Tuscany, California
Tuscany is the oldest wine region in Italy, with a long history dating back over 2700 years. The region is on the Western coast of Italy, stretching from the coastline of the Tyrrhenian Sea all the way to the Apennine mountains, with the majority of the region being quite hilly.
Contributing to around 6% of Italy's total wine output, Tuscany is the third most planted region, but only the eight biggest producer. Much of this can be attributed to the hilly terroir and poor soils leading to lower yields, but generally higher quality wines. The region produces far more red than white wine, and is responsible for two of the most famous Italian red wines, Chianti and Brunello di Montalcino.
Chianti was first classified in 1716, and the region of Tuscany now has 29 DOC and 7 DOCG classifications. In the 1970s 'Super Tuscan' wines emerged of supreme quality, commanding very high prices. Although they were initially produced outside the DOC or DOCG zones, most of the regions have since been classified, though some producers still opt to use the simpler and less restrictive IGT labelling.
The famous red wine Chianti is based on the the Sangiovese variety, though is most commonly blended with Shiraz or Cabernet Sauvignon. The blending of multiple grapes is common, even Bordeaux blends can be found. White wines produced include Vermentino, Vernaccia, Pinot Blanc and Chardonnay.
Contributing to around 6% of Italy's total wine output, Tuscany is the third most planted region, but only the eight biggest producer. Much of this can be attributed to the hilly terroir and poor soils leading to lower yields, but generally higher quality wines. The region produces far more red than white wine, and is responsible for two of the most famous Italian red wines, Chianti and Brunello di Montalcino.
Chianti was first classified in 1716, and the region of Tuscany now has 29 DOC and 7 DOCG classifications. In the 1970s 'Super Tuscan' wines emerged of supreme quality, commanding very high prices. Although they were initially produced outside the DOC or DOCG zones, most of the regions have since been classified, though some producers still opt to use the simpler and less restrictive IGT labelling.
The famous red wine Chianti is based on the the Sangiovese variety, though is most commonly blended with Shiraz or Cabernet Sauvignon. The blending of multiple grapes is common, even Bordeaux blends can be found. White wines produced include Vermentino, Vernaccia, Pinot Blanc and Chardonnay.
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Chianti remains one of the most lauded and long-lived wine regions in Italy specialising in the variety Sangiovese. This wine is sourced from a small grower in Chianti Rufina one of the highest and coolest parts of the region resulting ... Learn MoreMaretti Chianti 2020$22.99 Per item -
Aromas of meyer lemon, gala apple, and subtle hints of oak are followed by flavors of white stone fruit, yellow plum, and honeydew melon. On the palate, the wine is vibrant and concentrated with juicy acidity that drives a lingering ... Learn MoreLa Crema Sonoma Coast Chardonnay 2019 375Ml$24.99 Per item -
Aromas of meyer lemon, gala apple, and subtle hints of oak are followed by flavors of white stone fruit, yellow plum, and honeydew melon. On the palate, the wine is vibrant and concentrated with juicy acidity that drives a lingering ... Learn MoreLa Crema Sonoma Coast Chardonnay 2018 375Ml$24.99 Per item -
90% Sangiovese, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon Antica Cinta, literally Old City Walls, refers to the history and the land of Piccini family, its Middle Ages villages as San Giminiano, Castellina and Siena, clustered behind massive stone defensive walls. Antica Cinta pairs a very ... Learn MorePiccini Antica Cinta Chianti Riserva ORO DOCG 2016$26.99 Per item -
Winner of a Gold medal at the Mundus Vini Grand International Wine Award for Meininger's Magazine 2018. A nose of complex earthy spices and a more obvious oak character (16 months in 40% new French Barriques) speak of the quality of this wine ... Learn MoreRenzo Masi 'Cornioleta' Chianti Riserva Docg 2018$29.99 Per item -
The winery's original name, La Crema Vinera, means “best of the vine,” setting the standard since 1979. The family-owned and operated winery focuses exclusively on cool-climate appellations. Aromas of baked apple, brioche, and pineapple are followed by flavours of Asian pear, ... Learn MoreLa Crema Monterey Chardonnay 2019$33.00 Per item -
Poggio Anima is a collection of wines representing four Italian regions typifying the cultural heartbeat of each area. Poggio Anima, translated as ‘Hill of Soul,’ personifies the individual vineyards cultivated for each bottle. Many wines have vitality and a soul ... Learn MorePoggio Anima Ragana Frizzante Pet Nat 2020$34.99 Per item -
The 2018 Joel Gott Limited Release California Barrel-Aged Chardonnay has aromas of ripe pear and apple blossom with notes of honey. On the palate, the wine opens with bright fruit flavors, leading to a round mouthfeel on the mid-palate and crisp ... Learn MoreJoel Gott Barrel Aged Chardonnay 2018$35.99 Per item -
The Joel Gott 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon has aromas of blackberry and black cherry with notes of clove, vanilla, and brown sugar. The wine opens with dark, concentrated fruit flavors, followed by velvety tannins on the mid-palate and notes of baking spices ... Learn MoreJoel Gott 815 Cabernet Sauvignon 2018$35.99 Per item -
It’s JC’s Own but not really his own as it comes from the great guy/great vigneron Matt Rorick and his Rorick Heritage Vineyard in Sierra Nevada Foothills. The exchange program between Barossa and California continues between these ... Learn MoreJC's Own Sierra Nevada Foothills Mataro 2017$38.01 Per item -
The vines of Casabianca are in the municipality of Orbetello south of Großeto directly by the sea. Straw yellow with green reflections. In the fragrance notes of citrus fruits and white peach, light almond notes. The taste is elegant, ... Learn MoreFattoria Casabianca Vermentino 2020$40.00 Per item -
Villa Antinori is, first and foremost, an idea, a way of conceiving the production of wine: on the one hand, experimentation and evolution, on the other hand, continuity in tradition. Sangiovese and other complementary grape varieties render their homage to ... Learn More -
100% Sangiovese, selected from two barrels of Sangiovese Grosso destined for Brunello. Both barrels were from different vineyards, one high up in Montalcino and the other about half way down. ... Learn MoreFratelli d'Anna Rosso Di Montalcino 2015$44.99 Per item -
Aromas of meyer lemon, gala apple, and subtle hints of oak are followed by flavors of white stone fruit, yellow plum, and honeydew melon. On the palate, the wine is vibrant and concentrated with juicy acidity that drives a lingering ... Learn MoreLa Crema Sonoma Coast Chardonnay 2019$54.99 Per item -
Petrolo is a leading wine estate of Tuscany, Italy. It is located a mile or so to the east of Chianti Classico, within the Chianti Colli Aretini zone. It is widely regarded as rivalling many Chianti Classico properties in terms ... Learn MorePetrolo "Torrione" Val D'Arno di Sopra 2016$57.99 Per item -
Aromas of red cherry, pomegranate, and sweet tobacco are followed by flavors of assorted berries, plum, and subtle toasted notes. This wine presents fine tannins and balanced acidity. "Our original name, La Crema Vinera, means “best of the vine,” setting ... Learn MoreLa Crema Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2018$59.90 Per item -
Le Miccine is a family owned winery and vineyard that is lead by a dynamic and young team. Winemaker Paula Cook was born in Quebec, Canada, but moved to her grandparent's ancestral home of Tuscany in 2008, buying an estate that ... Learn MoreLe Miccine Chianti Riserva Docg 2017$59.99 Per item -
The home of La Crema and heart of Sonoma County Wine Country, the Russian River Valley AVA is one of the premier wine growing regions in the world. One unique element of the area is the Pacific Ocean’s maritime ... Learn MoreLa Crema Russian River Valley Chardonnay 2019$64.99 Per item -
100% French oak (30% new) for nine months of ageing. Fresh aromas of boysenberry are supported by deeper tones of anise, espresso bean and earth. The palate expands into black cherry and dark chocolate flavors, rounded by cola and clove. Well-structured and ... Learn MoreLa Crema 'Russian River Valley' Pinot Noir 2019$75.00 Per item -
The Story I often get asked, what comes first with a wine? Is it the name, the label or the wine itself? It’s different for every wine and for this one, it was the name. I was driving, listening ... Learn MoreOrin Swift Mannequin California Chardonnay 2018$75.00 Per item -
On the nose delicate notes of LYCHEE, CITRUS BLOSSOM, and toasted hazelnut followed by flavors of GRAVENSTEIN APPLE, Meyer lemon, and baked pear. On the palate it presents bright acidity and a long-refined finish. - JENNIFER WALSH, WINEMAKER At the ... Learn More -
The wine is excellent in combination with steaks, beef carpaccio with sliced parmesan cheese, fresh vegetable salad. More: https://winestyleonline.com ... Learn MoreMontepeloso A QUO Toscana 2013$86.00 Per item -
Winemaker Andrea Lonardi is a winemaking Wunderkind. Our head buyer Mark Faber first met him in London where they attended the Master of Wine global seminar together, and Mark was blown away by Andrea's technical expertise and knowledge, as well ... Learn MoreVal Di Suga Brunello Di Montalcino 2015$89.99 Per item -
Ridge Vineyards is a famed Californian wine producer founded in 1962, and based in the Santa Cruz Mountains, but with vineyards in several parts of the state. Its flagship wine, Monte Bello, is a Cabernet Sauvignon-dominated Bordeaux blend known for delivering ... Learn MoreRidge Vineyards Lytton Springs Zinfandel Blend 2015$94.00 Per item -
Ridge Vineyards is a famed Californian wine producer founded in 1962, and based in the Santa Cruz Mountains, but with vineyards in several parts of the state. Its flagship wine, Monte Bello, is a Cabernet Sauvignon-dominated Bordeaux blend known for delivering ... Learn MoreRidge Vineyards Geyserville (50th Vintage) 2015$94.00 Per item -
Le Miccine is a family owned winery & vineyard that is lead by a dynamic & young team. Winemaker Paula Cook was born in Quebec, Canada, but moved to her grandparent's ancestral home of Tuscany in 2008, buying an estate that had been ... Learn MoreLe Miccine Chianti Gran Selezione Docg 2014$99.99 Per item -
While being a classic, bold Howell Mountain wine, the wine also shows an elegance unusual for the varietal. Dense inky purple and blue in color. Aromas of coco, cumin, mulberry and baking spices mingle with wild berry compote. Full and ... Learn MoreRetro Cellars Elevation Petite Sirah 2012$105.00 Per item -
Producing an exceptional, dry style of Petite Sirah. This is one of the top examples we have ever come across. ... Learn MoreRetro Cellars Elevation Petite Sirah 2010$105.00 Per item -
The winery's original name, La Crema Vinera, means “best of the vine,” setting the standard since 1979. The family-owned and operated winery focuses exclusively on cool-climate appellations. The 2017 Sealift Vineyard Pinot Noir is crafted from the same vines used in the ... Learn MoreLa Crema Sealift Pinot Noir 2017$105.00 Per item -
Ridge Vineyards is a famed Californian wine producer founded in 1962, and based in the Santa Cruz Mountains, but with vineyards in several parts of the state. Its flagship wine, Monte Bello, is a Cabernet Sauvignon-dominated Bordeaux blend known for delivering ... Learn MoreRidge Vineyards East Bench Zinfandel 2015$115.01 Per item -
For the last few years the d'Anna's have been making annual trips to talk to wineries with similar philosophies to not only import and represent these wineries in Australia but to also work on a special little project focusing on ... Learn MoreFratelli D'Anna Brunello Di Montalcino 2012$115.01 Per item -
"This wine is one barrel of 2016 vintage Brunello from a high altitude vineyards very close to the town of Montalcino that looked special the moment I first tried it. Every year I would go back and try that wine and ... Learn MoreFratelli D'Anna Brunello Di Montalcino 2016$120.00 Per item -
The grapes were sourced from our vineyards situated in the Santa Rosa Plain neighborhood of the Russian River Valley AVA. This neighborhood is slightly warmer than the westerly areas of the Russian River Valley. Daily summer fog moderates the summer ... Learn MoreLa Crema Fog Veil Vineyard Russian River Pinot Noir 2018$122.00 Per item -
Revered as one of the best Solengo's produced since the iconic 1997 vintage. ... Learn MoreArgiano Solengo Rosso Toscano IGT 2015$129.99 Per item -
A brilliant wine, Peay's 2017 Pinot Noir Estate Ama offers an explosion of sweet red/purplish berry fruit, floral notes and spice, all with a hint of blood orange-infused acidity that gives the wine vibrancy. The 2017 Ama is wonderfully bold and ... Learn MorePeay Ama Pinot Noir 2017$145.00 Per item -
One of the real surprises in this tasting, the 2017 Pinot Noir Estate Pomarium has really blossomed over the last year. The Ama possesses quite a bit more tannin and structure than the Ama, along with a darker flavor profile that ... Learn MorePeay Pomarium Pinot Noir 2017$145.00 Per item -
The 2010 Brunello di Montalcino Annata is a real knock-out. This is very tight and muscular. Needs at least four to five years to soften. The legend lives. ... Learn More -
The 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon is powerful and opulent but maintains an underlying thread of pure finesse. Beguiling now, the 2016 will charm your cellar for years to come. ... Learn MoreMount Brave Cabernet Sauvignon 2016$184.00 Per item -
98% Malbec & 2% Cabernet Sauvignon. Mt. Brave Malbec opens with dark, ripe raspberry and huckleberry with spicy undertones. The sturdy structure reveals that this is a true mountain wine. Vineyard sites date back to a time just before the Civil War. One ... Learn MoreMt Brave Malbec 2014$184.00 Per item -
Stunning example of Californian Cabernet. The 'Rockfall" is a single vineyard, hand picked by winemaker Chris Jackson as the best part of the vineyard. Vibrant aromas of brambly blackberry, black currant, smoky tobacco leaf, and sage dominate, while underneath one ... Learn MoreStonestreet Rockfall Cabernet 2016$199.99 Per item
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