Vineyards below Montalcino

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Sangiovese in its great forms — Brunello di Montalcino, Chianti Classico, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano — and the Bordeaux-blend estates of Bolgheri on the coast. Direct Import estates in Montalcino and Chianti, three Discovery wines, and a vintage guide to all three appellations.

 
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Brunello di Montalcino from 1945; Chianti Classico and Bolgheri from 2000. The latest vintages, in the buyer’s words:

  • 2021Brunello di MontalcinoReleased in 2026 to a five-star rating from the Consorzio, and deservedly: a cool spring, a dry, warm summer and a long, bright September produced Brunello of classic structure — deep, fragrant, firmly tannic, built on acidity. The best wines sit alongside…
  • 2020Brunello di MontalcinoA warm, dry season produced generous, fruit-forward Brunellos with softer structure and dark-fruit tones. Plush and immediate rather than built for the long haul; the best are charming and consistent, ideal for drinking over the next ten years while the…
  • 2019Brunello di MontalcinoConsistent weather — warm days, cool nights, well-timed rain — made pure, fruit-filled Brunellos that combine elegance and power. The top wines rival the best 2016s and will reward a decade of patience; the rest are delicious already.
  • 2024Chianti ClassicoThe current annata, released in 2026: a cool, rainy spring, a warm but not extreme summer and a fine September produced fresh, balanced Chianti Classico with bright red fruit and supple tannins. The Riservas and Gran Selezioni will follow; the annata wines…
  • 2023Chianti ClassicoA difficult season — a wet spring, downy mildew that cut yields, and summer heat — gave variable results. The best estates made fresh, fragrant, mid-weight wines; others are light. Taste before buying, and favour the top producers.
  • 2022Chianti ClassicoA hot, dry summer with August rain produced ripe, dark-fruited, generous wines with rounded tannins. Richer than classic Chianti Classico, but balanced from the better sites; drink over the next five to eight years.
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