The year began auspiciously with a Decanter panel tasting evaluating the cellaring potential of Chianti Classico. At 25 years old, San Giusto a Rentennano’s 1998 Riserva was a resounding validation. Soon after, at the denomination’s annual-release tasting, Podere Il Palazzino’s 2016 Grosso Sanese lent positive reinforcement to the Gran Selezione category.
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Onwards to a zone more commonly fêted for the longevity of its wines, Montalcino’s producers were generous in sharing from their libraries. Topping the list, Biondi-Santi uncorked a Riserva from the much-lauded 1988 vintage – and did it ever live up to its reputation!
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Michaela’s top wines of 2023
Wines are listed white then red in score order
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