Fanciulle, Vigneto Grande 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" ."From limestone-rich soils. South facing, 400m above sea level. 25yr old vines. 2/3 French oak, 12.5% alcohol. "Quite a deep but lifted nose, spiced plums and sweet anise, dried violets, cacao nibs, touches of cedar and iron filings and a campfire the following morning, hints of crushed rock and marzipan but also a re citrus oil note too. High-toned berry fruit on the aerien attack, succulent, well-drawn tannins that draw the spicy, herbal berry fruit mid-palate along to a tapered finish. Mid-weight but plenty of intensity and energy at the core. Will be interesting to see how this fleshes out and softens slightly over the next 24 months but very drinkable even now." Tom Harrow, Head Wine Guru