Chianti Classico, Monterotondo “Vaggiolata” 2021
If you visited the shop in September or October of 2025 and were looking for red wine, you probably heard either Peter or Matt talk about the "Seretina" Riserva bottling from this producer. It was one of our favorite new discoveries of the year and we eagerly sold the entirety of the case we received in about two weeks. Oftentimes starting with the higher-end bottling from a producer can lead to letdowns when we try the more humbly priced stuff, but this has a surprising amount of stuffing for basic Chianti Classico. Saverio Basagni's family owned Monterotondo, located on a hill of the same name, as a hobby project, tending to the farmhouse built in the 11th century and growing some grapes on the side. After enological school and a couple of winemaking stints elsewhere, he and his wife Fabiana turned the property into a verified winery. Saverio uses four months of maceration on his Sangiovese à la old-school Barolo, then blends it with local favorites Malvasia Nera, Canaiolo, Ciliegiolo, and Colorino. Woodsy and tea-like, this should become your go-to midweight accompaniment for anything ragu.
Must be 21 years old to purchase. ID is required at delivery or in-store pickup
If you visited the shop in September or October of 2025 and were looking for red wine, you probably heard either Peter or Matt talk about the "Seretina" Riserva bottling from this producer. It was one of our favorite new discoveries of the year and we eagerly sold the entirety of the case we received in about two weeks. Oftentimes starting with the higher-end bottling from a producer can lead to letdowns when we try the more humbly priced stuff, but this has a surprising amount of stuffing for basic Chianti Classico. Saverio Basagni's family owned Monterotondo, located on a hill of the same name, as a hobby project, tending to the farmhouse built in the 11th century and growing some grapes on the side. After enological school and a couple of winemaking stints elsewhere, he and his wife Fabiana turned the property into a verified winery. Saverio uses four months of maceration on his Sangiovese à la old-school Barolo, then blends it with local favorites Malvasia Nera, Canaiolo, Ciliegiolo, and Colorino. Woodsy and tea-like, this should become your go-to midweight accompaniment for anything ragu.
Must be 21 years old to purchase. ID is required at delivery or in-store pickup
If you visited the shop in September or October of 2025 and were looking for red wine, you probably heard either Peter or Matt talk about the "Seretina" Riserva bottling from this producer. It was one of our favorite new discoveries of the year and we eagerly sold the entirety of the case we received in about two weeks. Oftentimes starting with the higher-end bottling from a producer can lead to letdowns when we try the more humbly priced stuff, but this has a surprising amount of stuffing for basic Chianti Classico. Saverio Basagni's family owned Monterotondo, located on a hill of the same name, as a hobby project, tending to the farmhouse built in the 11th century and growing some grapes on the side. After enological school and a couple of winemaking stints elsewhere, he and his wife Fabiana turned the property into a verified winery. Saverio uses four months of maceration on his Sangiovese à la old-school Barolo, then blends it with local favorites Malvasia Nera, Canaiolo, Ciliegiolo, and Colorino. Woodsy and tea-like, this should become your go-to midweight accompaniment for anything ragu.
Must be 21 years old to purchase. ID is required at delivery or in-store pickup
If you visited the shop in September or October of 2025 and were looking for red wine, you probably heard either Peter or Matt talk about the "Seretina" Riserva bottling from this producer. It was one of our favorite new discoveries of the year and we eagerly sold the entirety of the case we received in about two weeks. Oftentimes starting with the higher-end bottling from a producer can lead to letdowns when we try the more humbly priced stuff, but this has a surprising amount of stuffing for basic Chianti Classico. Saverio Basagni's family owned Monterotondo, located on a hill of the same name, as a hobby project, tending to the farmhouse built in the 11th century and growing some grapes on the side. After enological school and a couple of winemaking stints elsewhere, he and his wife Fabiana turned the property into a verified winery. Saverio uses four months of maceration on his Sangiovese à la old-school Barolo, then blends it with local favorites Malvasia Nera, Canaiolo, Ciliegiolo, and Colorino. Woodsy and tea-like, this should become your go-to midweight accompaniment for anything ragu.
Must be 21 years old to purchase. ID is required at delivery or in-store pickup