Chianti & Chianti Classico

The Chianti Colli Senesi from Fattoria del Cerro is a dark, lively wine with beautiful fruit, minerality and leather aromas on the nose. Pleasantly round and balanced on the palate. A drinkable wine with a certain demand. SUPERIORE.DE

"Aromas of raspberry, lavender, burnt lemon and dried oregano. It’s light-to medium-bodied with fine tannins and crisp acidity. Zesty and crunchy." James Suckling

Coltibuono's Cetamura is initially pleasantly striking with its rich ruby hue. Besides aromas of ripe cherries and wild berries, hints of spices appear, the solid taste is delicious and hearty. A nice drinking pleasure for every day. SUPERIORE.DE

Strong ruby garnet, violet reflections and light rim. Correct, delicious, clear, fruity, juicy, spicy, original and yet modern. Beautiful dark berry fruit, delicate wood and herbal spice and a hint of tobacco. This Chianti, from the inventor of Chianti and named after him, is worth every cent of its purchase price. SUPERIORE.DE

Bright ruby red, inviting aroma of red fruits. Clear and supple on the palate. Very successful value. SUPERIORE.DE

Chianti Biskero by Salcheto is a juicy, open and cheerful drop. Black cherries and plums merge with sweet spices and dark, earthy notes. SUPERIORE.DE

Intense ruby, initially emphatic earthy notes on the nose, then blackberries, spicy, slightly smoky. Good body with a firm core, juicy-fresh on the palate with well-proportioned tannin, a pleasant berry aroma on the final. SUPERIORE.DE

Vigna di Pallino offers an excellent quality-price ratio. Its bouquet shows the typical fruit and spice notes and a well-balanced acidity. Lively and buoyant on the palate, the primary aromas and juicy soft tannins correspond in beautiful balance and make this Sangiovese a wonderful companion to medium-bodied Tuscan cuisine. SUPERIORE.DE

The wines of La Badia have their clear style: Clean and traditionally vinified, they always give great pleasure. Intense ruby red, the bouquet with notes of forest fruits and spices, the full-bodied taste of the Roberto Stucchi is wonderfully smooth, the acidity well balanced and the finish clean and long-lasting. SUPERIORE.DE

"Bright ruby red with a slightly light rim. Shows a little hazy on the nose, lightly of damp stones, some blood orange, fresh crisp cherries. Medium weight on the palate, delicate cherry fruit, slightly drying on the final." Falstaff

"A focused beam of cherry permeates this open, fruity style, with flashes of kirsch, earth, almond and wild rosemary. This is sleek and firms up on the compact finish." James Suckling

"The 2019 Chianti Classico RS Cultusboni is deep, fleshy and super-expressive. Tobacco, cedar and dried autumn leaves give the 2019 lovely aromatic presence. Deceptive in its mid-weight feel, the 2019 is beautifully layered and resonant from start to finish. It is another impressive wine in this range from Badia a Coltibuono. The 2019 is positively stellar and one of the best wines I have tasted here in some time." Vinous

Bright ruby red, notes of cherry, raspberry and violet. Delicately fine tannins, carried by a fresh acidity framework with subtle extract sweetness, round off the immensely good value and juicy Tuscan experience. SUPERIORE.DE

"Brilliantly shining garnet. Revealing aroma of fresh cherries and redcurrants, paired with green pepper and cloves, also delicate hints of cocoa bean. Hits the palate lively, with nice interplay between acidity and fruit, compact, fine-bodied, with good draw, nice fruit core, persistent on the finish." Falstaff

"Open and fluid, this red evokes blackberry and blueberry fruit, framed by earth and underbrush notes. There's a solid structure, with bright acidity in tandem with dusty tannins." Wine Spectator

"Plenty of sour-cherry and floral aromas with hints of orange peel. It’s medium-bodied with firm, silky tannins and a fresh, clean finish. Very typical Chianti Classico." James Suckling

Balanced Chianti Colli Senesi with abundant sweet cherry and plum aromas matched by spice and tobacco notes. Assertive tannins and a taut acidity make the Berardenga a complex version of the Senesi. SUPERIORE.DE

"Plenty of sweet cherries with some toasted oak and nuts in both the nose and palate. Bark, too. It's medium-bodied with firm, creamy tannins and a flavorful finish." James Suckling

"The 2019 Chianti Colli Senesi is a pleasantly bold, hearty wine packed with black cherry, game, leather, plum and spice essences. Pretty floral notes appear in the glass to brighten the finish. Readers will find a wine that is very typical of the Colli Senesi appellation." Vinous

Intense ruby red. Harmonious interplay of fruit, barrel and spice aromas in the bouquet, hearty and engaging taste, reminiscent of dark fruits, violets and spices. In the final, we can expect a lot of warmth and elegance despite all seriousness. As always with the fully certified organic winery: top value. SUPERIORE.DE

"Shiny, intense ruby with a slight garnet shimmer. Opens with slightly earthy notes, of red beet, then ripe cherry. Juicy and fresh on the palate, spreads out with fine-meshed tannin." Falstaff

"Garlic and pepper damsons, sour chery with a leafy note on the nose. Youthful and enjoyable on the palate, firm tannins." Decanter

"Red fruit, mushroom and smoked bacon on the nose. It’s medium-bodied with tight, chewy tannins. Lively acidity with structure and juicy character on the palate. Tight and savory." James Suckling

A drinkable Chianti "for every day" and as if from the songbook of a brilliant cellar master. Bright cherry red; inspires with intense aromas of cherry and black berries, then very harmonious on the finish, makes you want to dance and drink the next glass! SUPERIORE.DE

Medium cherry red. Tobacco, leather and liquorice on the nose, with a beautiful cherry aroma on the palate, supported by good acidity and tannin structure. Excellent Sangiovese interpretation with great value. SUPERIORE.DE

Fine, lean and racy Chianti Classico from organic cultivation - and one of our special favourites for over 15 years. Engaging aromatics, dense, firm body, deep and juicy, with well-defined tannins and a fresh and appetising finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"Bright, fresh ruby with a fine garnet rim. Very clear and inviting nose, full of fresh raspberries, dark plump cherries, some spicy herbs in the background. Juicy in attack and course, lots of polished tannin, good tension, salty and long." Falstaff

"Youthful mid crimson. Crushed stones and raspberry on the nose and stony raspberry fruit with firm tannins on the palate. Ends almost a little mouth-watering. Confirms its trademark as an elegant wine." Jancis Robinson

"A very typical and beautiful Chianti Classico with cherry, burnt-orange and polished-wood aromas that follow through to a full body with round tannins and a fresh, vivid finish." James Suckling

Rich ruby red. Bouquet of rose hips and ripe raspberries, juicy and gripping on the palate. For us, another beautiful facet of the Chianti Classico, as it must be: authentic, drinkable and with excellent value! SUPERIORE.DE

"Medium red; fruity-woody-barrelled, inviting; powerful, richness, good depth, barrelled, juicy, quite good tannin, very nice." Merum

"Sparkling ruby with a slight garnet shimmer. Shows a fine scent of blossoms on the nose, some violets, wrapped in goji berries and ripe raspberries. Clear and straightforward on the palate, showing fresh fruit on the attack, fine-meshed tannin, firm and sturdy on the final." Falstaff

Dark, strong ruby. Opulent bouquet of sweet cherry, blackberries and plums. Full and juicy body with a present fruit, soft, finely woven tannins and a medium-bodied, almost elegant finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"Bright ruby with a fine garnet rim. Appealing, multi-layered nose, smells of mulberries, juicy cherries and pomegranate, some cardamom. Polished and fine on the palate, spreads well, elegant, present tannin, lots of crisp fruit, good depth." Falstaff

"A very pleasant CC here with lots of succulent, ripe berries, blackcurrants and black cherries on both the nose and palate. Super-clean fruit with light hints of dried herbs and lavender coming through. The round, very fine tannins are ripe and well meshed together with the fruit, giving a nicely balanced finish. Delicious." James Suckling

Rich, dark shimmering ruby. Open-hearted, dense bouquet of blackberries, plums and a delicate hint of cloves in the background. Juicy on the palate, shows supple tannin, spreads nicely. Every year a great Chianti Classico with an exemplary price-quality ratio. SUPERIORE.DE

"Shiny, intense ruby. Finely marked nose with notes of dark cherry, some black truffle, fine plum. Polished, very fine-meshed tannin, showing fine cherry and raspberry, juicy, an exceedingly drinkable Chianti Classico." Falstaff

"Transparent garnet. Tangy and classic Sangiovese in which freshness of fruit overwhelms the fine tannin. Very appetising. A commendable standard-bearer. Some richness offsets the acidity." Jancis Robinson

"Once again, Brolio delivers a highly satisfying glass of Chianti Classico from the estate’s expansive vineyards in Gaiole. The 2019 is balsamic in personality with scents of cedar, thyme and rosemary weaving through dark cherry. Velvety, powdery tannins provide a gentle, structural grip, while crunchy, citrussy acidity cleanses the mouth." Decanter

"A succulent, fruity red with dried-cherry and orange-peel aromas and flavors. It’s medium-to full-bodied with fine yet round tannins and a juicy, fruity finish." James Suckling

Also in the Tuscan top vintage 2016, the Chianti Classico La Selvanella Riserva presents itself as an exemplary drop. Deep dark ruby red. Complex bouquet in which aromas of ripe plums, raspberry, candied orange zest harmonise excellently with hints of spices. Well articulated and rich taste with polished tannin, full-bodied and progressive. SUPERIORE.DE

"Bright ruby red. In the nose predominantly fresh fruity of cherries and raspberries, slightly of violets, bitter almond. On the palate with clear, slightly salty, fruit, medium weight." Falstaff

Dark ruby red. Opens with aromas of dark cherry, plum, spices and Spanish cedar. Very seductive also in the taste the delicate blackberry note, which again mixes with tobacco, minerals and well-integrated wood. The final is fresh with a precise acidity and again an intensely spicy length. Every year, the Chianti Classico from Poggio Bonelli is very attractive, stylish and on the pulse of time. SUPERIORE.DE

"Powerfully shining ruby with violet reflections. In the bouquet ripe plum fruit, blackberry jam, paired with finest roasted aromas and mint, reminiscent of mocha. Juicy on the palate, with a gripping tannin dress, shows fullness and melting, coherently winds into the final, very round." Falstaff

"A good dose of fresh oak is the first impression on the nose, but there’s some good black fruit, too. The same combination on the medium plate, but better integrated, with lightly firm, fruit and oak-stained tannins and a tasty, medium finish." James Suckling

Our pure enthusiasm for this authentic and wonderfully traditional Chianti Classico, which the likeable Monica Raspi and her family have been presenting to us for years: light ruby red, finely spicy, with refined depth of fruit, well proportioned on the palate, powerful, elegant structure, classic acidity and Sangiovese style, racy and mineral final. SUPERIORE.DE

"Bright ruby, slightly lightening rim. Smells of ripe cherries, violets and cloves on the nose. Round and supple on the attack, opening with grippy, savoury tannins, final with good depth and richness." Falstaff

The Chianti Classico exudes beautiful fruit and spice notes, juicy and flattering on the palate. Successful - this classic from Castello di Monsanto foreshadows the style of the even greater reds from this winery. SUPERIORE.DE

"Powerful, bright ruby. Very fragrant and appealing nose, of ripe cherries and raspberries, with spicy rosemary behind. On the palate very polished in approach and course, very finely meshed, in the final lot of pressure and long reverberation." Falstaff

"Mid to deep crimson. A little closed on the nose with brooding ripe red fruit and hints of black pepper and cinnamon bark. Perfumed, tangy cherry fruit with firm, bitter-sweet tannins that make themselves felt on the finish, yet the whole is elegant and long." Jancis Robinson

"The 2019 Chianti Classico is a soft, easygoing wine to drink now and over the next decade or so. Hints of tobacco, cedar and dried herbs add complexity to the red cherry Sangiovese fruit. This attractive, silky Chianti Classico has so much to offer, but give it a few years first." Vinous

"Beautifully defined and pure, featuring black cherry, black currant, iron and wild rosemary aromas and flavors. Harmonious enough to enjoy now, yet will develop nicely over the next decade or two." Wine Spectator

"Sweet-berry, cherry and orange-peel aromas and flavors. Full-bodied with lightly chewy tannins and a fresh, vivid finish. A dusty mouth feel to it. Tangy at the end. So solid. Will age beautifully." James Suckling

Lamole's Chianti Classico is always a safe bet: on the nose and palate, fine aromas of cherry and blueberry combine with the pleasant spice note and silky tannin to create a beautiful picture. SUPERIORE.DE

Very fine, finesse-rich Chianti Classico in organic quality with intense aromas of berries, red fruits and violets. Refined taste, harmonious and spicy, the light tannins are of velvety softness. This wine is pure drinking pleasure! SUPERIORE.DE

"Clean berry and cherry nose with some floral notes. Medium-bodied with fresh, silky tannins and bright acidity, which push lots of fruit though the lightly firm finish. From organically grown grapes. Compact and dense package, but good length here." James Suckling

"Black currant and black cherry fruit is underlined by lively acidity and dense tannins in this intense red. Iron, tobacco and woodsy accents play supporting roles, while the ripe fruit prevails on the lingering aftertaste." Wine Spectator

Rich, dark shimmering ruby. Open-hearted, dense bouquet of blackberries, plums and a delicate hint of cloves in the background. Juicy on the palate, shows supple tannin, spreads nicely. Every year a great Chianti Classico with an exemplary price-quality ratio. SUPERIORE.DE