is 33,000 bottles. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 96 (WE) |
In Bond
€659.00 |
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Wine Enthusiast (96)Tua Rita's Redigaffi is one of the best reds to emerge from Italy and the 2008 vintage delivers all the promise and hope of previous editions. The wine is set apart by its enormous richness and deeply concentrated layers of sweet cherry fruit, chocolate, tobacco and cinnamon spice. Put this bottle in your cellar for ten years or more. |
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Tuscany | 5 | 99 (JS) |
In Bond
€667.00 |
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James Suckling (99)The aromas of violets, roses and lavender are captivating. Turns to spices and hazelnuts. So complex. This full-bodied wine grows and grows on the palate, yet it remains agile and fresh. Plenty of energy in the palate. More powerful than the perfect 2015. We will see which is better in the end. Great wine. Try in 2022. |
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Tuscany | 12 | 97 (JS) |
In Bond
€475.00 |
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James Suckling (97)This is a glorious young merlot with flowers, blackberries, hazelnuts and chocolate on the nose and palate. Full-bodied, layered and creamy with ripe and firm tannins. Wonderful depth and length. Better in 2022 and onwards, but already a glorious young red to try. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 98 (JS) |
In Bond
€380.00 |
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James Suckling (98)Lots of chocolate and berries, as well as spice, walnuts and vanilla. It’s full and layered. Extremely long and flavorful. So juicy and sexy. Luscious is the word. Opulent with polish and presence. Chewy at the end. Brightness and energy here. Try after 2022. |
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Tuscany | 3 | 96 (WA) |
In Bond
€529.00 |
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Wine Advocate (96)I tasted this wine a few times over the course of about four months, and it is lovely to see how well it has taken to bottle. The Tua Rita 2020 Redigaffi is the estate's headline wine made with Merlot. The bouquet sings with dark fruit, dried apricot, spice, leather and campfire ash. You taste that extra richness and concentration in this full-bodied red. On the palate, Redigaffi is soft and accessible with rich layering and texture. |
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Tuscany | 3 | 97 (VN) |
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€430.00 |
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Vinous (97)Tua Rita's 2016 Syrah Per Sempre is fabulous. Crème de cassis, lavender, licorice, plum and blueberry jam are all beautifully delineated. Savory, powerful and also structured, the 2016 has plenty of intensity, but it also is not as dense or obvious as has been the case in the recent past. Readers should be prepared to cellar the 2016 for at least a few years. |
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Tuscany | 2 | 94 (VN) |
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€430.00 |
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Vinous (94)The 2017 Syrah Per Sempre is aromatically deep and so expressive. As always, what comes through is a heady wine that captures the personality of Syrah on the Tuscan coast, and yet the 2017 also possesses quite a bit of nuance. Black pepper, lavender, spice and chocolate wrap around a core of inky dark Syrah fruit. |
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Tuscany | 3 | - |
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€444.00 |
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Tuscany | 3 | - |
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€453.00 |
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Tuscany | 1 | - |
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€481.00 |
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Tuscany | 2 | 99 (JS) |
In Bond
€346.00 |
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James Suckling (99)Wonderful aromas of roses and sliced plums with wet earth and truffles. Then turns to raspberries and blackberries. Cherries, too. Full and firm with super integrated tannins that melt into the wine. It flows from the center palate in a beautiful sheet of fruit and tannins. Extremely long and coated with great finesse. Goes on for minutes. Better in 2022, but already a joy to taste. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 100 (JS) |
In Bond
€523.00 |
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James Suckling (100)This is the first commercial release of Montosoli from Valdicava and shows incredibly complex and decadent aromas of fruit, wet earth, forest floor, leaves and cedar. Full-bodied with tannins that roll off the palate and flow to the finish. Fine, velvety texture. Lasts for minutes. Already so attractive, but be patient. Try after 2021 and onwards. |
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Tuscany | 3 | - |
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€664.00 |
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Tuscany | 6 | - |
In Bond
€161.00 |
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Experience Italian sophistication with the Villa Saletta Saletta Giulia 2016. This bespoke Tuscan blend, crafted in Pisa by the renowned Villa Saletta Winery, exemplifies the true spirit of Italy's viniculture. Expertly created by meticulously selecting Sangiovese, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes, each varietal adds nuanced complexity, delivering a rich, full-bodied taste, with sublime hints of cherry and blackberry. Aged in French barriques for 24 months, the wine achieves a harmonious balance between potent fruit flavours and elegant oak undertones. Remarkable for its robust tannic structure and lasting finish, this wine is an homage to traditional Tuscan winemaking. The Villa Saletta Saletta Giulia 2016 hails from an estate pioneered in sustainable viticulture; recognised globally for crafting wines of superior quality. Savour this exquisite pour as a testament to Italy's prominent terroir; influenced by the sunshine, the soil, and the soul of Pisa, you'll be transcended to the heart of Tuscany with every sip. |
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Tuscany | 6 | - |
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€161.00 |
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Exhibiting the highest level of winemaking craftsmanship, the Villa Saletta Saletta Riccardi 2016 is an exquisite blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, matured in French oak barrels. Originating from the treasured Tuscan region of Italy, it beautifully marries new world vigour with old-world sophistication. The wine's deep ruby red hue is a prelude to its aromatic mix of ripe black fruits, exotic spices and velvety tannins. An unparalleled smooth and balanced finish confirms the expertise of Villa Saletta Winery, whose winemaking history extends over a millennium, reverberating with the nobility of the Riccardi family, former Florentine nobles. Cultivating a limited number of bottles per vintage, Villa Saletta ensures top-tier quality, making Villa Saletta Saletta Riccardi 2016 a collector's prize. It delivers an incomparable gastronomic experience when enjoyed with richly flavoured dishes, confirming its status as the epitome of unostentatious opulence. |
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Tuscany | 10 | - |
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€337.00 |
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Villa Saletta Toscana Saletta 2016 is a profound, rich red wine, steeped in Italian tradition. Hailing from the renowned wine region of Tuscany, this vintage exhibits the finest nuances of handcrafted fine wine. The 100% Sangiovese grapes are meticulously cultivated at an altitude of 200 metres in the chalky, clay soil of Villa Saletta's esteemed vineyards. Centuries of lineage informs Villa Saletta's customary methods, whilst ingeniously utilising state-of-the-art vinification practices. This 2016 vintage enjoyed fermentation in stainless steel containers at a well-regulated temperature, before proceeding through extended maceration on the skins, harnessing the fruit's optimum essence. The ageing process was diligently conducted in French oak barrels, sealing the opulent quality and characteristic profile of this superior wine. A complex mingling of black cherry and spice notes are drawn out on the palate, delivered through a well-balanced structure. Villa Saletta Toscana Saletta 2016, an emblem of old-world charm and modern finesse. |
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