Gagliole is a small gem that captures all of Tuscany's beauty. Judiciously cultivated and groomed, small tracts of land created elegant geometric figures on either side of the impenetrable hills. Here, at 1,640 feet above sea level, vineyards of Sangiovese mature under the rays of the sun thanks to splendid exposure to the south-southwest. The age of the vines (3-30 years) is a testament to the painstaking process of reintegration that has taken place here. Monika and Thomas Bär, a noted gallery manager and a Swiss lawyer and banker, respectively, decided to settle in Gagliole in order to return to Tuscany where they met. Over the years, their love of good wine became a true passion that has blossomed into the production of native and international varietals that express the character of their microclimate. The yellow-brownish color of the soil up close becomes the distinct shades of argillaceous loam: it is the argillite that embraces and nurtures the vines. This mineral-poor soil contains just the right amount of humus to give the wine soft, pleasant tones. The delicate balance between soil and climate is the ideal model for crafting elegant wines that reflect this great winemaking patrimony. The cellar is marked by a balance between the modern and the ancient that allows the fruit to be transformed into a great wine. Only state-of-the-art technology is used here and the fermenting vats are temperature controlled. Every year, half of the barriques are replaced in this underground cellar.
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James Suckling 92 “This has lovely dark plums, fresh herbs and violets. On the palate it’s tightly knit and elegant with a firm row of tannins
James Suckling 92 “Subtle aromas of raspberries and red plums with hints of roasted meat. Medium to full body, ripe yet tightly wound tannins and
Wine Spectator 95 "Sweet berry and plum aromas are floral and pretty, with pure and beautiful fruit that's ripe yet delectable, lasting for minutes on the
Wine Spectator 94 "Very fresh and floral, with blackberry and currant aromas. Full body, with a wonderful core of berry, chocolate and mint character. Long and
Antonio Galloni 94 "The 2010 Gagliole Rosso is gorgeous in this vintage. A rich, deeply spiced wine, the 2010 is laced with cloves, cinnamon, plums, licorice
James Suckling 90 "A Chianti Classico with a bright, fresh cherry character. Medium body, crisp acidity and fine tannins. Very delicious and vivacious. All about drinkability.
James Suckling 92 "A red with raspberry, black pepper and lemon rind character. Medium to full body, firm tannins and a fresh finish. Beautiful density of
Vinous Media 93 "The 2013 Valletta is a blend of equal parts Sangiovese and Merlot from the Bär family's holdings in Panzano, just a stone's throw
Vinous Media 90 "The 2014 Chianti Classico Rubiolo is an absolutely gorgeous wine for the vintage. Sweet floral notes meld into a core of bright red
James Suckling 93 "A silky, fresh wine with citrus fruit, plum and hints of hazelnut. Medium to full body, fine tannins, crisp acidity. Solid and beautiful.
Vinous Media 92 "The 2013 Gagliole Rosso is a dark, sumptuous beauty. Even with all of its intensity, the 2013 has a kick of acidity that
Vinous Media 93 "Another impressive wine, the 2014 Valletta takes the best of the estate's Sangiovese and Merlot from both the Castellina and Panzano properties. Dark,
James Suckling 92 "A full and chewy Chianti Classico with plenty of blackberry and black cherry character. Hints of flowers. Medium body, round and chewy tannins
James Suckling 96 "This smells so much like truffles it's uncanny. Then enticingly fresh red fruit springs from the glass in a myriad of different shades.
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