wine classics

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

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

"Round and fruity with nice cherry and berry character. Medium body and good balance of acidity and light tannin." 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

Bright, luminous ruby red. Very symphatic fruity nose of strawberries and small wild berries, notes of pepper, violets and liquorice. Harmonious on the palate, with medium pressure, open, clear, the well-dosed acidity invigorating and fresh. Very nice in the attack and course, drinkable. SUPERIORE.DE

"Floral, cherry nose with mineral nuances. Gentle grip of tannin, ripe fruit with a spicy finish." Decanter

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

Delicate golden yellow, fine and long-lasting perlage, tangy and elegant on the palate with the delicate scent of green apples. Great value! SUPERIORE.DE

"Bright greenish yellow, delicate perlage. Finely marked nose with lots of fresh apple. Good density on the palate, full-bodied and lots of ripe fruit, then a slight bitter note on the final." Falstaff

Delicate golden yellow, fine and long-lasting perlage, tangy and elegant on the palate with the delicate scent of green apples. Great value! SUPERIORE.DE

"Bright greenish yellow, fine perlage. Finely marked nose with lots of fresh apple. Fine, ripe pear on the palate, spreads well, juicy." Falstaff

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

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

"Attractive black-cherry and floral aromas with hints of orange peel. Medium-bodied with firm tannins and a fresh finish. Linear and tight. Typical." James Suckling

Elegant bouquet of white fruits, flowers and yeast notes. The full, multi-layered aroma of white stone fruit and the fine, long-lasting perlage will delight you until the last sip! SUPERIORE.DE

"This is a fantastic, rich prosecco with cooked-mango, apple and bread-dough character. It’s full-bodied and layered. Dry. Delicious finish with lots going on. One of the best proseccos I have ever tasted." James Suckling

Appetizingly sparkling yellow-green colour and fine foaming perlage. Clear and intense scent of peach and green apple, with aromas of fine butter biscuits in the background. Shows itself on the palate with lots of fruit, fresh and balanced. SUPERIORE.DE

Every year one of the most characterful dry Lambruschi in our range. Broad fragrance of rhubarb notes and red apple. Wonderfully fresh-fruity and creamy on the palate. SUPERIORE.DE

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

"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

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

The classic from the house of Villa Sandi. Fine and long-lasting mousseux with an elegant aroma of green apple and exotic fruits. Best quality from the DOCG Conegliano Valdobbiadene. SUPERIORE.DE

"Sparkling, light straw yellow, lots of fine perlage. Shows fine notes of fresh Williams Christ pear, mirabelle plums, some thyme, fine spice. Salty and compact on the palate, after pear, pulls through juicy." Falstaff

"Apple and nutty aromas with a surprising tinge of mild coffee. The same profile on the palate with a relaxed froth and persistent flavor." 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

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

Dirupo Brut presents itself crystal clear and clean. Fresh aroma with delicate floral notes and citrus, elegant and with fine perlage on the palate. Enjoy this juicy Prosecco as an aperitivo or as an excellent accompaniment to light meals. SUPERIORE.DE

"Fresh, discreetly apple-fruity; quite fine-foamed, fruity, fresh, balanced." (JLF) Merum

"Brilliant silver-grey. Fragrant nose of white peach, acacia blossom and yellow pear. On the palate with fine fruit sweetness and balanced play, great perlage, harmonious in approach and course." Falstaff

The dry and noble vintage version of Villa Sandi's bestseller: light yellow, delicate apple scent, nutty, a little biscuit on the nose. On the palate, racy structure, pear fruit, lemongrass, lively and of good length. SUPERIORE.DE

"Brilliant silver-grey with persistent, finest perlage. In the nose of white peach, sugar melon and acacia blossom, also of young pear. On the palate with a clear fruit core and beautiful freshness, spreads softly over the tongue embedded in perlage, clear, fruit-driven finish." Falstaff

"Lots of magnolia-like petals on the nose, shadowing the appley fruit. The same mix of edible flowers and apples on the palate with a lively froth. Hint of sweetness creeps in at the end." James Suckling

"Savoury nose with notes of dried herbs, lemon and pear. Lovely concentration on the palate supported by a fresh 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