Vallino 2018

We love finding wines with a smart “next door” story, but this one might top them all…

Vallino is the pride and joy of the Nuti family, who bought their first plot of land, La Regola, back in 1900. Four generations later, they’re still going strong, winning huge acclaim and proving they can pull their weight in a category packed with very big contenders. Le Regola lies just up the hill from the vineyards of Tenuta San Guido—home of legendary Sassicaia—the wine that launched the Super Tuscan style and propelled it to worldwide stardom.

All that fame usually comes with a hefty price tag, though. Sassicaia 2018 sells for $250+ a bottle, which is one of the many reasons why Vallino is such a phenomenal buy.

Crafted from organically grown Cabernet Sauvignon and Sangiovese grapes and patiently barrel aged, Vallino is drinking beautifully now and will continue to develop. Past vintages have won serious acclaim—including 94 points from critic James Suckling, who called the previous release “a full, silky red with lots of crushed black cherries and hints of blackcurrants and minerals.” This 2018 edition is every bit as delectable and has scooped up a 91-point score from Suckling: “red and black cherries, hints of dried leaves and savory, earthy cranberries. Quite svelte and linear on the palate, with plenty of refined, silky tannins and juicy berries.”

Incredible drinking pleasure—at a fraction of the cost of its famous neighbors. Hurry for your share of our limited cases.