{"title":"Chianti","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"montevertine-montevertine-2020","title":"Montevertine Montevertine 2020","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe 2020s from Montevertine are shaping up to be modern-day classics – they offer a stunning mix of precision and power, tempered by a more moderate growing season. Long in the shadows of the highly sought-after Le Pergole Torte, the 2020 Montevertine is outrageously beautiful. Rich and sumptuous, it possesses tremendous fruit purity and exceptional balance. Dark red and purple berries and plum, lavender, rose petal, mint, and sweet spice abound, in a wine that marries the classicism of Montevertine with the solar intensity of today’s harvests. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eVines for the flagship Rosso come from a variety of parcels: primarily from the \u003cem\u003eMontevertine\u003c\/em\u003e plot itself (2.5 hectares of south-southeast-exposed vines planted in 1982) just below the house itself, but also from nearby \u003cem\u003eVillanova\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eIl Pesa\u003c\/em\u003e, along with choicer parcels from the \u003cem\u003eSelvole\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eIl Casino\u003c\/em\u003e vineyards mentioned above. Just as with “Pian del Ciampolo,” fermentation takes place naturally in enormous cement vats, but this spends a second year in cask before being bottled.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Elevage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40371687325776,"sku":null,"price":108.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1016\/7695\/files\/MontevertineMontevertine.jpg?v=1701124174"},{"product_id":"montevertine-montevertine-2021","title":"Montevertine Montevertine 2021","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"italic text-sm text-red pb-2\"\u003eThe 2021 Montevertine is a huge, potent wine. Dark, rich, and powerful, it possesses tremendous depth – drinkers will have to be patient. The inclusion of new vineyards in the Docciole sector have altered Montevertine; it’s now a darker, more virile wine from mostly younger vines, in relative terms. Even at this young stage it presents a mind-boggling display of explosive aromatics, vibrant fruit, and driving structure; the purity of the flavors is stunning. A bit stylistically different from the house style, but shaping up to be majestic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eVines for the flagship Rosso come from a variety of parcels: primarily from the \u003cem\u003eMontevertine\u003c\/em\u003e plot itself (2.5 hectares of south-southeast-exposed vines planted in 1982) just below the house itself, but also from nearby \u003cem\u003eVillanova\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eIl Pesa\u003c\/em\u003e, along with choicer parcels from the \u003cem\u003eSelvole\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eIl Casino\u003c\/em\u003e vineyards mentioned above. Just as with 'Pian del Ciampolo,' fermentation takes place naturally in enormous cement vats, but this spends a second year in cask before being bottled. 2021 had plenty of raina dn even maturation, but the challenge was in taming the huge tannins, noted Paolo Salvi, the estate’s longtime consulting oenologist.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Elevage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40950944530512,"sku":null,"price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1016\/7695\/files\/MontevertineMontevertine.jpg?v=1701124174"},{"product_id":"istine-chianti-classico-cavarchione-gran-selezione-2023","title":"Istine Chianti Classico Cavarchione Gran Selezione 2022","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eLocated in the commune of Gaiole and planted in 2010, the Cavarchione vineyard produces punchy wines that are usually a bit more broad-shouldered than Angela's other crus. Dense and explosive, a blast of dark cheery, blackberry, graphite, dried herbs, menthol, and sage set the tone here. This is a potent wine that really showcases the distinctive textural richness of Gaiole, with ripe, finely honed tannins that bring the wine into perfect harmony. Time in the glass releases the aromatics nicely. With a long, inviting finish, this is the definition of elegance meets power. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Istine only works with autochthonous varieties, so it's 100% Sangiovese with their Chiantis, and has been certified organic since 2016. The wines are aged the old-fashioned way, in large 20hl \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003ebotti grandi \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003eof neutral oak, after a prolonged skin maceration that can last as long as six weeks.  Production is small - only about 60-70,000 bottles and the family does not envision expanding much.  Their 26 hectares of galestro (rocky schist) and alberese (sandstone) are some of the highest-elevation vineyards around: some 400-600 meters above sea level, which exactly suits their pure, linear aesthetic.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Oliver McCrum","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41396778205264,"sku":null,"price":85.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1016\/7695\/files\/IstineCavarchione.jpg?v=1731536141"},{"product_id":"istine-chianti-classico-vigna-istine-gran-selezione-2022","title":"Istine Chianti Classico Vigna Istine Gran Selezione 2022","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe Istine vineyard, a high altitude single vineyard at 480-550 meters, was planted by Angela in 2002, on a site that was so rocky and difficult to clear that her brother – in vineyard construction and management business — said he would have bailed on any other customer. We're glad he didn't! The 2022 is the most reticent of these three; even so, it impresses with its notable energy and tension. Succulent Morello cherry, raspberry, blood orange, white pepper and star anise open in the glass. It’s compact and nervy – this site, surrounded by forest on nearly all sides, handled the heat of 2022 well – with lots of personality to unwind. While already tempting, give it time to fully develop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eIstine only works with autochthonous varieties, so it's 100% Sangiovese with their Chiantis, and has been certified organic since 2016. The wines are aged the old-fashioned way, in large 20hl \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ebotti grandi \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eof neutral oak, after a prolonged skin maceration that can last as long as six weeks.  Production is small - only about 60-70,000 bottles and the family does not envision expanding much.  Their 26 hectares of galestro (rocky schist) and alberese (sandstone) are some of the highest-elevation vineyards around: some 400-600 meters above sea level, which exactly suits their pure, linear aesthetic.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Oliver McCrum","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41397030322256,"sku":null,"price":85.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1016\/7695\/files\/IstineVIstine.jpg?v=1731536189"},{"product_id":"podere-casaccia-sine-felle-rosso-vermouth-2019","title":"Podere Casaccia Sine Felle Rosso Vermouth NV","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product__form\"\u003e\u003cform method=\"post\" action=\"https:\/\/divite.it\/cart\/add\" id=\"add-to-cart\" class=\"shopify-product-form\" enctype=\"multipart\/form-data\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product__submit\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"js-qty quantity-selector\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan dir=\"auto\" class=\"VIpgJd-yAWNEb-VIpgJd-fmcmS-sn54Q\"\u003eThe Morettis' Red Vermouth is made from  blend of Malvasia Nera and Sangiovese, aromatized with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\" class=\"VIpgJd-yAWNEb-VIpgJd-fmcmS-sn54Q\"\u003emedicinal herbs and spices according to an ancient Piedmontese recipe. No caramel or burnt sugar is added, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\" class=\"VIpgJd-yAWNEb-VIpgJd-fmcmS-sn54Q\"\u003eto preserve as much of the wine's structure and original flavor as possible. Excellent after a meal or as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\" class=\"VIpgJd-yAWNEb-VIpgJd-fmcmS-sn54Q\"\u003ea cocktail.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/form\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Soil Expedition","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41885768056912,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1016\/7695\/files\/PodereCasacciaVermouth.png?v=1765327656"},{"product_id":"montevertine-montevertine-2022","title":"Montevertine Montevertine 2022","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eVines for the flagship Rosso come from a variety of parcels: primarily from the \u003cem\u003eMontevertine\u003c\/em\u003e plot itself (2.5 hectares of south-southeast-exposed vines planted in 1982) just below the house itself, but also from nearby \u003cem\u003eVillanova\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eIl Pesa\u003c\/em\u003e, along with choicer parcels from the \u003cem\u003eSelvole\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eIl Casino\u003c\/em\u003e vineyards mentioned above. Just as with 'Pian del Ciampolo,' fermentation takes place naturally in enormous cement vats, but this spends a second year in cask before being bottled. 2021 had plenty of raina dn even maturation, but the challenge was in taming the huge tannins, noted Paolo Salvi, the estate’s longtime consulting oenologist.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Elevage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41896703557712,"sku":null,"price":145.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1016\/7695\/files\/MontevertineMontevertine.jpg?v=1701124174"},{"product_id":"monteraponi-trebbiano-colli-della-toscana-centrale-2023","title":"Monteraponi Trebbiano Colli della Toscana Centrale 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003eA wine that has quickly risen to become one of the most prestigious and sought after white wines in Tuscany, this 100% Trebbiano Toscano is macerated on the skins for 48 hours and vinified in concrete vats and old barrels, followed by eight months of aging in barriques from Burgundy. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe resulting wine is always fuller-bodied, rich, and long-lasting, with great character, with this year's being no exception. Dynamic and taut, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ethe 2023 is an absolute delight. Laced with hints of apricot, passion fruit, white flowers, and tangerine peel, with superb textural balance and a long, resonant finish, it’s gorgeous now but will be even better with time. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Grand Cru Selections","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42192826531920,"sku":null,"price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1016\/7695\/products\/MonteraponiTrebbiano_2b69f4ff-5ac7-4c19-9c4b-77d74125fdd3.jpg?v=1680550960"},{"product_id":"monteraponi-chianti-classico-riserva-il-campitello-2021","title":"Monteraponi Chianti Classico Riserva Il Campitello 2021","description":"\u003cp\u003e'Il Campitello' c\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eomes from a 50-plus-year-old vineyard, the oldest vines at Monteraponi; \u003c\/span\u003e90% Sangiovese, with a dash of Canaiolo and Colorino, maceration is for 45 days, followed by 26 months of aging in large oak barrels. \u003cspan\u003e2021 is a gorgeous, and a super-classic Monteraponi wine, from an excellent vintage across Tuscany.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eBright acids cut through a core blue and purple fruit, lavender, spice, mint and licorice. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMedium in body with striking energy, this is a model of Radda elegance and vibrancy, a livewire bundle of intensity and complexity of flavor, delivered across the palate so seamlessly. Beautifully done.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Grand Cru Selections","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42192826662992,"sku":null,"price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1016\/7695\/products\/MonteraponiChiantiClassicoIlCampitelloRiserva.jpg?v=1680550810"},{"product_id":"monteraponi-toscana-rosso-riserva-baron-ugo-2019","title":"Monteraponi Toscana Rosso Riserva Baron Ugo 2019","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eNamed in homage to the estate’s famed founder, 'Baron Ugo' comes from a single vineyard of the same name perched at about 570 meters elevation (one of the very highest in Chianti Classico), and is comprised of 90% Sangiovese with the traditional Chianti blending grapes Colorino and Canaiolo making up the rest. Aged in large botti of French and Slavonian oak (mostly used) for 36 months, followed by three more months in concrete vats and 6 months in bottle before release, the 2019 Radda to the max. Distinguished by its red toned fruit, there are hints of iron, leather, white paper, mint, and blood orange that gradually open in the glass, adding nuance throughout. Loaded with finesse and tension, it's just coming out of its austere youth and starting to really show it stuff; drink now thru 2039.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Grand Cru Selections","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42192826728528,"sku":null,"price":140.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1016\/7695\/products\/MonteraponiBaronUgo.jpg?v=1680550334"},{"product_id":"le-boncie-le-trame-rosso-di-toscana-2024","title":"Le Boncie Le Trame Rosso di Toscana 2023","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eAll wines are available for purchase  on a pre-arrival basis;\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ethey will be available for pick-up\/shipping mid-July.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is Giovanna’s flagship wine – formerly a 'Chianti Classico' but now proudly badged as 'Toscana Rosso' since she wearied of the red tape and exited the appellation. Comprised almost entirely of Sangiovese, with splashes of interplanted Colorino, Mammolo, Foglia Tonda, and Ciliegiolo. Fermented in open-top oak casks and aged in a combination of well-used large botti and 500-liter barrels, 'Le Trame' expresses punchy minerality and a purity of fruit. It's the sort of wine that can be deceptive at first given its mid-weight structure and understated personality, but the intensity of flavors and the wine's persistence reveal themselves  quickly. Cedar, pipe tobacco, dried leaves, mint, and blood orange play off a core of red-toned fruit, with all the elements so well put together. As always, the essential character of this wine can best be described as ferociously elegant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Elevage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42541006061648,"sku":null,"price":105.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1016\/7695\/files\/LeBoncieLeTrame_8285bec2-78fa-4405-83a0-1f6091ea7b8b.jpg?v=1694128387"},{"product_id":"le-boncie-chiesamonti-rosso-di-toscana-2023","title":"Le Boncie Chiesamonti Rosso di Toscana 2023","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eAll wines are available for purchase  on a pre-arrival basis;\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ethey will be available for pick-up\/shipping mid-July.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eIn 2006, Giovanna acquired the rights to an exquisite 1.5-hectare vineyard a couple of miles up the road from the cellar called Chiesa Monti. With a stonier soil profile and a lower clay content than her home turf, this is always \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ea wine with brighter red fruits and a long saline finish; \u003c\/span\u003ethe vines here, now over a decade old, used to be blended into 'Cinque' in their younger years, but now they are ready for prime time. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe 2023 shows that the wines are getting more finely tuned with each vintage. This year, Chiesamonti is deep and powerful, but delivers this profile with incredible clarity. Earthy notes intermingle with spice and burnt citrus tones. Everything is woven together seamlessly, as silken curves frame a heart of dark cherry and plum, layered with blood orange, rose petal, lavender, and spice. 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