Jay Kline

9.3

Opened earlier in the day. The 2019 Riserva (complete with new label design!) pours a pale garnet color with a transparent core; medium+ viscosity with no staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of ripe Morello cherry, red flowers, dried orange, black tea, dry earth and some cool herbs and spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long and herbal. This is young and needs time but it’s already very, very good. Drink now with patience and through 2044+. — a month ago

Allan P.

9.2

Don’t often drink rosés, but this is delicious. Wonderful fruity notes and a refreshing clean finish. First tried this while touring this lovely family-owned winery. Highly recommend! — 3 years ago

Seth Masterson

8.9

This was interesting - if served blind I would have thought it to be a French blend of Sauvignon Blanc with vermentino or rousanne - very aromatic, medium acids and a decent finish. I believe this was a local Salento wine so nice to see that they can retain aromas and acidity in such a dry mediterranean climate. — 3 years ago

Jay Kline

9.2

Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of two days where it displayed a slow, steady evolution throughout. The 2018 pours a pretty, deep garnet color with a near opaque core; medium+ viscosity with no staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of ripe Morello cherry, carnations, bergamot, sandalwood, dried green herbs and dry earth. Bruised strawberry and old library notes showing on Day 2. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is medium+. Ive been cautiously optimistic with the 2018 vintage but I thought this showed really well. Drink now through 2033. — 3 months ago

Jay Kline

9.0

Basilica Caffaggio is one of the more famous producers located in the Western Sector of Chianti Classico’s Panzano UGA; specifically the middle elevation band of San Martino in Cecione (approx. 300m elevation). The geology is largely shale.

Popped and poured. The 2018 Caffaggio Chianti Classico pours a bright ruby color with a transparent core and a slightly watery rim; medium viscosity. No obvious staining of the tears and no signs of particles or gas. On the nose, the wine is intense. Funky cherry, red flowers, dried earth, bergamot, and minerals. On the palate, the wine is dry and structure is medium+ across the board. The fruits and non-fruits are confirmed with loads of minerals; there is a long savory finish. A very nice Chianti Classico that fits the bill. Drink now or over the next 10 years. — 3 years ago

Alessandro

9.1

Medium body — 4 years ago

Turd Ferguson

9.1

Basically etna bianco but just outside the zone so an IGT wine. Intensely mineral with ripping acid. — 7 months ago

Tom Casagrande

9.2

Truncated notes: beautifully ripe fruit. Soft and vibrant. Rich. — 2 years ago

Walter Fahr

9.2

A favorite with Southern Italian food. Ripe, Lucious berry flavor. Deep ruby color — 3 years ago

Por La Vida

9.0

Tremendous value on a well made wine. Funk, earth, bold. — 6 years ago