Acclaim

The shy nose eventually reveals aromas recalling blue flower and spiced plum with a whiff of camphor. Soft and already approachable, the enveloping palate offers fleshy black-skinned fruit, blood orange and licorice framed in fine-grained tannins. Drink through 2028.

A blend of Sangiovese and 15% Canaiolo, Colorino and Mammolo, this offers dark-skinned fruit, violet and dried botanical herb aromas. Smooth and already approachable, the rounded palate features fleshy Morello cherry, star anise and coffee bean alongside polished, enveloping tannins. Drink through 2026.

Cellar Selection.

Delicate aromas recalling forest berry, rose, violet and wild herb shape the enticing nose. The savory, elegantly structured palate features juicy red cherry, spiced cranberry, star anise and a hint of tobacco set against taut, fine-grained tannins. Fresh acidity keeps it well balanced and focused. A wonderful expression of the fantastic vintage from one of Montalcino’s most historic producers, it boasts great aging potential. Drink 2026–2046.

This has aromas of camphor, cedar and oak-driven spice. On the tight, rather assertive palate, a backbone of fine-grained tannins underscore dried cherry, prune, licorice and tobacco. Drink 2024–2029.

Fermented with wild yeasts and aged in large Slavonian casks, this opens with earthy aromas of black-skinned berries, leather and spice. The savory palate offers blackberry, licorice and white pepper alongside fine-grained tannins. Drink 2023–2032.

Aromas of cassis, underbrush and baking spice emerge from the glass. The concentrated palate offers blackberry jam, licorice and black pepper alongside taut, polished tannins. Drink through 2028.

This Cignale blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (90 percent) and Merlot (10 percent) from Castello di Querceto opens with intensely fragrant rose petals and citrus blossoms wafting over dark, briary blackberry aromas. What follows is both vibrant and structured. Red and black fruit flavors are seasoned with orange peel and a balsamic character, with grippy tannins and red earth lingering on the finish.