Een blend van gelijke delen Sangiovese uit Castellina en Merlot uit de Vigna Grande wijngaard in Panzano, voornamelijk op Galestro en Albarese. Na manuele oogst vergist de wijn in houten kuipen en rijpt dan minstens 16 maanden op voor 50% nieuwe vaten van Franse eik, die speciaal zacht getoast worden op houtskool om de houtinvloed te beperken. Dit is een volle, suave, romige wijn met nog een mooie toekomst, hoewel we hem nu reeds onweerstaanbaar lekker vinden.

Wine Advocate (Monica Larner): “ A blend of Sangiovese and Merlot, the 2015 Valletta is a deep and velvety wine with a bright load of dark fruit intensity. The Merlot (from Panzano in Chianti) makes a big contribution to the lasting effects of this wine. That grape—especially in a warm vintage like 2015—adds richness and a velvety nature. The bouquet is redolent of dark fruit that is carefully intermingled with sweet spice. The Sangiovese (from Castellina in Chianti) contributes to the wine's fresh and bright mouthfeel.” 93/100

Vinous (Antonio Galloni): (over 2014) “Another impressive wine, the 2014 Valletta takes the best of the estate's Sangiovese and Merlot from both the Castellina and Panzano properties. Dark, pliant and expressive, the 2014 offers unusual richness for the vintage. Silky tannins add to the wine's creamy, textured personality. The 2014 is forward and fruit-driven in style, with impeccable balance. A kick of acidity on the finish rounds things out nicely.”