Chianti & Chianti Classico

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

"A Chianti with lots of berry and chocolate character, medium body, vanilla undertones and a simple finish." James Suckling

Coltibuono's Cetamura is first pleasantly noticeable 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

Fresh, very fruity Chianti with a lot of esprit and drinkability. Smells of cherries and red currants, harmoniously round on the palate with lively acidity and well-dosed tannin. SUPERIORE.DE

"A fruity, easy Chianti with fresh cherries and hints of chocolate. Medium body, citrusy acidity and a clean finish." James Suckling

Intense ruby, in the nose first accentuated earthy notes, then blackberry, spicy, slightly smoky. Good body with a firm core, juicy and fresh on the palate with well-proportioned tannin, in the final a pleasant berry aroma. 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

Bright ruby red, inviting scent of red fruits. Clear and smooth on the palate. Very good value. SUPERIORE.DE

Generous aromas of fresh fruit, dried flowers, a light spiciness and moist earth. The taste is beautiful, with exactly the tension of tannin, acidity and fruit that a straight Chianti Classico should have. SUPERIORE.DE

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

The wines of La Badia have a 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 Roberto Stucchi is wonderfully smooth, the acidity well balanced and the aftertaste clean and long lasting. SUPERIORE.DE

"Bright and savory, this has aromas of black-skinned fruit, moist earth and blue flower. Soft and easy-drinking, the medium-bodied palate offers mature Marasca cherry, star anise and ground clove alongside smooth polished tannins." Wine Enthusiast

"Beautiful clarity and intensity to this red with cherry, chocolate and walnut aroma and flavors. It’s medium-bodied with round, creamy tannins that melt into the wine. Fresh and flavorful." James Suckling

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

"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

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

Medium cherry red. In the nose tobacco, leather and liquorice, at the palate with nice cherry aroma, carried by good acid and tannin structure. Excellent Sangiovese interpretation with a great value. SUPERIORE.DE

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

"Sparkling ruby. In the nose notes of sour cherry and plum, in the background some cut apple. Clear and straightforward on the palate, juicy fruit, grippy tannin." Falstaff

"Deep ruby. Inviting open-knit concentrated black-cherry nose with top notes of laurel and mace. Succulent and tangy and full and with fine tannic grip. Long and delicious." Jancis Robinson

"A red with plum and dark-chocolate aromas that follow through to a medium body, with creamy tannins and a savory finish. Some mushroom and earth undertones." James Suckling

"Intense soft cherry and black cherry nose with cedar notes and complex mineral nuances. Ripe tannins supported by a lively acidity." Decanter

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

"A soft, silky Chianti with berry, chocolate and subtle cedar and sandalwood undertones that follow through on the medium-bodied palate, which is and ever so soft and creamy-textured. From biodynamically grown grapes. Delicious to drink." 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

"Macerated cherry and raspberry fruit is accented by wild rosemary and a stony mineral element in this red. There is a fluid feel, yet it's also firm, and the tannins emerge on the finish." Wine Spectator

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

"Just mid crimson. Pretty nose of sour cherry with a hint of nutmeg. Lithe and almost ethereal on the palate. Tangy cherry fruit with sandpapery tannins with a touch of bitterness. Not hugely profound, all is set on elegance." Jancis Robinson

"A fresh, delicate Chianti Classico showing lots of typical character and brightness with orange-peel and bark undertones. Light to medium body, light tannins and a delicious, crisp finish." James Suckling

"The 2018 Chianti Classico is a very pretty, enticing wine. Crushed flowers, sweet red cherry, pipe tobacco, cedar and mint all grace this exquisite, ethereal Chianti Classico from Coltibuono. All the elements simply fall into place effortlessly. Silky tannins round things out in style. This is such a beguiling Chianti Classico." Vinous

"Pale ruby in hue but vibrantly scented, this displays a floral perfume of rose, violet and yellow broom, mingling with raspberry. Very appetising and fresh, it has an overall lightness of structure, with fine, elegant, powdery tannins and acidity which is expansive rather than piercing. Despite a feeling of weightlessness, it is a lovely, persistent wine." Decanter

"Fresh and fragrant, this has vinous aromas of red berry, blue flower and dark culinary spice. The bright savory palate doles out crushed raspberry, red cherry and baking spice alongside vibrant acidity and taut polished tannins." Wine Enthusiast

Our pure enthusiasm for this pure, authentic, wonderfully traditional Chianti Classico, which the very likeable Ingeborg Raspi Juergens and her family have been presenting to us for years: Ruby red, finely spicy, with refined depth of fruit, well proportioned on the palate, powerful, elegant structure, intense final. SUPERIORE.DE

"Mid ruby with orange tinges. Pretty, balsamic nose hinting at rich cherry fruit and with saline hints. Compact fruit that is not entirely open yet, followed by some fierce tannins. It will be interesting to see what this looks like in two years' time." Jancis Robinson

"This red is distinctive for its purity and charm. The supple texture and bright acidity usher the rose, cherry and raspberry flavors to a lingering conclusion. The firm structure lends support, ending with accents of earth and mineral." Wine Spectator

As usual since several vintages, the Chianti Classico La Selvanella Riserva distinguishes itself as an exemplary drop. The bouquet is complex, in which aromas of ripe plums harmonize excellently with hints of spices. Well articulated and offensive taste with polished tannins, full-bodied and progressive. SUPERIORE.DE

"Deep dark ruby red. In the nose after pomegranate syrup, candied orange zest, raspberry. At the palate balanced and fine-boned, shows elegant melting, pulls itself along finely, in the finish firm pressure." Falstaff

"An ambitious style with ripe raspberry jam, damson and sour cherry; densely structured with grainy tannins and a glycerol richness." Decanter

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

"Sparkling ruby with a slight garnet sheen. Shows a bit restrained on the nose, dark cherry and rosewood. Pithy, savoury tannins." Falstaff

"Mid ruby. Cherry compote and a touch of wine gum on the nose. Sour cherry, cherry coulis and chewy tannins on the palate. Well balanced and satisfying." Jancis Robinson

"Crushed blackberry and blueberry aromas with hints of flowers. Medium to full body. Linear, fine tannins that are round and polished." James Suckling

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

"Powerful ruby with slight garnet edge. Very fragrant and appealing nose of roasted hazelnuts, ripe, dark cherries and lilies. Firm and gripping on the palate, lots of dark berry fruit, opens with present, dense tannin, firm pressure in the final." Falstaff

"A fresh, fruity red with blueberries, some blackberries and hints of sage and bark. It’s medium-bodied with a lovely, integrated palate and a subtle finish. Delicious now. Drink and enjoy." 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

"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