Methusalem | 6 Liter

Querciabellas Riserva ist ein großartiger Blend aus den drei besten Chianti-Lagen in Greve, Radda und Gaiole. Pure Eleganz auf allen Ebenen: Sattes Rubingranat, subtile Aromen von Kirsche, Anis und Tabak, denen sich Noten von Jasmin und Veilchen anschließen. Am Gaumen angenehm mittelgewichtig, reife schwarze Kirschen und Kräuter, sehr typisch für dieses Terroir. Ausgewogene Frucht, die Struktur wird von offensichtlichen, hervorragend integrierten Tanninen und einer bemerkenswert perfekten Säure dominiert. Intensiv und ausdauernd mit genügend Extrakt für sicheres Lagerpotenzial. Chapeau! SUPERIORE.DE

"Fleischiges, dunkles Rubin. Sehr ansprechende und offene Nase, viel reife Himbeere und Brombeere, dahinter feine würzige Noten. Saftig und klar in Ansatz und Verlauf, schön herausgearbeitete Frucht, entfaltet sich im hinteren Verlauf mit dichtem Tannin, sehr langer Nachhall." Falstaff

"Beautiful, concentrated ruby. Quite closed and backward, but subtle and complex on the nose. Bags of concentrated fruit and yet super-elegant palate. Vibrant with perfectly built, long, fine tannins. Refreshing and complex." Jancis Robinson

"Energy and firmness showing in a medium-bodied package of currants and cherries, as well as cedar and flowers. Lightly chewy tannins and a linear, tight finish. Needs some time to soften, but already a beauty. From biodynamically grown grapes." James Suckling

"A big Chianti Classico, with vanilla and resin notes from new oak wrapped around cherry, strawberry, iron and earth flavors. This verges on racy despite the breadth, with a dense swath of tannins providing grip on the finish. The oak is up front and should be absorbed well over time. Best from 2022." Wine Spectator

"The 2016 Chianti Classico Riserva is an attractive wine built on aromatics and structure, with the fruit more in the background. It will be interesting to see if it fleshes out with more time in bottle. Sweet red cherry, lavender, rose petal, mint and spice gradually develop in the glass, but the 2016 remains quite reticent. It will be interesting to see if time in bottle brings out more depth. Today, the 2016 is decidedly shy. I very much like the energy here." Vinous

"Querciabella's 10,000 bottle annual production Riserva is a selection of superior lots. It blends fruit from Greve where their vineyards range from 350 to 550 metres, with grapes from Radda's high altitude stony sites and Gaiole's limestone rich soils. The 2016 is restrained but precise. Intriguing scents of spring blossoms, cranberry bush and potting soil are subtly laced with vanilla and smoke. Very polished and pure on palate with mouth-watering, tangy acidity and sinewy tannins. This sophisticated, buttoned-up Riserva could do with another year in the bottle." Decanter

Tiefes Dunkelrubin. In der Nase Cassis, schwarze Beeren und eine kräftige Kräuterwürze mit einer guten Dosis Pfeifentabak. Am Gaumen definieren dunkle Beeren, Schokolade und ein Füllhorn von Kräutern den vollmundigen Körper. Dieses Weinmonument verfügt über exakt integrierte Tannine, eine enorme Seidigkeit und einen schier unendlichen Abgang. SUPERIORE.DE

"Sattes, leuchtendes Rubin-Violett. Fein gezeichnete Nase mit Noten nach dunklen, saftigen Johannisbeeren, etwas Teer und Schiefergestein im Hintergrund. Spielt am Gaumen schön auf, viel präsente Beerenfrucht, feinmaschiges Tannin, entfaltet sich sehr geradlinig." Falstaff

"The 2016 Oreno is gorgeous. Rich, unctuous and resonant, the 2016 is laced with inky blue/purplish fruit, bittersweet chocolate, spice, lavender, licorice and incense. I would prefer to give the 2016 a few years to come into its own, but it is impressive, even in the early going. Silky tannins and dense, plush fruit add to its undeniable immediacy and sheer appeal." VINOUS

"The 2016 Oreno is a fantastic expression from Tuscany that blossoms with each swirl and tilt of the glass. This is a full-bodied red with generous aromas of black fruit, spice, tobacco and soft spice." Robert Parker

"Gorgeous floral and deep, dark berry aromas with hints of spices such as cinnamon and hazelnuts. Full body and ultra-fine and strong tannins that are powerful yet so sleek and beautiful. Fantastic length and texture. Deep, dark and profound. Takes you on a long journey and shows you its true character."  James Suckling (Platz 4 - TOP-Weine Italien 2018)

Tiefes Rubinrot, intensiver Duft nach dunkler Frucht unterlegt mit zarten Röstaromen. Am Gaumen komplex und vollmundig, stoffig, mit balsamischen Noten, perfekt integrierten Tanninen und einem feinbalancierten fruchtig-würzigen Finish. Ein intensiver Wein, der auch kein Leichtgewicht sein will und der seine Kraft perfekt ausspielt. SUPERIORE.DE

"Funkelndes, intensives Rubin mit Violettschimmer. Eröffnet mit Noten nach Lakritze und getrockneten Tomaten, dann schöne Ribiseln. Am Gaumen sehr gute Präsenz, zeigt Spannung und frische Frucht, feinmaschiges Tannin, viel dunkler Beerensaft im Finale." Falstaff

"Subtle currant, light sandalwood and some cherry aromas. Full-bodied, yet fine-tuned and polished with tannins that melt beautifully into the wine. Long and focused. Beauty and balance to this." James Suckling

Tiefes Dunkelrubin-Violett. In der Nase Cassis, schwarze Johannisbeeren und eine kräftige Kräuterwürze mit einer guten Dosis Pfeifentabak, Teer und zerstoßenes Geröll. Am Gaumen definieren dunkle Beeren, Schokolade und ein Füllhorn von Kräutern den vollmundigen Körper. Dieses Weinmonument verfügt über exakt integrierte Tannine, eine enorme Seidigkeit und einen schier unendlichen Abgang. SUPERIORE.DE

"This is a dark, concentrated and full-bodied expression that exudes black fruit and blackberry with spicy tobacco and savory spice. Despite the Bordeaux blend in its DNA, the wine is fully Tuscan in character and spirit, with the softness and fullness that comes from fruit cultivated under the golden sunshine of Central Italy." Robert Parker

"Currant, flower and orange-blossom aromas follow through to a full body with fine, creamy tannins and a long, persistent finish. Shows finesse and precision. Cherry and orange-peel notes at the end. The flavors go on and on." James Suckling

Magari wird aus 50 Prozent Merlot sowie Cabernet Sauvignon und Cabernet Franc zu gleichen Teilen vinifiziert. Er präsentiert sich frisch und saftig, mit kräftigen vegetabilen Akzenten und großer Tiefe. Einfach köstlich! SUPERIORE.DE

"Gaja started to make wine in Bolgheri in 2000. Magari changed in blend in 2014, replacing the difficult Merlot in this warm climate with Petit Verdot which ripens better here than in Bordeaux. The 2016 is youthful in colour, full of leafy Cabernet Franc notes. It has firm, extracted tannins and is not without great tension on the palate. It needs time to develop in finesse and complexity, having now the exuberance of youth." Decanter

"The 2016 Magari is a dark, powerful wine. In most vintages, Magari is a wine of Tuscan charm, but powerful tannins give the 2016 a somewhat compact feel. There is plenty of depth to the black fruit, mocha, new leather and spice flavors, but the 2016 is clearly very young. There is not much Bolgheri charm in the early going. The 2016 is going to need at least a few years in bottle to come together." VINOUS

"A very fresh nose with tons of dark fruit, such as brambleberries, blueberries and dark cherries, as well as vanilla, dried herbs and eucalyptus. Medium to full body, fresh acidity and a tight finish." James Suckling

"Black currant and black cherry fruit mingles with mint, olive, graphite and tobacco notes in this red. Elegant, with ample density and bright acidity, ending in a firm, fruit-, mineral- and herb-tinged aftertaste. Well-proportioned and classy." Wine Spectator

"The 2016 Bolgheri Rosso Magari produces an expressive and opulent red wine, with great acidity and definition. The wine is firm and tightly wound, with secondary complexity that expresses itself in terms of tar, leather and spice. The tannins are supple and soft." Robert Parker

Die Jubiläumsausgabe anlässlich des 20. Geburtstags von Ornellaias berühmtem Zweitwein zeigt sich in ausgesprochen elegantem Gewand. Betörender Duft süßer, dunkler Beeren mit einem Hauch Cassis, Zedernholz und antikem Leder. Sehr ausgewogen am Gaumen, von schöner Viskosität mit einem eleganten Schmelz. Feinmaschiges Tannin, verhaltene mineralische Töne und eine wunderbar geschliffene Frucht begleiten in einen bemerkenswerten Abgang. SUPERIORE.DE

"Le Serre Nuove dell’Ornellaia 2017 drückt sich durch eine außergewöhnliche Eleganz aus. Wenngleich man ihn auch jung genießen kann, besitzt er ein großes Alterungspotenzial. Seine Farbe ist von intensivem Rubinrot mit violetten Reflexen. In der Nase zeigt er eine schöne Komplexität mit Aromen von kleinen roten Beeren und -balsamischen Noten, die an die mediterrane Macchia erinnern. Im Mund fällt insbesondere die hohe Qualität der Tannine auf, die sich als glatt und seidig erweisen. Die Verkostung endet in einem langen und unerwartet frischen Abgang." Olga Fusari (Kellermeisterin Ornellaia)

"An integrated, ripe red with currant, berry and light tobacco character. Medium to full body, silky tannins and a flavorful finish. Second wine of Ornellaia. Lovely now, but better in a year or two. Try after 2021." James Suckling

"The 2017 Le Serre Nuove dell'Ornellaia is plump, juicy and so seductive, with pretty floral and savory top notes that add a touch of freshness to balance things out. Medium in body and wonderfully inviting, Le Serre Nuove also has quite a bit of energy for the year. Sweet pipe tobacco, cedar, licorice and mint nuances linger in the glass. This is such a pretty wine." Vinous

"The Ornellaia 2017 Bolgheri Rosso Le Serre Nuove dell'Ornellaia is a real charmer of a wine with a sweet, soft and supple disposition. The exact blend is 54% Merlot, 26% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Cabernet Franc and 6% Petit Verdot. Fermentation starts in stainless steel, and the wine is then racked over to barrique to complete malolactic fermentation. It ages in oak for 15 months. The whole entire presentation here is seamless, from start to finish, with dark fruit and cherry slowly folding into leather, spice and pipe tobacco. Fruit was denser and more compact in this hot and dry vintage, and you absolutely feel that extra richness and concentration. I recommend another quick two years of aging to relax the wine's tannins that are extra tight in 2017." Robert Parker

Betörender Duft süßer, dunkler Beeren mit einem Hauch Cassis, Zedernholz und antikem Leder. Sehr ausgewogen und elegant am Gaumen, von schöner Viskosität mit einem eleganten Schmelz. Feinmaschiges Tannin, verhaltene mineralische Töne und eine wunderbar frische und geschliffene Frucht begleiten in einen bemerkenswerten Abgang. SUPERIORE.DE

"Leuchtend, sattes Granat. In der Nase edel, aber zurückhaltend, ein Hauch Minze, reife Waldbeeren. Am Gaumen dann äußerst geschliffen, hervorragender Holzeinsatz, mit Druck, eng gewoben, breitet sich elegant aus, druckvoll, lang und kompakt." Falstaff

"Really beautiful second wine from Ornellaia with blackcurrant and blueberry aromas and flavors. Full body and round, soft tannins that caress the palate." James Suckling

Sein Ursprungsweinberg gleichen Namens gilt längst als eine der besten Lagen der Castellina-Zone. Aus gleichen Teilen Merlot und Sangiovese entsteht dieser excellente, sehr dichte Wein mit reifen Fruchtaromen und süßen Vanilleanklängen. SUPERIORE.DE

"Beautiful aromas of violets, berries and currants. Dried flowers, too. Full body, such intense fruit and acidity. Vivid and complex. Wild raspberry. Tight and dense. A triumph for Siepi. Half sangivoese and merlot. Better in 2022 but hard to not drink now." James Suckling

"This is a delightful 50-50 blend of Sangiovese and Merlot with a bold and contemporary personality. The 2015 Siepi is a consistent product year in and year out. The wine faithfully delivers a New World interpretation with an all-Tuscan soul. You get Italy-centric aromas of Mediterranean herb and rosemary backed by plump black cherry, sweet tobacco, clove and cinnamon. The oak influences are evident vis-à-vis the wine's structure and power. The mouthfeel is layered and textured. It is ready to drink now, but the bottle could also be put aside for the next 10 years. The Siepi vineyard is located on a well-exposed plateau some 260 meters above sea level." Robert Parker

"This has depth and complexity, featuring black cherry, plum, leather, spice and mineral flavors. The dense texture exudes refined tannins as this stays fresh through the long, saturated finish. Fruit, spice and tobacco elements linger." Wine Spectator

Tiefdunkles Rubinrot. Florale Nase mit sehr viel roter, warmer Frucht und zarter Kräuternote. Am Gaumen geschmeidig-elegant mit einer wunderbaren Tiefe und Struktur. Dann wieder Kräuter, dazu Veilchen, etwas Zwetschge und ein Hauch von Teer und Leder. Saffredi schleicht sich förmlich an, bis er dann mit einer beeindruckenden Präsenz und Finesse in einen sehr langen und harmonischen Abgang übergeht. Einer der großen Weine Italiens voller Eleganz! SUPERIORE.DE

"The Fattoria le Pupille 2018 Saffredi borrows quite a bit from all of the grapes that make up the blend (Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot). These balanced results open to a round bouquet of dark fruit, black cherry and plum. As the wine warms in the glass, it shows spice, cured tobacco and campfire embers. This is a full-bodied expression, but not excessively so. It puts forth immediate elegance with carefully measured tannins and a fitting postscript of fresh acidity. This newest vintage of Saffredi should be hitting the market now, but if you buy it, you should plan on cellaring it." Robert Parker

"A fantastic nose to this with currant, sage, rosemary and rose-petal character. Sweet tobacco and spicy chocolate, too. Very complex. The palate shows lovely depth of fruit with blackberries, blackcurrants and fine tannins. It’s racy and refined with a direct, focused palate. Just a baby. This needs at least two or three years to soften." James Suckling

 

Siepi entwickelt sich immer mehr zum Kultwein, der mit den ganz großen Roten der Toskana locker mithalten kann. Die 2018er Ausgabe präsentiert sich kraftvoll und sehr schön zentriert, hier passen alle Elemente perfekt zusammen. Reife dunkle Beerenfrucht, dazu Waldboden und geröstete Mandeln. Intensiv und druckvoll am Gaumen mit komplexen und vielschichtigen Anklängen an Pflaume, Tabak und Waldboden. Der Spannungsbogen aus Extraktsüße und polierten Tanninen geleitet in einen frischen, würzigen Abgang mit einer interessanten salzigen Note. SUPERIORE.DE

"Dies ist einer der 50 Weine, welche die italienische Weinkultur verändert haben." Gambero Rosso

"Mazzei 2018 Siepi is a dark and robust Tuscan red with a heavy center of gravity. This medium to full-bodied blend of Sangiovese and Merlot offers plenty of spice, plum, tobacco and blue flower. This wine offers beautiful intensity and richness with an especially smooth texture. It wraps thickly over the palate, imparting more dark fruit and savory spice along the way." Robert Parker

"There is a sweetness here that is enveloping and seductive with baked heart undertones set again rasperry, plum, black cherry and sandalwood. Soft and caressing tannins where the grace and aromatic power of Sangiovese is giving a satiny texture and enveloping mouthfeel by the Merlot. A brilliant wine that has an identity and a sense of place. First vintage 1992. Located in Chianti Classico, the Estate has a 600 ha forest that practices sustainable agro-forestry and is more than carbon neutral, in fact having a positive carbon balance where the Estate absorbs 5 times as much CO2 as it emits." Decanter

"Extremely perfumed and crystal-clear with violets, plums, raspberries, walnuts and black olives. It’s medium-to full-bodied with very fine tannins that are extremely polished and refined. The length is long and very precise. Chocolate and hazelnuts." James Suckling