Orders are available for pick-up at Restaurant Nicholas at 160 Route 35 South Red Bank, NJ 07701 during the following times:
Monday: 9:30-3:30; Tuesday – Friday: 9:15am – 9:00pm; Saturday: 11:00am – 9:00pm; Sunday: Closed
$24.00 $19.99
Perfectly situated in the famous hills of Castelnuovo Berardenga, arguably Chianti’s top commune, Fattoria di Valiano has a distinct advantage over just about every other winery in the Chianti Classico area.
They’re situated in the southern part of the province of Siena on an estate that dates back more than 2,000 years. Even better, the vineyards are all between 350-400 meters above sea level with southwest exposure, giving them the perfect setup to make age-worthy, memorable Sangiovese.
In what was a hot and consistent 2019 vintage in Tuscany, Valiano turned out one of the best Chianti Classicos of the year, a sleek, energetic Sangiovese that hits with red and black fruits and some notes of dark chocolate with a silky smooth finish.
It’s safe to say, like most CC producers, Valiano is having their day. The high altitude hills of galestro and limestone soils may have made for austere and unforgiving wines twenty years ago, but with the new normal in Tuscany of super dry and hot summers, these wines now show better than ever before. This is arguably the best one made since the Piccini family took over in 1995!
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92 Points (Editors’ Choice), Wine Enthusiast
Cedar, mature black-skinned fruit and pipe tobacco aromas mingle together in the glass along with a whiff of iris. Smooth and savory, the palate offers ripe Marasca cherry, licorice and hints of espresso framed in polished, fine-grained tannins.
91 Points, James Suckling
A fresh, juicy red with aromas of mushrooms, cranberries, sour cherries and dried tobacco. Firm, fine tannins and crunchy acidity. From organically grown grapes. Delicious now.
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#3 Wine Spectator Top 100 Wines of 2021
96 Points, Parker’s Wine Advocate – 95 Points, Wine Spectator
We are one of the very few folks who have Wine Spectator’s #3 Wine of the Year. This is definitely not one to miss. The 2016 vintage showcases this prized vineyard in all its glory; notes of wild black fruit, thyme, mint, eucalyptus, and bay are lifted and enjoyed with the polished tannin and mouthwatering freshness of this wine. Regarded as one of the best vintages in the last few decades, the 2016 Martha’s Vineyard has been aged to perfection for immediate enjoyment at release and will continue to reward for the next 20+ years.
This is Joe Wagner and Quilt’s inaugural Red blend called Threadcount. It is a total knockout at the price point for this style of wine. It’s a big voluptuous wine and very fruit forward. The nose is straight up dark chocolate dipped raspberries and it tastes of fresh-baked blueberry pie, spice, and a touch of toffee. It’s the kind of quality blend that you’ve come to expect from the family behind Caymus.
The 2021 Napa Valley East side Cuvee is an instant classic. From the first whiff to the moment it hits the lips, its clear that this is a fabulously concentrated, serious wine: black in color, and featuring aromas of cassis, cedar and chocolate-tinged purple fruit. The mouthfeel is plush and voluptuous with a firm, solid finish that speaks to its potential for considerable aging.
Winemaker Kian Tavakoli (Opus One, Clos du Val) continues to excel even while others struggle. In 2017, he still managed to deliver a beautiful and opulent Napa Valley Cabernet that’s both dark and juicy. The wine hails from both Coombsville and Rutherford, giving it distinct characteristics and a lot of drive. Deep ruby to the rim with excellent concentration, notes of Bing cherries, raspberry pie and hints of vanilla. On the palate, big wonderfully jammy fruit with young but impressive tannins and great length. The finish leaves notes of black cherry, and baked blueberry pie. Fantastic Napa value.
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