Sangiovese

Bright, fruity red. Fresh and fruity nose of elder, cherries, spices and citrus fruits. Very tasty, precise and fresh on the palate. The firm body and its fresh finish make it a wonderful everyday wine and food companion. SUPERIORE.DE

"Sweet berry potpourri and blackberry fruit extend to a crisp, medium-bodied palate with some sweet and sour fruit. Light and approachable." James Suckling

Coltibuono's Cetamura first catches the eye with its rich ruby colour. In addition to aromas of ripe cherries and forest fruits, there are hints of spices and the solid flavour is delicious and hearty. A lovely drinking pleasure for every day. SUPERIORE.DE

"Notes of red and purple fruit with cocoa, nutmeg and bark on offer. Some licorice, too. Medium-bodied with steady acidity and dry, polished tannins. Attractive and savory fruit character." James Suckling

"Colored map with all of the existing vineyards within the confines of Castellina in Chianti, Barberino Val d'Elsa and Poggibonsi. Colors indicate the vineyards of the individual producers of the territory. On the back side You will find a detailed analyses and supplementary black and white maps of the principal macro-zones and their respective sub-zones." Alessandro Masnaghetti

Execution: printed on both sides, with numerous background information on areas, heights, extent, variety of grape varieties, production data and Google Earth coordinates

Size: DIN A4 or 59 x 84 cm (opened)

Alessandro Masnaghetti is a very old stone of the Italian wine industry. The journalist has worked for renowned publications such as Guido Vini d'Italia L'Espresso and the renowned wine guide by Luigi Veronelli. He has also published numerous articles and tasting reports, e.g. in the New York Times and the Revue du Vin de France.

Alessandro, in close cooperation with the cadastral offices and consortiums of the most famous wine-growing regions, has been publishing for several years the cartographic work of the most important wine regions in Italy, which is probably unique to this day and which brings new insights to even the most widely travelled, well-read and wine-loving connoisseur of Italy. A must for all lovers of Italian wines, who want to experience the true diversity and strength of the Italian wine world, right down to the smallest single vineyard of the respective appellation, away from the usual standard mush. SUPERIORE.DE

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

"A firm and layered red with blackberry and fresh-mushroom aromas and flavors. Some dried flowers, too. Medium to full body, round yet chewy tannins and a fresh finish." James Suckling

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 drinkywine with a certain demand. SUPERIORE.DE

"A fruity and fragrant red with aromas of cola, cherries, hibiscus and chocolate orange. Fresh, with a medium body and easy tannins." James Suckling

Slim, elegant and fresh, this is how a cheerful rosato must be: crisp with red berries, mineral and lively, this pink interpretation of the Sangiovese grape makes you want to take the next sip! SUPERIORE.DE

Excellent, single-varietal Sangiovese at a top price: ruby red, powerful, very typical bouquet of dark berries, tobacco and leather, well structured on the palate with cherry and plum notes, excellent length and elegant, fine-fruity finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"Dusty red flowers, dried strawberries and aromas of worn leather create an inviting bouquet as the 2020 Sangiovese opens in the glass. It is racy yet supple, with ripe cherry berries pouring over a mineral acid core. On the finish, the 2020 becomes crisp, leaving subtle tannins that frame the experience beautifully. It has so much purity and energy. This wine far exceeds its price." Vinous

"Aromas of black cherries, orange peel and some fresh herbs. Medium body, medium round tannins, and a soft and creamy finish. Light jammy character at the end." James Suckling

Brilliant ruby red, delicate aromas of cherry and chocolate on the nose. Dense body, fine-grained, well-integrated tannin and an interesting acid wire give this fresh food companion a good structure. SUPERIORE.DE

"Bright ruby red with a slightly lightening rim. In the nose after ripe cherries and plums, in the reverberation some chocolate. Well balanced on the palate, juicy, with fine and well integrated tannin, in the final clear fruit with good length." Falstaff

Strong ruby garnet, violet reflections and light rim. Correct, delicious, clear, fruity, juicy, spicy, original and yet modern. Beautiful dark berry fruit, delicate 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

A wine of refinement and enviable balance, it carries its beautiful concentration and fruitiness without fuss. SUPERIORE.DE

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

Delicate pale pink with reflections of onion skin. Fruity bouquet of pomegranate, white pepper, wisteria and peach. Firm, fresh palate with aromas of cherry, raspberry and citrus, then fresh spice with hints of minerals and lime peel as the drink continues. A fascinating and complex rosato that is very refreshing and distinct. SUPERIORE.DE

"Salmon colour. In the nose after cherries and pomegranate, in the reverberation spicy after white pepper and slightly floral. Fresh and juicy on the palate, well balanced, with a slight tannic rip and a medium-long final." Falstaff

"The 2022 Rosa di Ceparano is fragrant and delicate in the glass, with aromas of young peach, wild strawberries and sweet smoke. On the palate, it is round and smooth. Ripe apple and melon notes are supported by a core of chalky acidity. The finish is powerful and long, but still relatively fresh, leaving slightly zesty notes of citrus and mineral." Vinous

Intense ruby red. Spicy with hints of red fruits and a wonderfully subtle wood note. Gentle tannins round off the harmonious overall experience of this successful food companion. SUPERIORE.DE

"Another excellent reading of the house Sangiovese, an olfaction that opens on notes of pomegranate, then touches of marjoram and iris, with iodised nuances. Length and persistence on the palate, with iodised tannins, a fruity-ochre return and a finish on floral notes." Luca Gardini

Curtain up for a lively Italian Rosato: Bright orange-pink, delicate floral nose with hints of small red fruits. Delicate fresh fruit on the palate, neither ripe nor sweet. Medium-bodied, very straightforward and clean, with lively acidity, delicate melting and a respectable finish. This single-varietal Sangiovese Rosato clearly stands out from the average wine for the swimming pool. 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

Brilliant garnet with a transparent core. Opens with a rich aroma of freshly roasted malt coffee, black elderberry and cherry liqueur, with hints of tobacco. Spans pleasantly over the tongue, shows itself supple and balanced, interwoven in the tannin, of medium weight, reverberates extensively, has potential. SUPERIORE.DE

"The 2020 Morellino di Scansano is a joyous wine. Bright and vibrant in the glass, the 2020 captures all of the goodness of Morellino. In a fresh, effusive style that will offer fine drinking for the next handful of years. Crushed red berry fruit, spice, mint, rose petal and incense lend notable complexity throughout." Vinous

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

"The 2020 Chianti Classico RS Cultusboni is a dense, powerful wine. Black cherry, cloves, scorched earth and licorice show the darker side of Sangiovese. There's good depth, even if at times the 2020 feels a bit heavy and monolithic." Vinous

Tasty Morellino with a fine bouquet of cherry fruit, orange peel and spicy herbs. Opens very juicy and firm on the palate, supple and persistently fruity on the final. SUPERIORE.DE

Bright ruby red, open-hearted notes of cherry, raspberry and violet, paired with green pepper and cloves. Delicate on the palate, with a nice draw. Delicately fine tannins, lively supported by a fresh acidity framework with subtle extract sweetness, round off the immensely authentic and juicy Tuscan experience. SUPERIORE.DE

"The 2021 Chianti Classico is bright, floral and fruity, giving it great immediacy. Crushed flowers, cedar, tobacco and mint play with a core of vibrant Sangiovese fruit in this charming, mid-weight offering from San Felice." Vinous

"A fresh and delicious Chianti Classico with a lightness and crispness. Sour cherries and light orange blossom. Light and beautiful." James Suckling

"The 2021 Chianti Classico proves to be a versatile wine and a fundamentally food-friendly choice with lots of purple and blue fruits with hints of fragrant wild rose. The wine supports medium weight and lots of fresh acidity to cut through cream or butter-based cooking ingredients." Wine Advocate

Brilliant ruby red. Intense bouquet of small red berries, cherries and a violet-spice component. Warm and full in the mouth with wild berries, cherries, flanked by a solid tannin structure. The finish is soft and long, medium-bodied and very elegant. SUPERIORE.DE

"Vibrant cherries, thyme and roasted herbs on the nose are followed by a medium-bodied palate full of juicy red cherries. Firm and fine-grained on the palate with lots of plums and berries. Pure and fruit-expressive." James Suckling

Bright ruby red. The bouquet opens with cedar, then plum and small red berries. Medium-bodied, fresh and with a pleasant buoyancy, precise, very pure fruit and a pleasing finish. A wonderful toast wine with ambition! SUPERIORE.DE

Fine Morellino from the Poggio al Lupo winery in Magliano, from the south of the province of Grosseto, with a delicious bouquet of red fruits, rosemary and bitter chocolate. On the palate, a generous variety of aromas. Flattering tannin, enveloping. Fresh and dynamic on the finish, very drinky! SUPERIORE.DE

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

"The 2020 Chianti Colli Senesi is bold, powerful and super-expressive. Cedar, tobacco, leather, dried herbs and perfumed earthy undertones give the 2020 its distinctive aromatic profile. This mid-weight, layered Colli Senesi has a ton to offer. The purity of the fruit comes through nicely, especially with air. It's Colli Senesi, and yet the creaminess of the finish is a tell-tale sign of a high-quality year." Vinous

"A seductive nose of plums, wild raspberries, fresh cherries, sage, pine cones, white pepper and musk. Medium-bodied with finely knit tannins. Creamy and soft finish." James Suckling