Podere Le Boncie, Sangiovese "Chiesamonti" 2021 Rosso di Toscana, Tuscany, Italy

Giovanna Morganti is quickly becoming recognized as one of the best of the new generation of Tuscan winemakers, biodynamically farming sangiovese to make tiny quantities of wine. Chiesamonti is a 1.3-hectare parcel adjacent to San Felice in Castelnuovo Berardenga, with stonier soils than her home turf, first bottled on its own in 2018 as a fascinating counterpoint to Le Trame. It spends two years in Stockinger barrels and comprises nearly entirely Sangiovese, with just a touch of Canaiolo.

Tasting Notes

Herbs, wildflowers, spice, leather and menthol build in this backward, potent red from Le Boncie. There's plenty of stuffing and textural intensity in this deep, resonant wine. Silkier, higher-toned, and overall prettier than Le Trame, with a more blatant mineral underpinning and less sumptuously fleshy fruit. It reminds us of Burgundy, with earthy, herbal flavors and a mid-weight frame. Drink: 2026-2041.

Pairs With

Grilled pizza, pasta with sausage and garlic, beef dishes, tomato-based sauces

Ratings

95 pts Antonio Galloni (Vinous)