Tasting notes, April 13, 2024; Wines from Tuscany

                     Tuscany

2022 Terenzi Balbino Bianco
On Sale for $16
Maremma / Tuscany / Italy
100% Vermentino
The Vermentino varietal thrives in sun-soaked vineyards of coastal Tuscany. Terenzi’s example offers aromas of honey and citrus and flavors of wild herb and peach. A complete wine, packed with fruit, textural appeal and plenty of acid.
2022 La Lastra Vernaccia 
On Sale for $20
Gimignano / Tuscany / Italy
100% Vernaccia
Sourced from 30-year-old vines planted in a combination of clay and sandy soils, La Lastra is fermented and aged entirely in stainless steel. The wine is refined for 7 months in tank and two months in bottle prior to release.
2019 Monsanto Riserva 
On Sale for $28
Barberino Tavarnelle / Chianti Classico / Italy
90% Sangiovese, 5% Canaiolo, 5% Colorino
The 2019 Monsanto Riserva is the product of hand-picked grapes all from estate vineyards. The wine is aged for 18 months in barrique (small barrel) prior to two additional months in bottle prior to release.
2019 Castello di Bossi Riserva “Berardo”
On Sale for $28
Castelnuovo Berardenga / Chianti Classico / Italy
100% Sangiovese
The Berardo vineyard features a combination of clay and loam soils which serve to create this rather full bodied, fruit leading Chianti Classico. The wine was aged for 18-24 months in a combination of new barrels and large casks.
2019 Altesino Brunello
On Sale for $64
Montalcino / Tuscany / Italy
100% Sangiovese
Sourced from three vineyards spread throughout Montalcino, the Altesino Brunello is a classical example of the DOCG. The wine is aged for 36-42 months in large casks prior to an additional 6 months refinement in bottle.
2021 Ornellaia Le Volte
On Sale for $26.40
Bolgheri / Tuscany / Italy
Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Sangiovese
Sourced from the coastal Bolgheri region of Tuscany, Le Volte is a wonderful introduction to the integrated style of Bordeaux varietals matched with the local specialty Sangiovese.