Roccafiore Il Roccafiore Sangiovese IGP Umbria 2020
Brilliant, medium ruby color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of black plum and elderberry with supporting notes of bramble, tomato leaf, slate, oak, and anise. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of black cherry, earth, forest floor, licorice, and cigar box. The finish is long and lingering with silky tannins. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with an opulent texture. $18 – 5 Stars – 97 points
MorrisFarms Rosamundi Rosato Maremma Toscana 2021
Brilliant, medium salmon color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of wild strawberry and orange peel with supporting notes of raspberry, rose petals, and hints of hibiscus flower. The palate echoes the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of red cherry, citrus zest, and slate. The finish is crisp and dry. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. Made with 100% Sangiovese. $17 – 4 Stars – 92 points
La Carraia Sangiovese IGP Umbria 2020
Brilliant, medium ruby color. The aromatics are moderately intense, offering scents of plum and red cherry with supporting notes of slate, rose petals, and dried herbs. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of blackberry, pomegranate, and violet. The finish is long and lingering with ripe tannins. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a supple texture. A super value. $13 – 4 Stars – 92 points
The Departure Unti Vineyard Sangiovese Dry Creek Valley 2020
Brilliant, medium ruby color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of black currant and raspberry with supporting notes of black cherry, dried herbs, earth, and leather. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of tomato, balsamic, and slate. The finish is long and lingering with ripe tannins. Medium to full-bodied and nicely balanced with an opulent texture. $50 – 4 Stars – 90 points
Vecchia Cantina 80 Anniversario Rosso di Montepulciano 2018
Brilliant, deep ruby color. The nose is moderately intense, offering scents of red currant and forest floor with supporting notes of cigar box, hibiscus flower, and slate. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of red cherry, dried herbs, baking spices, and vanilla. The finish is long and lingering with ripe tannins. Full-bodied and nicely balanced with a silky texture. $19.99 – 4 Stars – 90 points
Loacker Corte Pavone Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 2009
Brilliant, deep scarlet color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of blackberry, mineral, and leather with supporting notes of cured meat and cocoa. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of black fruits, five spice, and red cherry. The finish is long and lingering with aggressive tannins. Medium to full-bodied and nicely balanced with a meaty texture. This Brunello is drinking well now through 2022. $60 – 4 Stars – 90 points
Biondi Santi Sassoalloro Sangiovese Toscana IGT 2016
Brilliant, deep scarlet color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of black fruits and baking spices with supporting notes of black tea, forest floor, and cedar. The palate confirms the nose delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of blackberry, five spice, and slate. The finish is long and lingering with firm tannins. Medium to full-bodied and nicely balanced with a opulent texture. $36 – 4 Stars – 92 points
Roccafiore Il Sangiovese Umbria IGP 2016
Brilliant, medium ruby color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of red currant and forest floor with supporting notes of baking spices and mineral. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of red cherry and five spice. The finish is long and lingering with supple tannins. Medium to full-bodied and nicely balanced with a velvety texture. $14 – 3.5 Stars – 89 points
Saladini Pilastri Consenso Rosato IGP Marches 2018
Brilliant, medium salmon color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of raspberry and strawberry with supporting notes of mineral, rose petals, and orange peel. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of crushed red berries and hibiscus flower. The finish is long and lingering with bright acidity. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. Made with 100% organic Sangiovese grown in the Spinetoli production zone in the Southern Marches near the Abruzzo border. $10 – 4 Stars – 90 points
Loacker Corte Pavone Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 2009
Brilliant, deep scarlet color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of blackberry, mineral, and leather with supporting notes of cured meat and cocoa. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of black fruits, five spice, and red cherry. The finish is long and lingering with aggressive tannins. Medium to full-bodied and nicely balanced with a meaty texture. This Brunello is drinking well now through 2022. $60 – 4 Stars – 90 points
