Tuscany

Intense ruby red colour. Beautiful bouquet of ripe red fruit and spices. Elegant tannins and plenty of harmony on the palate. A wine for every occasion, young, lively and uncomplicated with plenty of Tuscan appeal. SUPERIORE.DE

Vernaiolo is one of the oldest members of the Rocca delle Macìe family and has always been the estate's most traditional example of Chianti. Its name is derived from the Latin vernāle, which means "of spring" and indicates the season in which the Chianti was bottled after it had survived the winter. Even today, this lively, ruby-red wine is ready to drink in the spring after the harvest and retains its fresh and fruity characteristics for a long time.

Fruity red with lots of dried berries and a hint of dried flowers and a touch of milk chocolate. Medium body, round tannins and a fresh finish. Delicious and very entertaining. SUPERIORE.DE

"The world's first map which offers the possibility of discovering, one by one, the most important viticultural zones of this prestigious Tuscan appellation. From Lamole to Montefiridolfi and from Panzano to Castelnuovo Berardenga, as always a unique and inimitable map in its precision and detail." Alessandro Masnaghetti

Execution: printed on both sides, with numerous background information on areas, heights, extent, variety of grape varieties, production data and Google Earth coordinates

Size: DIN A4 or 59 x 84 cm (opened)

Alessandro Masnaghetti is a very old stone of the Italian wine industry. The journalist has worked for renowned publications such as Guido Vini d'Italia L'Espresso and the renowned wine guide by Luigi Veronelli. He has also published numerous articles and tasting reports, e.g. in the New York Times and the Revue du Vin de France.

Alessandro, in close cooperation with the cadastral offices and consortiums of the most famous wine-growing regions, has been publishing for several years the cartographic work of the most important wine regions in Italy, which is probably unique to this day and which brings new insights to even the most widely travelled, well-read and wine-loving connoisseur of Italy. A must for all lovers of Italian wines, who want to experience the true diversity and strength of the Italian wine world, right down to the smallest single vineyard of the respective appellation, away from the usual standard mush. SUPERIORE.DE

Strong ruby garnet, violet reflections and light rim. Correct, delicious, clear, fruity, juicy, spicy, original and yet modern. Beautiful dark berry fruit, delicate herbal spice and a hint of tobacco. This Chianti, from the inventor of Chianti and named after him, is worth every cent of its purchase price. SUPERIORE.DE

The Chianti Colli Senesi from Fattoria del Cerro is a dark, lively wine with beautiful fruit, minerality and leather flavours on the nose. Pleasantly round and balanced on the palate. A drinkywine with a certain sophistication. SUPERIORE.DE

"Dried flowers, sour cherries and oranges on the nose. It’s juicy with medium body, easy tannins and zesty acidity." James Suckling

The fresh, smooth and very drinkable Casa Boschino is made from a similar blend of grapes to the Cerviolo, the star of the San Fabiano estate. However, its grapes come from younger vineyards, making it available at a sensationally favourable price. Very beautiful aromas of ripe blackberries, blackcurrants and Indian-style spices, full-bodied and with fine tannins. SUPERIORE.DE

Ruby red colour, fresh nose of red fruits and spices. Pleasant flavour: fruity, balanced in tannin and acidity, very lively and crisp. SUPERIORE.DE

"Bright ruby red colour. Still somewhat restrained on the nose, of ripe cherry, rosehip and cloves. Opens on the palate with clear fruit and animating acidity, fine, young tannins." Falstaff

"This tightly wound red's chewy tannins maintain a stranglehold on the wild strawberry and cherry fruit. Accents of earth and tobacco add detail, yet the finish feels pinched for now." Wine Spectator

"The nose balances savory, slightly astringent aromas of coffee, soil, pepper and balsamic with sweeter notes of cherries and blackberries. That berry element glows on the palate, but an enduring peppery earthiness preserves the balance. Firm tannins usher the acid into a sophisticated, salty finish." Wine Enthusiast

Bright ruby red, inviting aroma of red fruits. Clear and supple on the palate. Very successful value. SUPERIORE.DE

Filippo Baldassare Fanti produces a round, supple Rosso with his Sassomagno from predominantly Sangiovese and Merlot. Cleanly vinified, intense in aroma and flavour, with slightly vanilla-like aromas, gentle tannins and pleasant acidity. An excellent drinking wine and also an accompaniment to typical Tuscan grilled dishes. SUPERIORE.DE

With the Pelofino, Elisabetta Geppetti has created a fruity-spicy cuvée of Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Elegant aromas of dark fruits in the bouquet, on the palate wide and with a delicate pressure, yet beautifully balanced. A wine with an excellent price-pleasure ratio. SUPERIORE.DE

The dense, well-articulated Tuscan Montecucco Rosso Rigoleto made predominantly from organically grown Sangiovese grapes is extremely drinkable. The bouquet beguiles with beautiful aromas of dried plums and dark cherries. The focused and lively flavour is very attractive. SUPERIORE.DE

"A fresh, simple red from Montecucco that shows light cherries and some pomegranates, geraniums and potpourri. Crunchy and medium-bodied on the palate, with fresh red fruit flavors and a chewy finish." James Suckling

Intense ruby red in colour and with a bouquet reminiscent of wild fruit, accompanied by fresh grass and fine spicy notes and a hint of cedar wood. Its flavour is wonderfully round, harmonious, full-bodied and rich in silky tannins, very well made. SUPERIORE.DE

Grottolo Rosato has a rich pink colour, a delicate red winey bouquet and a juicy taste of wild berries and peach with pleasantly balanced acidity. Spicy and fresh, compact, with a remarkably fresh flavour on the palate and a beautiful finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"Bright, luminous old rose colour. Pleasant aroma of raspberry, wild strawberry and cherry. Fresh on the palate with pleasantly noticeable tannins and a medium, fruity finish." Falstaff

"It is bright and red-fruited with notes of sour cherries, pomegranate peel and flowers. Medium-bodied, supple and structured, with a refreshing, citrusy finish." James Suckling

A fine and extremely affordable little Supertuscan from a very good house. Ruby red, it spreads a pleasantly fresh scent of red berries. Its fruity taste is round, very harmonious and persistent. SUPERIORE.DE

"An expressive and fruity wine made from Sangiovese and Merlot with aromas of red cherries, currants, berries and nutmeg. The palate is crisp and medium-bodied with soft tannins and juicy red berries. Pristine, medium length finish full of berry fruit." James Suckling

"Bright ruby red with delicate rim lightenings. In the nose compact, ripe red currant and sour cherry, behind it some dark chocolate. Harmonious in the mouth, delicate melting, rich tannin, animating acidity, spicy final." Falstaff

Cretum Rosso is made from a strict selection of the estate's best Sangiovese, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes, which grow just a few kilometres from the Crete Senesi area that gives the wine its name. Bright ruby red colour, ripe red fruit on the nose. Lively, balanced palate with polished tannins and present fruit flavours. Great value! SUPERIORE.DE

"A firm and fine tannined red with currant, berry and orange peel aromas and flavors. Medium body. Fresh finish. Racy at the end. Nicely crafted." James Suckling

Slowly, the bouquet of this Sangiovese blend opens to reveal its wonderful scent of red berries and subtle hints of spices. On the palate, a natural concentration, immense softness and harmony, a well-structured tannic information acts as a counterpoint. SUPERIORE.DE

Light, bright ruby red colour. Very appealing fruity nose of strawberries and small wild berries, notes of pepper, violets and liquorice. Harmonious on the palate, with medium pressure, open, clear, the well-balanced acidity invigorating and fresh. Very nice attack and finish, drinky. SUPERIORE.DE

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

"A fruity rosé exuding cherry, strawberry and dried flower aromas. It’s soft and plump on the palate, with a medium body and a juicy finish." James Suckling

The vineyards are 15 metres above sea level on a westerly exposure on river sediment soils with a sandy texture. The coastal sun shines through in the straw-yellow nuances of this wine. On the fresh bouquet, notes of lemon, freshly cut green apples, along with hints of mint and sage; these Mediterranean impressions are also found on the palate. A tasty, persistent and very versatile Vermentino from western Tuscany. SUPERIORE.DE

Deep ruby red colour. Fresh aromas of sour cherry, violet, lavender and some cedar wood. The first impression is bright and fresh, followed by a certain creaminess with ripe red cherry and plum flavours, complemented by a subtle undergrowth note. Juicy, clean and persistent on the final. A delicious and typically Tuscan food companion for every day. SUPERIORE.DE