Rocca di Montegrossi

Exemplary and perfect are the almost 10,000 bottles of Rosato di Toscana from Rocca di Montegrossi. Clean aromas of cherry and strawberry on the nose, lively, elegant and balanced on the palate with a nice freshness, long-lasting finish of berries and spices. SUPERIORE.DE

"The 2020 Rosato Toscana is a vibrant pink color, with a display of sweet melon and spring flowers offset by a twang of zesty citrus and flint. It's silky-smooth, balancing a pleasant inner sweetness with brisk acids as notes of young strawberry and cherry cascade across the palate. This tapers off with admirable length, but it's also completely refreshing, as red fruits slowly fade under an air of rosy florals. Rocca di Montegrossi really nailed it with this varietal Sangiovese Rosato. Well done." Vinous

Lively ruby with bright violet reflections, rich fruity aromas on the nose, very typical of wild berries and sour cherries. On the palate fresh, balanced and well structured, with silky tannins and spicy accents. A classic of the appellation. SUPERIORE.DE

"Rich, deep dark ruby. Shows a little hazy on the nose, needs in-depth aeration, then rich notes of blackberry and mulberry. Very concentrated on the palate, dark berry fruit, deep." Falstaff

"Mid crimson. Savoury and a little reductive at the moment, but this is a cask sample. Gorgeous succulent sweet red fruit and gripping tannins. Very long, juicy and gripping." Jancis Robinson

"Reoccurring rainy periods throughout the growing season made it challenging for organic producer Marco Ricasoli-Firidolfi. He credits the constant winds inherent to the area of Monti in Gaiole-in-Chianti for helping keep the grapes clean and healthy through to harvest. While not immediately charming, Rocca di Montegrossi's annata demonstrates impressive concentration and tannin structure for this vintage. It is very youthful with great energy and freshness on the palate but still fairly tightly wound. I'd give it a few more months in bottle before approaching." Decanter

"A red with blackberries, black cherries and hints of sliced dark mushrooms that follow through to a medium body, chewy tannins and a flavorful finish. Some bark, too. Always a serious Chianti Classico." James Suckling

"The 2018 Chianti Classico opens with a burst of sweet red berry fruit, spice and wild flowers. Exuberant and racy, the 2018 is endowed with tremendous energy and tons of personality. Time in the glass brings out the wine's inner sweetness and radiance, with a closing flourish of red flowers. This is a fabulous wine for the money. Don't miss it." Vinous

Smells intensely of currants and black cherries, leather, spices and liquorice. Lush and flowing on the palate, all elements meld into a big, striking wine. Great potential! SUPERIORE.DE

"Dark, rich garnet. Elegant and finely fragrant nose of ripe blackberries, cassis as well as a pinch of wild berries, in the reverberation noble spice notes. At the palate compact and multilayered, shows itself present and clear with a long course, juicy finish." Falstaff

"The 2016 Geremia is a total knock-out. An exotic mélange of sweet dark cherry, plum, chocolate, licorice, spice and menthol races out of the glass. The 2016 is deep, dense and full of character. It is also easy to drink with minimal cellaring. Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon work so well here in the way they express richness and structure, all with a real sense of Tuscan raw power." Vinous

Sparkling ruby red. Complex and enveloping bouquet of rich cherry, black forest berries, violet and tobacco. The single vineyard Chianti Classico San Marcellino is superbly structured, interwoven with lively, elegant tannins, of exemplary harmony and a hearty, slightly salty finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"Sparkling ruby with a slight violet tint. Rich nose with notes of ripe blackberries and dark cherries, in the background slightly tarry. Juicy and present at the base and flow, very well integrated tannin, with an appealing sweet enamel, firm pressure." Falstaff

"Deep, lustrous ruby. Complex and pure on the nose with delicately handled oak management having just added a tiny hint of the barriques. Juicy cherry and raspberry fruit with finely grained long tannins. Fantastic focus and length and with lots of juice on the finish. Its elegance belies the 15% this actually has. Still a little closed, so I would cellar this for another two years. There is no great hurry." Jancis Robinson

"A balanced, refined red with plum, cherry and chocolate character, as well as walnut. It’s medium-bodied with juicy fruit and a savory finish. Complex and pretty." James Suckling

"A broad, dense red, with ripe plum, black cherry and blackberry flavors, framed by vibrant acidity and burly tannins. Earth, sanguine and tobacco accents chime in. All the components are proportioned correctly, but this will take some time to integrate fully. Fine length and freshness. Best from 2022." Wine Spectator

"A selection made from the San Marcellino vineyard which includes a plot of 50-year-old vines. The soil here is extremely rocky, composed mainly of alberese - a hard marl rich in calcium carbonate which tends to give deeply coloured wines. There is a lot to love in this wine. Enticing red and black currants are demurely nuanced with toast and spice. Ample and mouth filling without being heavy, the palate is abundantly layered with velvety textured tannins. Purity of fruit is preserved throughout and this finishes with mouth-watering salinity." Decanter

"The 2015 Chianti Classico Vigneto San Marcellino is fabulous. Sweet red cherry, red plum, mint, sweet pipe tobacco, cedar, licorice, blood orange and dried herbs all race out of the glass. The Sangiovese is so expressive. Even so, the 2015 is a wine of reserve. I would cellar it for at least a few years, as it has clearly entered a period of post-bottling closure. Its energy and vibrancy are notable." Vinous

Sparkling ruby red. Complex and enveloping bouquet of rich cherry, black forest berries, violets and tobacco. The single-vineyard Chianti Classico San Marcellino is excellently structured, interwoven with lively, elegant tannins, of exemplary harmony and a hearty, slightly salty finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"Powerful ruby with a fine violet sheen. Somewhat cloudy nose of black truffle, elderberry, some red beet. Shows plenty of power on the palate, dense, savoury tannins, but also comes across as quite edgy." Falstaff

Only 2,500 bottles are bottled per vintage: Amber-colored Vin Santo, incredibly full, with notes of almonds, honey, dates and candied oranges; it is made from white dried Malvasia grapes and a small part of Canaiolo. With its pleasant and very balanced sweetness, it is a wonderful accompaniment to desserts, foie gras or soft cheeses. SUPERIORE.DE

Geremia from Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon smells intensely of currants and black cherries, leather, spices and liquorice. On the palate lush and flowing, all elements merge to a great, distinctive wine. Great potential! SUPERIORE.DE

"Sparkling, rich ruby with violet shimmer. Opened in the nose with an intense cloud of rich cassis, raspberries and blackberries, very memorable, some cedar wood. On the palate much gripping, dense tannin, builds up full, substance and firm, looks still very young, has a long life before itself! Falstaff

"Lots of blackberry, black currant and mineral aromas that follow through to a full body, that's tight and silky. Shows pretty length and texture. Very finely crafted." James Suckling

"Shows more finesse than power, featuring well-defined flavors of black cherry, currant, tobacco and tea. The finish is beefy, with tealike tannins holding court." Wine Spectator

"The 2012 Geremia is the highlight in this range, and also one of the best wines I tasted during my recent trip through Chianti Classico. Deep, dense and brooding, the 2012 is another wine that will require considerable time to come into focus. Today it possesses exceptional depth, power and intensity, all of which will allow it to age effortlessly for many years. With time in the glass, scents of lavender, sage, menthol and licorice start to open up, but the 2012 needs time. This is an absolutely stellar wine from Rocca di Montegrossi and proprietor Marco Ricasoli-Firidolfi." Antonio Galloni

Deep ruby red, large, complex and enveloping bouquet of black forest berries, violets and tobacco. The single layer Chianti Classico San Marcellino is excellently structured, interwoven with lively, elegant tannins and of exemplary harmony and length. SUPERIORE.DE

"Sparkling, intense ruby with violet. Dark rich cherry, lots of blackberry, somewhat coarser tannins, but very finely coated, hearty and salty, in the finale saturated pressure." Falstaff

"This has surprising heft and ripeness of fruit for the cool and rainy 2014 vintage. Deeply coloured, it starts with toasted oak and sweet spice then makes way for red plum and pepper. The tannins are a bit chunky but admirably ripe, and this stands up to many of the Gran Seleziones from the more highly-regarded 2015 and 2016 vintages." Decanter

"The 2014 Chianti Classico Vigneto San Marcellino is dark, sumptuous and super-expressive. Like all of the wines here, the 2014 San Marcellino needs at least a few years in bottle to truly show everything it has, but there is more than enough here to provide for engaging drinking for many years to come. Time in the glass brings out gorgeous scents of black cherry, plum, menthol, licorice and smoke. The 2014 is a striking, complete wine." Vinous

Sparkling ruby red. Complex and enveloping bouquet of rich cherry, black forest berries, violet and tobacco. The single vineyard Chianti Classico San Marcellino is superbly structured, interwoven with lively, elegant tannins, of exemplary harmony and a hearty, slightly salty finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"Sparkling ruby with a slight violet tint. Rich nose with notes of ripe blackberries and dark cherries, in the background slightly tarry. Juicy and present at the base and on the finish, very well integrated tannin, with an appealing sweet enamel, firm pressure." Falstaff

"Deep, lustrous ruby. Complex and pure on the nose with delicately handled oak management having just added a tiny hint of the barriques. Juicy cherry and raspberry fruit with finely grained long tannins. Fantastic focus and length and with lots of juice on the finish. Its elegance belies the 15% this actually has. Still a little closed, so I would cellar this for another two years. There is no great hurry." Jancis Robinson

"A balanced, refined red with plum, cherry and chocolate character, as well as walnut. It’s medium-bodied with juicy fruit and a savory finish. Complex and pretty." James Suckling

"A broad, dense red, with ripe plum, black cherry and blackberry flavors, framed by vibrant acidity and burly tannins. Earth, sanguine and tobacco accents chime in. All the components are proportioned correctly, but this will take some time to integrate fully. Fine length and freshness. Best from 2022." Wine Spectator

"A selection made from the San Marcellino vineyard which includes a plot of 50-year-old vines. The soil here is extremely rocky, composed mainly of alberese - a hard marl rich in calcium carbonate which tends to give deeply coloured wines. There is a lot to love in this wine. Enticing red and black currants are demurely nuanced with toast and spice. Ample and mouth filling without being heavy, the palate is abundantly layered with velvety textured tannins. Purity of fruit is preserved throughout and this finishes with mouth-watering salinity." Decanter

"The 2015 Chianti Classico Vigneto San Marcellino is fabulous. Sweet red cherry, red plum, mint, sweet pipe tobacco, cedar, licorice, blood orange and dried herbs all race out of the glass. The Sangiovese is so expressive. Even so, the 2015 is a wine of reserve. I would cellar it for at least a few years, as it has clearly entered a period of post-bottling closure. Its energy and vibrancy are notable." Vinous

Smells intensely of currants and black cherries, leather, spices and liquorice. Lush and flowing on the palate, all elements meld into a big, striking wine. Great potential! SUPERIORE.DE

"Dark, rich garnet. Elegant and finely fragrant nose of ripe blackberries, cassis as well as a pinch of wild berries, in the reverberation noble spice notes. At the palate compact and multilayered, shows itself present and clear with a long course, juicy finish." Falstaff

"The 2016 Geremia is a total knock-out. An exotic mélange of sweet dark cherry, plum, chocolate, licorice, spice and menthol races out of the glass. The 2016 is deep, dense and full of character. It is also easy to drink with minimal cellaring. Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon work so well here in the way they express richness and structure, all with a real sense of Tuscan raw power." Vinous

Sparkling ruby red. Complex and enveloping bouquet of rich cherry, black forest berries, violets and tobacco. The single-vineyard Chianti Classico San Marcellino is excellently structured, interwoven with lively, elegant tannins, of exemplary harmony and a hearty, slightly salty finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"Powerful ruby with a fine violet sheen. Somewhat cloudy nose of black truffle, elderberry, some red beet. Shows plenty of power on the palate, dense, savoury tannins, but also comes across as quite edgy." Falstaff

Marco Ricasoli Firidolfi's latest and strictly limited creation (only 1,659 magnum bottles were filled) was named after Ridolfo, an ancestor of the family. The deliberate composition of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon and 50% Pugnitello symbolizes the combination of tradition and modernity and at the same time impressively represents the terroir of the Chianti hills.

Dark ruby red, refined bouquet of blackberry, dried plum and eucalyptus. On the palate then with a firm, taut core, layers of sour cherry, spicy notes such as pepper and licorice, in the further course powerful and at the same time slightly balsamic. Well-proportioned acidity and distinctive tannins guide this fleshy, muscular red into a furious, lingering final. A wine full of character and very independent! SUPERIORE.DE

Sparkling ruby red. Complex and enveloping bouquet of rich cherry, black forest berries, violets and tobacco. The single-vineyard Chianti Classico San Marcellino is excellently structured, interwoven with lively, elegant tannins, of exemplary harmony and a hearty, slightly salty finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"Powerful ruby with a fine violet sheen. Somewhat cloudy nose of black truffle, elderberry, some red beet. Shows plenty of power on the palate, dense, savoury tannins, but also comes across as quite edgy." Falstaff