2023 Val di Suga Rosso di Montalcino, Tuscany, ItalyABOUT THIS WINE ABOUT THIS PRODUCER Founded in 1969 and owned by the Angelini family since 1994, Val di Suga is one of Montalcinos most respected estates. The winery is uniquely positioned with vineyards on all three major slopes of the appellation, allowing it to craft wines that capture the full diversity of Montalcino terroir. Known especially for their single vineyard Brunellos, Val di Suga combines traditional Tuscan winemaking with meticulous

One of the grandest

23% Oger Grand Cru

the Swartland project of established Franschhoek estate Boekenhoutskloof

Malolactic fermentation is allowed to occur but may be blocked in certain years if the vintage conditions warrant it

The richess and mouthfeel of this wine are outstanding

but from farming rather than winemaking backgrounds

an unfortunate series of challenging harvests discouraged his parents from joining the family business

Alvaro Castro has been the winemaker for his family’s properties at Quinta da Pellada and Quinta de Saes

The Lazzarito bottling stands as a benchmark for Serralunga Barolo—structured

Pichler’s vineyard holdings are primarily in the western end of the Wachau

A nobleman from the Basque region

The largest is a southwest-facing slope in the shadow of the Roche de Narse