Solid Sangiovese grown in the hills north of Florence. The Crociferro is among the finest everyday Chianti’s on the market today, showing dried red flowers, taunt fruit that seems to widen over time, and integrated tannin and acidity. Everything is in harmony in the glass here. Torre A Cona is an historic property built in the 1500’s, owned and operated by a noble family originally from Piemonte. Despite the large size of this resort, they take their wine game seriously. Led by Federico Curtaz, a respected Oenologist, the team at Torre A Cona work sustainably in the vineyard and winery to produce elegant and reliable Chianti from their home in the hills near Florence.
A bright yet structured Sangiovese from the hills west of Florence. Carmignano is an under-the-radar appellation with wines that are fuller than a Chianti yet not as layered as a Brunello. Ambra’s Sant Cristina have this persistent red cherry attack contrasted with tobacco, herbal leaf and nicely integrated tannin. Fattoria Ambra is an old estate run by the Rigoli family since the mid 1800, when Carmignano was at the peak of its popularity. They organically farm 20 hectar of vineyards across 5 distinct hillsides of mostly Sangiovese with native grapes and a little Cabernet.
