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. Its small vineyard, situated on the border between Tuscany and Emilia Romagna, is situated in the middle of the Pomino DOC, first documented in 1716 and 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 which Selvapianas, one of the most original and at the same time best Pomino Rosso in the region, is being created under this name. Subtle in fragrance, the taste full-bodied and lively - a cuvée you won't soon forget! SUPERIORE.DE

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"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

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

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