La Gerla rents and fully farms this 2-ha vineyard in Castelnuovo dell’Abate in the southern part of the appellation.   Though in the Brunello zone, the vineyard was not designated as such the last time the Montalcino registry was open.  The vines were planted in 2001, on the young side, so La Gerla...

Ciliegiolo, meaning “cherry-like”, is usually reserved as a blending grape. Bottled on its own, it shows remarkably bright red fruits and fresh acidity.  There have been conflicting studies, but Ciliegiolo is either a parent or offspring of Sangiovese.  San Ferdinando’s version comes from 1.7...

94% Sangiovese, 3% Malvasia Nera, 3% Canaiolo. Co-harvested/co-fermented in unlined concrete with macerations lasting a month.  Aged in unlined concrete vats.  This is Candialle's Chianti Classico 'annata,'  though its release date could easily classify it as a Riserva.  

80% Sangiovese/20% Canaiolo Nero & Mammolo. The Sangiovese in the Sanguineto vineyard is the Montepulciano-specific variant called Prugnolo Gentile; it was historically co-planted with supporting varieties like Canaiolo and Mammolo. Proprietor Dora Forsoni has been farmiing her family's vines...

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...