Decanter

The rugged, red-tinged rocky landscape of Ripe in the immediate vicinity of the vineyards gave its name to the Riparosso. Its intense bouquet of delicately fresh character is beguiling, the velvety and mild taste absolutely seductive. SUPERIORE.DE

"Vanilla notes on the nose with very ripe fruit aromas. Fresh on the palate with smooth texture." Decanter

"Savory tones of dried tobacco and mentholated herbs ride over a ripe bramble-berry core on the nose. The light-bodied palate follows suit, adding in a tangy crushed stone. There's real grip to the tannins but the succulent, crunchy fruit offers a fine counterbalance." Wine Enthusiast

"A medium-bodied red with aromas of sour cherries, lavender, crushed stones and cedar. Firm, fine-grained tannins and bright acidity." James Suckling

Lively and fascinating, autochthonous Sicilian with an intense aroma of red fruits and hints of sweet spices, fresh and fruity on the palate and wonderfully authentic. SUPERIORE.DE

"From vineyards in Menfi in the southwest of Sicily, this is a fragrant Frappato, full of pure strawberry and cherry on the nose and more juicy red fruits on a grainy, textured palate. Has a gentle undertow of acidity and light herbal touches. Beautiful." Decanter

Discreet ruby red with light reflections. Warm, well-dosed bouquet of wild berries, cherries and some smoke. On the palate, finely meshed tannin, plus lots of juice and fruit, floral and spicy notes, compact. A fine salty vein in the harmonious finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"Juicy and elegant, this offers bright red cherry, dried thyme, wild rose and orange peel. Finessed, clinging tannins are decidedly chalky in texture. Mid-weight and mouth cleansing, it finishes with an almost grapefruit tang. Winemaker Giuseppe Rigoli says that even ripening allowed the estate to pick Sangiovese at full phenolic ripeness in the first week of October. Though Merlot only ever makes up a small percentage of the blend, there is even less than usual as the vines were hit with downy mildew." Decanter

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

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

"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

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

"Sparkling ruby. Shows intense notes of ripe cherries and spicy herbs on the nose, some raspberry. On the palate polished and juicy, shows ripe cherry notes, fine-meshed tannin, long finish." Falstaff

"Beautifully fragrant, brambly berries give way to well-defined aromas of pepper, flint, mint and wild rose. The palate is midweight with great depth of flavour and lovely inner-mouth perfume. Compact tannins are soft, yielding yet mouth-cleansing. It finishes with lingering traces of lavender and citrus peel." Decanter

"The 2018 Chianti Classico is a beautiful and highly affordable wine with which to explore the vintage. Sweet, perfumed aromatics, silky fruit and mid-weight structure give the 2018 so much immediacy. The dark cherry, plum, menthol, licorice and spice flavors pulse with energy. Lavender, sage, orange peel, mint and dried spice add a very pretty aromatic upper register." Vinous

"A juicy, fruity red with cherries, citrus fruit and some chocolate undertones. Medium body, lightly chewy tannins and a complex finish. Real Chianti Classico, as always. Little tight now, but beautiful." James Suckling

Lively ruby with bright violet reflections, rich fruity aromas on the nose, very typical of wild berries and sour cherries. On the palate fresh, balanced and well structured, with silky tannins and spicy accents. A classic of the appellation. SUPERIORE.DE

"Rich, deep dark ruby. Shows a little hazy on the nose, needs in-depth aeration, then rich notes of blackberry and mulberry. Very concentrated on the palate, dark berry fruit, deep." Falstaff

"Mid crimson. Savoury and a little reductive at the moment, but this is a cask sample. Gorgeous succulent sweet red fruit and gripping tannins. Very long, juicy and gripping." Jancis Robinson

"Reoccurring rainy periods throughout the growing season made it challenging for organic producer Marco Ricasoli-Firidolfi. He credits the constant winds inherent to the area of Monti in Gaiole-in-Chianti for helping keep the grapes clean and healthy through to harvest. While not immediately charming, Rocca di Montegrossi's annata demonstrates impressive concentration and tannin structure for this vintage. It is very youthful with great energy and freshness on the palate but still fairly tightly wound. I'd give it a few more months in bottle before approaching." Decanter

"A red with blackberries, black cherries and hints of sliced dark mushrooms that follow through to a medium body, chewy tannins and a flavorful finish. Some bark, too. Always a serious Chianti Classico." James Suckling

"The 2018 Chianti Classico opens with a burst of sweet red berry fruit, spice and wild flowers. Exuberant and racy, the 2018 is endowed with tremendous energy and tons of personality. Time in the glass brings out the wine's inner sweetness and radiance, with a closing flourish of red flowers. This is a fabulous wine for the money. Don't miss it." Vinous

High-quality Trebbiano Superiore with structure and beautiful correspondence between aroma and taste. Convincing with fresh-spicy to sweet aromas and a crisp-fresh finish, this white makes quite a lot of joy! SUPERIORE.DE

"This is a selection from 3ha of 30-40-year-old vines at 150-250m above sea level in Pescara. It's fermented then aged on its lees for four months in stainless steel before spending a further 12 or so months in concrete before bottling. Apple, pear, honey and white floral notes lead to a concentrated palate of green apple with a hint of salinity, some tannic astringency and a creamy finish with a streak of yellow plum. It's well balanced and fresh but needs more time to open up and fully express itself." Decanter

Ghiaia, a pure Nerello Mascalese from the slopes of Etna, exudes sweet aromas of cherries and flowers. A refined, very detailed and seductive wine with great charm, character and personality. SUPERIORE.DE

"Young vines on various sites. Red-fruited nose is delicate and floral, great charm. Concentrated and quite tannic, but has bright acidity that gives fine length and a poised finish." Decanter

Castellares Chianti Classico with refined aromas reminiscent of juicy sweet cherries, flowers and spices such as mint. Silky and polished on the palate, the final long and creamy. A radiant, seductive wine." SUPERIORE.DE

"Owner Paolo Panerai adopted organic practises when he took over his family's estate in 1975, though he has never certified the wines. His iconic labels depict the multitude of rare birds that have returned to the property since the use of synthetic chemicals was eradicated. Pronounced and pretty with scents of allspice, rose, violet and a hint of leather. The palate is sumptuous and layered, with ripe cherry, plum and a juicy nectarine quality. Charmingly exuberant, this is clean and polished but not too polite. It's quite racy and finishes with an orange twist." Decanter

Cuvée Zero - a rare and "bone-dry" variant of Prosecco Superiore without any dosage during the second fermentation - shines with a delicate bouquet of light fruit and floral notes. On the palate it is tasty and dynamic in perfect harmony with a delicate perlage. Goes well with light Mediterranean cuisine and crustaceans. SUPERIORE.DE

"Lovely peach, green apple, stone fruit and lychee aromatics. The palate is minerally with lively acidity and notes of yellow fruit and lemon peel." Decanter

Rosso dei Notri is a solid, concentrated drop with bite and power that will give you plenty of pleasure with its fleshy, long-lasting taste, pleasant overall harmony and reasonable value. SUPERIORE.DE

"Powerful, bright ruby red. In the nose appealing notes of dark berries, fresh and powerful. At the palate a lot of supple tannin, fine-meshed, builds up well, long finish, juicy." Falstaff

"The 2018 Rosso dei Notri is an absolute delight. Once again, it is one of my favorite wines in the range. Fresh and fruity, with plenty of Suvereto fleshiness, the Rosso is such a gorgeous wine. Sweet pipe tobacco, cedar and dried flowers add aromatic nuance to a core of red Sangiovese fruit." Vinous

The 2018 is a blend of Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Syrah. Aimed at younger drinkers, it's intended to be immediately approachable: only 10% of the wine spent time in oak, and not for very long, so the emphasis is on a fruity, accessible style. The nose is delicately balanced between dark blackberries, blackcurrants and bright red berries. Juicy flavours and vivid acidity give a nice freshness to this medium-bodied wine. Decanter

"The 2018 Rosso dei Notri  is a very fresh and tonic red that surprisingly comes from fruit harvested two weeks later than normal. And Merlot is not always happy to stay on the vines for longer than it has to. It's a fruit-forward wine that was aimed more at freshness instead of concentration, making it a good pair for a simple margherita pizza. You get terrific value here." Robert Parker

"Aromas of chocolate and dark fruit with hints of blackberries, cherries and hazelnuts. Medium body, fine tannins with hints of herbs and dark fruit, and a lovely finish." James Suckling

Classic Chianti Classico from stainless steel tanks with a rich and intense bouquet of black cherries, fresh plums, menthol and liquorice. Full-bodied on the palate, but not voluminous, very Sangiovese-typical. Clearly structured, of pure texture and long." SUPERIORE.DE

"As always with Brancaia's Chianti Classicos, this brings together fruit from the estate's original holdings in Castellina with grapes from its Radda property. The 2019 really expresses the high altitude, cooler microclimate of the latter with fragrant florals, fresh mint and crisp red berries. It is vibrant, fluid and quenching in its acidity, while dusty red cherry and fine chalky tannins add intrigue. I love the purity of this 100% unoaked Sangiovese." Decanter

Floral aromas and the scent of bright red fruits, with undertones of tobacco, foliage and menthol, which develop in the glass into a successful terroir wine that preserves the fragrance and primary aromas of the young Sangiovese. Pleasantly medium-bodied and authentic." SUPERIORE.DE

"Made with organically farmed Sangiovese, this opens with subtle aromas of black-skinned berry, scorched earth and cooking spice. The savory palate offers black cherry, clove and tobacco alongside fine-grained tannins." Wine Enthusiast

"Le Cinciole's latest release, the 2017 offers tremendous freshness with beautiful restraint. After ageing for one year in 20hL French oak, this refines for a further 12 months in cement before bottling. It is slightly wilder and decidedly darker in its nuances than the 2016, with enticing lavender, black cherry, liquorice and a touch of leather. The palate is fairly dense, with appropriately grippy tannins lending support. It leaves the mouth clean, refreshed and satisfied." Decanter

"The 2017 Chianti Classico is a gorgeous, inviting wine. Pliant fruit and soft contours give the 2017 so much immediacy and appeal. Silky tannins wrap around a core of dark red cherry while spice, new leather and sweet pipe tobacco infuse the 2017 with tremendous character. The 2017 is such a beautiful and inviting wine. Wow!" Vinous

Generously the racy Grosso Agontano Riserva exudes its ripe bouquet of sour cherry and cocoa. The taste is rich, dynamic and juicy with dense, soft tannins. SUPERIORE.DE

"Generous aromas of dark plums and cherries, violets, liquorice, thyme and coffee bean. Firm tannins and elegant oak flavours." Decanter

This garnet-red sparkling Vino Nobile delights us with fragrant dried plum and a hint of cinnamon and clove. Lots of present fruit on the palate, fine, sweet melting in the long finish. An authentic and pleasantly elegant organic wine from the heart of the Montepulciano region. SUPERIORE.DE

"The organic 2017 Vino Nobile di Montepulciano offers a delicate embroidery of red fruit, pressed violet and potting soil. There are subtle highlights of dried orange peel and iron ore as well. This pretty wine prizes fruit purity and simplicity. It offers a naked interpretation of this noble appellation without distractions or too many bells or whistles. The wine is light and streamlined on the palate, but there is enough tannic power to carry it over a meal of pici pasta and rabbit ragù." Robert Parker

"Plum and black cherry flavors are framed by sweet, wood smoke and spice in this supple red. It's firm, with refined and well-integrated tannins and a lingering aftertaste of fruit, earth and spice." Wine Spectator

"Salcheto checks a lot of boxes. The winery is powered by renewable energy, water waste is 100% recycled, there are no added sulphites during vinification and the entire production is certified organic and packaged in light weight bottles. Above all, the Nobile tastes delicious. It is clean and immediately appealing offering complex cedar, earth, tea and balsamic nuances atop forest fruit. Full-bodied and full of character, it is rich yet fresh and seductively textured with polished tannins. A great success for this challenging vintage." Decanter

"Made with organically grown Sangiovese and adhering to certified sustainable practices, this delicious, fragrant red offers enticing scents of dark spice, new leather, wild berry and eucalyptus oil. The elegantly structured palate boasts wonderful fruit and spice, showcasing juicy Marasca cherry, raspberry compote and cinnamon while a licorice note lingers on the close. Silky tannins and fresh acidity keep it nicely balanced." Wine Enthusiast

Not a Lambrusco, but a spumante made from Lambrusco di Sorbara grapes, fermented in the classic way on the yeast: a distinguished pale pink colour, a delicate scent of rose hip and a hint of wild strawberry and raspberry. On the palate a beautiful freshness with a fruity long finish and great structure. SUPERIORE.DE

"Vivacious sloe fruit and crunchy red berries with a gorgeous frothy, creamy texture and a zingy, fresh finish." Decanter

Perbacco shows in the fresh bouquet first slightly leafy notes, then lots of cherry. Round on the palate, lots of ripe fruit, cherries and red berries, underpinned by fine-grained tannin, long finish." SUPERIORE.DE

"Forget baby Nebbiolo! This assertive wine from Vietti is a stylish Langhe with a sleek nose and bracing palate. Bright ruby in the glass, it has telltale Nebbiolo aromas of rosehip and orange peel. Strawberry fruit is accompanied by firm, polished tannins, crisp acidity, and an amazing rhubarb savouriness that carries the finish. It comes from a selection of grapes grown in both Barolo and Barbaresco, mostly on the classic combination of limestone and clay." Decanter

Shiny ruby red. In the nose sour cherry, blackberries and notes of black cherry, delicate scent of vanilla. Warm and smooth on the palate, good structure and very balanced tannins. A fresh, harmonious Tuscan, which does not deny its origin. SUPERIORE.DE

"The 2018 Rosso di Montalcino is a chiseled and fruit-driven wine that awakens and satisfies the palate. Although delicate and slender, the bouquet reveals fresh strawberry and blueberry aromas with light spice and potting soil. There is a fine touch of tannic structure that serves to hold the wine tightly together." Robert Parker

"San Polo lies in one of the best subzones of Montalcino, at up to 450 metres above sea level on the southeast side of the appellation. Great night and day temperature variations and the mostly limestone soil with clay allow very good maturations. The 2018 vintage was calm: the harvest began on 20 September and finished on 5 October. The wine shows a large spectrum of aromas, with blood orange, a smoky and rusty character, and leather. It's responsive on the palate, with orange and raspberry fruit, ripe and silky tannins, and crisp acidity to sustain its complexity with graceful tension. The new label, more authoritative than previously, will aid the perception of consistency for this wine." Decanter

With the 2017 vintage, Querciabella presents a more mature, opulent Chianti Classico than in previous years. Wonderful scent of sweet raspberries, notes of tobacco and violets. Enormous density, compact structure, robust tannins, youthful and fresh temperament, coupled with a certain finesse. Ends long with notes of juicy red berries. SUPERIORE.DE

"Shining Ruby. Beautiful, open-hearted nose, of ripe cherries and raspberries, rich fruit bouquet, delicate spice, appealing. On the palate of young cranberries, fruity course, juicy and clear, stretches very finely over the tongue to the final. Falstaff

"Youthful ruby. Classy nose of sweet red fruit, oak and stones and hints of mint. Elegant, juicy and almost a little linear. A wine that contradicts the torrid vintage." Jancis Robinson

"Gorgeous freshness here both on the nose and palate. Aromas of pepper, sage blossom, and lavender lead to a mouthful of red currants. Full-bodied but balanced in its proportioned, this is light on its feet with plenty of vitality." Decanter

"This is a little jammy with lots of ripe fruit and both blueberry and chocolate character. Rich and flavorful, but still fresh and energetic. Shows the warmth of the vintage. From biodynamically grown grapes." James Suckling

"The 2017 Chianti Classico is bright, floral and beautifully lifted, with lovely red berry and rose petal character. Pliant and supple, with terrific balance, the Querciabella 2017 is one of the more refined, restrained Chianti Classicos readers will come across in this vintage, with Radda very much driving the personality of the wine in its aromatic and red fruit profile. The 2017 finishes with terrific energy and nuance." Vinous

Dense with complex fruit notes, lots of extract, soft, mouth-filling, unusually velvety and enveloped by gentle tannins. Aged in small barriques of old and new oak and in traditional Tuscan wooden barrels. For years, Riecine has been producing one of the most subtle Chianti Classico - a wonderful drop." SUPERIORE.DE

"The freshness of the vintage is evident in the mint, tobacco and fennel fragrances. Redcurrant, cranberry and raspberry chime in on the palate, but it is well ripe. Silky tannins cling with powdery finesse, and the acidity is succulent. The finish lingers with exotic chai tea nuances." Decanter

Sparkling ruby red. Fragrance of sweet raspberries, notes of tobacco and violets. Enormous density, firm fruit body, with great youthful-fresh temperament, paired with a certain finesse and elegance. Finishes long with notes of juicy red berries." SUPERIORE.DE

"Powerful, bright ruby. Very intense and appealing nose, full of cranberry, black cherry and red beet. Lots of fresh fruit, cherry and raspberry, elegant, fine-meshed tannin, drags on for a long time, fine melting on the final." Falstaff

"Sweet wood nuances lead with cinnamon, clove and a touch of vanilla eventually ceding to wild cherry and wet soil. On the palate, forest berries are laced with chocolate. The fruit is concentrated and plush with ripe, powdery tannins giving effortless support. This is its usual sophisticated and polished self, with lots of juiciness." Decanter

Donnafugata's impressive declaration of love to the currently hottest wine hotspot Etna began with the Sul Vulcano line. straw yellow with golden reflections. Bouquet of white flowers and herbal and citrus notes. The palate is full, fresh and spicy and closes with impressive freshness, elegance and an exciting mineral vein." SUPERIORE.DE

"Carricante is one of southern Italy's most exciting grapes, capable of complexity and terroir-driven expression in the right soils. The vines for Donnafugata's sole Etna white are grown on volcanic soils rich in minerals, at 700-750m altitude. The wine is fermented in steel before being aged part in concrete tanks and part in second- and third-use barriques for 10 months, and then a further nine months in bottle. This has Mediterranean written all over it, fragrant with wild herbs / scrub, juicy, sun-ripened lemon and orange citrus fruit, steely acidity, minerality and a good weight. Enjoy it with seafood over the next couple of years." Decanter