Tasting notes, March 1, 2025; Wines from Tuscany

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                    Tuscany

2023 Cesani Vernaccia
On Sale for $15.99		San Gimignano / Tuscany / Italy
100% Vernaccia
Sourced from three single vineyards totaling about 64 acres, Cesani’s Vernaccia is fermented using native yeast and does not go through malolactic fermentation. The wine is enriched from spending 2-3 months on its lees.
2023 Selvapiana Petrognano
On Sale for $19.99		Pomino / Tuscany / Italy
90% Chardonnay, 10% Sauvignon Blanc
One of the most famous producers of Chianti Rufina, Selvapiana fashions this sprightly white from 15 – 20 year-old vines planted in the subregion of Pomino. The wine is aged for 5 months in stainless steel prior to bottling.
2020 Chiacchiera Rosso
On Sale for $21.99		Montepulciano / Tuscany / Italy
90% Sangiovese, 10% Canaiolo, Ciliegiolo and Mammolo
From the town of Montepulciano rather than the grape of the same name, this elegant, savory red is based on Sangiovese. Fermentation takes place in a combination of concrete vats and stainless steel before  aging in large oak for 3-4 months.
2021 Monterinaldi Classico
On Sale for $29.99		Radda in Chianti / Tuscany / Italy
90% Sangiovese, 10% Canaiolo
Located in the high elevation village of Radda within Chianti Classico, Monterinaldi’s Classico is fermented in concrete prior to aging in 70% concrete and 30% oak. A cooler climate Sangiovese with plenty of grip and acidity.
2019 ColleMassari Rosso Riserva
On Sale for $19.99		Montecucco / Tuscany / Italy
90% Sangiovese, 10% Ciliegiolo, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon
ColleMassari is one of the largest and most important producers in the area and boasts some of its oldest vines. The Rosso Riserva is fermented in stainless steel prior to 18 months aging in both small and large barrels. 
2018 Lisini Brunello
On Sale for $64.99		Montalcino / Tuscany / Italy
100% Sangiovese
A mere 3,000 cases are produced of this reference point Brunello di Montalcino. Lisini spends 42 months in large oak casks prior to 6 months refinement in bottle. The result is an elegant, complete Sangiovese which will evolve positively over the next 5 – 7 years at a minimum.