Jammy and smooth, perfect for an Italian dinner with bob and Marta at Justa Pasta in Portland. — 6 years ago
Love wines from Cuneo — 7 years ago
Blackberries and ripe raspberries hide under well structured tannins and moderate acidity. — 7 years ago
Very good vine under 20$ — 9 years ago
Big, brawny, and more than a bit beefy. Dark purple with a nose of old cigars, bacon grease, and vanilla. Big ol' palate of smoked meat and white pepper. Tons of smoke, along with some dried herbs, and funky dirt. Not a lot of fruit here but you'll discover plums and black cherries eventually. The 15.5% puts out quite a bit of heat. Maybe too much heat. As tasty as this is, I'm not really getting Syrah so much. In the long run that doesn't matter because you should probably drink this. — 9 years ago
Medium bodied, well balanced, dry finish — 11 years ago
Good stuff, one of my favorites — 13 years ago
nice spice maybe nutmeg very good! — 10 months ago
Deep ruby color.
Aromas of baked blueberry, vanilla, cocoa.
Dry. Flavors of blueberry jam, vanilla, cocoa. Rich, velvety tannins.
Intensity: 4/5
Complexity: 2/5
Balance: 4/5
Finish: 5/5 — 2 years ago
A blend of 95% Sangiovese, 5% Cab Sauv & 5% Merlot, aged 2 years in French oak, deep Ruby with aromas of dark berry fruits with smoke, spice and floral notes. On the palate flavors of blackberry, spice and tobacco. Fine tannins, good balance, medium+ finish ending with oaky spice. — 5 years ago
Wonderful. Velvety smooth. — 7 years ago
@Bob McDonald have you tried this? — 8 years ago

A poor man's Bolgheri. A steal at $15. — 9 years ago
3 hours decanting made all the difference. Beautiful, full body Tuscan. — 9 years ago
#ilgrigio #granselezione #chianticlassico #tuscany #italianwineprofessional — 10 years ago
Pranzo 2 cervinia stefano — 12 years ago
Medium ruby-garnet color.
Aromas of roasted red pepper, cherry, peppercorn, tomato leaf.
Dry. Flavors of dried black cherry, peppercorn, roasted red pepper, cured meat, cinnamon, leather, tobacco. Medium-rich, chewy tannins. Wow!
Intensity: 5/5
Complexity: 5/5
Balance: 5/5
Finish: 5/5 — 2 years ago
On 16-11-21 — 4 years ago
Drank this on our last night in Wyckoff! — 6 years ago
Really enjoying this 2016 Chianti — 6 years ago
Savory and smoky- sausage and herbs; bright red fruit; would buy for price $20 — 7 years ago
Tasted at the winery. — 7 years ago
amazing new flavor every second — 9 years ago
Beautiful, earthy taste. One of the best Italian reds out there. — 9 years ago
Love that I have discovered this producer. Awesome wines of exceptional quality and value. Thanks @rvandermass — 10 years ago
Poor man's Brunello. Great value! — 11 years ago
Kathy Berardi
Enjoyed at Ricardo’s Jan 2025 with dinner. Delicious New World Chianti. — 9 months ago