2023 Le Ragnaie “Troncone”, Toscana Rosso, Tuscany, ItalyABOUT THE WINE Troncone is made from 100% Sangiovese grown at 600+ meters above sea level near Montalcino, just outside the Brunello DOCG boundaries. These organically farmed vineyards lie on rocky, calcareous soils, yielding wines of clarity and lift. Fermentation takes place with native yeasts in concrete vats, followed by aging in large neutral oak botti, allowing purity of fruit and terroir to shine. The 2023 vintage is marked by brightness and

and started a family

I have always been accustomed to storms on 14 July and 15 August

Stéphan Chaboud

a revered family-owned estate in Castiglione Falletto

she remains very active in the winemaking for her familial estate

The fruit is sourced from multiple vineyards in Feuersbrunn in Wagram

called for a return to the old practices of viticulture and vinification: starting with old vines

Their wines—spread across Fleurie

and harmonious balance—equally rewarding now with some air or after further cellar time

and restrained winemaking

Kopke is the oldest port wine house in Portugal

but he makes up for that in spades in what are some of the most charming and authentic Beaujolais wines that you’ll drink