Sipping Fine Wine

9.3

A blend of Corvina Veronese 45%, Corvinone 45%, Rondinella 5% & Oseleta 5%, deep Ruby with aromas of dried dark fruits, spice and herb, about 120 days of appassimento. On the palate flavors of ripe cherry and raspberry with notes of fig, cacao, flint and mineral tones. Soft smooth tannins well balanced with acidity on a long spicy finish. Will continued to get better with age. Sustainable. — 5 months ago

Matthew Doty

9.1

2022 vintage. Very nice, especially for the price. A little too bitter for H, but I quite liked it. Best within first few hours of opening — 6 months ago

romo

9.3

All chewy leaves day one. Day two is leaves with fruit and flowers. Great tension. Unforgiving. — 8 months ago

Angie Forbes

9.2

Hampton liquor $22? — 9 months ago

Heather Robinson

8.9

HWT - Eric especially liked it, it was a rich and robust red that went well with food. $122 is pricy though — 10 months ago

Ming L

8.9

Old school showing restraint and tradition. However, the fruit is a bit muted cherry and takes a backseat to earthy tones of forest floor, leather, and dried herbs. Tannins are firm yet balanced, and the finish carries a touch of tar and rose.
A solid entry level Barolo. — a year ago

Stephanie Hui

9.0

Crisp and refreshing — a year ago

Roman Ochocki

9.5

Fantastic. Very rich and rewarding. A black currant, plum, licorice and leather. — 5 months ago

Daniel De Nadai

9.2

Almost tropical on the nose.
Extremely well balanced and light tannin in the mouth. — 5 months ago

Sagee Aran

9.3

Beautiful dark red color, intense nose of red fruits and tobacco... full body, smooth, evolving palate tastes. Drink now, at its peak — 7 months ago

Lev Lavrichtchev

9.1

Oct 2025: PnP, very good nose, palate, balance, a good Monforte Barolo, at peak — 9 months ago

Freddy R. Troya

9.5

Valdisanti Toscana 2020
Toscana IGT, Tenuta San Giovanni, Tuscany, Italy 🇮🇹

Overview
Named in honor of Pier Luigi Tolaini’s mother, Valdisanti is Tolaini’s signature Super Tuscan from Tenuta San Giovanni—right at the southern edge of Chianti Classico. The 2020 vintage is crafted entirely from estate-grown fruit and features a 50% Cabernet Sauvignon / 50% Cabernet Franc blend. This pure Bordeaux-style combination underscores both structure and aromatic vibrancy, reflecting both modern winemaking finesse and Tuscan terroir.  

Aromas & Flavors
Dark and compelling on the nose—black cherry, ripe cassis, and tobacco merge with aromatic notes of Mediterranean herbs, graphite, and leather. Layered hints of licorice and espresso build toward a rich, spice-kissed finish.   

Mouthfeel
Full-bodied and structured with firm yet supple tannins and lively acidity. The wine is generous on the palate yet balanced, leading to a long finish that reveals depth and elegant austerity.   

Winemaking Notes
Grapes are meticulously hand-harvested and optically sorted, then fermented on skins for 25 days in French oak vats. Aging continues for 16 months in French barriques, including 6 months on lees, drawing out both richness and aging potential.  

Food Pairing
Pairs brilliantly with Tuscan specialties like bistecca alla Fiorentina, wild boar ragù, or aged Pecorino Toscano. Its structure also complements urban grills, roasted game, or hearty stews.

Verdict
Valdisanti 2020 is a refined Super Tuscan that marries Bordeaux balance with Tuscan character. With its 50/50 Cabernet blend and meticulous winemaking, this wine is both graceful and powerful—a true standout for collectors and dinner tables alike. It will cellar beautifully over the next 10–15 years. A la salute!! — 10 months ago

J Ferrugia

9.2

Upon decanting for 30 minutes the nose is full of ripe cherry, tobacco & a bit of mint.
On the palate the nose is verified with good structure and soft tannin. it is medium bodied, delightful wine that is fully mature and has a long full finish. Drink it now. It is a lovely classic barolo. — a year ago

Joel Lara

8.9

This is a pleasant nebbiolo that I see pairing well with a lot of pasta dishes. Overall, this wine has very scrumptious red fruit flavors with settled tannins that balance the fresh acidity really well. It’s a translucent, pale red that’s medium bodied with scents of cherry, rose, and leather. Primarily it’s the cherry that comes through on the palate. The fine grained tannins transition to black tea notes and cherry on the finish. The fruit on the finish quickly disappears. — 5 months ago

Mike Miller

9.8

Classic dark cherry, absolutely wonderful — 6 months ago

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Shriya Patnam

9.0

Great paired with a red sauce pasta — 9 months ago

Severn G

9.2

1997 | Corvina
(91-93; Drink 2022-32) — 10 months ago

Laura Purdy

9.1

I fear I opened this far too soon. A couple hours of decanting has helped it open up. Going to let my other bottle hang out on the rack for a few more years. — 10 months ago

David Foster

8.9

Acidic. Long finish. — a year ago

Dave

9.2

Still very lively. Bright red cherries, strawberries! licorice, pepper. Perfectly balanced. — a year ago