Report from Anteprima Toscana 2026: Valdarno di Sopra Day
(February 2026) Second annual (?) Valdarno Day and this one was better than the first. No long speeches, no seminars that made no sense, just a good old fashion tasting of a lots of wines.
I tasted all the wines presented - these are the ones that impressed the most. The usual Good / Better / Best is used here with full tasting notes given on wines that are rated BETTER and above.
Better-plus
Raspberry-strawberry, lighter than expected, good acidity, well-structured and well-balanced.
Two grapes that you'd wonder if they go together, but they do; and very well. Light, easy, refreshing, but fun.
Better
A spicier than expected Merlot with blackberry and cedar fighting it out for dominance; the fruit seems to have the upper hand; that's a good thing.
Good acidity with raspberries and cranberry fruit.
Good
Wines in this tier are listed without notes: Campo del Monte 2024 Baltea; Cantina Le Pietra 2024 Magnificat; Ejamu 2024 Tombolo; and others.