Marcus Christian Williams

10

Notes of cherry, herbs, and leather. Medium bodied with deep cherry color. Highly tannic. — 8 months ago

Martijn

9.1

La Cantina in Drunen: Good wine, great food, fantastic people and what a wine list they have. — a year ago

Jim Gilbert

9.4

Silky, I could live in this glass! — 5 years ago

Valerie Finley

9.4

Beautiful nose with dark fruit. Black tea on the palate. Very silky with smooth tannins. Lovely balanced wine! — 6 years ago

James Morales

10

Smooth & Dry!
Dark color. Snappy bouquet. — 7 years ago

Natalia Denisova

9.1

Aromas of white flowers, white pear, green apple, lemon, minerality (chalk), hint of vanilla. Fresh medium + acidity, well-integrated.
Elegant and light, worth to try — 8 years ago

Liza Layfield

9.6

Light, smooth, wonderful with seafood, paired with tuna carpaccio — 8 years ago

with Daniel

Freddy R. Troya

9.5

Valdisanti Toscana 2020
Toscana IGT, Tenuta San Giovanni, Tuscany, Italy 🇮🇹

Overview
Named in honor of Pier Luigi Tolaini’s mother, Valdisanti is Tolaini’s signature Super Tuscan from Tenuta San Giovanni—right at the southern edge of Chianti Classico. The 2020 vintage is crafted entirely from estate-grown fruit and features a 50% Cabernet Sauvignon / 50% Cabernet Franc blend. This pure Bordeaux-style combination underscores both structure and aromatic vibrancy, reflecting both modern winemaking finesse and Tuscan terroir.  

Aromas & Flavors
Dark and compelling on the nose—black cherry, ripe cassis, and tobacco merge with aromatic notes of Mediterranean herbs, graphite, and leather. Layered hints of licorice and espresso build toward a rich, spice-kissed finish.   

Mouthfeel
Full-bodied and structured with firm yet supple tannins and lively acidity. The wine is generous on the palate yet balanced, leading to a long finish that reveals depth and elegant austerity.   

Winemaking Notes
Grapes are meticulously hand-harvested and optically sorted, then fermented on skins for 25 days in French oak vats. Aging continues for 16 months in French barriques, including 6 months on lees, drawing out both richness and aging potential.  

Food Pairing
Pairs brilliantly with Tuscan specialties like bistecca alla Fiorentina, wild boar ragù, or aged Pecorino Toscano. Its structure also complements urban grills, roasted game, or hearty stews.

Verdict
Valdisanti 2020 is a refined Super Tuscan that marries Bordeaux balance with Tuscan character. With its 50/50 Cabernet blend and meticulous winemaking, this wine is both graceful and powerful—a true standout for collectors and dinner tables alike. It will cellar beautifully over the next 10–15 years. A la salute!! — 10 months ago

Jeremy Shanker

Sommelier at RN74

9.1

First time trying these varieties. What a cool wine! — 6 years ago

Anne Carman

9.6

Rich bright and dark fruit - black and red cherry, black and red raspberry- with note of coffee bean and sambuca. Perfect balanced acidity with tamed soft tannins and a velvety finish. — 6 years ago

Ron Siegel

9.3

Beautifully structured with good balance showing blackberry, cherry, leather, licorice, dried herbs & tobacco. Purchased this Riserva at the winery. — 8 years ago

Grant & Jullie

8.9

Nice smell of plums and dark fruit. Definitely a good wine. By itself, the acid and sourness overpowers the fruit, but when paired with pizza, the sourness softens and the fruit emerges ... red cherries, maybe black currant. Really nice. — 8 years ago

Lindsay

9.1

Very nice wine! Notes of leather and black currant with a nice dry finish. — 8 years ago

Boris Plutov

9.0

National Prosecco Week — a year ago

with Horseman

Jonathan Heist

9.3

Jammy, blackberry and black currant — 4 years ago

Marisa

9.0

Drank at Siamo Napoli in San Diego. Loved it — 5 years ago

Molly Ringe

General Manager Skillet Diner

10

when i first opened this, it was so tight. Left it a day and OMG! exotic woods and dried wild huckleberries, wild fennel, hints of zatar - wild mountain herbs. Super balanced!! — 6 years ago

Kevin VanLiew

9.2

Lots of small bubbles very drinkable — 7 years ago

Nick Piccone

9.5

Bottle 330 of 400 produced - so well balanced and structured, intense and complex — 8 years ago

with Sarah

Marcy TurtzoMcmullin

9.7

Not too sweet, not too dry, fruity bouquet, delightful! — 8 years ago