"The 2016 Valletta is an accessible blend of Merlot and Sangiovese in equal parts. The Merlot comes from the Panzano in Chianti area, and the Sangiovese comes from Castellina in Chianti. The wine is fermented in stainless steel (each variety is processed separately) and then is aged in oak, of which a part is new. The bouquet offers Merlot-driven tones of black cherry and sweet spice, but the freshness and brightness of the mouthfeel recalls the Sangiovese. This wine was bottled in May and will be hitting the market soon. Some 13,000 bottles were produced. " RP

“The 2016 Valletta, a blend of equal parts Sangiovese and Merlot from both of the estate's properties, is superb. Dark, rich and sensual, the 2016 is another gorgeous wine from Gagliole. The tannins need time to soften, but all the elements are in place to allow that to happen. There is an element of freshness that gives the wine its sense of energy and focus." Vinous

Een blend van gelijke delen Sangiovese uit Castellina en Merlot van de Vigna Grande wijngaard in Panzano, voornamelijk op Galestro en Albarese. Na de handmatige oogst gist de wijn in houten vaten en rijpt dan minstens 16 maanden in 50% nieuwe Franse eiken vaten, speciaal zachtjes getoast op houtskool om de invloed van het hout te beperken. Dit is een volle, soepele, romige wijn met een mooie toekomst in het verschiet, hoewel we hem nu al onweerstaanbaar lekker vinden.