Tuscany latest releases: Value picks from Chianti Classico and Brunello di Montalcino
Michaela Morris shares where to find the good value choices from her Chianti Classico and Brunello di Montalcino tastings...
For her latest release Tuscany report Michaela Morris found ‘much to be positive about’ as she tasted hundreds of wines from across the Chianti Classico, Brunello di Montalcino and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano categories.
As well as selecting her top scoring wines from each DOCG and highlighting the stand-out producers in each region she has come up with her ‘value picks’ from Chianti Classico and Brunello di Montalcino.
Michaela Morris’ value picks (tasting notes below):
Talenti, Brunello di Montalcino, Tuscany 2015
Talenti's Brunello is assembled from five different vineyards between Sant'Angelo in Colle and Castelnuovo dell'Abate. With varying soils, they also range in altitude from 250...
2015
TalentiBrunello di Montalcino
Le Cinciole, Chianti Classico, Tuscany, Italy, 2016
In 1991 Luca and Valeria Orsini left their jobs in Milan to make wine in Tuscany. Their estate includes 10 hectares of southeast facing vineyards...
2016
Le CincioleChianti Classico
Bibbiano, Chianti Classico, Tuscany 2018
88
Crafted from Bibbiano's diverse plots extending over 30 hectares, this blends grapes from cooler northeastern exposed vineyards with warmer, sun-soaked southwestern facing sites. Aged in concrete vats rather than oak, it offers nice purity and focus. Mid-weight with a lightness of texture, sour red cherry and finely powdered tannins. Not a ton of length but all components are well-proportioned and in the right place. Makes for a very drinkable-now package.
2018
BibbianoChianti Classico
Rocca di Castagnoli, Chianti Classico, Tuscany, Italy, 2018
87
Winemaker Daniele Pagni says that the summer rains complicated the work in the cellar. As the the grape seeds weren't perfectly ripe, he gave a more delicate extraction with less frequent pump overs to avoid bitterness. While tannins are rather slender, this puts the emphasis on the mouth filling summer berries. A cheerful wine that will give plenty of upfront pleasure but best in the next 2 to 3 years.
2018
Rocca di CastagnoliChianti Classico
