Wine Type: Toscano
‘Solaia’, Antinori
IGT Toscano 2003
- Price (bottle) ~ $275
Merlot ‘Redigaffi’ Tua Rita
IGT Toscano 2005
- Price (bottle) ~ $385
‘Solaia’, Antinori
IGT Toscano 2001
- Price (bottle) ~ $250
‘Giusto di Notri’ Tua Rita
IGT Toscano 2005
- Price (bottle) ~ $175
Chianti Classico ‘Castello di Brolio’
Baron Ricasoli, 2001
Baron Ricasoli was responsible for 'inventing' Chianti Classico - that is, the recipe on which the DOCG is based. This carries a certain cachet, if you will, though one doesn't necessarily expect the wines to live up to the expectation. However, here is an exception - from an estate with large holdings, this is a 100% estate grown and bottled wine, a single vineyard of sorts, and even though not a reserva, is every bit as worthy of its hefty price tag. It's all elegance and finesse showing the pride of the Ricasoli heritage. Drink a cup of history.
- Price (bottle) ~ $125
‘Promis’ Ca’ Marcanda
Gaja, IGT Toscano 2001
Gaja is far better known for his pricey line of Barbarescos, but the Tuscan line from the Ca Marcanda property are well worth the drink. This one is a blend of Merlot, Syrah and Sangiovese, and with its modest price tag could be considered entry-level Gaja, but think of it more as pret-a-porter compared to couture - it's ready now, so best not to make it wait. Soft, jammy and supple with just a hint of austerity from the sangiovese.
- Price (bottle) ~ $155
Villa Poggio Salvi
Brunello di Montalcino 2000
Poggio Salvi is a Biondi-Santi owned property specializing in Brunello.
- Price (bottle) ~ $125
Tenuta Caparzo
Brunello di Montalcino 1999
- Price (bottle) ~ $110
Brunello di Montalcino ‘Pian della Vigne’
Antinori 2000
- Price (bottle) ~ $110
Sagrantino di Montefalco ‘Collepiano’
Arnaldo-Caprai 2000
- Price (bottle) ~ $100
‘Sassoalloro’ IGT Toscana
Jacopo Biondi-Santi 2001
Nice 100% Sangiovese grosso from a Brunello pioneer. LOVE this wine!
- Price (bottle) ~ $88
Brunello di Montalcino ‘Campogiovanni’
San Felice 1999
- Price (bottle) ~ $95
Chianti Classico Riserva ‘Clemente VII’
Castelli del Grevepesa 1999
- Price (bottle) ~ $70
Castello Volpaia
(Radda) Chianti Classico Riserva 2000
- Price (bottle) ~ $65