Castello di Radda

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

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

A beautiful traditional wine of the Chianti Classico. The bouquet of wild berries, undergrowth, herbs and spices is broad and multi-faceted, the full flavour with beautiful energy, fidelity to the terroir and considerable persistence. SUPERIORE.DE

"Dark, rich ruby. Fragrant, floral nose of roses and violets, then fresh wild berries, red currants, delicate spice. Dense and supple in the mouth, spreads out nicely, polished and with juicy tannin, firm pressure in the finish." Falstaff

"Mid ruby with orange tinges. Subtle, fine nose of red fruit and stones. Elegant, sappy red fruit and bags of jagged tannins that demand more time in the bottle. Its elegance, freshness and firm structure set it up for graceful ageing." Jancis Robinson

"The Castello di Radda 2015 Chianti Classico Riserva shows a ripe and nicely concentrated approach with sweet cherry, wild raspberry, crushed stone and grilled herb. This is a lean to mid-weight wine with the calming freshness and vitality that should be expected of Sangiovese from this prized corner of the Chianti Classico appellation." Robert Parker

"A soft, fruity red with aromas and flavors of dried cherries and orange peel. Medium to full body. Tangy and delicious. Shows the richness and ripeness of the vintage." James Suckling

"Dappled scents of fresh florals, autumn leaves and lovely tapered fruit with refined tannins and a long, poised finish." Decanter

A beautiful traditional wine of the Chianti Classico. The bouquet of wild berries, undergrowth, herbs and spices is broad and multi-faceted, the full flavour with beautiful energy, fidelity to the terroir and considerable persistence. SUPERIORE.DE

"Lustrous ruby with orange tinges. Lifted and almost aromatic cherry fruit nose with hints of gingerbread and cumin. Sumptuous cherry fruit palate cut through by lots of tangy acidity and with crunchy tannins. Long succulent cherry fruit with plenty of stuffing on the finish. A well-wrought wine from an excellent vintage." Jancis Robinson

"Mature yet elegant and complex black fruits, spicy, dried herbs, sweet tobacco nose. Noble tannins with a robust texture, fresh finish." Decanter

"Blackberries, dark cherries and flowers on the nose and palate. Full-bodied and very cool with compact, linear tannins. Racy and structured." James Suckling

The grapes come from the vineyard "Il Corno" of approx. 400m altitude with ideal southern exposure. Bright, sparkling ruby red. Well structured nose of blackberries, cassis, some cedar and shoe polish. Medium ripe, quite fresh fruit on the palate, yet supple and well balanced with all the volume. In the rest of the drink with great finesse, coolness and liveliness, the finish is long with well-integrated wood, red fruitiness, with a slightly salty vein and lots of spice. A harmonious and well-proportioned top wine of the house, which may rightly bear the highest quality level Gran Selezione. SUPERIORE.DE

"Lustrous concentrated ruby with orange tinges. Lifted, focused and concentrated pure cherry fruit framed by new oak, but skilfully done, and with hints of gingerbread. Bags of tangy cherry fruit and coating tannins on the finish. Hedonistic, sumptuous yet succulent and fresh." Jancis Robinson

"The 2015 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Vigna il Corno hails from a warm and sunny vintage, so you can expect ripe cherry and blackberry with spicy tones of leather and lightly cured tobacco. Those cherry notes transfer to the palate where the wine makes a soft and silky impact, all tied up with a hint of fresh acidity. This would be a good match to a well-marbled steak." Robert Parker

"Aromas of cherries and concrete follow through to a medium to full body, round, velvety tannins and a dusty finish with fruit and spices." James Suckling

"Wonderfully concentrated red plums, cherries and damsons, complemented by shakes of spice and coffee, framed by fine-grained tannins before a long, savoury finish. A glossy, hugely impressive wine." Decanter

The grapes come from the vineyard "Il Corno" of approx. 400m altitude with ideal southern exposure. Bright, sparkling ruby red. Well structured nose of blackberries, cassis, some cedar and shoe polish. Medium ripe, quite fresh fruit on the palate, yet supple and well balanced with all the volume. In the rest of the drink with great finesse, coolness and liveliness, the finish is long with well-integrated wood, red fruitiness, with a slightly salty vein and lots of spice. A harmonious and well-proportioned top wine of the house, which may rightly bear the highest quality level Gran Selezione. SUPERIORE.DE

"Lustrous concentrated ruby with orange tinges. Lifted, focused and concentrated pure cherry fruit framed by new oak, but skilfully done, and with hints of gingerbread. Bags of tangy cherry fruit and coating tannins on the finish. Hedonistic, sumptuous yet succulent and fresh." Jancis Robinson

"The 2015 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Vigna il Corno hails from a warm and sunny vintage, so you can expect ripe cherry and blackberry with spicy tones of leather and lightly cured tobacco. Those cherry notes transfer to the palate where the wine makes a soft and silky impact, all tied up with a hint of fresh acidity. This would be a good match to a well-marbled steak." Robert Parker

"Aromas of cherries and concrete follow through to a medium to full body, round, velvety tannins and a dusty finish with fruit and spices." James Suckling

"Wonderfully concentrated red plums, cherries and damsons, complemented by shakes of spice and coffee, framed by fine-grained tannins before a long, savoury finish. A glossy, hugely impressive wine." Decanter