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Born in 1982 as a Vino da Tavola, Le Balze is selected from the latest-picked, ripest grapes – in the years it is produced. The name can be translated as ‘the cliffs’ but owner Alberto Fabbri explains that it also comes from ‘balzo’, which means leap, so this is considered a big step up. Still bearing a strong wood imprint, the 2021 opens up to tobacco, liquorice root and mint. With balsamic and savoury nuances, the palate is full and structured. It leans towards angularity without being sharp or hard. Requires patience.

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Il Poggiolino, Le Balze, Chianti Classico, Gran Selezione San Donato in Poggio, Tuscany, Italy, 2021

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Born in 1982 as a Vino da Tavola, Le Balze is selected from the latest-picked, ripest grapes – in the years it is produced. The 

Il Poggiolino, Le Balze, Chianti Classico, Gran Selezione San Donato in Poggio, Tuscany, Italy 2021

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