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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2018 Il Poggione Rosso di Montalcino
Antonio Galloni's Vinous
A 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$32.99 in mixed 6+ or $36.99 per bottle -
2018 Canalicchio di Sopra Rosso di Montalcino
Antonio Galloni's Vinous
A serious Rosso that is very close in style to its wonderful big brother, the classic Brunello di Montalcino. From the younger wines of the estate, this Rosso style is about ripe and silky red ... read more$39.99 in mixed 6+ or $44.99 per bottle -
2016 Pagliarese Chianti Classico Riserva
James Suckling
A 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 -
2017 Felsina Berardenga Chianti Classico
Wine Enthusiast
This 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 -
2017 Fontodi Chianti Classico
Antonio Galloni's Vinous
A wonderfully complete and compelling Chianti from one of the region's top producers. It dishes up the expressive brightness of the Classico genre, but with real weight, depth and drive on the ... read more$59.99 in mixed 6+ or $66.99 per bottle -
2016 Poliziano Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Asinone
Wine Enthusiast
Only 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$84.99 in mixed 6+ or $94.99 per bottle -
2015 Lisini Brunello di Montalcino
Decanter
A superb Brunello from one of Montalcino's top producers. Lisini concentrate on a traditional style, with ripe red fruit, florals and cured meat nuances wrapped around a structure of fresh acid ... read more$95.00 in mixed 6+ or $105.00 per bottle -
2017 Felsina Fontalloro
Antonio Galloni's Vinous
Felsina's premium Fontalloro is 100% Tuscan Sangiovese. But is labelled a 'Super Tuscan' simply because some of the old vines are outside the Classico zone (Fontalloro or Poggio al Sole are ... read more$95.00 in mixed 6+ or $105.00 per bottle -
2017 Felsina Chianti Riserva Rancia
Antonio Galloni's Vinous
One 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$95.00 in mixed 6+ or $105.00 per bottle -
2017 Montevertine Toscana
Antonio Galloni's Vinous
The legendary and self-titled label of this top-notch Tuscan estate. Like their other wines, the red simply named Montevertine — and designated a mere Rosso di Toscana — is not made in a ... read more$95.00 in mixed 6+ or $105.00 per bottle