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“Vallenuova” Chianti Classico DOCG 2020
Chianti Classico Vallenuova has the potential to become a favourite wine. It is an archetypal expression of Sangiovese from a single vineyard that could not be more typical and authentic. Vibrant, sparkling ruby in colour, with a hint of cedar wood and small wild berries on the nose, along with spices, beetroot and white pepper. Leather, tobacco and a hint of citrus fruit on the palate, with a pleasantly lean final and a convincing, drinkyfreshness. SUPERIORE.DE
"Ruby red colour. The nose immediately reveals notes of wood, cherry, sour cherry, spices and a hint of liquorice. The palate is juicy and full-bodied. The tannins are balanced and the finish is long and equally pronounced." Falstaff
"The 2020 Chianti Classico Vallenuova is a racy, exuberant wine. Super-ripe red cherries, spice, mint and sweet oak burst from the glass in this medium-bodied, inviting Chianti Classico from Tolaini." Vinous
"The spicy nose oscillates between woody aromas of tobacco leaves, earth and cedar wood and metallic notes of graphite and meat jus, before opening up on the palate to ripe cherries and strawberries with a salty, mineral note carried by powerful tannins." Wine Enthusiast
"Plums, cherry pits, blackberries and bark on the nose. Medium body with firm, chewy tannins. Darker fruit character with a firm, slightly austere finish." James Suckling
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Sangiovese
- Cultivation: close to nature
- Expansion: 10 months large oak barrel
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 14,00 % vol
- Serving temperature: 16‑18 °C
- Storage potential: 2028+
- Closure: natural cork
- Food recommendations
roast rabbit - Total extract: 29,25 g/l
- Total acidity: 5,65 g/l
- Residual sugar: 1,35 g/l
- Sulfite: 82 mg/l
- pH value: 3,41
- Allergens
contains sulphites
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“Al Passo” Rosso Toscana IGT 2019
Al Passo is named after the small forest on the highest hill of Tolaini - a magical place with breathtaking panoramic views of the countryside and sunsets over the towers of Siena. The wine is as unique as the forest, showcasing the natural affinity of Sangiovese and Merlot. Rich garnet with ruby. Intense and enticing bouquet of ripe fruit, orange zest and spicy oak notes, palate with ripe fruit and fresh acidity, balanced, medium body, long final with a fine salty vein. SUPERIORE.DE
"Strong ruby red with light rim. In the nose scent of sweet blackberries and some blackcurrant, slightly smoky aftertaste. On the palate marked by lively freshness." Falstaff
"An expressive, fruity style, this red features cherry, raspberry, plum, floral and wild herb aromas and flavors. Dense and lively, with a lingering aftertaste of red fruit and herbs." Wine Spectator
"This entry-level blend of equal parts Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot offers outstanding value. The 2019 Al Passo shows bright energy and vertical lift. There are aromas of sweet cherry, black pepper, cinnamon and crushed stone. You get a wide spectrum of aromas over a mid-weight body and soft texture." Wine Advocate
"A firm, polished red with subtle blackberry, blueberry and violet aromas, as well as some cedar, following through to a full body with fresh acidity, chewy tannins and a linear finish. Needs a couple of years to open. Try after 2024." James Suckling
"The 2019 Al Passo is rich, ample and generous. Healthy dollops of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon turbocharge Sangiovese, adding depth and structure. Red-fleshed Sangiovese fruit emerges over time. The 2019 is deep and quite fleshy, but it also has a good deal of brightness to balance some of its more overt leanings." Vinous
read more- Grape Varieties: 34% Sangiovese, 33% Merlot, 33% Cabernet Sauvignon
- Cultivation: close to nature
- Expansion: 14 months barrique
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 14,00 % vol
- Serving temperature: 18‑20 °C
- Storage potential: 2028
- Closure: natural cork
- Food recommendations
wild duck with juniper - Total extract: 29,78 g/l
- Total acidity: 5,73 g/l
- Residual sugar: 1,55 g/l
- Sulfite: 80 mg/l
- pH value: 3,44
- Allergens
contains sulphites
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“Valdisanti” Rosso Toscana IGT 2020
The grapes for this Supertuscan come from the San Giovanni vineyard near San Giovanni a Cerreto. In the church next to the vineyard there is a painting by Rutilo Manetti depicting St John the Baptist (San Giovanni). Deep ruby red, youthful, rich, dark fruit, berry and cassis flavours meld with French oak. On the palate with deep, subtle fruit flavours and an excellent balance of fruit and tannin, plus some smoke, liquorice and tar. A rich, almost opulent red with outstanding structure and great ageing potential. SUPERIORE.DE
"An intense red with aromas of graphite, spice and tar complementing concentrated flavours of blackberries, blueberries, wild rosemary and minerals. The wine shows powerful tannins that are assertive but not overly astringent at this youthful stage. Compact finish." Wine Spectator
"A medium-bodied red wine with flavours of currants, berries and sandalwood. It is easy to chew, but shows glamour and tension." James Suckling
"An undertone of Bing cherries provides pop on an otherwise earthy, metallic nose. Orange zest brings out the cherries' subtle sourness on the palate, while strong acid and heat keep things lively until a structured, tannic finish." Wine Enthusiast
"This is a particularly intense and soft red blend that shows impressive and seamless integration. You get the dark intensity of the two grapes used in the blend, framed by the sweet spice and toast of French oak ageing. This vintage has particularly broad shoulders and is especially rich." Wine Advocate
"The Valdisanti 2020 is outstanding in this vintage. Rich, dark and lush, this blend is seductive from the start. Deep dark fruits, grilled herbs, leather, new oak, liquorice and mocha are nicely turned up. The 2020 is opulent, but by no means heavy. The 2020 is a great Valdisanti." Vinous
read more- Grape Varieties: 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Sangiovese, 5% Cabernet Franc
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: 16 months barrique
- Filtration: no
- Alcohol content: 14,50 % vol
- Serving temperature: 18‑20 °C
- Storage potential: 2032+
- Closure: natural cork
- Food recommendations
baked veal medallion - Total extract: 30,75 g/l
- Total acidity: 5,85 g/l
- Residual sugar: 1,56 g/l
- Sulfite: 76 mg/l
- pH value: 3,44
- Allergens
contains sulphites
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“Vigna Montebello Sette” Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG 2019
Stylistically balanced, very finesse-rich Chianti Classico Gran Selezione from a small single vineyard (vineyard no. 7) in the Castelnuovo-Berardenga area, where the temperatures are always somewhat higher than in the rest of the Chianti Classico. Dark shining ruby. Elegant bouquet of the single-varietal Sangiovese of red berries with very delicate notes of tobacco. Salty on the palate, shows a lot of pressure, very clear, compact fruit, builds up with tightly woven tannin, very intense and long finish. SUPERIORE.DE
"The 2019 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Vigna Montebello Sette is a potent, heady wine that also shows the previous style here. Macerated cherry, plum, mocha, new leather, licorice and a kiss of French oak all meld together. This potent, layered Gran Selezione offers plenty of impact in a dense, extracted style." Vinous
"A supple red wine with aromas of preserved cherries and plums that fade into eucalyptus and Tuscan scrub on the palate as it evolves. The tannins are rather firm and finish with a slightly astringent feel, so give it time." Wine Spectator
"It is still very youthful and slightly reductive, but clearly shows the dark fruit of Chianti Classico in the south. Blackcurrant and plum are plump and mouth-filling, while nuances of damp earth, smoke and vanilla add intrigue in the background. The tannins are strong but well pronounced, giving the wine an appropriate power. This wine needs another year to develop its complexity and site specificity." Decanter
"A concentrated and very polished Chianti Classico with aromas and flavours of black cherry, gravel and minerals. Medium to full body, firm tannins and a concentrated finish. Bark and berry character on the finish. Firm and racy. It will get better in a year or two, but I like the focus it has." James Suckling
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Sangiovese
- Cultivation: close to nature
- Expansion: 20‑24 months large wooden barrel
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 14,50 % vol
- Serving temperature: 18‑20 °C
- Storage potential: 2032+
- Closure: natural cork
- Food recommendations
bistecca fiorentina - Total extract: 30,65 g/l
- Total acidity: 6,05 g/l
- Residual sugar: 1,36 g/l
- Sulfite: 72 mg/l
- pH value: 3,51
- Allergens
contains sulphites
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“Vallenuova” Chianti Classico DOCG 2020 · MAGNUM
Chianti Classico Vallenuova has the potential to become a favourite wine. It is an archetypal expression of Sangiovese from a single vineyard that could not be more typical and authentic. Vibrant, sparkling ruby in colour, with a hint of cedar wood and small wild berries on the nose, along with spices, beetroot and white pepper. Leather, tobacco and a hint of citrus fruit on the palate, with a pleasantly lean final and a convincing, drinkyfreshness. SUPERIORE.DE
"Ruby red colour. The nose immediately reveals notes of wood, cherry, sour cherry, spices and a hint of liquorice. The palate is juicy and full-bodied. The tannins are balanced and the finish is long and equally pronounced." Falstaff
"The 2020 Chianti Classico Vallenuova is a racy, exuberant wine. Super-ripe red cherries, spice, mint and sweet oak burst from the glass in this medium-bodied, inviting Chianti Classico from Tolaini." Vinous
"The spicy nose oscillates between woody aromas of tobacco leaves, earth and cedar wood and metallic notes of graphite and meat jus, before opening up on the palate to ripe cherries and strawberries with a salty, mineral note carried by powerful tannins." Wine Enthusiast
"Plums, cherry pits, blackberries and bark on the nose. Medium body with firm, chewy tannins. Darker fruit character with a firm, slightly austere finish." James Suckling
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Sangiovese
- Cultivation: close to nature
- Expansion: 10 months large oak barrel
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 14,00 % vol
- Serving temperature: 16‑18 °C
- Storage potential: 2030+
- Closure: natural cork
- Food recommendations
roast rabbit - Total extract: 29,25 g/l
- Total acidity: 5,65 g/l
- Residual sugar: 1,35 g/l
- Sulfite: 82 mg/l
- pH value: 3,41
- Allergens
contains sulphites
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“Valdisanti” Rosso Toscana IGT 2020 · MAGNUM
The grapes for this Supertuscan come from the San Giovanni vineyard near San Giovanni a Cerreto. In the church next to the vineyard there is a painting by Rutilo Manetti depicting St John the Baptist (San Giovanni). Deep ruby red, youthful, rich, dark fruit, berry and cassis flavours meld with French oak. On the palate with deep, subtle fruit flavours and an excellent balance of fruit and tannin, plus some smoke, liquorice and tar. A rich, almost opulent red with excellent structure and great ageing potential. SUPERIORE.DE
"An intense red with aromas of graphite, spice and tar complementing concentrated flavours of blackberries, blueberries, wild rosemary and minerals. The wine shows powerful tannins that are assertive but not overly astringent at this youthful stage. Compact finish." Wine Spectator
"A medium-bodied red wine with flavours of currants, berries and sandalwood. It is easy to chew, but shows glamour and tension." James Suckling
"An undertone of Bing cherries provides pop on an otherwise earthy, metallic nose. Orange zest brings out the cherries' subtle sourness on the palate, while strong acid and heat keep things lively until a structured, tannic finish." Wine Enthusiast
"This is a particularly intense and soft red blend that shows impressive and seamless integration. You get the dark intensity of the two grapes used in the blend, framed by the sweet spice and toast of French oak ageing. This vintage has particularly broad shoulders and is especially rich." Wine Advocate
"The Valdisanti 2020 is outstanding in this vintage. Rich, dark and lush, this blend is seductive from the start. Deep dark fruits, grilled herbs, leather, new oak, liquorice and mocha are nicely turned up. The 2020 is opulent, but by no means heavy. The 2020 is a great Valdisanti." Vinous
read more- Grape Varieties: 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Sangiovese, 5% Cabernet Franc
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: 16 months barrique
- Filtration: no
- Alcohol content: 14,50 % vol
- Serving temperature: 18‑20 °C
- Storage potential: 2034+
- Closure: natural cork
- Food recommendations
baked veal medallion - Total extract: 30,75 g/l
- Total acidity: 5,85 g/l
- Residual sugar: 1,56 g/l
- Sulfite: 76 mg/l
- pH value: 3,44
- Allergens
contains sulphites
stored air-conditioned29333020 · 1,5 l · 38,67 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shipping5 units available
“Vigna Montebello Sette” Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG 2019 · MAGNUM
Stylistically balanced, very finesse-rich Chianti Classico Gran Selezione from a small single vineyard (vineyard no. 7) in the Castelnuovo-Berardenga area, where the temperatures are always somewhat higher than in the rest of the Chianti Classico. Dark shining ruby. Elegant bouquet of the single-varietal Sangiovese of red berries with very delicate notes of tobacco. Salty on the palate, shows a lot of pressure, very clear, compact fruit, builds up with tightly woven tannin, very intense and long finish. SUPERIORE.DE
"The 2019 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Vigna Montebello Sette is a potent, heady wine that also shows the previous style here. Macerated cherry, plum, mocha, new leather, licorice and a kiss of French oak all meld together. This potent, layered Gran Selezione offers plenty of impact in a dense, extracted style." Vinous
"A supple red wine with aromas of preserved cherries and plums that fade into eucalyptus and Tuscan scrub on the palate as it evolves. The tannins are rather firm and finish with a slightly astringent feel, so give it time." Wine Spectator
"It is still very youthful and slightly reductive, but clearly shows the dark fruit of Chianti Classico in the south. Blackcurrant and plum are plump and mouth-filling, while nuances of damp earth, smoke and vanilla add intrigue in the background. The tannins are strong but well pronounced, giving the wine an appropriate power. This wine needs another year to develop its complexity and site specificity." Decanter
"A concentrated and very polished Chianti Classico with aromas and flavours of black cherry, gravel and minerals. Medium to full body, firm tannins and a concentrated finish. Bark and berry character on the finish. Firm and racy. It will get better in a year or two, but I like the focus it has." James Suckling
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Sangiovese
- Cultivation: close to nature
- Expansion: 20‑24 months large wooden barrel
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 14,50 % vol
- Serving temperature: 18‑20 °C
- Storage potential: 2034+
- Closure: natural cork
- Food recommendations
bistecca fiorentina - Total extract: 30,65 g/l
- Total acidity: 6,05 g/l
- Residual sugar: 1,36 g/l
- Sulfite: 72 mg/l
- pH value: 3,51
- Allergens
contains sulphites
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“Picconero” Merlot Toscana IGT 2020
Deep dark, impenetrable ruby colour with violet reflections. Opulent, warm bouquet of fully ripe cherries, plums, liquorice, young leather with a hint of French oak spice. Powerful and firm on the palate, with a brilliant structure and taut tannins. With increasing aeration, it reveals its good structure and refined elegance. This outstanding Merlot from central Tuscany never seems broad or too heavy until the long finish, but is completely convincing with its terrificenergy and complexity. SUPERIORE.DE
"Bright, elegant ruby red colour. Fine use of wood on the nose, hints of marzipan, undergrowth, milk chocolate, dark berry fruit on the finish. Well-integrated acidity and clear, spicy fruit on the palate, currently coated in a somewhat bulky woody layer, full-bodied, but still needs to age longer." Falstaff
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Merlot
- Cultivation: close to nature
- Expansion: 18 months barrique
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 15,00 % vol
- Serving temperature: 18‑20 °C
- Storage potential: 2040+
- Closure: natural cork
- Food recommendations
stuffed quail - Total extract: 31,25 g/l
- Total acidity: 5,68 g/l
- Residual sugar: 1,74 g/l
- Sulfite: 75 mg/l
- pH value: 3,49
- Allergens
contains sulphites
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“Picconero” Merlot Toscana IGT 2020 · MAGNUM in OWC
Deep dark, impenetrable ruby colour with violet reflections. Opulent, warm bouquet of fully ripe cherries, plums, liquorice, young leather with a hint of French oak spice. Powerful and firm on the palate, with a brilliant structure and taut tannins. With increasing aeration, it reveals its good structure and refined elegance. This outstanding Merlot from central Tuscany never seems broad or too heavy until the long finish, but is completely convincing with its terrificenergy and complexity. SUPERIORE.DE
"Bright, elegant ruby red colour. Fine use of wood on the nose, hints of marzipan, undergrowth, milk chocolate, dark berry fruit on the finish. Well-integrated acidity and clear, spicy fruit on the palate, currently coated in a somewhat bulky woody layer, full-bodied, but still needs to age longer." Falstaff
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Merlot
- Cultivation: close to nature
- Expansion: 18 months barrique
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 15,00 % vol
- Serving temperature: 18‑20 °C
- Storage potential: 2042+
- Closure: natural cork
- Food recommendations
stuffed quail - Total extract: 31,25 g/l
- Total acidity: 5,68 g/l
- Residual sugar: 1,74 g/l
- Sulfite: 75 mg/l
- pH value: 3,49
- Allergens
contains sulphites
stored air-conditioned29333220 · 1,5 l · 110,00 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shipping3 units available
The story sounds adventurous and almost invented: As a young man Pier Luigi Tolaini emigrated to Canada to earn the necessary money for the foundation of a winery in Tuscany. After having done many odd jobs at first, the emigrant in North America became a powerful forwarder with a large fleet of vehicles. In 1998 the successful entrepreneur returned to his homeland and acquired the two estates San Giovanni and Montebello, situated between Pianella and Vagliagli near Castelnuovo Berardenga in the Chianti Classico area. Only two years later the winery was finished. Another two years passed before Pier Luigi was able to enjoy the first bottled wine. After a few stylistic adjustments, the Tolaini Winery now produces five high-quality wines.
The fact that the Patriot, who did not fit into any scheme, was quickly successful, can play in the league of the Supertoskaner and regularly receives high ratings from wine experts is due to the fact that he leaves nothing to chance with his team in the 50 hectare and very densely planted vineyards. Only the best grapes should find their way into the avant-garde cellar. Although the winery favours native grape varieties in Tuscany - above all the Sangiovese grape - he can also warm up for Bordeaux varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot. Tolaini does not overestimate the use of wood for vinification. They primarily uses small barrels. The head oenologist and winery manager Francesco Rosi is assisted by Luca D'Attoma, a top-class consultant, for production.
Picconero, a cuvée of Merlot and Cabernet Franc, is one of Tolaini's top wines that has received many awards. The red wines Valdisanti and Al Passo also play in the upper wine league. For some years now, a Chianti Classico Gran Selezione from single vineyard and a beautiful "Entry chianti" the assortment. SUPERIORE.DE
"Meticulous care in the vineyard according to the Bordeaux model and little useless coercion in the cellar make Pier Luigi Tolaini's still rather young winery an important company in Chianti Classico."Gambero Rosso
Facts
- Owner: Lia Tolaini Banville
- Oenologists: Francesco Rosi, Luca D'Attoma (consultant)
- Agronomist: Mattia Malanchi
- Annual production: approx. 220,000 bottles
- Vineyard: approx. 50 hectares
- Conventional cultivation