L’Oca Ciuca is made by ‘flying winemaker’ Alberto Antonini. The Tuscan-born Antonini worked at Frescobaldi and then as chief winemaker for Antinori, producing world-class wines such as Tignanello and Solaia. After that he went on to do postgraduate research at the University of Bordeaux and UC Davis in California. During ... more

This DOCG Chianti Riserva is made of 90% Sangiovese and 10% Merlot. The producer, L'Oca Ciuca (low-ka-chew-ka) has hired flying winemaker Alberto Antonini, the former enologist at Frescobaldi and Antinori of Tignanello fame. Tuscan-born Antonini also worked at Robert Mondavi and Au Bon Climat. He is considered the master of ... more

L'Oca Ciuca translates to 'Drunken Goose'; their fun little IGT Toscana red is made of 40% Sangiovese, 30% Merlot and 30% Syrah . We found red berries, mint, cherries and flowers in the nose with a clean yet fleshy mouthfeel and lovely core of red fruits and licorice. The perfect ... more