Fanciulle, Toscano 2020

Jem Macy is the founder and winemaker of Fanciulle, the gorgeous boutique estate from the sun-drenched hills of Tuscany. Every wine that Fanciulle produces is either biodynamically or organically grown across her range of single (predominantly) Sangiovese sites. Fanciulle typicity would be described as elegant and opulent whilst being fresh and invigorating, or to put it in Jem's own (and incredibly accurate words), "Sangiovese for Burgundy lovers". Tom Harrow's notes: "South-facing site, 150m above sea level, 75yr old vines planted in largely sandy soils. One third is aged in French oak, remainder in tank. Alcohol is 12.5%. Bright, lifted nose, spicy clove and cranberry, cracked pepper and red cherry, quite "Pinoty". Darker, sweeter notes develop, tobacco pouch, loam, moccha, but not at expense of freshness. Overnight - more rose petal and black cherry, a note of polish and pot pourri. Juicy attack, supple red berries, touch of dried mint, star anise, sappy but nicely modulated tannins, good balance of sweetness and a lick of salt on the finish. Very pleasing. Overnight fruit has receded and is more herbal, tannins are a little more chalky and brittle but the wine still holds up nicely."