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Antonio Sanguineti
When you try one of Antonio’s
wines, you’ll realize how perfectly
they match the man–bold, intelligent
reds that simultaneously suggest
control and grace. There was a
disagreement about what to do with
the family’s land, it wound up being
sold. He has parlayed his wine
knowledge into consulting work, and
CHIANTI now trades his expertise for the right
to select the best grapes from
Known for its sweeping landscapes, burning hot sun and its wealth of art and food history. Long wonderful estates.
gone are the bottles wrapped in straw and questionable quality, now Chianti is back to what is once Poggio Vignoso
was, a wine that can be drank everyday to one that can be aged beautifully. 20 kilometers west of Firenze, now
in the hands of Luigi Donato, whose
Antonio Sanguineti augustwinegroup.com family has owned the estate for 150
years –with records going back 13
Antonio Sanguineti Chianti 2017 $131.90 centuries. Donato has chosen to
focus on wines that are unique to the
Antonio Sanguineti Nessum Dorma 2015 $167.90 region, such as the ultra-rare
Pugliano–a clone of Sangiovese
Poggio Vignoso augustwinegroup.com that only grows on their hill!
Salcheto
Fattoria Bibbiani Chianti 2017 $143.90 There should be a synergy between
the earth and all growing things,
Salcheto massanois.com man included. At Salcheto they try
to respect this relationship on a
(also seeMontepulciano) daily basis. Focused on sustainable
Salcheto Chianti Biserko 2018 $155.90 farming and winemaking practices:
non-invasive organic, biodynamic
growing methods, systematic energy
and water conservation.
Tiamo winesellersltd.com Tiamo
(also see Sicily, Veneto, Lombardia) Made with organic grapes, that
represent top quality wines from the
Tiamo Chianti 2018 $119.90 best growers in their respective
regions Small growers and
cooperatives and are blended by the
CHIANTI CLASSICO owners of Tiamo, Melvyn and Jane
Master and the Sager family.
Chianti Classico covers the vineyard area that was historically the heart of Chianti winemaking. Bibbiano
Chianti, in fact, was the first zone in Italy to be officially delimited, as it was designated by the The longest standing consultancy of
Medicis in 1716. This original 1716 designation falls entirely within the modern Chianti Classico famed winemaker Giulio Gambelli,
zone. Chianti Classico must have a minimum alcohol level of at least 12% with a minimum of 7 famous for his long relationships
months aging in oak, while Chianti Classicos labeled riserva must be aged at least 24 months at the with Montevertine and Case Basse
winery, with a minimum alcohol level of at least 12.5%. di Soldera. Traditional approach to
winemaking and their commitment
to 100%-pure Sangiovese wines.
Bibbiano massanois.com Borgo Scopeto
Bibbiano Chianti Classico 2017 $251.90 It is a true borgo - a hamlet with its
own church, post office, town
Bibbiano Montornello C.C. Gran Selezione 2016 $407.90 90 W&S center, and residences. Elisabetta
Gnudi Angelini owns Borgo
Scopeto, along with Altesino,
Borgo Scopeto vineyardbrands.com Caparzo, and Doga delle Clavule,
and she and winemaker Massimo
Borgo Scopeto Borgenero 2016 $261.90 92 JS Bracalente are responsible for all
Borgo Scopeto Chianti Classico 2016 $239.90 91 JS, 90 WS aspects of the production.
Castello di Volpaia
Borgo Scopeto C.C. Gran Selezione 2015 (6pk) $311.90 91 JS, 94 WS One of the highest-elevation winery
in the Chianti area, Castello di
Castello di Volpaia wilsondaniels.com Volpaia owns 46 hectares of
Volpaia Chianti Classico 2017 $227.90 92 WE, 92JS, 90 WS, 90 DEC vineyards, which are situated at 450
to 600 meters on the southern
Volpaia Chianti Classico Reserva 2017 $359.90 hillsides leading up to the village.
Volpaia Balifico Red Blend 2016 (6 pk) $336.00 93 W&S, 94 VN, 92+ JS As it has been for the last 900
years, the entire village is intimately
(65% Sangiovese, 35% Cabernet Sauvignon ) involved in the production of wine
Volpaia Coltassala Gran Selezione 2016 (6pk) $336.00 96 JS, 95 WS, 94WA and olive oil.
Volpaia Nika Passito 2015 500ml (6pk) $239.90 Podere Ciona
Owned and operated by Franca and
Franco Gatteschi. Located near the
Volpaia Vin Santo 2014 375ml (6pk) $299.90 94 VN historic town of Gaiole in Chianti,
the vineyards sit high a on a hilltop,
between 1,600 and 2,050 feet above
Podere Ciona augustwinegroup.com sea level, and overlook the lush,
rolling hills of the spectacular
Podere Ciona Merlot 2013 (6pk) $168.00 Chianti Classico wine-growing
Podere Ciona Chianti Classico Reserva 2013 (6pk) $168.00 region.
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