Colli della Toscana Centrale Valletta 2017
Score: 91
Release Price $45
Country Italy
Region Tuscany
Issue: Oct 31, 2020
Tasting Note
Offers an immediate impression of fruit, but this is also delicate, with a graceful frame that belies the solid backbone of tannins on the finish. Balanced, needing time to knit together. Wild herb, iron and tobacco notes accent the aftertaste. Sangiovese and Merlot. Drink now through 2027. 666 cases made, 75 cases imported. — BS
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Chianti Classico Gallule Riserva 2016
Score: 93
Release Price $114
Country Italy
Region Tuscany
Issue: Oct 31, 2020
Tasting Note
The black cherry and black currant fruit is tightly reined in by firm, chalky tannins in this sleek red. Iron, wild Tuscan herbs and tobacco notes join the flavor parade as this converges on the lingering aftertaste. All the elements are here, but needs a year or two to come together. Best from 2022 through 2040. 150 cases made, 35 cases imported. — BS