Methusalem | 6 Liter

Wunderbarer Duft nach Himbeeren, Noten von Tabak und Veilchen. Enorme Dichte, kompakter Bau, robuste Gerbstoffe, jugendlich-frisches Temperament, gepaart mit der gewissen Finesse. Endet lang mit Noten von saftigen, roten Beeren. SUPERIORE.DE

"Leuchtendes Rubin mit leuchtendem Kern. Elegante und ausdrucksstarke Nase nach satten Kirschen und Brombeeren, erinnert im Nachhall an frische Feigen. Am Gaumen sehr fein, schmelzig, mit eng gewobenem Tannin, baut sich in vielen Schichten auf, tolle Frucht und Frische im Finale." Falstaff

"Lustrous, mid ruby. Complex, cool and perfumed nose. Supple, mouth-filling cherry and cranberry fruit that strikes a perfect balance with the tangy acidity and ripe, chewy tannins. Hedonistic and elegant." Jancis Robinson

"The 2016 Chianti Classico is an explosion of floral-infused aromatics and red-toned fruit, all in the super-classic mid-weight style that is such a signature of the Querciabella house style today. Rose petal, lavender, mint and sweet raspberry fruit are pushed to the forefront. This is the first vintage in which more than half of the wine was aged in larger format oak ranging from tonneau to cask. Vineyards in Gaiole and Greve form the core of the blend, with a touch of fruit from Radda. The 2016 has enough freshness to drink well for another decade plus, but I would give it a few years in bottle for the bright acids to integrate a bit further. There are a number of pricier wines in Querciabella's range, but I am not sure any of them can match the Chianti Classico for pure pleasure. What a lovely wine it is." VINOUS

"Shows real concentration for a Chianti Classico with notes of brambleberries, blackcurrants, black cherries and baking spices. Full body, grippy tannins and loads of fruit. But this remains refined and elegant, all thanks to the precise acidity." James Suckling

"Saturated black cherry and plum flavors are framed by earth, iron and tar notes in this dense, powerful red. Shows depth and a solid structure, but this is tightly packed and should be forgotten about for another three years." Wine Spectator

Fruchtiges Bouquet nach süßen roten Beeren, balsamische Noten, feine Aromen von Tabak und Schokolade. Am Gaumen sehr harmonisch nach dunklen Kirschen, schmeichelnd voller Geschmack, perfekt ausgewogene Tannine, frische Säure und gute Länge. SUPERIORE.DE

"Le Volte dell'Ornellaia 2017 ist das Ergebnis eines besonders heißen und regenarmen Winzerjahres und präsentiert sich in seiner gewohnt intensiven, rubinroten Färbung. In der Nase bestechen angenehme Aromen von reifen Beerenfrüchten und Gewürznoten, die am Gaumen von einer knackigen Säure sowie einer ausgewogenen und samtigen Tanninstruktur unterstützt werden." Olga Fusari (Kellermeisterin Ornellaia)

"Funkelndes Rubinrot-Violett. Klare und präsente Nase, feine Frucht, nach Kirsche und Brombeere. Am Gaumen griffiges Tannin, nach reifen Zwetschken, guter Druck im Finale." Falstaff

"An opulent Le Volte with ripe redcurrants, caramelized orange peel and lilacs on the nose. Medium body, fine but round tannins and a fruit-driven finish." James Suckling

"Lots of big, dark fruit and a lack of water in the grapes define the unique personality of the 2017 Le Volte dell'Ornellaia. This is a highly extracted and succulent expression that delivers abundant fruit sweetness. The key to this vintage was waiting for proper ripeness, says estate manager and winemaker Axel Heinz. "The grapes continued to get smaller throughout the summer," he says. That lack of water resulted in very concentrated fruit, giving this entry-level wine a rich and modern feel as a result." Robert Parker

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)

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