Monteleccio, Sesti 2023 Grape variety_Pinot Noir This is off-dry but with

This is off-dry but with refreshing acidity

The 'second wine' of exemplary Medoc estate Chateau La Tour de By

characterful wine full of red cherry and raspberry notes with supple tannin and a smooth finish with some warming spice and hints of vanilla

The first vines were only planted in 2005 but these are already some of the best sparkling wines made in the UK: aromatic

Jean-Baptiste de Clock runs this estate (much older than the wine's modern label suggests) close to Mèze and makes very fine Picpoul

Monteleccio, Sesti 2023 Grape variety_Pinot Noir This is off-dry but withGiuseppe Sesti only first planted vines at Castello di Argiano (not to be confused with the equally fine Tenuta di Argiano, also in Montalcino) in 1991 but his wines are already some of the best examples of Sangiovese in Tuscany. The Monteleccio is merely one of the 'entry level' wines, using grapes not destined for the more pretigious Rossi di Montalcino and Brunello, but shows exceptional elegance for the price, with ripe, plush fruit, a touch of