Sangiovese Wine

jamessuckling.com, 90 points: A clean, fresh red with dried-strawberry and lemon-rind character. Medium to full body, fine tannins and a chewy finish. Always excellent. Drink or hold.

jamessuckling.com, 94 points: Subtle aromas of cherries, blueberries and lavender follow through to a full body with firm and chewy tannins, which are polished and intense. Bright acidity, too. Needs three or four years to come together. A beauty...

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.

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...

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, 94 points: Lovely aromas of sweet fruit, flowers such as violets and black olives. Sandalwood undertones. Full body and extremely fine tannins. Persistent and sexy. Shows such intensity and finesse. Drink in 2019.

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, 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.

jamessuckling.com, 95 points: Fascinating aromas of dried oranges, blackberries and black truffles follow through to a full body, fine and integrated tannins and a flavorful finish. Very well-crafted. Made from organic grapes. Drink or hold.

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, 90 points: Lots of watermelon, berry and spice character to this light-bodied red. Hints of citrus fruit too. Drink now.

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, 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, 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...