Rocca delle Macie

Refreshing Vernaccia di San Gimignano with a beautiful varietal character. White peach, melon and flowers in the bouquet. Aromatic, delicious and clear in the taste. SUPERIORE.DE

Feminine floral scent of peach blossom and fresh exotic fruits. Medium-bodied on the palate, with freshness and good consistency, soft fruit flavours on the finish. Drinkable. SUPERIORE.DE

"An inviting young chardonnay with freshly sliced and lightly spiced apple on the nose and palate. Some lavender-like character, too. Not overly complex, but well poised and lip-smackingly delicious." James Suckling

Campo Maccione - a single-varietal Vermentino from the sun-drenched vineyards of Maremma, where the salty air of the sea is of crucial importance in the maturation of this ancient variety, as confirmed by the wine's special aroma. Ten percent of the grapes are fermented in barriques, giving it a slender stature that is pleasantly acidic. On the nose, lemony notes and aromas of bright fruits and on the palate with a hearty finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"A clean-cut vermentino from the Maremma with trademark cedro and cut-grass notes. Medium-bodied, suggesting bitter almond on the finish." James Suckling

As the name Sasyr already tells us, this wine is a blend of Sangiovese and Syrah. Only 15 percent of the Sangiovese matures for six months in large oak barrels, the rest comes from stainless steel. Sasyr is a fresh and harmonious red wine for many occasions. SUPERIORE.DE

"A red with violet and licorice character, medium body and a fresh and easy finish. Drink now." James Suckling

Generous aromas of fresh fruit, dried flowers, a light spiciness and moist earth. The taste is beautiful, with exactly the tension of tannin, acidity and fruit that a straight Chianti Classico should have. SUPERIORE.DE

Intense, sparkling ruby. Clear and memorable nose of cherry, some hazelnut, fine juicy plums. Plenty of richness and ripeness on the palate with flavors of dark cherry and spice that are both compelling and generous. Finely meshed, polished tannin, opens clear and straightforward, very fine, lots of plum on the palate as well, plus black cherry, plum, espresso, smoke, licorice and leather notes. In the reverberation fine cloves. This juicy wine shows a good sense of depth, attraction and balance. SUPERIORE.DE

"Intense bright ruby with a brilliant core. Slightly leathery notes in the nose, accompanied by rich blackberries, some shoe polish, licorice, rose scent. Very pleasant drink, no frills acidity, fruit and tannin harmonize well. Medium length, firm pressure on the final, emphatically juicy again at the back." Falstaff

"A compact, tar-accented style, with blackberry, plum, iron and tobacco flavors. Give this time to resolve the dense structure. Features a core of sweet fruit and the finish shows promise." Wine Spectator

"A delicious wine with a tobacco, dark-tea and dried-fruit character. Balsamic and hints of bitter wood, too. Medium to full body, juicy fruit and a savory finish." James Suckling

Deep purple. Spicy Cabernet nose of herbs, fine blackberry notes, ripe cassis, some chocolate and wild raspberries. The pronounced fruit carries this monumental, single-varietal Cabernet Sauvignon into the long final. The tannins provide a stable framework and give this magnificent red a long life. SUPERIORE.DE

"Dark, bright garnet red. On the nose of ripe, lush currant and ripe raspberry, a hint of pickled cherry, bright spice. Fruit-sweet core with polished tannin, very savoury, drinks fine and even, slightly salty core, full of character, with persistence." Falstaff

"A pretty cabernet with currant and blackberry character, as well as some crushed stone. It's medium-bodied with good integration of tannins and a fresh a, vivid finish. Just opening up now." James Suckling

"Balsamic notes of wild rosemary, pine and juniper join the plum and blackberry fruit in this dense, well-proportioned red. The oak is nicely integrated and this cruises to a long, menthol- and mineral-tinged finish." Wine Spectator

Bright red with ruby reflections. Blueberry and cherry, hints of plums, leather and spicy notes. In the taste nuances of hazelnut, fleshy-full notes. Mineral and persistent in the finish. A great wine! SUPERIORE.DE

"Intense, bright ruby red with a shiny core. Fine nose of very ripe cherries, dried rose petals and delicate violets. A very smooth palate, enveloped in velvety tannins and a juicy draft, spans a wide arch and slowly builds up in many layers, remarkable elegance, great finish". Falstaff

"This red shows red plums, raspberries and hints of light cedar. Medium to full body, soft and juicy tannins and a nice finish." James Suckling

"The team at Rocca delle Macìe hits an impressive stride with the 2014 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Sergio Zingarelli. This was not an easy growing season, but a commitment has evidently been taken here to severely limit fruit selection to only the best clusters. The wine opens to dark fruit tones of dried cherry and blackberry with spice, leather and tar. You also get that unique aroma of crushed stones that is so specific to Chianti Classico." Robert Parker

"This shows richness and breadth, featuring notes of plum, coffee, iron and leather, punctuated by cherry hints and tangy acidity. Finishes firm and dense, with a fresh feel." Wine Spectator

The house's top wine, named after the owner, is the result of many years of work in the vineyard and dates back to the year 2000, when the winery began replanting many of its own areas with Sangiovese. To this day Sergio Zingarelli pursues the goal of interpreting his existing terroir as authentically as possible. The result is the highest classification Gran Selezione, which is confirmed every year by the Consortium and is only given to the best growth of the appellation.

Rich ruby. Concentrated nose of herbs, black cherry, chocolate, earthy notes and oak spice. On the palate a juicy and soft fruit, refined tannins, dynamically spicy, glides into a respectable finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"Dark chocolate, cocoa bean, and bitter herbs. Soft to the touch, initially floury, slowly increasing in granularity, a palate structure that already shows the first signs of rounding off, to which the impression of a markedly mild acidity also contributes. A wine that defines itself through its power". Falstaff

"This is the top-shelf wine from Sergio Zingarelli. His namesake 2015 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Sergio Zingarelli shows rich concentration and a seamless delivery of aromas that spans from black cherry and plum to spice and moist pipe tobacco. The fruit here is soft and luscious, but the mouthfeel is medium in length. It would turn a platter of modest carne asada soft tacos into an important dinner." Robert Parker

"Very ripe and rich red with dried-berry, plum, mushroom and bark character on the nose and palate. Fully body. Velvety texture." James Suckling

"Distinctly sweet in aroma and flavor, this red offers ripe cherry, black currant, earth and oak spice flavors. Vibrant, with support from assertive, refined tannins, which drive the long finish." Wine Spectator

Ruby red, intense and refined bouquet with fruity aromas and a very soft touch of vanilla and tobacco; persistent taste, well balanced tannins, well defined body. SUPERIORE.DE

"Sparkling, intense ruby with a fine garnet hue. Intense and finely drawn nose, full of ripe cherries, plums and raspberries, underlaid with cinnamon tones. Firm and substantial on the palate, well built, much fine-meshed, dense tannin, covered with sweet enamel, very long finish". Falstaff

"A firm and silky red with blueberry, blackberry and cherry aromas and flavors. Medium body, firm tannins. Hazelnut and chocolate undertones. Very structured and linear." James Suckling

"A broad, meaty red, this offers black cherry, plum, leather and spice flavors. A solid mineral element emerges as this builds to a long aftertaste. Balanced, this has a power that should be matched to grilled meat." Wine Spectator

Bright red with ruby reflections. Blueberry and cherry, hints of plums, leather and spicy notes. In the taste nuances of hazelnut, fleshy-full notes. Mineral and persistent in the finish. A great wine! SUPERIORE.DE

"The 2013 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Sergio Zingarelli is this estate's most ambitious wine. This Gran Selezione is robust and powerfully endowed in terms of its aromatic impact. In contrast, the mouthfeel is more streamlined and fine. This blend of 90% Sangiovese and 10% Colorino walks a fine line between bulk and finesse. The texture is silky and the wine offers pretty notes of dried cherry, plum and toasted spice on the finish." Robert Parker

"A tangy and fruity red with dark berry, dark chocolate and spice character. Medium to full body, lightly chewy tannins and a bright finish. A little extracted now." James Suckling

Riserva di Fizzano has been a Gran Selezione since the 2010 vintage and this excellent debut vintage is a highly authentic top result from Rocca delle Macie. Fragrant of berries and wild herbs, also stylistically impeccable on the palate, of balanced spiciness, warm and with ripe, red fruit aromas. Very racy and long finish. SUPERIORE.DE

Bright red with ruby reflections. Blueberry and cherry, hints of plums, leather and spicy notes. In the taste nuances of hazelnut, fleshy-full notes. Mineral and persistent in the finish. A great wine! SUPERIORE.DE

"Intense, bright ruby red with a shiny core. Fine nose of very ripe cherries, dried rose petals and delicate violets. A very smooth palate, enveloped in velvety tannins and a juicy draft, spans a wide arch and slowly builds up in many layers, remarkable elegance, great finish". Falstaff

"This red shows red plums, raspberries and hints of light cedar. Medium to full body, soft and juicy tannins and a nice finish." James Suckling

"The team at Rocca delle Macìe hits an impressive stride with the 2014 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Sergio Zingarelli. This was not an easy growing season, but a commitment has evidently been taken here to severely limit fruit selection to only the best clusters. The wine opens to dark fruit tones of dried cherry and blackberry with spice, leather and tar. You also get that unique aroma of crushed stones that is so specific to Chianti Classico." Robert Parker

"This shows richness and breadth, featuring notes of plum, coffee, iron and leather, punctuated by cherry hints and tangy acidity. Finishes firm and dense, with a fresh feel." Wine Spectator

The house's top wine, named after the owner, is the result of many years of work in the vineyard and dates back to the year 2000, when the winery began replanting many of its own areas with Sangiovese. To this day Sergio Zingarelli pursues the goal of interpreting his existing terroir as authentically as possible. The result is the highest classification Gran Selezione, which is confirmed every year by the Consortium and is only given to the best growth of the appellation.

Rich ruby. Concentrated nose of herbs, black cherry, chocolate, earthy notes and oak spice. On the palate a juicy and soft fruit, refined tannins, dynamically spicy, glides into a respectable finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"Dark chocolate, cocoa bean, and bitter herbs. Soft to the touch, initially floury, slowly increasing in granularity, a palate structure that already shows the first signs of rounding off, to which the impression of a markedly mild acidity also contributes. A wine that defines itself through its power." Falstaff

"This is the top-shelf wine from Sergio Zingarelli. His namesake 2015 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Sergio Zingarelli shows rich concentration and a seamless delivery of aromas that spans from black cherry and plum to spice and moist pipe tobacco. The fruit here is soft and luscious, but the mouthfeel is medium in length. It would turn a platter of modest carne asada soft tacos into an important dinner." Robert Parker

"Very ripe and rich red with dried-berry, plum, mushroom and bark character on the nose and palate. Fully body. Velvety texture." James Suckling

"Distinctly sweet in aroma and flavor, this red offers ripe cherry, black currant, earth and oak spice flavors. Vibrant, with support from assertive, refined tannins, which drive the long finish." Wine Spectator

Deep purple. Spicy Cabernet nose of herbs, fine blackberry notes, ripe cassis, some chocolate and wild raspberries. The pronounced fruit carries this monumental, single-varietal Cabernet Sauvignon into the long final. The tannins provide a stable framework and give this magnificent red a long life. SUPERIORE.DE

"Dark, bright garnet red. On the nose of ripe, lush currant and ripe raspberry, a hint of pickled cherry, bright spice. Fruit-sweet core with polished tannin, very savoury, drinks fine and even, slightly salty core, full of character, with persistence." Falstaff

"A pretty cabernet with currant and blackberry character, as well as some crushed stone. It's medium-bodied with good integration of tannins and a fresh a, vivid finish. Just opening up now." James Suckling

"Balsamic notes of wild rosemary, pine and juniper join the plum and blackberry fruit in this dense, well-proportioned red. The oak is nicely integrated and this cruises to a long, menthol- and mineral-tinged finish." Wine Spectator

Bright red with ruby reflections. Blueberry and cherry, hints of plums, leather and spicy notes. In the taste nuances of hazelnut, fleshy-full notes. Mineral and persistent in the finish. A great wine! SUPERIORE.DE

"Intense, bright ruby red with a shiny core. Fine nose of very ripe cherries, dried rose petals and delicate violets. A very smooth palate, enveloped in velvety tannins and a juicy draft, spans a wide arch and slowly builds up in many layers, remarkable elegance, great finish". Falstaff

"This red shows red plums, raspberries and hints of light cedar. Medium to full body, soft and juicy tannins and a nice finish." James Suckling

"The team at Rocca delle Macìe hits an impressive stride with the 2014 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Sergio Zingarelli. This was not an easy growing season, but a commitment has evidently been taken here to severely limit fruit selection to only the best clusters. The wine opens to dark fruit tones of dried cherry and blackberry with spice, leather and tar. You also get that unique aroma of crushed stones that is so specific to Chianti Classico." Robert Parker

"This shows richness and breadth, featuring notes of plum, coffee, iron and leather, punctuated by cherry hints and tangy acidity. Finishes firm and dense, with a fresh feel." Wine Spectator

Bright red with ruby reflections. Blueberry and cherry, hints of plums, leather and spicy notes. In the taste nuances of hazelnut, fleshy-full notes. Mineral and persistent in the finish. A great wine! SUPERIORE.DE

"Intense, bright ruby red with a shiny core. Fine nose of very ripe cherries, dried rose petals and delicate violets. A very smooth palate, enveloped in velvety tannins and a juicy draft, spans a wide arch and slowly builds up in many layers, remarkable elegance, great finish". Falstaff

"This red shows red plums, raspberries and hints of light cedar. Medium to full body, soft and juicy tannins and a nice finish." James Suckling

"The team at Rocca delle Macìe hits an impressive stride with the 2014 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Sergio Zingarelli. This was not an easy growing season, but a commitment has evidently been taken here to severely limit fruit selection to only the best clusters. The wine opens to dark fruit tones of dried cherry and blackberry with spice, leather and tar. You also get that unique aroma of crushed stones that is so specific to Chianti Classico." Robert Parker

"This shows richness and breadth, featuring notes of plum, coffee, iron and leather, punctuated by cherry hints and tangy acidity. Finishes firm and dense, with a fresh feel." Wine Spectator

The house's top wine, named after the owner, is the result of many years of work in the vineyard and dates back to the year 2000, when the winery began replanting many of its own areas with Sangiovese. To this day Sergio Zingarelli pursues the goal of interpreting his existing terroir as authentically as possible. The result is the highest classification Gran Selezione, which is confirmed every year by the Consortium and is only given to the best growth of the appellation.

Rich ruby. Concentrated nose of herbs, black cherry, chocolate, earthy notes and oak spice. On the palate a juicy and soft fruit, refined tannins, dynamically spicy, glides into a respectable finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"Dark chocolate, cocoa bean, and bitter herbs. Soft to the touch, initially floury, slowly increasing in granularity, a palate structure that already shows the first signs of rounding off, to which the impression of a markedly mild acidity also contributes. A wine that defines itself through its power." Falstaff

"This is the top-shelf wine from Sergio Zingarelli. His namesake 2015 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Sergio Zingarelli shows rich concentration and a seamless delivery of aromas that spans from black cherry and plum to spice and moist pipe tobacco. The fruit here is soft and luscious, but the mouthfeel is medium in length. It would turn a platter of modest carne asada soft tacos into an important dinner." Robert Parker

"Very ripe and rich red with dried-berry, plum, mushroom and bark character on the nose and palate. Fully body. Velvety texture." James Suckling

"Distinctly sweet in aroma and flavor, this red offers ripe cherry, black currant, earth and oak spice flavors. Vibrant, with support from assertive, refined tannins, which drive the long finish." Wine Spectator

Bright red with ruby reflections. Blueberry and cherry, hints of plums, leather and spicy notes. In the taste nuances of hazelnut, fleshy-full notes. Mineral and persistent in the finish. A great wine! SUPERIORE.DE

"The 2013 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Sergio Zingarelli is this estate's most ambitious wine. This Gran Selezione is robust and powerfully endowed in terms of its aromatic impact. In contrast, the mouthfeel is more streamlined and fine. This blend of 90% Sangiovese and 10% Colorino walks a fine line between bulk and finesse. The texture is silky and the wine offers pretty notes of dried cherry, plum and toasted spice on the finish." Robert Parker

"A tangy and fruity red with dark berry, dark chocolate and spice character. Medium to full body, lightly chewy tannins and a bright finish. A little extracted now." James Suckling