2019 Felsina Rancia Chianti Classico Riserva (750ml) | ||
Sangiovese from Chianti, Tuscany, Italy | ||
B-21 Top Recommendation
Read More Reaching “the absolute heights of Italian wine making” according to Italy’s Gambero Rosso, these highly rated Felsina selections are priced to deliver top value for Italian wine collectors and Felsina fans, a wide range of Tuscan treasures from one of Chianti Classico’s most esteemed producers and a perfect opportunity for mixing a case of exceptional Italian wine. Spanning 600 hectares high in the rolling vine-covered hills of Castelnuovo Berardenga, Fattoria di Felsina rose to the top of Chianti Classico under the leadership of Giuseppe Mazzocolin for over four decades, producing a range of wines from 95 hectares of biodynamically farmed vineyards and now managed by his son Giovanni Poggiali. Described as “a fantastic entry point for the Felsina range” by Jeb Dunnuck, the 94 pt. 2020 Felsina Chianti Classico Berardenga offers “classic Felsina savory, floral and tobacco accents” according to Antonio Galloni of Vinous while strict selection and extended aging for the 96 pt. 2019 Felsina Chianti Classico Riserva yielded richly concentrated fruit that’s “long and deliciously wild, with savory spice notes” according to James Suckling. From a single vineyard called “a Grand Cru” of Tuscany by Antonio Galloni, the flagship 95 pt. 2019 Felsina Rancia Chianti Classico Riserva offers distinctive aromatics hinting of balsamic and crushed stone with sleek, silky tannins reflecting Rancia’s “sense of place” according to the Wine Advocate’s Monica Larner and just beginning its long-lived evolution. Crafted as an IGT from 100% Sangiovese grown in Chianti Classico and Chianti Colli Senesi, James Suckling describes the 95 pt. 2018 Felsina Fontalloro as “full-bodied, yet polished and structured” promising to develop with age, while the 96 pt. 2019 Felsina Fontalloro is “elegant yet balanced, with a lingering spice and smoke-infused aftertaste” according to the Wine Spectator’s Bruce Sanderson and summed up by Antonio Galloni as “terrific.” Crafted as a powerful expression of 100% Cabernet Sauvignon with extended aging, the 96 pt. 2019 Felsina Maestro Raro is described as “beautifully rich and velvety” by the Wine Advocate’s Monica Larner and “endowed with terrific depth and sheer resonance” by Vinous critic Galloni. Lovers of the world’s best sweet wines will want to save room in the case for the enticing 97 pt. 2015 Felsina Vin Santo, called “a fabulous finish to any Tuscan-themed dinner” by Antonio Galloni and crafted from a blend of grapes including Sangiovese that are dried in the traditional appassimento process that concentrates sugars and develops rich flavors. Called a “reference point” estate in the region by Antonio Galloni of Vinous, these top selections from Fattoria di Felsina deliver exceptional value from one of the region’s best, ready to stash away to enjoy whenever an authentic taste of Tuscany beckons. | ||
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2019 Nozzole Chianti Classico Riserva (750ml) | ||
Sangiovese from Chianti, Tuscany, Italy | ||
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2021 Stolpman Vineyards So Fresh Love You Bunches Carbonic Sangiovese (750ml) | ||
Sangiovese from Santa Barbara, California | ||
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2020 Stolpman Vineyards Sangiovese Estate (750ml) | ||
Sangiovese from Santa Barbara, California | ||
B-21 Top Recommendation
Read More Declared “one of the reference-point estates in Ballard Canyon” by Vinous critic Antonio Galloni, these highly rated, site specific wines from Stolpman Vineyards deliver superb quality at an astonishing price. Establishing their reputation as pioneering growers in California’s Ballard Canyon and selling their fruit to cult producers like Sine Qua Non, second-generation Pete Stolpman along with esteemed vineyard manager Ruben Solorzano now craft the outstanding Stolpman portfolio from their 150 acres of estate vineyards planted over three distinct limestone ridges in Santa Barbara County, yielding vibrant, complex and impeccably balanced wines ranging from entry level offerings to top estate cuvees. Described as “a total charmer” and “a ridiculous value” by Vinous critic Antonio Galloni, the 93 pt. 2021 La Cuadrilla is a rich blend dominated by estate grown Syrah with proceeds benefiting Solorzano’s dedicated La Cuadrilla vineyard crew. Stolpman’s white wines include the richly textured 97 pt. 2020 L'Avion Roussanne named “one of the stars” of the outstanding 2020 vintage by the Wine Advocate’s Erin Brooks, reminiscent of the Northern Rhone’s great white wines at a fraction of the cost. Stolpman’s most unique wines include the savory, dark-fruited 96 pt. 2020 Hair of the Bear, a combination of co-fermented Petite Sirah and Roussanne that’s “magical” according to the Wine Enthusiast’s Matt Kettman. Based on old vine fruit planted by founder Tom Stolpman, the 96 pt. 2020 Sangiovese offers “layered flavors and loads of juicy appeal” according to the Wine Advocate’s Erin Brooks, an homage to Tuscany’s revered grape crafted by winemaker Kyle Knapp in a ripe California style. Inspired by his love of Northern Rhone wines, Tom Stolpman’s Syrah plantings are the oldest in the Ballard Canyon AVA is the full-bodied 94 pt. 2020 Angeli Cuvee is sourced from the estate’s oldest own-rooted Syrah, described as a “pure, downright vibrant wine” by Jeb Dunnuck. Boasting 90 plus point ratings across their portfolio, these selections from Ballard Canyon’s iconic Stolpman Vineyards are garnering well deserved attention from critics across the board, challenging its under the radar status and making now the best time to mix a case or two of these top rated and top value Santa Barbara beauties and take advantage of this exceptional pricing | ||
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2021 Tenuta Sassoregale Sangiovese (750ml) | ||
Sangiovese from Maremma, Tuscany, Italy | ||
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2021 Caparzo Sangiovese Toscana (750ml) | ||
Sangiovese from Tuscany, Italy | ||
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2020 Felsina Chianti Classico Riserva (750ml) | ||
Sangiovese from Chianti, Tuscany, Italy | ||
B-21 Top Recommendation
Read More From a reference point Chianti Classico producer described as “one of the great estates in the world” by Vinous critic Antonio Galloni, these top scoring selections showcase Fattoria Felsina’s full range of Tuscan wines, from highly rated Chianti Classicos and age worthy Sangiovese to an elegant Chardonnay declared “one of the country’s best” by critic Ian D’Agata, always among the region’s top values and now unbeatably bargain priced for stocking up. Perched on a hilltop in Castelnuovo Berardenga in southern Chianti Classico, Fattoria Felsina has risen to the top of appellation under the direction of Giuseppe Mazzocolin for over four decades, the massive 500-hectare estate boasting 95 hectares of biodynamically farmed vineyards and now run third generation Giovanni Poggiali. A lush Sangiovese that “readers should consider buying by the case,” according to Vinous critic Galloni, the compelling 93 pt. 2021 Felsina Chianti Classico Berardenga offers rich dark fruit hinting of earthy spice “backed by a solid base of tannins and vibrant acidity” according to the Wine Spectator’s Bruce Sanderson, while the fresh and vibrant 92 pt. 2021 Felsina I Sistri is “a classic expression of Chardonnay” according to the Wine Advocate’s Monica Larner, boasting intensely aromatic stone and citrus flavors framed by salty minerality and declared “a world class example of what Italy can do with this variety” by Italian wine expert Ian D’Agata. Earning the #22 spot on the Wine Spectator’s Top 100 of 2023, the sumptuous 94 pt. 2020 Felsina Chianti Classico Riserva reveals rich dark Sangiovese flavors with bright acidity from an outstanding vintage. . Boasting an “extraordinary ability to convey the essence of variety, place and vintage” according to Antonio Galloni of Vinous, these top rated Felsina wines reflect the estate’s rich legacy as standard bearers in Chianti Classico, promising to overdeliver value from an enticing Chardonnay to a full range of age worthy Sangiovese wines and ready to enjoy whenever an authentic taste of Tuscany beckons. | ||
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2021 Felsina I Sistri Chardonnay (750ml) | ||
Chardonnay from Tuscany, Italy | ||
B-21 Top Recommendation
Read More From a reference point Chianti Classico producer described as “one of the great estates in the world” by Vinous critic Antonio Galloni, these top scoring selections showcase Fattoria Felsina’s full range of Tuscan wines, from highly rated Chianti Classicos and age worthy Sangiovese to an elegant Chardonnay declared “one of the country’s best” by critic Ian D’Agata, always among the region’s top values and now unbeatably bargain priced for stocking up. Perched on a hilltop in Castelnuovo Berardenga in southern Chianti Classico, Fattoria Felsina has risen to the top of appellation under the direction of Giuseppe Mazzocolin for over four decades, the massive 500-hectare estate boasting 95 hectares of biodynamically farmed vineyards and now run third generation Giovanni Poggiali. A lush Sangiovese that “readers should consider buying by the case,” according to Vinous critic Galloni, the compelling 93 pt. 2021 Felsina Chianti Classico Berardenga offers rich dark fruit hinting of earthy spice “backed by a solid base of tannins and vibrant acidity” according to the Wine Spectator’s Bruce Sanderson, while the fresh and vibrant 92 pt. 2021 Felsina I Sistri is “a classic expression of Chardonnay” according to the Wine Advocate’s Monica Larner, boasting intensely aromatic stone and citrus flavors framed by salty minerality and declared “a world class example of what Italy can do with this variety” by Italian wine expert Ian D’Agata. Earning the #22 spot on the Wine Spectator’s Top 100 of 2023, the sumptuous 94 pt. 2020 Felsina Chianti Classico Riserva reveals rich dark Sangiovese flavors with bright acidity from an outstanding vintage. . Boasting an “extraordinary ability to convey the essence of variety, place and vintage” according to Antonio Galloni of Vinous, these top rated Felsina wines reflect the estate’s rich legacy as standard bearers in Chianti Classico, promising to overdeliver value from an enticing Chardonnay to a full range of age worthy Sangiovese wines and ready to enjoy whenever an authentic taste of Tuscany beckons. | ||
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2019 Casanova di Neri Brunello di Montalcino (750ml) | ||
Sangiovese from Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy | ||
B-21 Top Recommendation
Read More From a superb Brunello vintage scoring a 5 out 5 from Decanter blending “power and elegance in a way seldom seen” according to Eric Guido of Vinous, these 2019 selections from Casanova di Neri rank among the year’s top-rated Brunellos, all “world-class wines of the highest caliber” according to critic Guido built to savor over the next decade and beyond. Purchasing his first vineyard in eastern Montalcino, founder Giovanni Neri established Casanova di Neri in 1971, considered a pioneer in implementing lower yields to maximize the quality of his Sangiovese grapes and producing the estate’s first Brunello in 1978. After taking over the management and winemaking duties of the estate in 1991, Giovanni’s son Giacomo Neri was among the first Brunello producers to move away from the traditional practice of categorizing wines as “normale or riserva,” concentrating instead on a portfolio of multi-site and single vineyard cuvees sourced from the estate’s 63 hectares of vineyards spread throughout the denomination. Called “one of the region’s most balanced and enjoyable entry level Brunellos” by Eric Guido of Vinous, the elegant 95 pt. 2019 Casanova di Neri was aged in the estate’s underground winery for 43 months in large oak casks followed by 6 months in bottle, yielding a well-balanced Brunello described by Jeb Dunnuck’s Audrey Frick as “pure and energetic, with rich, ripe concentration and ripe tannins” that promises a decade of enjoyment and as a bonus is “also a great value.” Sourced from the Le Cetine vineyard and aged for 35 months in cask and 15 months in bottle, the Wine Advocate’s Monica Larner describes the thrilling 97 pt. 2019 Casanova di Neri Tenuta Nuova Brunello di Montalcino as the estate’s most faithful reflection of the territory of Montalcino revealing “concentrated fruit and solid tannic structure,” boasting “a long finish that soars above and beyond” according to Audrey Frick of Jeb Dunnuck. Describing it as “a wine that steals the show,” the gorgeous 100 pt. 2019 Casanova di Neri Giovanni Neri Brunello di Montalcino pays tribute to Giacomo Neri's father and “represents a stylistic shift to the most elegant side of Montalcino” according to critic Larner, sourced from a prime parcel of half century old vines and aged for 30 months in cask and 22 months in bottle with layered complexity to evolve over the next few decades. From the producer of “the most powerful, long-lived, and highly rated Brunello di Montalcino in the whole of the DOCG” according to the Wine Independent’s Susan Hulme, these top scoring Casanova di Neri selections, from the entry level 95 pt. White Label to the stunning 97 pt. Tenuta Nuova and 100 pt. Giovanni Neri cuvees, deliver the terroir-expressive nuances and robust structure that will allow the wines to age beautifully, sourced from an outstanding 2019 vintage that “has definitely lived up to its lofty reputation” according to critic Kerin O’Keefe and all worthy additions to any collection. | ||
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2020 Felsina Rancia Chianti Classico Riserva (750ml) | ||
Sangiovese from Chianti, Tuscany, Italy | ||
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2019 Borgogno Langhe Nebbiolo No Name (750ml) | ||
Nebbiolo from Langhe, Piedmont, Italy | ||
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2020 Di Majo Norante Sangiovese (750ml) | ||
Sangiovese from Molise, Italy | ||
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2021 Montevertine Pian del Ciampolo (750ml) | ||
Sangiovese from Tuscany, Italy | ||
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2021 Casanova di Neri Irrosso (750ml) | ||
Sangiovese from Tuscany, Italy | ||
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2019 Casanova di Neri Giovanni Neri Brunello di Montalcino (750ml) | ||
Sangiovese from Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy | ||
B-21 Top Recommendation
Read More From a superb Brunello vintage scoring a 5 out 5 from Decanter blending “power and elegance in a way seldom seen” according to Eric Guido of Vinous, these 2019 selections from Casanova di Neri rank among the year’s top-rated Brunellos, all “world-class wines of the highest caliber” according to critic Guido built to savor over the next decade and beyond. Purchasing his first vineyard in eastern Montalcino, founder Giovanni Neri established Casanova di Neri in 1971, considered a pioneer in implementing lower yields to maximize the quality of his Sangiovese grapes and producing the estate’s first Brunello in 1978. After taking over the management and winemaking duties of the estate in 1991, Giovanni’s son Giacomo Neri was among the first Brunello producers to move away from the traditional practice of categorizing wines as “normale or riserva,” concentrating instead on a portfolio of multi-site and single vineyard cuvees sourced from the estate’s 63 hectares of vineyards spread throughout the denomination. Called “one of the region’s most balanced and enjoyable entry level Brunellos” by Eric Guido of Vinous, the elegant 95 pt. 2019 Casanova di Neri was aged in the estate’s underground winery for 43 months in large oak casks followed by 6 months in bottle, yielding a well-balanced Brunello described by Jeb Dunnuck’s Audrey Frick as “pure and energetic, with rich, ripe concentration and ripe tannins” that promises a decade of enjoyment and as a bonus is “also a great value.” Sourced from the Le Cetine vineyard and aged for 35 months in cask and 15 months in bottle, the Wine Advocate’s Monica Larner describes the thrilling 97 pt. 2019 Casanova di Neri Tenuta Nuova Brunello di Montalcino as the estate’s most faithful reflection of the territory of Montalcino revealing “concentrated fruit and solid tannic structure,” boasting “a long finish that soars above and beyond” according to Audrey Frick of Jeb Dunnuck. Describing it as “a wine that steals the show,” the gorgeous 100 pt. 2019 Casanova di Neri Giovanni Neri Brunello di Montalcino pays tribute to Giacomo Neri's father and “represents a stylistic shift to the most elegant side of Montalcino” according to critic Larner, sourced from a prime parcel of half century old vines and aged for 30 months in cask and 22 months in bottle with layered complexity to evolve over the next few decades. From the producer of “the most powerful, long-lived, and highly rated Brunello di Montalcino in the whole of the DOCG” according to the Wine Independent’s Susan Hulme, these top scoring Casanova di Neri selections, from the entry level 95 pt. White Label to the stunning 97 pt. Tenuta Nuova and 100 pt. Giovanni Neri cuvees, deliver the terroir-expressive nuances and robust structure that will allow the wines to age beautifully, sourced from an outstanding 2019 vintage that “has definitely lived up to its lofty reputation” according to critic Kerin O’Keefe and all worthy additions to any collection. | ||
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