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

"Plenty of sweet cherries with some toasted oak and nuts in both the nose and palate. Bark, too. It’s medium-bodied with firm, creamy tannins and a flavorful finish." James Suckling

"The 2019 Chianti Colli Senesi is a pleasantly bold, hearty wine packed with black cherry, game, leather, plum and spice essences. Pretty floral notes appear in the glass to brighten the finish. Readers will find a wine that is very typical of the Colli Senesi appellation." Vinous

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

"Apricots, lemon pie, chalk, salted almonds and spices on the nose. It’s full-bodied with bright acidity and a spiced, salty character. Rich, oily and toasty finish with excellent length." James Suckling

"As it turned out, I tasted this wine while working on my Alto Adige report that was focused on crisp white wines from the Italian Dolomites. Maybe that's why the profoundly Tuscan character of the Fèlsina 2019 Chardonnay I Sistri struck me with so much intensity. There is a softness here and a shiny golden sunlit color that underline the gentle warmness and mild temperatures of central Italy. Tropical aromas with poached pear and orchard fruit are framed by salty mineral definition. The wine is seamless in texture, wrapping smoothly over the palate." Robert Parker

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

"Brioche, hay and white stone fruit aromas waft out of the glass. Made with 60% Sangiovese, 20% Pinot Nero and 20% Chardonnay, the bright linear palate offers yellow apple, citrus and bread crust, alongside a vibrant perlage." Wine Enthusiast

"The Fèlsina NV Metodo Classico Brut is a crisp and snappy sparkling wine with plenty of citrus, white peach and crushed limestone or mineral. The overall result is refreshing and tart, and the wine's sharp beading feels clean and bright to the palate." Robert Parker

"Aromas of apricot stones, dried berries, hazelnuts, brioche and chalk. It’s full-bodied with fine, creamy bubbles. Excellent texture and depth with a crisp backbone of acidity. Dry and mineral feel." 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

"A blend of 50% Sangiovese, 30% Pinot Nero and 20% Chardonnay, this opens with lovely aromas of pressed rose, wild red berry, botanical herb and a whiff of fresh pastry dough. The dry, elegant palate has finesse and tension, delivering pomegranate, orange zest and bread crust alongside a refined persistent perlage and tangy acidity." Wine Enthusiast

"The Fèlsina NV Metodo Classico Brut Rosé reveals a pale pink color with shiny highlights of gold and peach. This is a sharp, mineral-driven wine that feels linear and tight. Its crisp acidity is reinforced by crunchy apple, orchard fruit and a drop of sweet raspberry syrup. The beading is tight and firm." Robert Parker

"A copper-colored sparkling with aromas of crushed raspberries, dried strawberries, cherry stones and roasted almonds. It’s medium-bodied with bright, zesty acidity and fine bubbles. Sleek, tight and fresh with excellent length and focus. Dry." James Suckling

Eindringlich und wundervoll klar in der Farbe entfaltet die Chianti Classico Riserva ihren einladenden, an reife Kirschen erinnernden Duft mit Noten von Gewürzen und wilden Kräutern. Dicht und überaus saftig im Geschmack mit einer gehörigen Tanninpackung ausgestattet, voller Persönlichkeit und Authentizität. SUPERIORE.DE

"Intrigante Nase nach frischen Waldfrüchten, Tabak und Gewürzen; ausgewogene Textur, die Gerbstoffe feinkörnig, akzentuierte Säure, im ellenlangen Finish die klare Frucht mit balsamischen Komponenten verwoben." Vinum

"Dusty tannins set the stage for this cherry and wild herb-inflected red. Boasts plenty of fruit, orange zest and iron, yet still has to reveal all its charms. Compact finish in the end, but be patient." Wine Spectator

"Sporting broad shoulders and a brawny texture, the 2018 Chianti Classico Riserva Berardenga is one of those wines that you can drink throughout the entire meal from antipasto, to pasta to the meat dish. This Riserva offers dark fruit, ripe cherry, plum and soft concentration throughout. Its ample textual fiber is loosened up and refreshed by the pretty vein of crisp acidity that is so characteristic of Sangiovese." Robert Parker

"The 2018 Chianti Classico Riserva is a powerful, brooding wine. Readers will have to be patient with the 2018, as it needs time to soften. The tannins are especially potent today. Time brings out a whole range of black cherry, plum, gravel, spice, game and leather notes." Vinous

"This is a very solid, full-bodied riserva with firm and chewy yet fine-grained tannins that are nicely layered and intense. Very drinkable now, but a year or two of bottle age will soften it." James Suckling

Millesimato Metodo Classico Brut 2016 - sorgfältig im Metodo Classico Verfahren gereift - gibt sich saftig, blumig und cremig, und er zeigt eine schöne Säure. Aromen von Pfirsich und Steinobst stehen im Mittelpunkt, er bietet zudem zarte mineralische Töne und einen schönen Hauch von gebackenem Brot. Seidig und delikat, so recht ein Stoff, aus dem die Träume sind. SUPERIORE.DE

"Deep straw color with aromas of dried jasmine, preserved lemon, beeswax and salted almonds. It’s medium-bodied with delicious umami flavors and fine bubbles. Dry, with an oily texture, a lighter center-palate and a saline finish." James Suckling

"The Fèlsina 2016 Millesimato Metodo Classico Brut delivers ripe concentration and more fruit weight compared to the other sparkling wines in this portfolio. The bouquet shows some mild nuttiness and toasted almond with tropical fruit and summer-ripe apricot. It delivers good freshness and more lifted fruit flavors to the mouth, ending with tonic effervescence and lingering tropical fruit." Robert Parker

Nero di Nubi ist ein glänzender, unberührter Ausdruck dieser delikaten burgundischen Rebsorte mit viel Kraft und einer typisch toskanischen Haltung. Man schmeckt die Wärme und den Überschwang des üppigen Jahrgangs 2015, aber diese zusätzliche Fülle und Kraft überschreitet nie die natürlichen Grenzen, die dieser Sorte von vornherein gesetzt sind. Im Bouquet Waldbeeren und kandierte Kirsche mit Orangenschale und Veilchen. Zum Abschluss gibt es etwas pulverisierte Erde mit getrockneten mediterranen Kräutern. Fabelhaft! SUPERIORE.DE

Funkelndes, mitteldichtes Rubin-Granat. 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

"Mid ruby with orange tinges. Exotic spice and cherry fruit on the nose. Tangy cherry fruit that builds up on the palate. Polished tannins on the finish. Ready now but has good potential." Jancis Robinson

"In 2017, Giovanni Poggiali describes the work in the vineyard as focused on the vines' root system to reduce water stress. Harvest started 15 days earlier than average and at the beginning of September he did a qualitative thinning to get rid of any shrivelled bunches or those showing problems with ripening. Fèlsina's flagship wine, Rancia is still brooding. Plum and tar show up on a backdrop of vanilla and exotic spice. Though fruit is supple, layers of assertive tannins need time to loosen their grip. Appetizingly savoury, this finishes with an intense, irony character." Decanter

"Cherry, plum, juniper, earth and chocolate flavors highlight this sleek, intense red. There is depth and length here, along with a solid structure, yet this will require time to unravel and reveal all its facets." Wine Spectator

"Rancia is always one of my favorite wines from this storied appellation (and the Castelnuovo Berardenga subzone). This vintage threw quite a few challenges at the winemaking team, but the Fèlsina 2017 Chianti Classico Riserva Rancia emerges intact, intense and beautiful. It is virtually unscathed by the heat and drought that marked this growing season. In fact, that brilliant radiance, linearity and energy of the Sangiovese grape comes through loud and clear. The bouquet is redolent of red fruit, wild berry, toasted almond, violet and potting soil." Robert Parker

"Plenty of fruit concentration with cherry and strawberry aromas and flavors. Full-bodied with chewy tannins and lots of concentration. Intense and rich." James Suckling

"The 2017 Chianti Classico Riserva Rancia is incredibly polished and sophisticated. Silky tannins give the 2017 its racy, sleek personality. Over the last year, the 2017 has really settled into a gorgeous place. There is plenty of vintage 2017 intensity, but Rancia is distinctly medium in body and restrained. The wilder side of Sangiovese, one of the signatures of Rancia and Fèlsina more broadly, tastes a bit baked out. I can't wait to see how the 2017 develops over the coming years and decades." Vinous

Funkelndes, mitteldichtes Rubin-Granat. 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

"Überaus einladendes Bouquet nach reifen Himbeeren und Pfeffer; der Auftakt frisch, die engmaschigen Gerbstoffe gut integriert, der Abgang jugendlich auf Nuancen von dunklen Früchten und balsamischen Noten. Hervorragender Essensbegleiter." Vinum

"There is a green, leafy edge along with vanilla aromas surrounding the black cherry and resinous oak flavors on the palate in this sinewy red. Finishes on the chewy side, with austere tannins. Needs time." Wine Spectator

"This is really subtle and complex with cherry, herb, floral and sage aromas that follow through to a full body with firm, fine tannins that give form and energy to the wine. Racy and very fine." James Suckling

"The Rancia is elegant and streamlined with a medium-bodied style that breaks from some of the more concentrated vintages we've seen in the past. The bouquet reveals a lot of dark or black character with blackcurrant, tar, resin, iron ore and a dusty hint of dry graham cracker (which reminds us of the vintage heat). Structurally, the wine offers a solid and firm footing, but it would benefit from further evolution." Robert Parker

"The 2018 Chianti Classico Riserva Rancia is an absolutely stunning wine. The archetype of Rancia in the past has been of a big, potent Chianti Classico but in 2018, Rancia is a wine of mind-blowing elegance and finesse. Silky, perfumed and indescribably finessed, the 2018 dazzles from start to finish. It's a magical wine in every way." Vinous

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

"A big, rich cabernet with lots of currant, coffee, chocolate and cedar aromas and flavors. It’s full-bodied, very chewy and concentrated. Needs time to soften. Try after 2022." James Suckling

"The Fèlsina 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon Maestro Raro is a spicy, generous and intense expression of this beautiful French grape with a wild Tuscan spirit. You can't escape those notes of sage and Mediterranean herb, with Morello cherry, wild plum and blackberry that give this wine a deep sense of territorial identity that transcends its varietal character. I notice that plumpness and softness of the fruit, the succulence too, that is tied to the hot growing conditions of the vintage. The wine is open-knit and ready." Robert Parker

"A broad-shouldered style, matching blackberry, plum and graphite flavors to a solid structure. This is fresh and pretty well-balanced, with gravelly tannins shoring up the finish. Best from 2022 through 2038." Wine Spectator

"The 2017 Maestro Raro is a powerful, brooding wine. My impression is that as time goes by, the Maestro Raro, which is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, becomes more and more a wine of the estate than a wine of variety, there is plenty of volume and depth in the dark fruit, but Maestro Raro is deeply marked by the wild, animal undertones that run through all of these wines. I would prefer to drink it over the next handful of years." Vinous

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

"The currant character is supercharged with wood and bark highlights. It’s full-bodied with lots of blackberry and blackcurrant undertones. Chewy and firm. Needs time to open." James Suckling

"The 2018 Maestro Raro is dense, powerful and rich. As always, Maestro Raro is a decidedly Tuscan Cabernet Sauvignon. Black fruit, leather, spice and smoke are front and center. This burly Cabernet is a bit angular, but it certainly has plenty of character." Vinous

"This is an exacting and powerful expression of Cabernet Sauvignon from the heart of Tuscany. The Fèlsina 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Maestro Raro always stands out in a crowd, and it definitely stands apart in this portfolio. The wine is sultry and rich in personality, sporting tightly wrapped tannins that will need time to soften and unwind. At its core, the wine shows concentrated black fruit flavors, but there are hints of spice, baker's chocolate and smoky tobacco that add to the complexity and the aromatic lift of the bouquet." Robert Parker

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

"Apricots, lemon pie, chalk, salted almonds and spices on the nose. It’s full-bodied with bright acidity and a spiced, salty character. Rich, oily and toasty finish with excellent length." James Suckling

"As it turned out, I tasted this wine while working on my Alto Adige report that was focused on crisp white wines from the Italian Dolomites. Maybe that's why the profoundly Tuscan character of the Fèlsina 2019 Chardonnay I Sistri struck me with so much intensity. There is a softness here and a shiny golden sunlit color that underline the gentle warmness and mild temperatures of central Italy. Tropical aromas with poached pear and orchard fruit are framed by salty mineral definition. The wine is seamless in texture, wrapping smoothly over the palate." Robert Parker

Glänzendes Rubin mit leichtem Granatrand, mineralischer, holzig-fruchtiger Duft nach Kirsche, Zeder, Heidelbeere und Haselnuss. Mit Luftzufuhr werden die Aromen immer komplexer und der Terroir-Einfluss sehr deutlich. Am Gaumen kompakt und sehr präsent mit feinkörnigem Tannin und klassischen Proportionen. Sehr hohes Reifepotenzial und einer der hochklassigsten Sangiovese der Zentraltoskana. SUPERIORE.DE

"Funkelndes Rubin mit feiner Granatzunge. Ansprechende, vielschichtige Nase mit Noten nach Tabak, Zwetschken und Himbeere. Fließt ausgewogen und harmonisch über den Gaumen, viel feinmaschiges Tannin, klar herausgearbeitete Frucht, zeigt im Finale nochmals satten Druck, langer Nachhall." Falstaff

"Black cherry and blackberry flavors are accented by earth, rosemary and tobacco in this sleek, incisive red, which is balanced and linear, with vibrant acidity driving the long finish, where a note of iron creeps into the mix." Wine Spectator

"A tight, fresh Fontalloro with dark cherry, chocolate and toasted oak. Some walnut, too. It’s full-bodied, yet polished and structured. Sort of shy. But this will develop really nicely with some bottle age." James Suckling

"The 2018 Fontalloro is bright, floral and full of energy. In most vintages, Fontalloro is quite open, but the 2018 is especially nervy and taut. That won't be an issue in time, of course, but readers should plan on being patient. Sangiovese is so expressive here. A whole range of floral and savory accents lingers on the close." Vinous

"There is plenty of dark fruit at its core, but this wine also reveals dry tones of jarred oregano, grilled Mediterranean herb, crushed aspirin and graham cracker. The mouthfeel is pleasantly lean and silky, and perhaps the wine delivers more in terms of length than it does weight or texture. A little more bottle age should help flesh out and soften these results." Robert Parker

Glänzendes Rubin mit leichtem Granatrand, mineralischer, holzig-fruchtiger Duft nach Kirsche, Zeder, Heidelbeere und Haselnuss. Mit Luftzufuhr werden die Aromen immer komplexer und der Terroir-Einfluss sehr deutlich. Am Gaumen kompakt und sehr präsent mit feinkörnigem Tannin und klassischen Proportionen. Sehr hohes Reifepotenzial und einer der hochklassigsten Sangiovese der Zentraltoskana. SUPERIORE.DE

"Leuchtendes Rubingranat. Eröffnet mit dezent erdigen Noten nach Tabak, Granatapfel, Kirsche und etwas Erdbeere. Am Gaumen überraschend saftig, zeigt gut herausgearbeitete Frucht, kerniges, zupackendes Tannin, gut eingearbeitet, salzig und mit guter Spannung." Falstaff

"In the commune of Castelnuovo Berardenga, the Fèlsina property spills over the Chianti Classico border into Chianti Colli Senesi. Fontalloro is a blend of vineyards from both sides. Artfully tousled, it captures Sangiovese's untamed side. Sunbaked herbs and irony earth permeate exuberant wild berries. There is plenty to chew on without being heavy and while tannins are a bit gritty, this has a ton of personality." Decanter

"The flavors of cherry, strawberry and rose are pure, with a backbone of acidity and dense tannins for support. Iron and wild herb accents add depth as this red lingers, showing smoke and spice notes. Features a sense of urgency, driven by vivid acidity. The finish evokes energy. Best from 2022 through 2038." Wine Spectator

"I like the clarity and linear quality to this with ripe-cherry and bark flavors. It’s full-bodied, though not heavy and ponderous. Racy and bright at the end." James Suckling

"The Fèlsina 2017 Fontalloro pours out of the bottle with a bang. This pure expression of Sangiovese is luscious and dark with thick layers of dark fruit, plum, cherry, leather and tilled earth. This hot-vintage edition shows good depth and intensity with lots of that black-fruit energy and extra concentration that is typical of this growing season. However, you can always count on Fontalloro to show balance, and that's exactly what you get here despite the adversity of the scorching summer season. That Sangiovese acidity remains intact and crisp." Robert Parker

"Fontalloro is exquisite in 2017. It is also such a contrast to the Rancia, as the two wines could not possibly be more different. Fontalloro is bright and vibrant, with more sweet red Sangiovese character than the darker Rancia. It is also incredibly delicious now, even though it clearly has the energy to age for many years. The 2017 is one of the finest Fontalloros I can remember tasting." Vinous

Wenn man die Geschichte vom Aufwand hört, der für den Weinberg Colonia betrieben wurde, muss man sich fragen, ob die feinen Leute von Fèlsina absolut verrückt sind. Sie brauchten zwei Jahre, um den imposanten Felsen zu beseitigen, der frühere Generationen der Familie Poggiali gezwungen hatte, diese edle Lage praktisch aufzugeben. Doch dem ehrgeizigen Giovanni Poggiali ist es zu verdanken, dass dieser spektakuläre Weinberg (Vigneto Colonia) zu dem wurde, was er heute ist. Er hat rötlich-braune Böden, ist reich an Magnesium und Eisen und damit ganz anders als alle anderen Lagen Fèlsinas.

Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Colonia ist ein Wein von enormer Schönheit und Tiefe. Dunkelrubin im Glas, duftet er expressiv mineralisch und rein, mit Aromen dunkler Kirsche und schwarzer Johannisbeere. Mineralische und Graphitaromen und der einfach grandiose Fokus auf die Sangiovese-Traube machen ihn zu einem unvergleichbaren Meisterwerk. Am Gaumen von höchster Balance und Eleganz mit optimal integriertem Holz - hier wird sofort klar, dass ein dem Fontalloro mehr als ebenbürtiger, weiterer Spitzenwein des Hauses entstanden ist. Wohl dem, der ihn verkosten kann, es gibt gerade einmal 3.000 Flaschen pro Jahrgang. SUPERIORE.DE

"Glänzendes Rubin mit Granatschimmer. Zeigt in der Nase betont erdige Komponenten nach Tabak und Roter Rübe, dann viel Himbeere. Stoffig und herzhaft in Ansatz und Verlauf, zeigt viel griffiges Tannin, auch am Gaumen wieder erdige Noten." Falstaff

"Lots of cherry and vanilla aromas and flavors with a full body, dense and structured center palate and a long, flavorful finish. Shows blue fruit and dried flowers at the end." James Suckling

"Named for an ancient heliotherapy colony that once existed here, Colonia exudes its luminous location and stony, sunbaked, wild surroundings. Warm and generous with sundried tomato and cherry, grilled sage, iron and vanilla, this is unabashedly powerful while maintaining extraordinary balance. It absorbs its new-barrique ageing effortlessly, allowing a savoury, umami character to shine through. Ample dusty tannins coat the mouth but the finish is clean and energetic." Decanter

"Tasted young, the Fèlsina 2017 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Colonia shows a darker color of fruit (compared to the lither and more delicate 2016 vintage that I tasted at the same time). Sangiovese grapes were naturally concentrated by the heat and dryness of the vintage, and the oak signature is more prominent here. I'd definitely suggest putting this wine aside in your cellar to allow for better integration. I kept my open bottle at 55 degrees Fahrenheit and tasted it again two days later. The wine opened beautifully to show rich and profound fruit with some of those earthy and dusty limestone aromas that are so specific to this labor-intensive farming site on a remote hilltop. The score you see here was adjusted higher after that second tasting. A mere 6,000 bottles were made." Robert Parker

Wenn man die Geschichte vom Aufwand hört, der für den Weinberg Colonia betrieben wurde, muss man sich fragen, ob die feinen Leute von Fèlsina absolut verrückt sind. Sie brauchten zwei Jahre, um den imposanten Felsen zu beseitigen, der frühere Generationen der Familie Poggiali gezwungen hatte, diese edle Lage praktisch aufzugeben. Doch dem ehrgeizigen Giovanni Poggiali ist es zu verdanken, dass dieser spektakuläre Weinberg (Vigneto Colonia) zu dem wurde, was er heute ist. Er hat rötlich-braune Böden, ist reich an Magnesium und Eisen und damit ganz anders als alle anderen Lagen Fèlsinas.

Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Colonia ist ein Wein von enormer Schönheit und Tiefe. Dunkelrubin im Glas, duftet er expressiv mineralisch und rein, mit Aromen dunkler Kirsche und schwarzer Johannisbeere. Mineralische und Graphitaromen und der einfach grandiose Fokus auf die Sangiovese-Traube machen ihn zu einem unvergleichbaren Meisterwerk. Am Gaumen von höchster Balance und Eleganz mit optimal integriertem Holz - hier wird sofort klar, dass ein dem Fontalloro mehr als ebenbürtiger, weiterer Spitzenwein des Hauses entstanden ist. Wohl dem, der ihn verkosten kann, es gibt gerade einmal 3.000 Flaschen pro Jahrgang. SUPERIORE.DE

"Sweet berries and dried flowers on the nose with sage and lavender. Medium-to full-bodied with chewy tannins, yet these are polished and intense. Very structured and solid. Needs cellar time. Try after 2023." James Suckling

"I prefer this wine to Fèlsina's top-shelf Fontalloro. The 2018 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Colonia is irresistibly angular and tight, opening a profound view onto what makes Sangiovese so expressive and unique, especially when planted in the right territories. The bouquet is savory and almost sanguine with iron ore, rusty nail and baked clay. But there's plenty of fruit as well, in the form of wild berry and black cherry, that adds to the dimension and dynamic freshness of the mouthfeel. Give this wine time to soften in the bottle." Robert Parker

"The 2018 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Colonia is fascinating to taste next to the Rancia, as the two parcels are adjacent. Rich and substantial in the glass, Colonia is textured and ample, qualities that become increasingly apparent over time. Rugged, rocky terrain seems to amplify power, explosive verticality and acidity." Vinous

Wenn man die Geschichte vom Aufwand hört, der für den Weinberg Colonia betrieben wurde, muss man sich fragen, ob die feinen Leute von Fèlsina absolut verrückt sind. Sie brauchten zwei Jahre, um den imposanten Felsen zu beseitigen, der frühere Generationen der Familie Poggiali gezwungen hatte, diese edle Lage praktisch aufzugeben. Doch dem ehrgeizigen Giovanni Poggiali ist es zu verdanken, dass dieser spektakuläre Weinberg (Vigneto Colonia) zu dem wurde, was er heute ist. Er hat rötlich-braune Böden, ist reich an Magnesium und Eisen und damit ganz anders als alle anderen Lagen Fèlsinas.

Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Colonia ist ein Wein von enormer Schönheit und Tiefe. Dunkelrubin im Glas, duftet er expressiv mineralisch und rein, mit Aromen dunkler Kirsche und schwarzer Johannisbeere. Mineralische und Graphitaromen und der einfach grandiose Fokus auf die Sangiovese-Traube machen ihn zu einem unvergleichbaren Meisterwerk. Am Gaumen von höchster Balance und Eleganz mit optimal integriertem Holz - hier wird sofort klar, dass ein dem Fontalloro mehr als ebenbürtiger, weiterer Spitzenwein des Hauses entstanden ist. Wohl dem, der ihn verkosten kann, es gibt gerade einmal 3.000 Flaschen pro Jahrgang. SUPERIORE.DE

"Sweet berries and dried flowers on the nose with sage and lavender. Medium-to full-bodied with chewy tannins, yet these are polished and intense. Very structured and solid. Needs cellar time. Try after 2023." James Suckling

"I prefer this wine to Fèlsina's top-shelf Fontalloro. The 2018 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Colonia is irresistibly angular and tight, opening a profound view onto what makes Sangiovese so expressive and unique, especially when planted in the right territories. The bouquet is savory and almost sanguine with iron ore, rusty nail and baked clay. But there's plenty of fruit as well, in the form of wild berry and black cherry, that adds to the dimension and dynamic freshness of the mouthfeel. Give this wine time to soften in the bottle." Robert Parker

"The 2018 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Colonia is fascinating to taste next to the Rancia, as the two parcels are adjacent. Rich and substantial in the glass, Colonia is textured and ample, qualities that become increasingly apparent over time. Rugged, rocky terrain seems to amplify power, explosive verticality and acidity." Vinous