Tuscany, Italy

Tenuta San Guido

Guidalberto Toscana Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2018

Another excellent vintage of “Second Label Sassacaia.” Bordeaux-style blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (60%) and Merlot (40%). Aromas of black fruit, baking spices and cedar wood. Flavors of black cherries and currants, woody herbs, black licorice and those sweet baking spices. Long finish highlighted by beautiful freshness. Well softened tannins, bright acidity and a silky texture. Simply elegant and at its peak. Part of a June 2026 KZ Tasting. — 6 days ago

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Ruffino

Riserva Ducale Chianti Classico Sangiovese Blend 2021

Deep Ruby red color with aromas of berry fruit and earthy spice, aged for 24 months in stainless and large oak barrels, Sangiovese, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon blend, #17 Wine Spectator Top 100 of 2025. On the palate flavors of cherry and plum with tobacco, floral and earthy flowery notes. Full-bodied, well balanced approachable tannins on a medium+ finish ending with fruit, espresso and a mineral character. Grab some Italian food and enjoy. — 18 days ago

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Tenuta dell'Ornellaia

Le Serre Nuove dell'Ornellaia Bolgheri Rosso Merlot Blend 2023

fun bottle - will be great in 5 years. nice pre-ripe black currant on the finish — 14 days ago

Tenuta dell'Ornellaia

Le Volte Toscana Sangiovese Blend 2022

Medium Ruby red color with berry fruit, fragrant spice and earthy floral notes, blend of 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot and 5% Petit Verdot, aged for 10 months on used oak. On the palate flavors of blackberry, cherry, and tobacco with notes of herb pepper spice and tangy mineral feel. Fine tannins, medium+ finish ending with tobacco and cacao wrapped in an earthy spice character. Will age a bit! — 4 days ago

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Isole e Olena

Chianti Classico Sangiovese Blend 2021

Nice - not quite as deep or expressive as other 2021s, and at 14.5% the structure is pretty high, but still a nice Sangiovese overall. — 8 days ago

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Banfi

Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese 2019

Nuremberg, Germany — 10 days ago

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Tenuta Caparzo

Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese 2020

5/2026. Nice fruit and finish. Enjoyed with the sea bass at Halls Chophouse. — 8 days ago

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Marchesi Antinori

Villa Antinori Toscana Sangiovese Blend

Juicy Tuscan red blend with medium tannin and acidity enjoyed with steak salad at Willow and Ivy, Lennox Hotel, Boston — 9 days ago

Marchesi de' Frescobaldi

Riserva Nipozzano Chianti Rùfina Sangiovese Blend 2022

Called Chianti Classico. Leafy and simple. — 8 days ago

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Marchesi Antinori

Tignanello Toscana Super Tuscan Blend 2022

Great wine. Could have left it to age for another decade really — a month ago

Pao, Sagee and 3 others liked this