Felsina

Balanced Chianti Colli Senesi with plenty of sweet cherry and plum aromas, balanced with spicy and tobacco notes. The assertive tannins and a firm acidity make the Berardenga a complex version of the Senesi. SUPERIORE.DE

"This is rich and layered with a lovely frame of polished tannins around the notes of cherries and hints of wet earth and chestnuts. Medium to full body. Flavorful finish." James Suckling

Sangiovese in its purest form: Medium ruby, rich in fruity and floral aromas, complex, deep and well-cut with further development potential. A full-bodied and harmonious Chianti-Classico of highly authentic design. SUPERIORE.DE

"Shining, rich ruby. In the nose after elderberries and black currants, underlined by noble herbal spice notes. Balanced and clear in the drink, a juicy dress stretches out, delicate melting with a salty finish. Falstaff

"Mid ruby. Inviting cherry and iron nose with a hint of liquorice. Supple cherry palate with plenty of coating tannins. Succulent and suave." Jancis Robinson

"The 2017 Chianti Classico Berardenga is an absolutely gorgeous wine. Racy, powerful and sumptuous in the glass, the 2017 offers terrific depth and textural resonance. Sweet black cherry, plum, mocha, licorice and spice bring out the darker side of Sangiovese. Bold and racy, the 2017 will drink beautifully right out of the gate." Vinous

"The 2017 Chianti Classico Berardenga is a fine and precise wine that shows some of the warmth, good cheer and exuberance of the vintage, but that ultimately proves to be better contained and more carefully etched than I would have anticipated. The bouquet starts off with black fruit and light shadings of spice, but the best part is in those mineral aromas of flint and slate. Serve it with stuffed red peppers." Robert Parker

"Rich, with black cherry, plum, iron and violet aromas and flavors, this red is suave and multidimensional. Vibrant and balanced, featuring a lingering finish that echoes the fruit and adds a spice accent." Wine Spectator

"Aromas of plum, exotic spice, eucalyptus and a hint of violet form the nose. The medium-bodied palate is elegantly structured and has nice tension, offering mature black cherry, blackberry compote and licorice accompanied by polished tannins." Wine Enthusiast

"A very fresh 2017 with plenty of tight and linear tannins that give the wine energy and drive. Medium to full body. Racy finish. This is impressive. Fantastic texture and complexity on the palate with purple fruit and wet earth." James Suckling

Light straw yellow, smells of bread crust, mimosa, medlar and almond. After 22 months on the yeast, nicely round and balanced, with good acidity, clean and of praiseworthy persistence. SUPERIORE.DE

"Rich aromas of sliced apples, dried apricots and crushed hazelnuts. Full body, a compact texture and a beautiful and savory finish. Plenty of bread dough on the finish." James Suckling

In the upwind is the distinctive Spumante Rosé from predominantly Sangiovese and Pinot Nero, which with its fragrant, fresh, spicy and silky nature self-confidently demonstrates what you can get out of the Tuscan terroir. SUPERIORE.DE

In the dream year 2016 unsurpassably good: haunting and wonderfully clear in colour, the Chianti Classico Riserva unfolds its inviting fragrance reminiscent of ripe cherries with notes of spices. Dense and extremely juicy in taste, with a good tannin pack, full of personality and authenticity. SUPERIORE.DE

"Noble, bright ruby red. In the nose of rich cherries, raspberry jam and sugared strawberries. On the palate balanced and with juicy tannin, spicy bouquet, harmonious in the beginning and course. Falstaff

"This is a very cedary Chianti Classico, the wood showing prominently, but also showing beautiful dried rose petals and orange rind. Full-bodied with structured tannins and a chewy finish." James Suckling

"Aromas of exotic spice and black plum mingle with notes of wild herb and a whiff of oak. On the tight elegant palate, firm close-grained tannins support red cherry, pomegranate, chopped mint and star anise while bright acidity lends balance. It's still youthfully austere so give it time to fully develop." Wine Enthusiast

"The 2016 Chianti Classico Riserva shows all the quality and pedigree of the year in its layered personality and overall nuance. Cedar, dried cherry, game licorice and tobacco convey the darker, gamier side of Sangiovese that is such a signature at Fèlsina. The 2016 finishes with terrific energy and bright acids that suggest it will enjoy a long life in the cellar, but readers should plan on giving it at least a few years in bottle." Vinous

"This red offers density and focus, creating an ideal frame for the cherry, strawberry, almond, leather and earth flavors. A firm backbone of tannins lends structure and the finish persists, leaving an accent of bitter almond." Wine Spectator

"Streamlined and elegant, this mid-weight red trots out notes of grilled herb and dark fruit nuances that segue to spice, tilled earth and savory tobacco, with great complexity. This 2016 Chianti Classico Riserva Berardenga is still a bit closed and tight, but this beautiful wine boasts all the best qualities of this vintage. It shows elegance and power, two contrasting characteristics that only work well together in the world's most achieved expressions. The most satisfying aspect of this Riserva is the crisp acidity on the close that keeps the palate refreshed and ready for the next sip." Robert Parker

The Spumante Edition Millesimato 2012 - carefully matured in the Metodo Classico process - is juicy, floral and creamy and shows a nice acidity. It's a stuff dreams are made of. SUPERIORE.DE

"Fèlsina's 2012 Millesimato Metodo Classico Brut shows tight and tonic lines with a generous personality. Peach and stone fruit aromas are found at its core and the wine also offers delicate mineral tones and a pretty touch of baked bread. This was a warm vintage, and you get extra padding or textural definition as a result. The finish is silky, and both these sparkling wines from Fèlsina offer delicate perlage that is not too spicy or sharp." Robert Parker

"Complex aromas with notes of lemons, kiwi, apples and pie crust. Full body, a round and dense texture and an exciting and mineral finish. A complex sparkling wine." James Suckling

Sparkling, medium density ruby garnet. Powerful and energetic, expressive and dense is the Rancia Riserva from the single vineyard of the same name. The fragrance is characterised by a deliciously ripe and full-bodied fruit as well as mineral notes. The taste is earthy, rich in tannins and terroir, beautifully articulated, fine and with enjoyable length. A wine that requires empathy and/or a few years of rest. SUPERIORE.DE

Maestro Raro first shines with its lively colour and then impresses with a bouquet that reveals a wonderful blackberry scent with spices, leather and tobacco aromas. The concentrated taste spreads out softly, in which a stable acid framework cooperates perfectly with the tannin structure. SUPERIORE.DE

Shiny ruby with a slight garnet edge, mineral, woody-fruity scent of cherry, cedar, blueberry and hazelnut. With the addition of air, the aromas become more complex and the terroir influence very clear. Compact and very present on the palate with fine-grained tannin and classic proportions. Very high ripening potential and one of the highest quality Sangiovese of central Tuscany. SUPERIORE.DE

Felsinas Chianti Classico Gran Selezione from Vigneto Colonia is a project of the Poggiali family that has lasted for three generations. The vineyard has reddish-brown soils, rich in magnesium and iron on boulders of limestone and limestone marl, quite different from all the other sites of Fèlsina. The wine is impressive dark ruby, smells expressive mineral and pure, with aromas of dark cherry and black currant. Pure elegance, refinement and harmony in just 3,000 numbered bottles for true Sangiovese lovers! SUPERIORE.DE

"Complex aromas of raspberries, blueberries, red plums and hot stones. Some new wood, too. Medium to full body, ripe and velvety tannins and a long very crisp finish. I like the intensity and the style here." James Suckling

"This wine opens to rich intensity and a dark purple-blackish color that is simply gorgeous to behold. The 2013 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Colonia is a superb expression that delivers so much joy on almost every measurable level. This vintage offers superb density and intensity with sharply defined aromas of black cherry, ripe blackberry, spice, leather and moist tobacco. There is a sweet note on the close that lasts for a minute or two before returning your taste buds to sophisticated and savory flavors. This is a gorgeous, gorgeous achievement." Robert Parker

"Volume, power and breadth are the signatures of the 2013 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Colonia. This is the first vintage in which Colonia falls in line with the rest of the Fèlsina range from a stylistic standpoint. Among other things, the use of French oak is much more measured than it was in Colonia's first vintages. Next to the flagship Rancia, Colonia is a sleeker, and perhaps a bit more polished, although it doesn't quite offer the same direct expression of Sangiovese." Antonio Galloni

"The Colonia vineyard boasts a very rocky galestro soil rich in magnesium and iron. Though planted in 1993, it wasn't made as a separate bottling until 2006, and less than 3,000 bottles are produced. It's aged mostly in used barriques , and the 2013 is a heady tangle of underbrush, incense, ripe cherry, mint and fragrant fennel. It's very polished but true to its origins; dense, savoury and mineral with layers of tactile, powdery tannins that will carry the wine for a couple of decades." Decanter

Felsinas Chianti Classico Gran Selezione from Vigneto Colonia is a project of the Poggiali family that has lasted for three generations. The vineyard has reddish-brown soils, rich in magnesium and iron on boulders of limestone and limestone marl, quite different from all the other sites of Fèlsina. The wine is impressive dark ruby, smells expressive mineral and pure, with aromas of dark cherry and black currant. Pure elegance, refinement and harmony in just 3,000 numbered bottles for true Sangiovese lovers! SUPERIORE.DE

"Bright, medium-density ruby garnet. First shows slightly earthy notes, then a lot of ripe cherry and blackberry, some cinnamon, very exciting. Full and dense in the attack and course, shows a lot of dense, pithy tannin, forms the strong backbone of the wine, in the finale after tobacco, long finish, salty." Falstaff

"Surrounded by forest, Colonia is the highest part of the 9ha Poggio a Rancia vineyard, on very rocky soil rich in minerals. It typically gives the fullest, most structured expression of Sangiovese at Fèlsina. In the 2015, the aromas are complex and appealing yet already demonstrating some evolution. Black tea, tobacco, dried mint and leather scents recur on the palate. While there are ample tannins, they are relaxed and approachable. You don't need to wait for this, nor does it suggest long-term cellaring, but it will be absolutely delicious over the next 10-12 years." Decanter

"This is really a unique Chianti Classico that wouldn’t be out of place among a flight of nebbiolo! Pure aromas of strawberries, raspberries and blueberries with hints of sweet hazelnuts, cigar box, tea leaves and dried leaves. On the full-bodied palate, the perfectly ripe and silky tannins are juxtaposed with really crisp and exciting acidity. A crunchy yet chewy finish. What a wine. Delicious now, but it can age for a long time." James Suckling

"The 2015 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Colonia is the richest and most overt of Fèlsina's three top Sangioveses (the other two being Rancia and Fontalloro). Dark and explosive in the glass, the 2015 Colonia possesses layers of super-ripe dense fruit to match its decidedly virile, muscular personality. As always, Colonia has a stronger French oak imprint than the other wines in the range, but the oak is better balanced today than it was in the first few years. The 2015 is an impressive Colonia." Antonio Galloni

"This is quickly rising to the top of the list of the most collectible wines made in the Chianti Classico appellation. The 2015 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Colonia is a spectacular achievement with a super dense and dark core that recalls this rocky growing site with little top soil. The rock was blasted out with dynamite to make room for the vines that power this beautiful wine today. This is a gutsy and muscular expression that benefits quite specifically from warm and sunny vintages such as this. This wine needs a little extra sunshine to loosen and soften up the very tight texture that comes so naturally. You definitely feel the youth of the tannins here, and I suggest giving this wine a lot of lead time to allow for a slow and graceful evolution." Robert Parker

Felsina's Chianti Classico Gran Selezione of Vigneto Colonia is a project of the Poggiali family that has lasted for three generations. The vineyard has reddish-brown soils, rich in magnesium and iron on boulders of limestone and marl, very different from all the other sites of Fèlsina. The wine is impressively dark ruby, with an expressive mineral and pure scent, with aromas of dark cherry and blackcurrant. Pure elegance, refinement and harmony in just 3,000 numbered bottles for true lovers of Sangiovese! SUPERIORE.DE

"Beguiling scent of red berries, liquorice and herbs; pithy on the palate, the tannins bulky, in balance with the fresh acidity, finely tart final with notes of red forest fruits, leather and bitter almonds. Very well done." Vinum

"Intense, sparkling ruby with a garnet sheen. Opens with surprisingly ripe notes, after liquorice, then a lot of plum, some raspberry. On the palate it is very fresh, like cherry, opens up with present, robust tannin in many layers, salty and deep." Falstaff

"Notes of dried berries, cedar, meat and truffles with some mushrooms. Full body. Chewy and very rich. A lot of wood now, but shows wonderful intensity and power. Give it two or three years to soften." James Suckling

"The 2016 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Colonia possesses off the charts richness and intensity in a bold, racy style that captures all the best this site has to offer. Striking inner perfume, bright red Sangiovese fruit and soft contours add to the wine's compelling balance. Much more open today than Rancia, Colonia is positively stunning in 2016. In fact, it is the finest Colonia yet." Vinous