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Le Rote
Le Rote Massimo & Lara Scotti
Lara and Massimo Scotti are an
extremely beautiful Italian
couple whose quality wines are
equally striking. Along with their
three boys, Cosimo, Giovanni, and
Pietro, they also run a charming SAN GIMIGNANO
agriturismo, in a 19th century villa,
located just one and a half A long list of significant tributes was crowned in 1966, when the Vernaccia di San Gimignano was
kilometers from the famous towers accorded the privilege of being the first Italian wine to receive a Denominazione di Origine
of San Gimignano. Controllata. The region received its D.O.C.G. status in 1993.

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Petrolo Le Rote Vernaccia di San Gimignano 2017 $143.90
Petrolo is the definition of a cult
winery, with an owner and a story
that have helped create its legendary COLLI ARENTINI
status. While the estate’s benchmark
wine, the Merlot cru Galatrona, As the wine producers in Tuscany are well aware of that fact that the name Chianti Colli Aretini
deservedly receives fireworks in the DOCG doesn't really ring in the ears of outsiders, many producers leave it off the label. With good
press and is part of the history of reason one might assume that this isn't an especially prestigious wine, nonetheless Chiantis from
Tuscany’s quality revolution in the this region are actually quite smooth, fragrant and, at times, youthfully fresh.
late 1980s and 1990s, the winery’s
two other standouts, Torrione and
Boggina, are an equally thrilling Petrolo vintus.com
success – Sangiovese from a special
and virtually unknown appellation Petrolo Galatrona Merlot 2014 (6pk) $575.90 95 JS, 93 VN
bordering Chianti Classico that Petrolo Torrione Sangiovese 2017 $323.90 92+WA, 90 VN
today produces wines of distinct
regional identity. Petrolo Boggina A Sangiovese 2016 (6pk) $288.00

MONTEPULCIANO
Salcheto The local strain of Sangiovese here is called Sangiovese Prunolo Gentile. The DOCG is similar to
There should be a synergy between
the earth and all growing things, old-world Chianti, maintaining a minimum 70% Prunolo Gentile, up to 10% max Canaiolo, up to
man included. At Salcheto they try to 20% other Tuscan red varietals and allowing the continued usage (but up to a maximum 5%) of
respect this relationship on a daily white Malvasia
basis, as they attempt to maintain a
balance with nature through
sustainable farming and Salcheto massanois.com
winemaking practices. These (also see Chinati)
include non-invasive organic and
biodynamic growing methods, as Salcheto Vino Nobile di Montepulciano 2016 $281.90 92 WS
well as systematic energy and water
conservation.

Ghizzano COLLINE PISANE
Countess Ginevra Venerosi- Chianti Colline Pisane is the most westerly of the sub-regions within the wider Chianti DOCG. The
Pesciolini was born and raised in wines come from 25 square miles (40 square km) in the hills south-east of Pisa.
Pisa. The Venerosi-Pesciolini family
settled in the Colline Pisane area in
the 14th century. For 26 Ghizzano mdhamerica.com
generations, the family has been
growing vines, olive trees, and Ghizzano Il Ghizzano Bianco 2018 $203.90 90 VN, 92 JS
cereals with a deep respect for (50% Vermentino 30% Trebbiano 20% Malvasia Bianca)
tradition and terroir. Ginevra has
run the estate since 1996.
Ghizzano Il Ghizzano Rosso 2017 $203.90 92 TP, 91 JS
(95% Sangiovese 5% Merlot)
Ghizzano Veneroso Rosso 2015 (6pk) $161.90 93 VIN, 92 JS
Bocelli (70% Sangiovese 30% Cabernet Sauvignon)
For more than 150 years, the Ghizzano Nambrot Rosso 2016 (6pk) $185.90 94 JS, 92 VN
Bocelli family has made wine on
their small farm. As part of a long (60% Merlot 20% Cabernet Franc 20% Petit Verdot)
line of Bocelli’s, Andrea Bocelli–one
of the world’s most famous opera
singers–along with his brother Bocelli augustwinegroup.com
Alberto, mamma Edi, and sister-in- Bocelli Sangiovese IGT 2016 $179.90
law Cinzia, remain committed to
making terrific wine and keeping Bocelli Poggioncino Red Blend 2012 $210.00
productions small. (60% Sangiovese,20% Canaiolo,10% Colorino,10% Malvasia Bianca)
Bocelli Alcide Red Blend 2013 (6pk) $210.00
(50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 50% Sangiovese)
Bocelli In Canto Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 (6pk) $239.60

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