wine classics

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 drinkable wine with a certain demand. SUPERIORE.DE

"Aromas of raspberry, lavender, burnt lemon and dried oregano. It’s light-to medium-bodied with fine tannins and crisp acidity. Zesty and crunchy." James Suckling

Coltibuono's Cetamura is initially pleasantly striking 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

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

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

"Radiant greenish yellow with persistent, persistent perlage. In the nose of crisp green apple, grapefruit, a hint of wet stone. Very fresh on the palate with perky, well-integrated perlage, spans a fine, airy arc, very balanced." Falstaff

Intense ruby, initially emphatic earthy notes on the nose, then blackberries, spicy, slightly smoky. Good body with a firm core, juicy-fresh on the palate with well-proportioned tannin, a pleasant berry aroma on the final. 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 green-yellow with perlage in medium density. Intense and compact nose, of apricot, some white melon, pear and a little buttered pastry. Multi-layered on the palate, shows itself exciting, with present acidity that gives freshness, delicate bitter note in the final." 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

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

"Bright ruby red with a slightly light rim. Shows a little hazy on the nose, lightly of damp stones, some blood orange, fresh crisp cherries. Medium weight on the palate, delicate cherry fruit, slightly drying on the final." Falstaff

"A focused beam of cherry permeates this open, fruity style, with flashes of kirsch, earth, almond and wild rosemary. This is sleek and firms up on the compact finish." James Suckling

"The 2019 Chianti Classico RS Cultusboni is deep, fleshy and super-expressive. Tobacco, cedar and dried autumn leaves give the 2019 lovely aromatic presence. Deceptive in its mid-weight feel, the 2019 is beautifully layered and resonant from start to finish. It is another impressive wine in this range from Badia a Coltibuono. The 2019 is positively stellar and one of the best wines I have tasted here in some time." Vinous

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

"Brilliantly shining garnet. Revealing aroma of fresh cherries and redcurrants, paired with green pepper and cloves, also delicate hints of cocoa bean. Hits the palate lively, with nice interplay between acidity and fruit, compact, fine-bodied, with good draw, nice fruit core, persistent on the finish." Falstaff

"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

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

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 taste. SUPERIORE.DE

"Bright cherry red with brightening rim. In the nose after cherries and violet blossoms, slightly vegetal touch, floral aftertaste. Very juicy on the palate, with crisp perlage, shows itself salty throughout, delicately bitter aftertaste, comes back juicy in the final." Falstaff

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

"Shiny, intense ruby with a slight garnet shimmer. Opens with slightly earthy notes, of red beet, then ripe cherry. Juicy and fresh on the palate, spreads out with fine-meshed tannin." Falstaff

"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

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

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

"Bright, light straw yellow with persistent perlage. Open, accessible nose with slightly matured notes, of yellow apple, some acacia blossom. Creamy in the attack and course, of banana and white melon, good pressure in the final." Falstaff

Rich and dense ruby red, open and accessible nose with beautiful blackberry fruit, light tea notes in the background. Also in the taste a beautiful fruit, reminiscent of ripe, dark cherries, then hearty tannin and a round finish. You simply can't get more classic Vino Nobile for this price. SUPERIORE.DE

"Surprises with an opulent fruit bouquet underpinned by fine spicy and violet notes; compact on the palate, has good tannins, finishes long." Vinum

"Medium shimmering garnet red. Fragrant on the nose of cardamom and ripe blackcurrant, a hint of liquorice and cocoa bean, multi-layered. Spans a wide arc on the palate, grippingly tightly meshed tannin, builds up in layers, compact, pithy, pulls itself juicily into the finish." Falstaff

"The 2018 Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Silineo takes some time to open up in the glass, dusty and floral, yet beneath, I’m finding musky blackberries and hints of cedary spice. Its textures are silky-smooth and pliant, contrasted by floral-tinged tart berries and a flourish of sour citrus that keeps the expressions lively. A hint of wild herbs and a gentle grip of tannin lingers." Vinous

Appetising sparkling yellow-green colour and fine foaming perlage. Clear and intense fragrance of peach and green apple, with aromas of fine buttered pastry in the background. On the palate, it is fresh and well-balanced with lots of fruit. 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

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

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

"Bright, fresh ruby with a fine garnet rim. Very clear and inviting nose, full of fresh raspberries, dark plump cherries, some spicy herbs in the background. Juicy in attack and course, lots of polished tannin, good tension, salty and long." Falstaff

"Youthful mid crimson. Crushed stones and raspberry on the nose and stony raspberry fruit with firm tannins on the palate. Ends almost a little mouth-watering. Confirms its trademark as an elegant wine." Jancis Robinson

"A very typical and beautiful Chianti Classico with cherry, burnt-orange and polished-wood aromas that follow through to a full body with round tannins and a fresh, vivid finish." 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

"Medium red; fruity-woody-barrelled, inviting; powerful, richness, good depth, barrelled, juicy, quite good tannin, very nice." Merum

"Sparkling ruby with a slight garnet shimmer. Shows a fine scent of blossoms on the nose, some violets, wrapped in goji berries and ripe raspberries. Clear and straightforward on the palate, showing fresh fruit on the attack, fine-meshed tannin, firm and sturdy on the final." Falstaff

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

"Bright ruby with a fine garnet rim. Appealing, multi-layered nose, smells of mulberries, juicy cherries and pomegranate, some cardamom. Polished and fine on the palate, spreads well, elegant, present tannin, lots of crisp fruit, good depth." Falstaff

"A very pleasant CC here with lots of succulent, ripe berries, blackcurrants and black cherries on both the nose and palate. Super-clean fruit with light hints of dried herbs and lavender coming through. The round, very fine tannins are ripe and well meshed together with the fruit, giving a nicely balanced finish. Delicious." James Suckling