Fattoria Selvapiana

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

The owner of Selvapiana, Francesco Giuntini, and the owner of the Petrognano winery, Cecilia Galeotti Ottieri, have a long friendship. Their small winery, located on Tuscany's border with Emilia Romagna, lies in the middle of the Pomino DOC, which was first mentioned in a document 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 united in the "Villa Petrognano" project, under which Selvapiana produces one of the region's best Pomino Rosso wines.

Subtle aroma of dried herbs, crushed raspberries, blackberries, grilled meat and orange peel, full-bodied and lively on the palate. A spicy cuvée that you won't forget in a hurry! SUPERIORE.DE

pep, briar, dark spices and black cherries on the nose. Juicy and pretty vertical on the palate with a medium body and firm, fresh tannins. Medium-long finish." James Suckling

This successful blend of Sangiovese, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon opens with dark concentration and great density. Fornace offers impressive juiciness and rich flavours of red cherries, blackberries, spices and grilled herbs. Its full body, restrained acidity and silky tannins are perfectly balanced, with balsamic hints accompanying this attractive Supertuscan into a supple and long finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"Dense and packed with plum, black cherry, leather, tobacco and spice flavors, this red is backed by a spine of stiff tannins. Offers sufficient fruit to match the structure, finding nice equilibrium in the end." Wine Spectator

"Mushrooms, meat and earth with some blackcurrant on the nose. Medium to full body, firm and chewy tannins and a long, fresh finish. Bright and exciting for this vintage. Undertones of gravel." 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

The top-quality Riserva Vigneto Erchi comes from the small vineyard of the same name, which has belonged to the Fattoria Selvapiana estate since 1998. For a long time, the owners have been looking for a vineyard whose terroir impressively proves the complexity of Sangiovese in the Rufina area, and so this wine is a top-class addition to the famous Selvapiana collection.

Compared to Bucerchiale, Vigneto Erchi is a little more red-fruited and combines its power with beautiful finesse. In the well-tempered bouquet, precise and well-defined aromas of wild cherry and red currant, alongside hints of blue flowers and earthy notes. Initially restrained on the palate, it gains volume and breed with further aeration. Maturation in French oak provides a structure and depth that will give it a long life. Everything is just right here, the new top Sangiovese of the house has found its place. SUPERIORE.DE

"Purity to the cherries and crushed stones in the nose. Medium to full body, racy tannins and a minerally, crunchy finish. Pretty structure, if a little austere now. Better from 2024." James Suckling

"Fattoria Selvapiana, one of the area’s top producers, designated their 5ha Vigna Erchi, a site that has more iron in the soil compared to their iconic Bucerchiale vineyard. Extraordinary elegance and a silky suaveness complement the bold dark fruit character. Though aged in French barriques for 18 months, there’s not a hint of oakiness on the palate; you just feel its influence. A classic example of muscle and refinement, the wine delivers enlivening freshness and great length. The tannins remain polished and unobtrusive even after holding the wine in the mouth. It’s a youthful wine, to be sure, but its impeccable balance predicts a long life and glorious evolution." Decanter