La Fiorita

This estate’s upward trajectory continues with a superb set of new releases. The 2019 Brunello may be the centrepiece, but La Fiorita’s 2021 Rosso is another outstanding wine in its class: immensely seductive, with lifted, floral notes and cleansing acidity. It is, for our money, one of the wines of the offer. The style here has changed dramatically since Natalie Oliveros became sole proprietor in 2014.

Abetted by estate manager Luigi Peroni, Natalie was the driving force behind organic conversion and the construction of a new winery, memorably described by Valter Speller as ‘Montalcino meets Miami’. The wines today are expressive, fresh and accessible, albeit with plenty of capacity to age – particularly the Riserva and barrel-selection Fiore di NO.