Sharply focused, the 2022 Verdicchio di Matelica bursts from the glass with a mix of crushed stones, dried flowers, iodine and green apples. The dry warmth of the vintage has imparted this with a sapidity that is seldom seen. Silky textures give way to ta...
This is a juicy, vivid and crunchy red with notes of cherries, Mediterranean herbs, roasted meat and some baking spices. Medium-bodied with fine tannins. Well balanced and velvety, with plenty of energy at the center. Juicy berries with a lively finish. B...
The 2022 Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico Superiore Tralivio is quite pretty, wafting up with a cascade of wildflowers, stone dust and young peach. This caresses the palate with soft, round textures, showcasing citrus-tinged orchard fruits that...
The 2017 Chianti Classico Riserva is laced with sweet dark cherry, rose petal, licorice, orange peel and cinnamon. Deceptive in its mid-weight structure, the 2017 offers quite a bit of intensity in a translucent style that is quite appealing. The substant...
The 2019 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Il Margone captures the best qualities of the house style. Plump and juicy, with terrific depth, the 2019 offers up red cherry/plum fruit, mocha, cinnamon and rose petal. There's a bit of oak influence, but it m...
A blend of Sangiovese, Canaiolo and Colorino, the Il Molino di Grace 2016 Gratius (made with organic fruit) is a rich and deeply concentrated blend that relies on ripe fruit from a classic vintage and generous oak aging to form both the intensity of the b...