Florence Duchêne

Canard-Duchêne

Brut Rosé Champagne Blend

Last night in paradise — a month ago

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Steve Rura

Steve Rura

Last night in paradise

Fattoria Selvapiana

Vigneto Bucerchiale Riserva Chianti Rùfina Sangiovese 2013

I have enjoyed many vintages of the excellent single vineyard Reserva (Bucerchiale) from Selvapiana, but the fruity 2018 is one of the more satisfying ones. Perfumed red and black fruit aromatics soar from the stemware. It is Medium >full, balanced and well structured with crisp acidity and light tannins at the satisfying finish. This Sangiovese star from the Rufina appellation East of Florence, always punches well above its price point. If you’re unaware of it, time to check it out. (It continues to identify it as 2013, but please note it is 2018.)
— 6 months ago

Bruno Duchêne

La Luna Vin de Pays de la Côte Vermeille Red Blend 2019

Joe Carroll
9.4

Outstanding — 3 months ago

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Badia a Coltibuono

Chianti Classico Sangiovese Blend 2020

Badia a Coltibuono, or "The Abbey of good harvest," lies in the heart of the Chianti Classico area, between Florence and Siena. The Abbey is approximately 2000 years old. Blend of 90% Sangiovese; 10% Colorino, Canaiolo, & Ciliegiolo. Deep Ruby color, aromas of black fruit and earthy spice nose. On the palate flavors of blackberry and cherry with savory tannins, good balance, black pepper and cacao notes. Medium+ finish ending with earthy mineral notes. Good now. — 6 months ago

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Marchesi Antinori

Villa Antinori Toscana Sangiovese Blend 2023

A Tuscan red blend that we have had in the United States as well as in Italy. In the US you can buy this for $16 a bottle at Total Wine and see it in a restaurant for $52 a bottle. I was in the north end of Boston and paid $80 for the same bottle! If you are in Florence this bottle costs about €15.30 in the supermarket and will run you about €22 to €27 in a restaurant.  — 5 months ago

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Canard-Duchêne

Millésimé Brut Champagne Blend 2015

DCH
9.3

A treat of a vintage bottling and a bit of a steal at $60. More focused than NV bottlings I’m more accustomed to. Less busy, more naturally balanced letting a bit of complexity shine through. Nothing life changing, but you can spend a lot more on less impressive Champagne. From the bottle shop at Bern’s. — 9 months ago

Banfi

Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese 2015

Enjoyed this one at small restaurant near Ponte Vecchio Bridge in Florence. — 4 years ago