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Le Calcinaie |
Chianti Colli Senesi |
JS - James Suckling |
91 Points |
2015 |
04/2018
Review
Aromas of raspberries, plums and dark chocolate. Medium body, soft and juicy tannins and a precise finish. Drink now.
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Le Calcinaie |
Chianti Colli Senesi |
WS - Wine Spectator |
91 Points |
2016 |
12/2018
Review
Sleek and juicy, framing the black cherry and black currant flavors with lift and focus. Finishes with finesse and an extension of the fruit flavors, tinged by earth and tea details. Offers lightly dusty tannins. Drink now through 2024.
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Le Calcinaie |
Chianti Colli Senesi |
JS - James Suckling |
90 Points |
2018 |
07/2019
Review
Lots of primary fruit here, such as raspberries and bilberries, intermingling with citrus and spices. Medium body, fine acidity and a fruity finish. Drink now.
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Le Calcinaie |
Chianti Colli Senesi |
VS - Vinous |
91 Points |
2018 |
07/2019
Review
The 2018 Chianti Colli Senesi is a fresh, vibrant red to drink now and over the next few years. Sweet tobacco, cedar, mint and anise overtones add aromatic nuance to a core of sweet red Sangiovese fruit. The purity of the flavors and the wine's sheer deliciousness are both notable. Medium in body, perfumed and light on its feet, the 2018 is another winner from Simone Santini. Best of all, the 2018 is a screaming value.
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Le Calcinaie |
Chianti Colli Senesi |
WE - Wine Enthusiast |
90 Points |
2019 |
07/2021
Review
Underbrush, dark-skinned berries and ground clove mingle with a whiff of fragrant purple flowers on this 100% Sangiovese. Tangy and full-bodied, the savory palate doles out succulent black cherry, star anise and a hint of baking spice set against taut, dusty tannins and bright acidity. Drink through 2023. Editor's Choice
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Le Calcinaie |
Chianti Colli Senesi |
WS - Wine Spectator |
91 Points |
2019 |
02/2021
Review
Saturated flavors of black cherry, black currant, violet and iron mark this fleshy red, which is dense, yet the ripe, sweet fruit persists.
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Le Calcinaie |
Chianti Colli Senesi |
VS - Vinous |
90 Points |
2020 |
09/2021
Review
The 2020 Chianti Colli Senesi is an absolute delight. Fresh, gracious and medium in body, the 2020 is super-refined from start to finish. Crushed berry fruit, spice and red flowers give this aromatic, gracious Chianti so much appeal. The 2020 is a total charmer. That’s all there is to it.
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Le Calcinaie |
Chianti Colli Senesi |
VS - Vinous |
90 Points |
2021 |
06/2022
Review
The 2021 Chianti Colli Senesi is fabulous. Rich and punchy, the 2021 offers quite a bit of intensity in its dark red Sangiovese fruit. It's a terrific wine in its peer group and for the appellation, although I must say the 14.5% alcohol is a bit surprising.
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Le Calcinaie |
Chianti Colli Senesi |
VS - Vinous |
89 Points |
2016 |
07/2018
Review
Le Calcinaie’s 2016 Chianti Colli Senesi is gorgeous. Deep, fleshy and generous, the 2016 offers terrific depth and complexity at this level and price point. Ripe dark cherry and plum fruit give the 2016 its intense feel, but there is plenty of freshness and nuance as well. The 2016 spent 10 months in cask. Best of all, 2016 is a terrific value.
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Le Calcinaie |
Chianti Colli Senesi |
VS - Vinous |
90 Points |
2022 |
06/2023
Review
The 2022 Chianti Colli Senesi is a rich, heady wine. Super-ripe red cherry, cedar, pipe tobacco, mint and dried flowers are all dialed up in this lush, succulent Chianti Colli Senesi. The style is a bit pushed because of the ripeness of the year, but this is nicely balanced.
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Le Calcinaie |
Chianti Colli Senesi |
JS - James Suckling |
91 Points |
2022 |
10/2023
Review
Notes of ripe raspberries and dark cherries with hints of cocoa and bitter spices. Medium-bodied with firm, compact tannins and velvety texture. Lengthy and structured. Drink or hold.
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Le Calcinaie |
Chianti Colli Senesi Ingredienti Uva |
VS - Vinous |
92 Points |
2016 |
07/2017
Review
The 2016 Ingredienti: Uva, the estate's 100% Sangiovese done with no SO2, is fabulous. Exuberant and intense in all of its dimensions, the 2016 possesses tons of depth and raciness to match the dark Sangiovese flavors. Black cherry, plum, smoke and licorice infuse the racy, inviting finish.
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Le Calcinaie |
Chianti Colli Senesi Ingredienti Uva |
VS - Vinous |
92 Points |
2019 |
08/2020
Review
Simone Santini's 2019 Ingredienti: Uva is 100% Sangiovese done with no additives at all. A burst of dark Sangiovese fruit hits the palate as this exuberant red shows off its personality. Deep, dark and full of primary fruit, the 2019 packs a serious punch. I am not sure how well the 2019 will age, but it is immensely delicious today. The stripped down style is incredibly appealing.
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Le Calcinaie |
Chianti Colli Senesi Ingredienti Uva |
WE - Wine Enthusiast |
90 Points |
2019 |
04/2021
Review
Made with no added sulfites, this 100% Sangiovese has aromas of red-skinned berry, underbursh and baking spice. The bright, juicy palate doles out red cherry, crushed raspberry and cinnamon alongside taut tannins and lively acidity. It's made to be enjoyed young, so drink 2023.
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Le Calcinaie |
Chianti Colli Senesi Ingredienti Uva |
JS - James Suckling |
92 Points |
2019 |
08/2020
Review
A tight, reserved red with dried berries, cherries and some chocolate and walnut undertones. It’s medium-bodied with firm, compact tannins and a fresh finish. From organically grown grapes. Drink or hold.
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Le Calcinaie |
Chianti Colli Senesi Ingredienti Uva |
VS - Vinous |
89 Points |
2017 |
07/2018
Review
The 2017 Ingredienti: Uva is 100% Sangiovese fermented and aged with no SO2. The warm, dry year produced an exuberant, rich wine packed with super-ripe dark stone fruit character that gives the wine its decidedly flamboyant personality. I would prefer to drink the 2017 sooner rather than later, ideally with similarly bold cuisine.
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Le Calcinaie |
Chianti Colli Senesi Riserva Santa Maria |
VS - Vinous |
91 Points |
2012 |
07/2018
Review
The 2012 Chianti Colli Senesi Riserva Santa Maria is deep, fleshy and super-expressive. Succulent dark cherry and plum fruit are pushed forward in this open-knit, inviting Riserva. There is more than enough tannin and overall structure to provide rewarding drinking for at least a number of years.
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Le Calcinaie |
Chianti Colli Senesi Riserva Santa Maria |
WA - Wine Advocate |
91 Points |
2012 |
05/2019
Review
The 2012 Chianti Colli Senesi Riserva Santa Maria (made with organically farmed fruit) has taken on a very interesting and attractive evolutionary trajectory. The bouquet is redolent of balsamic tones that suggest eucalyptus oil, cola and licorice. To my nose, that eucalyptus tone is by far and long the most defining. The wine is clean and direct in terms of mouthfeel, with a polished, almost glossy shine to those tannins.
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Le Calcinaie |
Chianti Colli Senesi Riserva Santa Maria |
JS - James Suckling |
90 Points |
2013 |
07/2019
Review
I like the dried fruit and fruit cake here, even though it heads into slightly jammy territory. Full-bodied, round and spicy with lots of candied plum cake. With a little more freshness, this could be outstanding. Drink now.
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Le Calcinaie |
Chianti Colli Senesi Riserva Santa Maria |
WS - Wine Spectator |
93 Points |
2015 |
03/2021
Review
This is beginning to mature, offering woodsy, mushroom and leather flavors to accompany its fading cherry and plum fruit. Balanced and long, with notes of bitter almond, iron and tobacco adding depth. Drink now through 2036. 200 cases made, 30 cases imported.
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Le Calcinaie |
Chianti Colli Senesi Riserva Santa Maria |
VS - Vinous |
93 Points |
2016 |
09/2021
Review
The 2016 Chianti Colli Senesi Riserva Santa Maria is one of the best wines I have tasted from the appellation. Succulent dark cherry, plum, spice, lavender, licorice and earthy undertones all open in the glass. There is a bit of tannin and oak that needs to resolve, but overall, the 2016 is so impressive. It is quite simply one of the most complete and alluring wines I have tasted from Colli Senesi.
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Le Calcinaie |
Chianti Colli Senesi Riserva Santa Maria |
WS - Wine Spectator |
90 Points |
2016 |
11/2021
Review
A core of saturated black cherry and blackberry fruit is framed by earth and Tuscan herbs in this lively, solidly built red, which ends with a dense matrix of tannins and persistent savory accents. Sangiovese and Canaiolo. Best from 2023 through 2032. 250 cases made, 30 cases imported.
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Le Calcinaie |
Toscana Rosso Teodoro |
VS - Vinous |
92 Points |
2015 |
07/2018
Review
The 2015 Teodoro is a blend of Sangiovese with Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Bold, rich and explosive in the glass, the 2015 delivers serious fruit intensity and structure. The international varieties are not especially evident in the flavor profile, but are felt more in the wine’s depth and textural richness.
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Le Calcinaie |
Toscana Rosso Teodoro |
VS - Vinous |
91 Points |
2016 |
08/2020
Review
The 2016 Teodoro is a blend of Sangiovese, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. Plump, juicy and forward, the 2016 offers plenty of punch in its bright red fruit. Cedar, tobacco, licorice and spice give the Teodoro a good deal of brightness. Readers will find a mid-weight Tuscan red with a lot of character. The 2016 is not an obvious, blockbuster red, but it has a lot to say.
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Le Calcinaie |
Toscana Rosso Teodoro |
WE - Wine Enthusiast |
91 Points |
2016 |
04/2021
Review
A blend of Sangiovese, 20% Merlot and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon, this opens with enticing aromas of black-skinned berry, leather and cooking spice. The savory, balanced palate offers blackberry jam, tobacco and clove alongside chewy tannins. Drink through 2027.
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Le Calcinaie |
Toscana Rosso Teodoro |
VS - Vinous |
93 Points |
2017 |
09/2021
Review
The 2017 Teodoro is a blend of Sangiovese, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. Although the Rosso doesn’t have the translucent energy of the Chiantis in this range, it is deep, fleshy and marvelously delicious. Succulent black cherry, plum, chocolate, licorice, cloves and menthol infuse the 2017 with notable darkness and texture. Readers will find a pretty lush wine that offers tons of pure pleasure. I loved it.
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Le Calcinaie |
Toscana Rosso Teodoro |
VS - Vinous |
93 Points |
2018 |
06/2022
Review
The 2018 Teodoro, a blend of Sangiovese, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, is a wine of tremendous substance and power. Cabernet aromatics are beguiling, but it is the wine's balance that ultimately carries the day. Dried herbs, licorice, leather and earthy undertones a core of dark red fruit beautifully.
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Le Calcinaie |
Toscana Rosso Teodoro |
WS - Wine Spectator |
94 Points |
2016 |
12/2020
Review
Expressive aromas of plum, blackberry and kirsch are augmented by wild herbs and savory underbrush in this intense, delineated red. Iron, tobacco and tea notes add even more layers. Solidly built and vibrant. Terrific length. One for the long haul. Sangiovese, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. Best from 2023 through 2045. 150 cases made, 20 cases imported.
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Le Calcinaie |
Toscana Rosso Teodoro |
JS - James Suckling |
92 Points |
2016 |
08/2020
Review
Lots of blackcurrant, raspberry and cherry character. It’s very bright and energetic with fine tannins and very pretty fruit. Fine, crafted tannins and a pretty finish. Blend of sangiovese, merlot and cabernet sauvignon. From organically grown grapes. Drinkable now, but another year or two would be right for this. Try after 2021.
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Le Calcinaie |
Toscana Rosso Teodoro |
VS - Vinous |
91 Points |
2019 |
06/2023
Review
The 2019 Teodoro is another powerful, full-throttle wine from Simone Santini. Super-ripe red fruit, licorice, cedar, tobacco and rose petal fill out the layers. This tannic, brooding Sangiovese-based blend is not especially forthcoming today, but it does offer plenty of richness. Whether or not the tannins soften is an open questions.. I am also not sure the international varieties add much of note here.
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Le Calcinaie |
Toscana Rosso Teodoro |
VS - Vinous |
90 Points |
2022 |
06/2023
Review
The 2022 Chianti Colli Senesi is a rich, heady wine. Super-ripe red cherry, cedar, pipe tobacco, mint and dried flowers are all dialed up in this lush, succulent Chianti Colli Senesi. The style is a bit pushed because of the ripeness of the year, but this is nicely balanced.
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Le Calcinaie |
Vernaccia di San Gimignano |
WE - Wine Enthusiast |
92 Points |
2016 |
07/2018
Review
Tangy and fresh, this organically grown wine opens with enticing honeysuckle, white stone fruit and crushed stone scents. The juicy, flavorful palate doles out creamy white peach, yellow apple, tangerine and ginger hints while a white almond note lingers on the finish.
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Le Calcinaie |
Vernaccia di San Gimignano |
WS - Wine Spectator |
90 Points |
2017 |
10/2018
Review
A rich, supple texture envelops honey, almond, butter and white pepper flavors here. Balanced and focused, gaining a mineral edge on the finish. Drink now through 2012.
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Le Calcinaie |
Vernaccia di San Gimignano |
VS - Vinous |
90 Points |
2018 |
07/2019
Review
Le Calcinaie's 2018 Vernaccia di San Gimignano is a bright, crisp dry white to drink now and over the next few years. Lemon peel, orchard fruit and white flowers are all beautifully delineated in this super-expressive, vibrant white. The 2017 offers a captivating balance of aromatics, fruit and structure, with light tropical notes that grace the nuanced finish.
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Le Calcinaie |
Vernaccia di San Gimignano |
VS - Vinous |
90 Points |
2019 |
08/2020
Review
The 2019 Vernaccia di San Gimignano is a gorgeous wine to drink now and over the next handful of years. Dried pear, almond, dried flowers, mint and sage all open up nicely. Soft curves and lovely floral top notes add to its considerable appeal. Best of all, the 2019 is a terrific value.
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Le Calcinaie |
Vernaccia di San Gimignano |
JS - James Suckling |
89 Points |
2018 |
08/2019
Review
Sliced apple and pear aromas and flavors. Medium body. Good fruit and a lemon-rind finish. Drink now.
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Le Calcinaie |
Vernaccia di San Gimignano |
WA - Wine Advocate |
90 Points |
2020 |
07/2023
Review
From vintner Simone Santini, the Tenuta le Calcinaie 2019 Vernaccia di San Gimignano is another exciting and fresh white wine made from organic fruit. This Tuscan appellation excels in terms of the high percentage of estates that farm sustainably. In the case of this wine, you get lovely aromas of stone fruit and pear, with salty mineral notes. This is a lean-bodied white that prioritizes primary fruit; however, Tenuta le Calcinaie boasts more textural richness and depth than most. It's a great choice for fried seafood and a great value to boot.
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Le Calcinaie |
Vernaccia di San Gimignano |
VS - Vinous |
90 Points |
2022 |
06/2023
Review
The 2022 Vernaccia di San Gimignano is terrific. Rich and layered, with plenty of vibrancy, the 2022 has plenty to recommend it. Lemon confit, white pepper, jasmine and lime open nicely. This is a pretty rich style, but it works.
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Le Calcinaie |
Vernaccia di San Gimignano |
VS - Vinous |
90 Points |
2022 |
06/2023
Review
The 2022 Vernaccia di San Gimignano is terrific. Rich and layered, with plenty of vibrancy, the 2022 has plenty to recommend it. Lemon confit, white pepper, jasmine and lime open nicely. This is a pretty rich style, but it works.
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Le Calcinaie |
Vernaccia di San Gimignano Riserva Vigna ai Sassi |
VS - Vinous |
91 Points |
2014 |
07/2017
Review
A wine of real distinction and class, the 2014 Vernaccia di San Gimignano Riserva Vigna ai Sassi offers notable depth as well as considerable aromatic nuance. Crushed rocks, lemon confit, herb, chamomile and slightly tropical overtones are fused together. There is plenty to like in this very pretty, expressive white.
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Le Calcinaie |
Vernaccia di San Gimignano Riserva Vigna ai Sassi |
WE - Wine Enthusiast |
92 Points |
2014 |
07/2018
Review
Made from 95% Vernaccia and 5% Chardonnay planted in 1986, this opens with inviting orchard fruit, spring wildflower and yeasty bread dough scents. Bright and savory, the medium-bodied palate doles out ripe pear, yellow apple, crushed herb and nut hints alongside fresh acidity.
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Le Calcinaie |
Vernaccia di San Gimignano Riserva Vigna ai Sassi |
GR - Gambero Rosso |
2 Bicchieri |
2015 |
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Le Calcinaie |
Vernaccia di San Gimignano Riserva Vigna ai Sassi |
VS - Vinous |
90 Points |
2015 |
07/2018
Review
The 2015 Vernaccia di San Gimignano Riserva Vigna ai Sassi is broad and ample on the palate, both of which make it a terrific choice for the dinner table. Apricot, mint, spice and chamomile and nuance as the wine opens up in the glass. The 2015 can be enjoyed now, but it also has the pedigree to develop nicely for at least a few years. Aging on the less with some stirring adds texture, but there is no oak here.
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Le Calcinaie |
Vernaccia di San Gimignano Riserva Vigna ai Sassi |
WA - Wine Advocate |
90 Points |
2015 |
05/2019
Review
This is a beautiful and sophisticated Vernaccia. The 2015 Vernaccia di San Gimignano Riserva Vigna Ai Sassi has tons of saffron and mineral notes surrounded by peach, lemon mousse and honeydew melon. The wine offers good fullness and even some white licorice at the back. Great job.
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Le Calcinaie |
Vernaccia di San Gimignano Riserva Vigna ai Sassi |
WS - Wine Spectator |
90 Points |
2015 |
10/2018
Review
Rich, showing depth to the apple, almond, honey and salty, minerally flavors. Clean and bright, with a lingering chalky aftertaste. Drink now.
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Le Calcinaie |
Vernaccia di San Gimignano Riserva Vigna ai Sassi |
JS - James Suckling |
90 Points |
2016 |
08/2019
Review
Very attractive aromas and flavors of mangoes, papaya and apple peel follow through to a medium body. Lovely fruit and a creamy, textured finish. Drink now.
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Le Calcinaie |
Vernaccia di San Gimignano Riserva Vigna ai Sassi |
VS - Vinous |
92 Points |
2016 |
07/2019
Review
The 2016 Vernaccia di S. Gimignano Riserva Vigna ai Sassi is a white of uncommon complexity and distinction. Deep and beautifully layered, with striking richness, the 2016 has so much to offer. Lemon confit, white flowers, mint, apricot and almonds meld together in a creamy, beautifully textured, oily white to drink now and over the next handful of years.
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Le Calcinaie |
Vernaccia di San Gimignano Riserva Vigna ai Sassi |
VS - Vinous |
91 Points |
2018 |
09/2021
Review
The 2018 Vernaccia di San Gimignano Riserva Vigna ai Sassi is laced with pear, dried flowers, chamomile and hints of apricot. Soft and beautifully textured, the 2018 is ideal for drinking over the next handful of years.
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Le Calcinaie |
Vernaccia di San Gimignano Riserva Vigna ai Sassi |
VS - Vinous |
91 Points |
2021 |
09/2023
Review
The 2021 Vernaccia di San Gimignano Riserva Vigna ai Sassi is a classy, polished white of real dimension. Orchard fruit, tangerine oil, almond, dried flowers and chamomile confer notable complexity. There's gorgeous textural presence and tons of character here.
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