Felsina

Ausgeglichener Chianti Colli Senesi mit reichlich Süßkirschen- und Pflaumenaromen, die von Gewürz- und Tabaknoten abgestimmt sind. Die durchsetzungsfähigen Tannine und eine straffe Säure lassen den Berardenga zur komplexen Version des Senesi werden. (superiore.de)

Sangiovese in Reinkultur: Mittleres Rubin, reich an fruchtig-blumigen Aromen, vielschichtig, tief und von gutem Schliff mit weiterem Entwicklungspotenzial. Ein körperreicher und harmonischer Chianti-Classico von höchst authentischer Machart. (superiore.de)

"This is an excellent vintage in Chianti Classico that shows especially well in the simple, more accessible wines such as this. The 2016 Chianti Classico Berardenga delivers the power and density of its territory. The southern side of the appellation often shows the richest expressions of Sangiovese. This wine opens to sweet aromas of dark fruit, cherry and plum. The wine shows a slightly savory side as well with spice and dried terracotta that recalls the gray gravel soils of the region. Bay leaf, cola and chopped mint appear as subtle background notes. Some 260,000 bottles were made." Robert Parker

"This is fragrant and floral with dark berries on the nose. Medium body, firm and silky tannins and a fresh, clean finish. A driven and linear Chianti Classico. The backbone of fresh acidity gives this focus." James Suckling

Helles Strohgelb, duftet nach Brotkruste, Mimose, Mispel und Mandel. Nach 22 Monaten auf der Hefe schön rund und ausgewogen, mit guter Säure, sauber und von lobenswerter Persistenz. (superiore.de)

"Rich aromas of sliced apples, dried apricots and crushed hazelnuts. Full body, a compact texture and a beautiful and savory finish. Plenty of bread dough on the finish." James Suckling

Im Aufwind befindet sich der aparte Spumante Rosé aus überwiegend Sangiovese und Pinot Nero, der mit seiner duftenden, frischen, würzigen und seidigen Art selbstbewusst demonstriert, was sich aus dem toskanischen Terroir alles herausholen lässt. (superiore.de)

"This wine opens to a very attractive and extremely delicate pale pink color. The NV Metodo Classico Brut Rosé is a softer and rounder wine with more texture and fiber in the mouth. The bouquet offers pretty tones of rose petal, cassis and bitter almond. The effervescence is very soft and creamy, but there is enough acidity to keep the palate fresh. This wine stands out for the delicate nature of its appearance and approach." Robert Parker

Eindringlich und wundervoll klar in der Farbeentfaltet die Chianti Classico Riserva ihren einladenden, an reife Kirschen erinnernden Duft mitNoten von Gewürzen. Dicht und überaus saftig im Geschmack mit einergehörigen Tanninpackung ausgestattet, voller Persönlichkeit und Authentizität. (superiore.de)

"A deep, powerful wine, the 2013 Chianti Classico Riserva has quite a bit of depth for a cool, late-ripening vintage. Sage, tobacco, menthol, smoke and dark cherry hit the palate in a deep, beautifully layered Chianti Classico endowed with real personality and class. This is another terrific wine from Fèlsina. Hints of leather, smoke and licorice reappear on the deeply expressive, virile finish." Antonio Galloni

"A Chianti Classico with a pretty backbone of tannin and acidity along with subtle chocolate and cherry character. Medium body. Solid as always. Better in a year or two but beautiful now to drink." James Suckling

Die Spumante Edition Millesimato 2011 - sorgfältig im Metodo Classico Verfahren gereift - gibt sich saftig, blumig und cremig, und sie zeigt eine schöne Säure. So recht ein Stoff, aus dem Träume sind. (superiore.de)

"The 2011 Millesimato Metodo Classico Brut shows more sophisticated contours with a greater level of aromatic depth and intrigue. The bouquet opens to preserved lemon, stone fruit and toasted pine nut. The yeasty elements in this luminous sparkling wine are more developed and creamy. This is a lean sparkling wine with a crisp finish and tight, persistent perlage." Robert Parker

Maestro Raro glänzt zuerst mit seiner lebhaften Farbe und imponiert danach mit einem Bouquet, welches nach Gewürzen, Leder- und Tabakaromen einen herrlichen Brombeerduft preisgibt. Weich breitet sich der konzentrierte Geschmack aus, in dem ein stabiles Säuregerüst bestens mit dem Tanningefüge kooperiert. (superiore.de)

"Love the aromas of blackcurrants and violets to this young red. Full body, dense and velvety tannins, a flavorful finish. Juicy at the end. Better to keep it in the cellar for at least a couple of years." James Suckling

"The 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon Maestro Raro is a wine of brooding density and muscular might. The bouquet is chiseled and extra tight with all levels of black fruit and spice packed tight at its core. That bounty is yearning to be released, as it will when the wine is further down its evolutionary course. I actually felt a moment of pause tasting this wine so young because I am confident that the best is yet to come. It would be a real shame not to wait. Tart blackberries and cherries segue to tar, spice, cola and crushed river stone. That tannic tightness on the close still needs time to soften. Only 6,500 bottles were made, but this is a terrific, terrific value." Robert Parker

Kraftvoll und energisch, ausdrucksstark und dicht ist die Rancia-Riserva aus gleichnamiger Einzellage. Den Duft prägen neben einer köstlich reifen und fülligen Frucht auch mineralische Noten. Der Geschmack ist erdig, tanninreich und terroirgeprägt, schön artikuliert, fein und mit genussvoller Länge. Ein Wein, der nach Einfühlungsvermögen und/oder ein paar Jahren Ruhe verlangt. (superiore.de)

"Sehr delikater, tiefer Geruch mit schokoladiger Süsse und enorm körperreicher Präsenz. Ganz reif und delikat im Mund mit feiner Gerbstoffwürze und grosser Extraktsüsse. Sehr lang und ausgewogen, mit grossartiger Delikatesse und Länge. Kann noch zulegen." Weinwisser

"Mid ruby with the beginning of orange tinges. Supple, minerally cherry fruit that gains in depth on the palate. Tangy, ripe fruit with mouth-filling, ripe tannins and hints of tar on the finish." Jancis Robinson

"Aged in French barriques (50% new), this leads with subtle vanilla aromas before wild forest berries and violets take over. This is very polished and silky in texture, although the tannins build stealthily and an underlying iron nuance adds intrigue. The finish lingers, promising much more to come. Highly satisfying." Decanter

"The 2015 Chianti Classico Riserva Rancia is a tremendous wine with an impactful yet very elegant bouquet. The central theme here is darkness and richness, and you get both of those things to the extent that Sangiovese can offer. The magic here is that Sangiovese sticks stubbornly to its inner grace and elegance, especially in a classic vintage such as this. Gravel alberese soils add to the wine's overall sharpness and detailed focus. There is a touch of sweet cherry confit ripeness on the close." Robert Parker

"Plenty of dark plums, black cherries, blackberry pie, cedar, tobacco and a hint of orange rind. There’s a real vitality to the palate, which is so well carved out by firm, savory tannins and seriously bright acidity. A chewy finish." James Suckling

"The 2015 Chianti Classico Riserva Rancia is one of the most finessed young Rancias I have ever tasted. Silky, aromatically precise and nuanced to the core, the 2015 is shaping up to be a jewel of a wine. This is an impressive showing." Antonio Galloni

Strohgelber, nach Bananen und weißen Blumen duftender Chardonnay mit frischem, herzhaftem Geschmack, knackiger Fruchtfülle und schöner Länge. Einer der großen Weissweine der Toskana! (superiore.de)

"A chardonnay with exotic fruit and plenty of flavor. Hints of vanilla and cream. Full and flavorful. Beautiful finish. Best in years from here." James Suckling

Felsinas Chianti Classico Gran Selezione vom Vigneto Colonia ist ein über drei Generationen andauerndes Projekt der Familie Poggiali. Der Weinberg hat rötlich-braune Böden, reich an Magnesium und Eisen auf Felsblock von Kalkstein und Kalkmergel, ganz anders als alle anderen Lagen Fèlsinas. Der Wein ist beeindruckend dunkel-rubin, duftet expressiv mineralisch und rein, mit Aromen dunkler Kirsche und schwarzer Johannisbeere. Pure Eleganz, Raffinesse und Harmonie in gerade mal 3.000 nummerierten Flaschen für echte Liebhaber des Sangiovese! (superiore.de)

"Complex aromas of raspberries, blueberries, red plums and hot stones. Some new wood, too. Medium to full body, ripe and velvety tannins and a long very crisp finish. I like the intensity and the style here." James Suckling

"This wine opens to rich intensity and a dark purple-blackish color that is simply gorgeous to behold. The 2013 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Colonia is a superb expression that delivers so much joy on almost every measurable level. This vintage offers superb density and intensity with sharply defined aromas of black cherry, ripe blackberry, spice, leather and moist tobacco. There is a sweet note on the close that lasts for a minute or two before returning your taste buds to sophisticated and savory flavors. This is a gorgeous, gorgeous achievement." Robert Parker

"Volume, power and breadth are the signatures of the 2013 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Colonia. This is the first vintage in which Colonia falls in line with the rest of the Fèlsina range from a stylistic standpoint. Among other things, the use of French oak is much more measured than it was in Colonia's first vintages. Next to the flagship Rancia, Colonia is a sleeker, and perhaps a bit more polished, although it doesn't quite offer the same direct expression of Sangiovese." Antonio Galloni

"The Colonia vineyard boasts a very rocky galestro soil rich in magnesium and iron. Though planted in 1993, it wasn't made as a separate bottling until 2006, and less than 3,000 bottles are produced. It's aged mostly in used barriques , and the 2013 is a heady tangle of underbrush, incense, ripe cherry, mint and fragrant fennel. It's very polished but true to its origins; dense, savoury and mineral with layers of tactile, powdery tannins that will carry the wine for a couple of decades." Decanter