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Ampeleia

Ampeleia - 'Bianco di Ampeleia' IGT Toscana
Trebbiano from Tuscany, Italy

A neighbor's vineyard had old vines of a local biotype of Trebbiano Toscano; Ampeleia used its cuttings and starting planting in 2013. The site is in Roccatederighi and the vineyard reaches 600m. 90% Trebbiano, 5% Ansonaco (aka Ansonica aka Inzolia), and 5% Malvasia. In true field-blend fashion,...

VM:93 JS:93 NOP
DB8130-23

Ampeleia - 'Vasca Dodici' Cabernet Franc IGT Toscana
Cabernet Franc from Tuscany, Italy
NOP
DB6877-24

Ampeleia - '30 File' Cabernet Franc IGT Toscana
Cabernet Franc from Tuscany, Italy
JS:93 NOP
DB6879-20

Ampeleia - '16 File' Cabernet Franc IGT Toscana
Cabernet Franc from Tuscany, Italy
JS:93 NOP
DB6878-20

Torre alle Tolfe

Torre alle Tolfe - IGT Toscana Rosato "Lunella"
from Tuscany, Italy

80% Sangiovese, 20% Canaiolo from 3km outside Siena. Each variety was separately destemmed and crushed. After 4 hours of maceration, pink juice was bled off of each tank and a blend was made. This is textural, medium-deep in color, and extremely Tuscan. 3,000 bottles made. Certified organic.

Organic
DB3360-25

Torre alle Tolfe - IGT Toscana Rosato "Lunella"
from Tuscany, Italy

Organic
DB3360-24

Torre alle Tolfe - Chianti Colli Senesi
from Tuscany, Italy

The Chianti Colli Senesi ‘normale’ is 100% Sangiovese. Maceration lasted a month. Aged for one year in cement. This is an overdelivering Sangiovese, with perfectly encapsulated fruit and just the right amount of supporting grip. 10,000 bottles made. The label reads, “Year 800- Tolfo dei Gricci...

Organic
DB3361-22

Torre alle Tolfe - Ciliegiolo IGT Toscana
from Tuscany, Italy

Ciliegiolo is either the parent or child of Sangiovese. It has a lot in common with its more famous relative, though it has a bit more color, less nervous acidity, and it thrives in warmer, sunnier climes. It feels right at home at Le Tolfe, at 320m. 3 weeks of maceration. Aging is in cement and...

Organic
DB3364-22

Torre alle Tolfe - Colorino IGT Toscana
from Tuscany, Italy

Colorino is a member of the teinturier grape family, in which both the skins and pulp exude red juice. (see also: Alicante Bouschet, Saperavi, Ancellotta). It is a traditional dance partner w/ Sangiovese, with just a small percent giving a boost to the latter’s notoriously light and unstable...

Organic
DB3365-22

Torre alle Tolfe - Chianti Colli Senesi Riserva
from Tuscany, Italy

The Riserva is 100% Sangiovese from the estate’s oldest vines, planted in 1993. Maceration lasted a month. Aging was for 16-18 months, first in cement, and then in a new chestnut wood botte of 1000L. 3,000 bottles made. It is deeper and more savory than the ‘normale.’ The inscription on the...

Organic
DB3362-20

Torre alle Tolfe - Ciliegiolo IGT Toscana
from Tuscany, Italy

Organic
DB3364-21

Torre alle Tolfe - Canaiolo IGT Toscana
from Tuscany, Italy

Canaiolo, usually one of the prime blending partners for Sangiovese, is seen here in purezza. Canaiolo may take its name from “rosa canina” (rosehip), and those bright, brambly flavors are certainly on display in this focused, energetic wine. 3 weeks of maceration. Aging in cement for 10 months. ...

Organic
DB3363-22

Salicutti

Salicutti - Rosso di Montalcino
Sangiovese from Tuscany, Italy

The Rosso combines parts of the three crus of the Salicutti estate. It starts its life classified as Brunello but if a vintage feels it does not want to undergo the required duration of aging in wood, it is declassified to Rosso. In 2023 it is 60% Sorgente, 20% Piaggione, 20% Teatro, a yields of 20...

Biodynamic
DB4399-23

Salicutti - Brunello di Montalcino 'Piaggione'
Sangiovese from Tuscany, Italy

Piaggione, covering 1.2ha, faces to the E/SE with fossil-rich calcareous soils at 420 to 450m of elevation. The vineyard is divided by a terrace into two different parcels that were planted in 1994 and 2007, respectively. Fermentation in stainless steel w/ macerations lasting 20 to 40 days. Aged ...

JD:97 JS:96 VM:93 WA:95 WS:93 Biodynamic
DB3971-20

Salicutti - Sangiovese IGT Toscana `Elsa`
Sangiovese from Tuscany, Italy

Elsa is 100% Sangiovese, coming from parts of the home vineyard but also a small parcel of 0.81 hectares, planted in 2004, just below Castelnuovo dell’Abate, in the southern part of the Montalcino appellation. Yields of 65 hl/ha. It is vinified in concrete with 15 days on the skins and then aged 14...

Biodynamic
DB3974-24

Salicutti - Brunello di Montalcino 'Teatro'
Sangiovese from Tuscany, Italy
WS:98 JD:97 WA:96 VM:93 Biodynamic
DB3972-20

Salicutti - Brunello di Montalcino
Sangiovese from Tuscany, Italy
JD:96 WA:94 WS:94 VM:93 Biodynamic
DB4715-21

Salicutti - Brunello di Montalcino 'Piaggione'
Sangiovese from Tuscany, Italy

Piaggione, covering 1.2ha, faces to the E/SE with fossil-rich calcareous soils at 420 to 450m of elevation. The vineyard is divided by a terrace into two different homogeneous parcels that were planted in 1994 and 2007, respectively. Yields of 28 hl/ha, fermentation in concrete w/ macerations...

JD:98 WS:97 WA:96 VM:93 Biodynamic
DB3971-21

Salicutti - Brunello di Montalcino 'Sorgente'
Sangiovese from Tuscany, Italy

Sorgente, a 1.5-hectare cru at 450m facing SW, previously made Salicutti’s Rosso di Montalcino. The water table is closer to the surface here, hence the name, meaning “source.” As the vines have gotten older and more expressive, it is now elevated to Brunello stature. The heavier clay topsoil...

WS:96 WA:95 JD:95 VM:94 Biodynamic
DB3970-21

Salicutti - Brunello di Montalcino 'Sorgente'
Sangiovese from Tuscany, Italy

Sorgente, a 1.5-hectare cru at 450m facing SW, previously made Salicutti’s Rosso di Montalcino. It is named for the water source (sorgente) that runs below. As the vines have gotten older and more expressive, it is now elevated to Brunello stature. Sorgente has more clay in the topsoil compared...

JS:95 JS:95 VM:94 WA:94 WS:93 Biodynamic
DB3970-20

Salicutti - Brunello di Montalcino 'Teatro'
Sangiovese from Tuscany, Italy
WA:97 JD:97 JS: 97 WS:95 VM:95+ Biodynamic
DB3972-19

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