Sangiovese Wine

Vinous, 95 points: 95+ The 2014 Il Carbonaione is one of the truly exceptional wines of this challenging season. Lithe and aromatic on the palate, with fabulous energy and overall brightness, it stands out for its superb balance. In many...

jamessuckling.com, 90 points: Aromas of plums, spice and cedar follow through to a medium body, firm and silky tannins and a flavorful finish. Drink now.

jamessuckling.com, 93 points: A red with berry, chili powder and spice that follows through to a full body, juicy fruit and a flavorful finish. Fontodi doesn't miss a stride in this difficult vintage. Excellent. Drink now.

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, 94 points: The 2015 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Badia a Passignano is a pure expression of Sangiovese. Fruit is sourced from the San Donato area of the appellation that is not an official subzone yet but is increasingly emerging...

jamessuckling.com, 95 points: This is a reductive wine at first, so decant or open early to allow it to reveal its real beauty. Pure cherries, cedar, lemons, freshly cut herbs, Chinese spices and bark. Focused and linear on the palate with fine...

jamessuckling.com, 96 points: Aromas of plums, cherries and hints of green olives. White truffles and deep earth, too. Full-bodied, so layered and beautiful with a fabulous texture and ripe tannins. It is so pure and minimalist in the end, showing the...

jamessuckling.com, 93 points: Plenty of plum berry and chocolate character with some spice. Medium to full body, chewy tannins yet polished and extremely fine. I love the palate to this. Sangiovese. Drink now or hold. Made from organic grapes.

jamessuckling.com, 95 points: A dense and beautiful young sangiovese with dried cherry, orange rind and flowers. Full body, tight and silky with a long and seamless finish. Tannic and structured. A fantastic sangiovese. Aged in cask. No new wood. Give...

jamessuckling.com, 96 points: The citrus, dark fruit and leaf aromas are intense. Full body, polished and chewy tannins and a flavorful finish. Extremely structured and beautiful. Needs two or three years to soften.

jamessuckling.com, 92 points: Extremely floral and flavorful, with dried-fruit and violet character. Full body, firm tannins and a fresh finish. Just opening now. Decant an hour before serving.

Wine Enthusiast, 95 points: Exotic spice, pipe tobacco, dark-skinned berry, forest floor and a whiff of French oak all come together on this structured red. The elegant, full-bodied palate evokes Marasca cherry, black raspberry, licorice and white...

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, 90 points: 90+ The 2014 Chianti Classico shows a lot more sweetness and softness than I would have expected from this challenging vintage. This impressive wine is rounder and richer than many of its peers. Representing a blend of...

jamessuckling.com, 92 points: A wine with lots of dried-fruit, spice, berry and chocolate aromas and flavors. Full body with round, velvety tannins. Rich finish. Lots of new-wood character but will come together nicely. A small producer to follow...

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, 93 points: The best example of this variety I tasted in just about every vintage, the 2013 Walla Walla Sangiovese offers real density and depth of fruit, as well as lots of black cherry, cedary spice, chocolate and leafy, herb-like...

jamessuckling.com, 97 points: Very aromatic with subtle tea leaf, underbrush, dried cherry, and flower character. Medium to full body, fine tannins and a fresh finish. Lovely acidity to this. Long and thoughtful wine. All about length and beauty...