“This supple red is highlighted by black currant, blackberry, plum, Mediterranean herbs and leather. Shows fine intensity and a lively structure that keeps this delineated and long on the earthy finish. Cabernet Sauvignon and Sangiovese. Drink now through 2038.”

“The 2019 Chianti Classico (100% Sangiovese) is laced with the essence of red/purplish berry fruit, spice, cedar and floral notes. Readers will find a classic expression of both the vintage and the house style in this super-appealing mid-weight Classico.”

“A certified organic wine, the Querciabella 2020 Maremma Toscana Mongrana is 50% Sangiovese with the rest of the blend consisting of equal parts Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. These are good amounts of each variety, as the wine shows the breezy freshness of Sangiovese next to the richness and voluptuous flavors of the other two grapes. Refined in cement and stainless steel, this is an elegant, medium-bodied wine with lots of bright fruit and cherry.”

“This has aromas of dark plum, peach, bay leaf, spearmint and vanilla. It’s medium-to full-bodied with a deliciously layered palate. Lovely interplay of stone fruit, herbs and spices. Long and elegant, with very fine and focused tannins. Fantastic purity. From organically grown grapes. Vegan. Drink or hold.”

“The 2018 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione is a powerful, dense wine. Frost in 2017 affected the next vintage's potential yield, which likely explains the sheer intensity here. Dark cherry, plum, mocha, leather and sage all saturate the palate. There's tremendous creaminess and depth here. I can't wait to see how the 2018 ages, as it is a pretty big wine by Querciabella standards.”