Fonti di Vino 2026, San Casciano dei Bagni

A good friend, Carlo Franchetti invited me to the inaugural event held on behalf of a group of artisan and family run wine estates, who collectively decided to form an association to promote their wines under the banner of Fonti di Vino, this being the first edition, held at the Fonteverde Resort and Spa, in San Casciano dei Bagni.

The first edition of Fonti di Vino was inaugurated by the Mayor of San Casciano Dei Bagni: Agnese Carletti

The event is under the tutelage of the Municipality of  San Casciano dei Bagni in collaboration with nine local wineries. These nine wineries are located between the

Val d’ Orcia and Valdichiana:

Podernuovo a Palazzone

Il Poggio

Cantine Ravazzi

Sassopra

Gianni Barzi Farm

Sancaba

Giacomo Mori

Tenuta Le Forconate

Giacomo Baraldo Vigneron

The event was held at Casina delle Rose, a glorious Villa situated at the entrance of the resort and was fully supported by local dignitaries, journalists, members of the wine trade and wine lovers from the surrounding region.

The nine producers present have approximately 100 hectares of land under vine and collectively produce 280,000 bottles annually.

Tasting notes:

Cantine Ravazzi

Chianti Riserva DOCG 2022

Medium ruby red in colour. Bouquet consisting of lilac and violet florals, dark berry fruits and floral underbrush. On the palate, blackcurrant, damson, liquorice, blackberry and dark cherry. Saline infused energy. Good textural depth. Medium length on the close.

Points 89 TW

Cantine Ravazzi

Iroso Toscana IGT 2022

Sangiovese 50% Merlot 25% Cabernet Sauvignon 25%

Aromas of cherry, violet and bluebell florals, dried Mediterranean herbs and mild spice notes. Upon entry, black berry fruits abound, wild cherry, dewberry and plum. A degree or two below full bodied. Layered, intense, persistent, not a shy personality. Broadens following mid palate. Well balanced. Full of vigour and energy.

Points 91 TW

Cantine Ravazzi

P 64  Toscana IGT 2020

Sangiovese 100%

Intense ruby red in colour with garnet undertones. Floral aromas rise from the glass, violet, lilac and lavender, Bing cherry, wild strawberry, salty liquorice, fragrant tobacco leaf, grilled herb notes and distant smoky woodland scents. On the palate, super expressive, broad, juicy, agile with massive textural depth and volume. Vibrant. Fine tannin structure vies with fresh wry friendly acidity. Loiters on the close.

Points 95 TW

Cantine Ravazzi

P 64 Toscana IGT 2020

Cabernet Sauvignon 100%

Deep ruby red in colour with Bramble ink undertone. Aromatic profile includes dark wild forest berries, exotic spice, violet florals and  a medley of cherry nuances. On the palate: blackcurrant, red cherry, black berry jam, balsam notes, salty liquorice, toasted tobacco and a whiff of espresso. Agile, juicy, creamy, refined and elegant. Tingling acidity drives the energy. Firm, fresh, rounded tannins form the structure. Precise and polished. Articulated on the finish.

Points 96 TW

Il Poggio

Mannella Toscana IGT 2022

Sangiovese 100%

Aromas of red blossoms and crushed red rose petal, cherry syrup, warm redcurrant, pomegranate, oaky vanilla and mild spice notes. On the palate tart and sour notes appear. Rapier acidity and steel core tannins. Not a good showing.

Points 84 TW

Il Poggio

Poggio Corno Orcia DOC 2022

Sangiovese, Merlot

Medium purple in colour. Aromatics of dark berry fruits, liquorice, slate and some dried bitter herb nuances. On the palate, a touch disjointed and warm, spiky brutal tannins engage with a broadsword of acidity. From mid palate, the wine appears hollow and dries the mouth on its way to the close.

Points 85 TW

Giacomo Mori

Clanis Toscana IGT 2021

Cabernet Sauvignon

Medium ruby red in colour. Dark blue and purple floral aromas introduce the aromatic profile, followed by wid forest berry fruits. On entry: dark cherry, blackberry, blackcurrant, fresh zesty acidity. Crunchy tannins interplay with complex stony mineral tones. Good length on the finish.

Points 90 TW

Podere Bulgherino

Vino Rosso 2023

Sangiovese 50% Cabernet Sauvignon 50%

Bright ruby red in colour. Florals of rose petal, violet and hyacinth, dark cherry and dark berry fruits. On the palate, Rainier cherry, blackcurrant, blackberry jam, sweet tobacco notes, mild balsamic nuances and crushed stone minerality. Forward tannins and zingy acidity are fully engaged. On the back end fresh ripe fruit takes centre stage. Long and juicy on the finish.

Points 89 TW

Podere Bulgherino

Il Podere

Vino Rosso Biologico 2023

Sangiovese 80% Cabernet Sauvignon 20%

Medium purple in colour. Aromatics of violet, lilac and lavender florals, dark cherry, pomegranate, plum and dewberry. On entry, fresh, vibrant, smoky with secondary nuances of dried herb and fig. Precise and balanced. A little tension on the back end noted, but bottle age will assist. Slight dry sensation on the close does not detract.

Points 90 TW

Sancaba

Bianco 2025

Toscana IGT

Grechetto 75% Trebbiano 25% (Tank sample)

Pale straw in colour. Concentrated aromas of white florals, lime leaf, grapefruit zest, distant lychee all appear on the aromatic profile. On the palate, undeniable structure, precise, crisp and fresh. Medium in textural tone. Fine delicate tannins are in play with zesty friendly acidity, the final outcome of this interplay will just enhance the overall balance. Saline infused energy in evidence. A subtle mix of oak and lemon zest appear on the back end that gives further lift to the already vertical nature of the imbibe.  A unique opportunity to spoil oneself.

Points 95 TW

Sancaba

Petit Sancaba 2024

Pinot Nero

Toscana IGT

Pale ruby red in colour with a translucent undertone. Fine and elegant aromas rise from the glass, violet florals, pink rose petal, wild cherry, raspberry, dried strawberry, mild spice notes and distant smoky woodland scents. On the vertically inclined palate, this wine imprints its authority. Secondary nuances of Rainier cherry, garden herb and cranberry, appear then fade. So light and delicate the palate hardly notices the engagement has concluded.

Points 95+ TW

Sancaba

Pinot Nero 2023

Toscana IGT

Beguiling aromatics start the introduction, intense aromas of cherry and other red berry fruits, dried herbal and smoky tones, followed by a line of complex minerality and saline nuances. On the palate: elegant, refined, structured, silky, balanced, persistent with ultra fine tannins and creamy acidity. The finish is hauntingly long and juicy. A trophy winner of a wine.

Points 97 TW

Sassopra

Noboski 2024

Sangiovese 80% Ciliegiolo 20%

Medium ruby red in colour. Aromatics of pale blue florals and gardenia, red cherry, redcurrant, garden herb notes, liquorice and blonde tobacco leaf. Upon entry, light in texture resonance, yet leaves a fine imprint on the mid palate. Medium bodied. Tannins and acidity content, both friendly,  and still very much in play. Medium length on the finish.

Points 90 TW

Sassopra

Rosso di Sassopra Lazio IGT 2024

Sangiovese 90% Merlot 10%

Brick red in colour. On the bouquet, sour red cherry, redcurrant, wild raspberry and pomegranate. Upon entry, silky, juicy, fresh, clean with tons of energy. Solid core of red fruits. Balanced. Linear. Savoury. Unique expression of Sangiovese. Appealing. Persistent on the close.

Points 92 TW

Tenuta Le Forconate

Confinerosso Toscana IGT

Sangiovese 50% Cabernet Franc 25% Sagrantino 25%

Medium purple in colour with ruby red undertones. On the bouquet, rose petal, violet florals, red berry fruits and woodland leaf litter. On the sip, redcurrant, red cherry, blackberry and fennel pollen. Fresh, youthful, juicy, linear and compact. Comes over as being a touch over extracted. Medium length on the close.

Points 88 TW

Tenuta Le Forconate

Ràsole

Colli Dell’ Etruria Centrale DOC 2024

Sangiovese, Cabernet Franc

Intense purple in colour. Aromatics of violet, bluebell and white headed florals, red berry fruits, garden herbs and mild spice notes. On the palate, shows plenty of energy, medium textural resonance, wry but friendly acidity, velvety tannin structure. Secondary notes of espresso and blackberry. Overall very expressive and youthful, surprisingly elegant and polished for a young wine. Articulated on the close.

Points 92+ TW

Tenuta Le Forconate

Le Forconate Toscana IGT 2022

Cabernet Franc

Deep ruby red in colour with dark purple undertone. Dark dry floral aromas, ripe wild forest berry fruits and exotic spice nuances. Warm entry, floats on the palate. Broad, layered, attractive and appealing. Pulses with energy. Tannins and acidity have interwoven. Textural resonance is deep and voluminous. Lingers on the close. Joyful.

Points 93 TW

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