La Gerla

Pleasure and high drinking flow from Tuscany: Fresh ruby red. In the nose small red berries and hints of herbs. Firm on the palate, with beautiful Sangiovese acidity and a fruity medium-long finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"Here's a fruit-forward and informal wine with a big load of dark fruit delivered front and center. The La Gerla 2018 Sangiovese Poggio gli Angeli offers thick lines and a robust character with plummy fruit, dried currant and blackberry. It shows medium depth but generous texture and volume. These qualities give the wine an accessible personality, perfect for lamb with mint sauce dribbled over it. The value offered here is terrific." Robert Parker

"The 2018 La Gerla Poggio gli Angeli Sangiovese shows depths of black cherry and spicy cedar, sweeter than the 2017 that stands next to it, with haunting dark florals that pull me closer to the glass. On the palate, silky textures give way to an intense mix of dark red berry fruits, both savory and sweet spices and wild herbal tones. The finish is long, as saturating spice coats the senses, offset by juicy acids, with hints of cedar and red wild berries lingering on." Vinous

Precise Rosso from a good family. Nice texture of juicy berries with a touch of plum and orange peel. Good tannin structure, polished in the finish and of good length. Successful! SUPERIORE.DE

Beautiful ruby red, hints of cherries and chocolate, complex. Finely polished, silky tannin and a promising, enticing aftertaste. Only 7,000 bottles of the demanding Birba are produced every year and it gives a good foretaste of the coming Brunello vintage every year. SUPERIORE.DE

"The La Gerla 2016 Birba opens to wild berry, forest floor, red currant, licorice and light spice or smoke. This is an informal and food-friendly Tuscan red that happily delivers enough territory-specific character to pair with gnocchi and spinach or thick pici noodles with wild boar ragù. There is a pretty note of sweet cherry on the soft and mild finish." Robert Parker

"The 2016 La Gerla Birba is intense and even a bit exotic, with sweet spices and minerals giving way to ripe cherry, crushed strawberry and fresh floral tones. On the palate, silky textures yield to cool-toned red fruits and brisk acids with hints of cedar and sweet herbs. The finish is long, resonating on saturating darker fruits, yet still pliant, as sweet inner florals and hints of fine tannin linger on." Vinous

La Gerla's highly charming Brunello from the dream year 2015 shines in a wonderfully intense ruby red. A dense and at the same time clear cherry nose, underlaid with blackberry, on the palate it seriously displays its great elegance, underpinned by polished tannin, which leads into an almost endlessly long finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"Intriguing bouquet with notes of cherries and herbs; excellent structure, acidity and long-lasting tannins in perfect harmony, lots of smoothness and finesse, fresh and expansive at the same time." Vinum

"Lots of raspberry coulis, dried redcurrants and red-plum compote here. The medium-to full-bodied palate has fleshy and succulent appeal with juicy tannins and a fruit-forward finish." James Suckling

"Black cherry and black currant fruit is accented by tobacco, earth and mineral flavors in this sleek yet dense red. Balsamic elements of juniper, thyme and olive add depth as this cruises to a long finish. The potential lies in the excellent length." Wine Spectator

"I tasted the 2015 Brunello di Montalcino after tasting the other samples from La Gerla, and it's amazing how clearly and convincingly that brawny Brunello character comes through. This is a robust and precise wine that shows dark berry fruit, red currant, spice, licorice and grilled herb. I love the way that all that beautiful Sangiovese intensity comes together with immediate focus and clarity." Robert Parker

Gli Angeli is the result of the strictest selection in the La Gerla vineyards. It is vinified only in the best years in Riserva quality and there are only 6,000 bottles on the market. SUPERIORE.DE

"Bright, rich garnet red. Opened with intense notes of saffron, slightly pickled peaches, then blackberry and goji berry. Salty and juicy on the palate, shows a lot of shimmering fruit, finely woven tannin, builds up for a long time, in the finale firm pressure." Falstaff

"Good bright red. Fresh redcurrant, violet, rose petal and flinty minerals on the perfumed nose. Juicy, lively and intense, with lovely clarity and sappiness to the delicate red berry, red cherry and smoky mineral flavors. Very silky on the long, ripely tannic finish." Ian d’Agata (vinous.com)

"Black cherry, plum, spice and tobacco flavors are the hallmarks of this polished, sophisticated Brunello. Beautifully balanced, with soft tannins that provide pillowy support. Stays vibrant on the lingering finish." Wine Spectator

"Intense aromas of Mediterranean scrub, chopped herb, underbrush and eucalyptus pave the way. Smooth and juicy, the palate doles out succulent raspberry, ripe black cherry, cinnamon, vanilla and crushed mint while velvety tannins provide the elegant framework. It's already approachable but will offer wonderful imbibing for several years more." Wine Enthusiast

Deep ruby red, aromas of red berries, cedar wood and some lime zest in the bouquet. Strong, firm body, straight tannins and a subtle acidity that promise him balance, elegant structure and a long life. SUPERIORE.DE

"Intense, sparkling garnet red. Very attractive, open nose, with hints of cranberries, blackberries and ripe cherries, graceful play, slightly resinous notes in the background. On the palate it is supple in the beginning, shows beautifully ripe berry fruit, some tobacco, substantial tannin, in the finale a nice play between ripe fruit and sweet enamel". Falstaff

"Striking autumnal sous bois type character here. This is a remarkably suave and supple Brunello Riserva that stands out in the crowd in spite of the classic red fruit character. A silky long finish." James Suckling

"Pipe tobacco, blue flower, plum and dark culinary spice are some of the aromas you'll find on this full-bodied red. The aromas carry over to the firmly structured palate along with dried cherry, orange zest and star anise. Firm fine-grained tannins provide the backbone." Wine Enthusiast

"Here is a dense and meaty Tusan red that flaunts its immediate power, structure and intensity. The 2012 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva gli Angeli is robust and deep thanks to a generous offering of dark fruit, spice and tar-like aromas. Fruit is carefully selected for this wine, and the grapes are fermented in stainless steel. Post fermentation, the wine goes into large Slavonian oak casks for four years. The finish is soft and supple with sweet berry flavors. This wine has made an impressive jump forward in this vintage." Robert Parker

"Bright red. Pure and very flinty nuances complement aromas and flavors of strawberry-rhubarb and wild berries on the nose and palate. Dense and juicy and boasting a focused, penetrating mouthfeel, this finishes long and clean with a very strong note of licorice. Best classico Brunello from La Gerla in some time." Ian d’Agata (vinous.com)

La Gerla's highly charming Brunello from the dream year 2015 shines in a wonderfully intense ruby red. A dense and at the same time clear cherry nose, underlaid with blackberry, on the palate it seriously displays its great elegance, underpinned by polished tannin, which leads into an almost endlessly long finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"Intriguing bouquet with notes of cherries and herbs; excellent structure, acidity and long-lasting tannins in perfect harmony, lots of smoothness and finesse, fresh and expansive at the same time." Vinum

"Lots of raspberry coulis, dried redcurrants and red-plum compote here. The medium-to full-bodied palate has fleshy and succulent appeal with juicy tannins and a fruit-forward finish." James Suckling

"Black cherry and black currant fruit is accented by tobacco, earth and mineral flavors in this sleek yet dense red. Balsamic elements of juniper, thyme and olive add depth as this cruises to a long finish. The potential lies in the excellent length." Wine Spectator

"I tasted the 2015 Brunello di Montalcino after tasting the other samples from La Gerla, and it's amazing how clearly and convincingly that brawny Brunello character comes through. This is a robust and precise wine that shows dark berry fruit, red currant, spice, licorice and grilled herb. I love the way that all that beautiful Sangiovese intensity comes together with immediate focus and clarity." Robert Parker

Deep ruby red, on the nose aromas of red berries, cedar wood and some lime zest. Strong, firm body, straight tannins and a subtle acidity, which promise him balance, elegant structure and a long life. SUPERIORE.DE

"Intense, sparkling garnet red. Very appealing, open nose, of cranberries, blackberries and ripe cherries, graceful play, slightly resinous notes in the background. On the palate supple at the beginning, shows beautifully ripened berry fruit, some tobacco, substantial tannin, in the final beautiful play between ripe fruit and sweet melt. Falstaff

"Striking autumnal sous bois type character here. This is a remarkably suave and supple Brunello Riserva that stands out in the crowd in spite of the classic red fruit character. A silky long finish." James Suckling

"Pipe tobacco, blue flower, plum and dark culinary spice are some of the aromas you'll find on this full-bodied red. The aromas carry over to the firmly structured palate along with dried cherry, orange zest and star anise. Firm fine-grained tannins provide the backbone." Wine Enthusiast

"Here is a dense and meaty Tusan red that flaunts its immediate power, structure and intensity. The 2012 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva gli Angeli is robust and deep thanks to a generous offering of dark fruit, spice and tar-like aromas. Fruit is carefully selected for this wine, and the grapes are fermented in stainless steel. Post fermentation, the wine goes into large Slavonian oak casks for four years. The finish is soft and supple with sweet berry flavors. This wine has made an impressive jump forward in this vintage." Robert Parker

"Bright red. Pure and very flinty nuances complement aromas and flavors of strawberry-rhubarb and wild berries on the nose and palate. Dense and juicy and boasting a focused, penetrating mouthfeel, this finishes long and clean with a very strong note of licorice. Best classico Brunello from La Gerla in some time." Ian d’Agata (vinous.com)