Sipping Fine Wine

9.4

Montevertine's Pian del Ciampolo blend is 90% Sangiovese, rest with equal amounts of Canaiolo and Colorino, deep Ruby with purple hues, aromas of red fruits, floral, herbs and smoky oak. On the palate flavors of cherry and currants with dried herb notes, cacao and tobacco notes. Fine ripe sweet tannins, long finish ending with fruit and an earthy herb spice character. Nice! — 10 days ago

Tom Kobylarz

9.5

A med+ ruby red core. The nose is very complex, in line with it's former classification as the Riserva of Corzano and Paterno, and because it is now an IGT instead that is 100% Sangiovese like all of Tuscany's best Sangiovese only IGT wines that do not call themselves Chianti Classico (Montevertine is the OG of this philosophy). The wine is aromatically endowed with beautiful layers of fresh, red, dusty, cherries and berries, with barely a touch of sweet balsamic, earth, leather, red and brown spices. On the palate this med to med+ bodied wine has spectacular energy, lift and poise, with med/med+ fine tannins and acidity that leans more med+ but is perfectly integrated. The vibrant and spiced red fruits on the palate are classic, juicy, and dense, with a long finish. You can definitely enjoy this now with some air for the delicious primary fruit or let it age gracefully for 10-12 years easy. — 4 months ago

Adam Gäfvert

8.9

This is fine. The nose is very appealing but on the palate this falls a bit short. I don’t know but Sangiovese has not been a friend of mine. Maybe I need to stop using Montevertine as a benchmark. — 3 years ago

Jay Kline

9.1

Poured into a decanter right before service. The 2020 pours a deep garnet color with a translucent core; medium viscosity, with light staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of Montmorency cherry, red flowers, black tea, fresh sage, some dried green herbs and dry, dusty earth. On the palate, the wine is bone dry with medium+ tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is medium+. This is a classic, rustic Chianti Classico without the DOCG designation. Better after 2030 and will drink well through 2045. — a month ago

Christine T

9.0

Easy drinking with all Italian grapes in the blend. A more traditional one if you will... Lighter side of medium body. Soft tannins — 9 months ago

Tom Kobylarz

9.3

Swooning for Sangiovese this is much more open than the 14-16 at this age, perfect, classic Sangiovese. This bottle really brought the Montevertine comparison into focus. Gentle, perfumed, elegant red fruit, florals and spice, persistent and complex. — 3 years ago

John Wanglin

9.4

Had it in mag, awesome year — 2 months ago

Austin Hohnke

9.1

Great Sangiovese with a really lovely balance. This worked well at the Thanksgiving table. — 3 months ago

Tom Kobylarz

9.3

Excellent, if you love sangiovese, in the style of Boncie, Montevertine, or Stella this is your huckleberry! — 3 years ago

Jay Kline

9.1

I brought this bottle to the Tasting Group and served double-blind. Popped and poured. Deep, translucent ruby with a watery rim. On the nose: red cherries, dried herbs, Earl Grey, dusty earth and a hint of baking spice. On the palate: again with the red cherries, black tea, and dried herbs. Medium tannins and good acid. Impeccable balance. Finish is long and a touch savory. One taster remarked that it reminded him of Montevertine (whoa, he was close!). Pound for pound, one of the best Rosso’s coming from Montalcino that can be had at any price and this can be had under $30 all day. The 2016 is a fire cracker in its youth and delivering the goods right now. A contrast to the 2015 which, to my palate, was a touch flabby. Absolutely charming. — 5 years ago