wine classics

Vernaiolo is one of the oldest members of the Rocca delle Macìe family and has always been the estate's most traditional example of Chianti. Its name is derived from the Latin vernāle, which means "of spring" and indicates the season in which the Chianti was bottled after it had survived the winter. Even today, this lively, ruby-red wine is ready to drink in the spring after the harvest and retains its fresh and fruity characteristics for a long time.

Fruity red with lots of dried berries and a hint of dried flowers and a touch of milk chocolate. Medium body, round tannins and a fresh finish. Delicious and very entertaining. 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 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

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

"Dried flowers, sour cherries and oranges on the nose. It’s juicy with medium body, easy tannins and zesty acidity." James Suckling

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

Light, bright ruby red colour. Very appealing 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-balanced acidity invigorating and fresh. Very nice attack and finish, drinky. 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

One of the most characterful dry Lambruschi in our range every year. Bright cherry red colour with a brightening rim. A wide-ranging aroma of rhubarb and red apple, with fine floral notes, roses and a finish of wild strawberries and raspberries. Wonderfully fresh and fruity flavour with a very juicy finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"Raspberry pink; inviting notes of raspberries; quite fine foam, clear acidity, red berry flavour, delicately tart, juicy." Merum

Rich blackberry fruit, spices and cherry stones on the nose and equally fruity on the palate. Lively cherries, raspberries and potpourri on the palate with a medium body, fresh acidity and firm tannins. Chianti Biskero from Salcheto is a juicy, open and cheerful wine. SUPERIORE.DE

"Youthful and fragrant nose of wild cherries, raspberries, licorice and cinnamon. It’s medium-bodied, crunchy and firm." James Suckling

Balanced Chianti Colli Senesi with plenty of sweet cherry and plum flavours balanced by spice and tobacco notes. The assertive tannins and taut acidity make the Berardenga a complex version of the Senesi. SUPERIORE.DE

"Loaded with ripe cherry, berry, loam and wild herb flavors, this red is supple and balanced. Reveals underlying salinity from start to finish." Wine Spectator

"The 2021 Chianti Colli Senesi is terrific. Wild cherry, tobacco, dried herbs, menthol and licorice convey the earthy, savory intensity that is such a signature of the appellation. Sweet floral top notes and refined tannins elevate the Colli Senesi in 2021." Vinous

"There’s some attractive black cherry and crushed stone character with hints of vanilla here. Medium body. Slightly chewy tannins. Savory finish." James Suckling

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

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

Rich and dense ruby red colour, open and accessible aroma with beautiful blackberry fruit and light tea notes in the background. The flavour is also beautifully fruity, reminiscent of ripe, dark cherries, followed by hearty tannins and a round finish. More classic Vino Nobile for this price is simply not possible. SUPERIORE.DE

"Exudes an aroma of black cherries, spices and vanilla; polished on the palate, the acidity and tannins in balance, notes of red berries and sandalwood in the powerful final. Goes well with game dishes and spicy roasts." Vinum

"Rich ruby red colour with brightening edges. Accessible on the nose, ripe berry fruit, sour cherry, dried violets, some coconut on the finish. On the palate with a certain light-footedness, ripe fruit tannin, juicy, subtly vegetal on the final." Falstaff

"The Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Silìneo 2020 opens with hints of white pepper, chalk and dried blueberries. It is silky and plush with tart forest fruits that give it tension. A salty, mineral core provides a savoury character. Wild herbs and liquid stone characterise the finish, while the 2020 ends with a light structure and medium length." Vinous

"Notes of cherries, olives, oranges and peach pits here, with some vanilla. It’s lively and balanced, with a medium body, nicely polished tannins and a long, firm yet supple finish." James Suckling

Subtle ruby red colour with light reflections. Warm, well-dosed bouquet of wild berries, cherries and some smoke. Fine tannins on the palate, with plenty of juice and fruit at the core, floral and spicy notes, compact. A fine salty vein in the harmonious finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"Ruby dark red; peppery notes, arouses curiosity; juicy, sweetness, balanced, length, drinky, pleasing." (JLF) Merum

"Very typical, elegant, with polished tannins and full of fruity charm, sour cherry, some chocolate, sweet fruit melting, round." Weinwisser

"Pleasing nose of black cherries, flanked by plum notes and tobacco; polished attack, finely chiselled acidity, fruity and mineral finish." Vinum

"Medium ruby red colour with a slightly brightening rim. Leather, ripe cherry and some undergrowth on the nose, then slightly spicy and balsamic. Grippy on the palate, with gripping, somewhat rustic tannins, then beautifully juicy on the finish. To savoury Tuscan dishes." Falstaff

"One of the best-balanced 2020s, Gracciano della Seta's Vino Nobile is discreetly padded with an abundance of dark, fleshy cherry, yet remains straightforward and sculptural. The tannins are slightly steely but yield smoothly, while zesty, citrusy acidity provides graceful support. Nuances of forest, leather and mint interweave with notes of orange that linger." Decanter

"This spicy red wine contains notes of dried herbs and olive pits, which mingle with cherries and blood oranges. It is medium-bodied, juicy and beautifully balanced. Fine tannins. Fresh and flavoursome finish." James Suckling

Dark, bright ruby red colour with a fine garnet rim. Opulent bouquet of sweet cherries, blackberries and plums. Full and juicy body with present fruit, soft, finely woven tannins and a medium-bodied, polished and long finish. Very delicate. SUPERIORE.DE

"Made from Sangiovese and 5 per cent Canaiolo, matures for a year in large Slavonian and French wood. The nose reveals ripe strawberry fruit and red berries, concentrated and densely woven. On the palate with present but gentle and velvety tannins, fine minerality and well-balanced acidity. A drinkyfood companion that delights with its fine phenolic maturity." Vinum

"Bright ruby red colour. Nose of wild berries, graphite, some undergrowth, citrus fruit on the finish. Medium weight on the palate with a high drinking flow, fruit and acidity are in their place, vibrant." Falstaff

"Raspberries, walnuts, lemon peel and herbs on the nose. Fresh and flavoursome with a medium body, light tannins and a juicy finish." James Suckling

"Pure, vibrant red cherry leads the way, complemented by raspberry, dry earth and a hint of leather. The palate is somewhat fleshy, but ultimately remains lean and crisp. Flavours of cherry and black tea are surrounded by light, dusty tannins." Decanter

"The impeccable Classico of Castello di Radda, from clay-calcareous soils, a blend of Sangiovese and Canaiolo. Nose of great complexity, wild plum, nuances of Valdostan mint, then juniper and nutmeg. The mouthfeel has savory tannins, with a mentholated return." Luca Gardini

Straw yellow in colour, with a delicate aroma of green apple. Fruity and soft on the palate, with a dry flavour thanks to its characteristic acidity. The fine, persistent perlage gives the wine and connoisseur a pleasant liveliness. SUPERIORE.DE

The dry and elegant vintage version of Villa Sandi's bestseller: pale yellow, delicate apple flavour on the nose, nutty, a hint of biscuit. A racy structure on the palate, pear fruit, lemongrass, lively and of good length. SUPERIORE.DE

"Bright, radiant silver-grey with persistent perlage. Somewhat restrained on the nose, yeast, grapefruit. Very fruity on the palate, on pineapple and tropical fruit, rather high dosage." Falstaff

"A deliciously bright and fruity Prosecco that has peach, melon and pear aromas. It’s medium-bodied, fresh and balanced, with gentle bubbles." James Suckling

Dirupo brut is crystal clear and clean. Sparkling silver-grey with a persistent perlage. Fresh flavour with delicate floral notes and citrus, elegant on the palate. Enjoy this juicy Prosecco as an aperitif or as an excellent accompaniment to light dishes. SUPERIORE.DE

"Fresh yellow apple fruit, inviting; fine foamy, fruity, delicate structure, fine sweetness, very nice." Merum

"Brilliant silver-grey with a persistent perlage. Very fruity on the nose, of fruit salad, juicy peach, crunchy pear, subtle hints of pineapple. Balanced, crisp and juicy on the palate, with an airy perlage, creates a great arc, lingers for a long time." Falstaff

Intense ruby red colour. Harmonious interplay of fruit, barrel and spice flavours on the nose, hearty and engaging on the palate, reminiscent of dark fruit, violets and spices. Despite its seriousness, the final is full of warmth and elegance. As always with the completely organic-certified winery: top value. SUPERIORE.DE

"Olives, tomato leaves, mushrooms and cherry stones on the nose. It’s medium-bodied, nicely balanced and with tasty salty and savory undertones. From organically grown grapes." James Suckling

"This organic Classico made from a blend of Sangiovese and other red grape varieties shows all the typicality of the terroir. Beautiful freshness on the palate, which tastes of red mulberry, with a hint of pink pepper and marjoram. Salty on the palate, with a fruity finish." Luca Gardini

Appetising sparkling yellow-green colour and fine foaming perlage. Clear and intense fragrance of peach and green apple, with aromas of fine buttered pastries in the background. On the palate, it shows a lot of fruit, crisp, fresh and well-balanced. SUPERIORE.DE

Bright ruby red colour, open-hearted notes of cherry, raspberry and violet, paired with green pepper and cloves. Delicate on the palate, with a nice tang. Delicate, fine tannins, vivaciously supported by a fresh acidity structure with subtle extract sweetness, round off this incredibly 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, medium-bodied 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 roses. The wine has a medium weight and plenty of fresh acidity that pairs well with cream or butter ingredients." Wine Advocate

"Cranberries, strawberries and orange peel with fennel and sage and a mineral edge of just crushed rock are on the nose and then are repeated on the palate, where they come together in an elegant balance against firm but polished tannins and vibrant acidity." Wine Enthusiast

"Intense notes on the nose, hints of black raspberries, with memories of mint and cinnamon from Valdostan. Juicy and spicy flavour, with a comeback of rowan and green pepper." Luca Gardini