Podere Le Boncie le “Cinque” Rosso di Toscana 2024
Podere Le Boncie le “Cinque” Rosso di Toscana 2024
Unlike anything else in the Chianti Classico zone, Le Boncie have been one of my favorite new additions to the Chianti offerings from the region over the last 10 years. I walked by the vineyard last September (tried to make an appointment, but they were traveling) and snapped those photos above. As you can see from the vineyard photo above and the very leafy canopy, viticulture here is LOT different than anyone else in Chianti Classico zone. In fact, with all of proprietor and winemaker Giovanna Morganti's wines they are Toscana IGT and not Chianti Classico, even though she is in the heart of Berardenga in Chianti Classico. For me these are maybe the best wines after Montevertine in the zone.
2023: (2024 not yet reated) 90pts Vinous
Drinking Window: 2025 - 2035
The 2023 5, mostly Sangiovese, is a terrific introduction to the range. Crushed flowers, bright red-toned fruit, blood orange and cedar are nicely pushed forward. Fermentation in steel and aging in neutral casks keeps the flavors vibrant. I would prefer to drink this refreshing red over the next few years. - By Antonio Galloni on July 2025
Giovanna Morganti and Giorgio Serao follow up their spectacular 2021s with a very serious set of 2022s. The Chiesamonti is especially fine. Severe dehydration on the vine required extreme sorting. Other than that, the wines are terrific. As a reminder, Chiesamonti is mostly Sangiovese with some Canaiolo fermented in 30HL uprights then aged for 18 months in 18HL and 6HL casks. The flagship Le Trame is 100% Sangiovese vinified in smaller, open-top uprights and aged entirely in cask. These remain some of the most pure, transparent wines readers will find anywhere in the world. Best of all, the 2022s drink well now, although I do advise some decanting to help soften the youthful contours.