Fattoria Selvapiana

Medium cherry red. In the nose tobacco, leather and liquorice, on the palate with nice cherry aromas, supported by good acidity and tannin. Excellent Sangiovese interpretation with great value. SUPERIORE.DE

The owner of Selvapiana, Francesco Giuntini, and the owner of the Petrognano winery, Cecilia Galeotti Ottieri, have a long friendship. Their small winery, situated on the border between Tuscany and Emilia Romagna, is located in the heart of the Pomino DOC, which was first mentioned in 1716 and is one of the first four protected appellations in Tuscany (along with Rufina Classico, Carmignano and Valdarno Superiore).

For some years now, the two have been linked by the "Villa Petrognano" project, under the aegis of Selvapiana, one of the most genuine and at the same time best Pomino Rosso in the region is being created. Subtle in aroma, the taste full-bodied and lively - a cuvée that you won't forget so quickly! SUPERIORE.DE

"A ripe but enticing nose of dried meat, dried elderberries and parasol mushrooms. Structured and robust on the full-bodied palate, this is a chewy wine with a line of acidity and freshness that makes it very alluring." James Suckling

This fine extra virgin olive oil comes from the Rufina vineyards of Selvapiana and Nipozzano. Indian nose grassy notes, then some green tomato, artichoke and pepper. These impressions are reflected in taste and finish. Indispensable in Mediterranean cuisine, especially with light green salads, antipasti and also (!) on pizza. SUPERIORE.DE

Olive varieties: Frantoio 90%, Moraiolo 5%, Leccino 5%.

Wonderful, refined selection of the best grapes of the winery. The nose convinces with richness: red fruits, dark flowers, in addition fine tar and vegetable notes, traces of blackberry jam. The palate is full-bodied, powerful and at the same time juicy, the well-proportioned tannins are used very well and glide this red elegantly into a long final. SUPERIORE.DE

"The 2016 Chianti Rùfina Vigneto Bucerchiale is a real standout. A wine of vertical explosiveness and energy, the 2016 Bucerchiale is deep, wonderfully defined and full of nuance. Macerated cherry, sweet tobacco, licorice, menthol, chocolate and spice abound in this super-expressive, nuanced Chianti Rùfina. Expressive savory notes add the closing shades of nuance. This is a such a gorgeous and complete wine." Vinous

"The pure sangiovese character is so impressive and enticing; this frames bark, dried rosemary, rose petals, cedar, burnt orange peel, truffles and earth. The tannins are so firm and serious, while the forthright acidity is the perfect combination. Layers of taut but plush red fruit and continual, savory and umami undertones. Superb. Drink from 2024." James Suckling

Wonderful, refined selection of the best grapes of the winery. The nose convinces with richness: red fruits, dark flowers, in addition fine tar and vegetable notes, traces of blackberry jam. The palate is full-bodied, powerful and at the same time juicy, the well-proportioned tannins are used very well and glide this red elegantly into a long final. SUPERIORE.DE

"The 2016 Chianti Rùfina Vigneto Bucerchiale is a real standout. A wine of vertical explosiveness and energy, the 2016 Bucerchiale is deep, wonderfully defined and full of nuance. Macerated cherry, sweet tobacco, licorice, menthol, chocolate and spice abound in this super-expressive, nuanced Chianti Rùfina. Expressive savory notes add the closing shades of nuance. This is a such a gorgeous and complete wine." Vinous

"The pure sangiovese character is so impressive and enticing; this frames bark, dried rosemary, rose petals, cedar, burnt orange peel, truffles and earth. The tannins are so firm and serious, while the forthright acidity is the perfect combination. Layers of taut but plush red fruit and continual, savory and umami undertones. Superb. Drink from 2024." James Suckling

Intense garnet red. In the nose pomegranate, cherry and blackberry notes with cloves. Complex in taste, earthy and powerful. A gripping tannin accompanies a long finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"The 2015 Chianti Rùfina Riserva Vigento Bucerchiale is powerful, dense and quite structured. Readers will have to be patient with this strapping, tannic Riserva, but there is more than enough stuffing and pedigree to allow the 2015 to develop into a gorgeous wine in a few years' time. Wild cherry, sweet tobacco, mint and dried flowers add layers of nuance on the potent finish." VINOUS

"The Selvapiana 2015 Chianti Rufina Riserva Vigneto Bucerchiale is a generous and exuberant expression of Sangiovese that remains ever-faithful to its traditional and territory-driven roots. This wine speaks with a Tuscan tongue, giving voice to wild berry, earthy truffle and aromas of Mediterranean herb. The finish is softly fruity with subtle structure (which is firm and binding nonetheless) and fresh acidity." Robert Parker

"Combining an irresistible pairing of earthy elegance and ageworthy structure, this fragrant, focused red boasts heady scents of smoke, wild berry, pipe tobacco, sunbaked earth and rose petal. The taut linear palate shows lovely tension, delivering juicy Morello cherry, crushed raspberry, baking spice and licorice framed in youthfully firm but refined tannins. Fresh acidity lends balance and energy." Wine Enthusiast