Tuscany | Montalcino

Pure Sangiovese-Rosato, with fine floral nuances, strawberry and violet notes on the nose. Fresh on the palate, well-structured and with clear, red berry flavours through to the delicate, salty, spicy finish. SUPERIORE.DE

Intense and pure fruit bouquet. Lively on the palate with beautiful blackberry components and hints of the origin of clay and limestone soils. Well-knit tannins guide this refined and full-bodied cuvée into a thoroughly respectable finish. SUPERIORE.DE

The Montecucco appellation near the Tuscan coast enjoys plenty of warmth and sun to produce wines with a full texture. On the nose, ripe cherries and blackcurrants, with smoke and tar as the wine progresses. Very juicy on the palate, with nice energy and a very acceptable length. A wonderful companion to heartier cuisine. SUPERIORE.DE

The name tells of ancient craftsmanship: "Gerla" was the name the winegrowers gave to the conical baskets they carried on their backs during the harvest. In 1976, Sergio Rossi acquired the estate from Tedina Biondi-Santi – together with her family's legendary Sangiovese clones. Today, La Gerla is the only family-run winery in Montalcino that still works with this historic heritage. Poggio gli Angeli comes from young vines in Castelnuovo dell'Abate, the warm south of the appellation, vinified with the same care as the Brunelli of the house, only matured for a shorter time: four months in large Slavonian barrels preserve the impetuous fruit.

Filippo Fanti has been producing white wine since the 1980s using Trebbiano Toscano and Malvasia Toscana, which are also used for Vin Santo. At the beginning of 2000, Filippo decided to also plant Viognier and Vermentino in order to blend them with the local grape varieties. The composition of the four varieties varies each year depending on the climatic conditions of the vintage. The name Soralisa recalls the name of Filippo's aunt Elisa, whom he adores. Light yellow in colour, clean, tropical fruit aroma, delicately spicy. Yellow peach flavour, juicy, subtle extract sweetness, well structured. A fresh delight! SUPERIORE.DE

Salmon-coloured, crisp rosato with lots of charm, fruity and flattering in aroma and taste. Enjoy this straightforward rosé with light Mediterranean cuisine, as an aperitif or on the terrace. Its tension between mildness and substance will tempt you to take another glass. SUPERIORE.DE

The Rosso di Montalcino from Caparzo embodies the philosophy of a house that has been one of the pioneers of modern Montalcino since 1970. Under the visionary leadership of Elisabetta Gnudi Angelini, wines are created here that perfectly express the terroir understanding of the various micro-locations. This Rosso is far more than just the "little brother" of the legendary Brunello – it is a wine of character in its own right, combining the youthful freshness of the Sangiovese grape with the complexity of different vineyards. The grapes come from three strategically selected vineyards that cover the entire spectrum of the Caparzo terroirs: In the north, the Caparzo site at an altitude of 220 metres, in the south Il Cassero at 270 metres and in the east San Piero-Caselle at 250 metres. This diversity of locations – from the warmer, early-ripening sites to the higher, cooler terroirs – enables the cellar team to create the optimum blend depending on the character of the vintage.

Rosso Non Confunditur from Argiano is made from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Sangiovese. The wine opens with a dark ruby red colour and aromas of wild berries, flowers and red berries. On the palate, it pleasingly lacks the cloying heaviness or dense extraction found in many other protagonists of the Super Tuscan category. In fact, NC is accessible and fresh, rounded off with a good level of crisp acidity and a well-proportioned body. SUPERIORE.DE

Le Ragnaies Troncone Rosso is a pure Sangiovese that interprets the fruit beautifully and in all its spiciness and red berry flavour. Notes of dried cherries and nutmeg in the glass, along with wild berries and redcurrants. The first sip is a warm potpourri of red fruits and a racy blend of piquant acidity, minerals and spices. The finish is long and grippy, but also delicious and fresh, with savoury berry and mineral notes and a slight tannic kick. On the finish, the pure fruit provides plenty of drinkability, freshness and savouriness. Very successful! SUPERIORE.DE

Since the 2015 vintage, Piancornello has been producing a Ciliegiolo in small quantities of 4,000 bottles, which is solid, deep and very distinctive. Intense ruby red colour. The nose reveals very pure, straightforward aromas of ripe cherries and sour cherries, rounded off with spicy notes and hints of medicinal herbs. In the mouth it is rich, with noticeable tannins, but well integrated into the structure, with a solid body and a flavourful, long finish of good complexity. SUPERIORE.DE

A dedication to the daughter, a commitment to tradition: Colorino is one of Tuscany's almost forgotten grape varieties. For centuries, the thick-skinned grape served as a source of colour and structure for Chianti – rarely stood alone in the limelight. Piancornello dares to experiment. The Colorino del Valdarno, as it grows here, is considered the most prestigious clone of this indigenous variety. Its small berries produce deep pigments and strong tannins, while the flavour is rather restrained. A wine for explorers, not for showmanship.

Altesino's Rosso di Montalcino, aged for eight months in Slavonian oak barrels, offers a persistent bouquet of cherry, pomegranate, earth and eucalyptus. It is silky smooth and polished, with racy red and black fruits flowing over a stream of vibrant acidity. The finish is beautifully taut, slightly tannic and classically dry, with subtle echoes of liquorice and spice. SUPERIORE.DE

Dense bouquet with aromas of blackberry and some smoke. Rich flavour with beautiful fruit fullness and well-dosed tannins. Very harmonious and lingers for a long time. Truly no ordinary Rosso from the vineyards around Sant'Antimo. SUPERIORE.DE

This single-varietal Sangiovese Grosso comes from the privileged Fonte vineyard in Castelnuovo dell'Abate – from the south-east Montalcino zone, where Monte Amiata and the River Orcia provide a Mediterranean microclimate with cool night-time breezes. Siblings Paolo and Lucia Bianchini cultivate the marly, iron-rich soils organically, just like their father Giuseppe, to whom Countess Elda Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona bequeathed the historic estate in 1985. After fermentation in stainless steel and concrete tanks, the wine matures for twelve months in large Slovenian oak barrels. The result: juicy wild strawberries and wild cherries, accompanied by the scent of violets and spices. On the palate, there is a supple fullness with fine acidity and silky tannins – the effortless elegance that characterises Castelnuovo dell'Abate. A Rosso that makes Montalcino's greatness tangible today. SUPERIORE.DE