Sangiovese
Sangiovese is perhaps the most versatile red. Its dominance of Italy’s Tuscany region ranges from cheap basket Chianti to seriously lush, complex Chianti Classico up to ‘Super Tuscans’ – some of the world’s top reds, where Sangiovese blends with noble French varieties. A model of ‘completeness’ in one grape, most Sangiovese is blessed with a beautifully expressive spectrum of red and dark fruits, earth and spice characters. Its medium body and notably fresh acidity also make it an easy food match – with fish, white or red meat – so is loved across all of food-crazy Italy, where it is the most planted red. Good acid levels when very ripe make Sangiovese a high-potential crop in the New World’s hotter climates too, especially Australia and California.
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2019 Collemassari Montecucco Rosso RiservaAntonio Galloni's VinousA stunning value red from one of the lesser known but most ancient appellations in Tuscany. Monteccucco has been a winemaking region since Estruscan time, and today the elevated vineyards of ... read more$35.99 in mixed 6+ or $39.99 per bottle
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2021 Il Poggione Rosso di MontalcinoWines CriticA beautiful Rosso from a top producer of Brunello di Montalcino. It is delicious in itself and a cheaper glimpse of this famous Tuscan style. Spicy red fruits carry charm and brightness but also ... read more$35.99 in mixed 6+ or $39.99 per bottle
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2019 Pagliarese Chianti Classico RiservaJohn CaroA serious Riserva from a traditional estate in Chianti Classico. This is an old-school blend of finely structured Tuscan Sangiovese deepened by the darker-fruited inflections of its ancient ... read more$49.99 in mixed 6+ or $55.99 per bottle
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2020 La Massa Toscana RossoWine EnthusiastRare and a legend among affordable Super-Tuscans, La Massa is a Bordeaux blend with major boutique pedigree. Juicy bright fruits along with earthy spice and wild herb notes make this not only ... read more$49.99 in mixed 6+ or $55.99 per bottle
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2020 Felsina Berardenga Chianti ClassicoJames SucklingThis is one to 'buy by the case' according to Italian expert Antonio Galloni. A wonderful wine is organically grown in Chianti's warm southernmost reach, Berardenga near Montalcino, it balances ... read more$49.99 in mixed 6+ or $55.99 per bottle
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2020 La Vigna di San Martino Chianti Classico RiservaJancisRobinson.comAn expertly made boutique Chianti from the cooler north west of Chianti. Truly artisinal, this wine is very rare in retail anywhere in the world with less than 2000 bottles made each year! We ... read more$54.99 in mixed 6+ or $61.99 per bottle
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2020 Fontodi Chianti ClassicoJames SucklingA complete and compelling Chianti from one of the region's top producers. Fontodi offers the expressive brightness of the Classico genre but it does so with an earthbound sense of weight, ... read more$69.99 in mixed 6+ or $77.99 per bottle
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2019 Poliziano Vino Nobile di Montepulciano AsinoneAntonio Galloni's VinousOnly produced in the best years, 'Asinone' is the top expression from Poliziano. Very limited production results in real refinement and potential, concentration and subtle power. Here ... read more$95.00 in mixed 6+ or $105.00 per bottle
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2019 Felsina Chianti Classico Riserva RanciaJames SucklingOne of the most "cellar worthy wines in the world" according to Antonio Galloni, the beautiful Rancia is developing its reputation in leaps and bounds. From a higher-altitude, 6 ha single ... read more$100.00 in mixed 6+ or $110.00 per bottle
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2018 Canalicchio di Sopra Brunello di MontalcinoKerin O'KeefeOne of the great names of Montalcino. Canalicchio di Sopra create some of the most profound wines of this region, with serious structure and tannins set against a compellingly bright and nuanced ... read more$115.00 in mixed 6+ or $130.00 per bottle