2013 Colle Santa Mustiola (Fabio Cenni), IGT Sangiovese Toscana "Vigna Flavia"

 No, folks, the price for this 2013 is not a misprint. And yes, folks, the wine is in pristine, direct-from-the-winery condition. And finally, although Colle Santa Mustiola may be headquartered in the relatively out-of-the-way Valdichiana, this isn’t some unknown, upstart Tuscan winery: The estate’s “top” wine, Poggio ai Chiari, has been a benchmark expression of Sangiovese since it was first introduced in the 1990s. Sitting alongside Poggio ai Chiari in the concise Santa Mustiola lineup is today’s wine, “Vigna Flavia,” a profound Sangiovese in its own right from a tiny single vineyard. This is Sangiovese with a capital “S,” from a vintner, Fabio Cenni, who has been quite single-minded in his focus on the variety. At 10+ years of age the wine is singing a dramatic aria, and it’s well-structured enough to keep holding that note for many years to come. The bottom line is this: It comes to us direct from the winery and it’s an unparalleled value. At this price, we can all afford to call o