Methusalem | 6 Liter

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)

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

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 Eleganz in einen sehr langen und harmonischen Abgang übergeht. Einer der großen Weine Italiens aus einem ebenso großen Toskana-Jahrgang! SUPERIORE.DE

"Sattes Rubin mit feinem Violettschimmer. Intensive und dichte Nase, zeigt Noten nach eingelegten Brombeeren, Zwetschken und Cassis, viel Kardamom. Zeigt am Gaumen viel reife Beerenfrucht, rund und geschmeidig, viel Brombeere und Cassis, präsentes, gut eingebundenes Tannin, sehr lange und nachhaltig." Falstaff

"This vintage is compact, firm and precise, with lovely floral aromas on the bouquet in front of blackberry and plum. Long oak toasting gives the wine tasty notes of spice and cinnamon and rounds the bouquet off nicely. The mouthfeel is soft and velvety. This is a complex, integrated and absolutely beautiful wine." Robert Parker

"Incredible aromas of dark berries, lavender, rosemary, licorice and dried flowers. Spice. Full body and fantastic tannin texture with great length. Goes on for minutes. Muscular yet wonderfully formed and refined. A glorious Saffredi." James Suckling (Platz 12 - TOP-Weine Italien 2018)

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

Funkelndes, intensives Rubinviolett. In der Nase mit Noten nach reifen Holunderbeeren und Zwetschgen, unterlegt von feinem Sandelholz. Saftig und gehaltvoll in Ansatz und Verlauf, zeigt eine enorm opulente und knackige Beerenfrucht, griffiges, feinmaschiges Tannin, sehr langer Nachhall, im Finale dezent nach Tabak, geradlinig und klar. Traumjahrgang! SUPERIORE.DE

"Funkelndes, sattes Rubin mit violettem Kern. Kompakte Nase mit satten Noten nach reifen Brombeeren und Heidelbeeren, dazu viel Zimt und Gewürznelken, fast weihnachtlich. Saftig, viel klare, reife Beerenfrucht, gut eingebundenes Tannin mit schönem Drive, im Nachhall noch dezente Holznoten spürbar." Falstaff

"The 2016 Siepi, the estate's Sangiovese/Merlot blend, is a big, rich wine. In 2016, the Merlot is especially prominent. Black cherry jam, torrefaction, spice, leather, menthol and new French oak are all pushed forward. Time in the glass brings out a good bit of aromatic freshness to balance things out. Readers should expect a potent, seriously concentrated wine. Vinous"

"A blend of Merlot and Sangiovese in equal parts, the 2016 Siepi is a luscious and soft wine that oozes forth with dark berry intensity. The fruit is compact and dense. This wine performs beautifully in terms of aromas, but the mouthfeel is especially fine-tuned and elegant in this classic vintage. Dark fruit is followed by spice, tar, rose bud and sharp mineral nuances that recall the gravel and limestone-rich soils of Chianti Classico. This is perhaps the best vintage of Siepi I have tasted thus far." Robert Parker

"What a beautiful nose of elderberries, freshly picked blackcurrants, citrus, herbs, licorice and crushed stones, amidst a backdrop of coffee beans, cedar and vanilla. Full-bodied and very subtle and refined with tightly wound tannins and an impressive balance of fruit and acidity. Long, grainy and elegant on the finish. A masterpiece." James Suckling

 

Besser war er noch nie. Galatrona ist ein reinsortiger Merlot der Extraklasse. Mit der Ausgabe 2016 gelang Inhaber Luca Sanjust ein absolutes Meisterstück. Schwarz-rotes Rubin im Glas. Im Bouquet schwarze Beeren, feine Holzwürze und etwas Leder. Sehr großzügige Fruchtaromen und extrem vielschichtig am Gaumen gleitet er elegant in die Tiefe, bis er von einem fein gewobenen Tannin aufgefangen wird und in einen langen und finessenreichen Abgang übergeht. Ein Wein, der sich hinter Masseto & Co. nicht verstecken muss, ganz im Gegenteil bildet er für uns seit Jahren die Merlot-Benchmark Italiens. SUPERIORE.DE

"Kraftvolles, funkelndes Rubin-Violett. Sehr klare und einprägsame Nase, satt nach Brombeeren, dunklen Johannisbeeren und reifen Heidelbeeren, dazu feine harzige Komponenten und Tabak, geben Spiel. Frisch und mit viel saftiger, reifer Beerenfrucht im Ansatz, öffnet sich dann mit viel feinmaschigem, dichtem Tannin, salzig und sehr lange." Falstaff

"This is full of enticing blackberry, blueberry and plum flavors, with a spine of acidity, iron accents and beefy tannins. Long and well-proportioned, this needs time to integrate. Tobacco and spice hints detail the finish." Wine Spectator

"The 2016 Galatrona (Merlot) is fabulous. Powerful, dense and layered, the 2016 brings together serious fruit intensity and energy, as is so typical of this important Tuscan vintage. A whole range of floral and spice notes develop in the glass, adding further shades of nuance. I have long felt Galatrona is released too early. The 2016 is a perfect example of that. Opening a bottle now is a crime." VINOUS

"The aromas of dried flowers, stones, dark tea leaves, hot tile, and dark berries. Full-bodied, yet tight and linear. Wonderful drive and depth. An extremely long and focused finish. A great wine." James Suckling

"The 2016 Galatrona is indeed a masterpiece to behold. This wine offers thick layering and deep intensity with aromas that offer an incredible range, starting off with luscious dark chocolate on one side and ending with fragrant white truffle on the far end of its long aromatic trajectory. You get plummy fruit, spice, sweet tobacco and tilled earth packed tight in between. This full-bodied Merlot is softly textured and succulent with long-lasting flavor intensity on the close. Petrolo's Merlot is planted in a ten-hectare parcel distinguished by thick clay soils. I have been watching Galatrona's evolution for years and have tasted the wine on occasion in various vertical tastings. This is my favorite vintage made thus far." Robert Parker