Rocca di Montegrossi

Vorbildlich und perfekt sind die knapp 10.000 Flaschen Rosato di Toscana von Rocca di Montegrossi. Saubere Aromen von Kirsche und Erdbeere in der Nase, am Gaumen lebendig, elegant und ausgewogen mit einer schönen Frische, im Abgang langanhaltend nach Beeren und Gewürzen. SUPERIORE.DE

"The 2020 Rosato Toscana is a vibrant pink color, with a display of sweet melon and spring flowers offset by a twang of zesty citrus and flint. It’s silky-smooth, balancing a pleasant inner sweetness with brisk acids as notes of young strawberry and cherry cascade across the palate. This tapers off with admirable length, but it’s also completely refreshing, as red fruits slowly fade under an air of rosy florals. Rocca di Montegrossi really nailed it with this varietal Sangiovese Rosato. Well done." Vinous

Lebendiges Rubin mit hellen violetten Reflexen, in der Nase reiche fruchtige Aromen, ganz typisch nach Waldbeeren und Sauerkirschen. Am Gaumen frisch, ausgewogen und gut strukturiert, mit seidigen Tanninen und würzigen Akzenten. Ein Klassiker der Appellation. SUPERIORE.DE

"Lustrous crimson. Concentrated cherry fruit with a hint of leather, saline minerally notes and a suggestion of oak. Racy concentrated cherry fruit layered with fine, grainy tannins. Mouth-watering and almost a little tart and with a long fragrant raspberry and dark-spice finish." Jancis Robinson

"Plums, spices, mushrooms and dried herbs on the nose. It’s full-bodied with fine tannins. Juicy and textured with tangy acidity and spicy character. Flavorful finish." James Suckling

"Owner Marco Ricasoli recalls the harvest of 2019 as unusually calm – one of the few in which he didn’t have to base his picking strategy on the weather forecast. While his wines never lack freshness, the 2019 is positively racy! Scents of blackberry and fennel are interlaced with smoke, and the palate brings together brambly fruit with fleshy red plum. This is mouthfilling and clean, with ripe, smooth tannins that are chalky textured - plus all of that vibrant acidity." Decanter

"The 2019 Chianti Classico is an elegant, polished wine. Lifted aromatics, silky tannins and mid-weight structure give the 2019 its gracious personality. In 2019, the Chianti Classico is a bit restrained and less overt than it can be. That means it needs time in bottle to truly blossom. I would cellar the 2019 for at least a few years. The 2019 is so distinctive." Vinous

Funkelndes Rubinrot. Komplexes und umhüllendes Bouquet nach satter Kirsche, schwarzen Waldbeeren, Veilchen und Tabak. Der Einzellagen-Chianti Classico San Marcellino ist hervorragend strukturiert, mit lebendigen, eleganten Tanninen durchwoben, von vorbildlicher Harmonie und einem herzhaften, leicht salzigen Abgang. SUPERIORE.DE

"Kraftvolles Rubin mit feinem Violettschimmer. Etwas verhangene Nase nach schwarzer Trüffel, Holunderbeere, etwas Rote Rübe. Zeigt am Gaumen viel Kraft, dichtmaschiges, herzhaftiges Tannin, wirkt aber auch recht kantig." Falstaff

"Lustrous, youthful mid crimson. A lifted embracing nose of sweet oak and intense cherry fruit. Bags of tangy juicy cherry fruit laced with sweet oak. An absolute super-charmer with finely ground tannins and a vibrant finish." Jancis Robinson

"Black cherry, wet earth and crushed stone on both the nose and palate. Medium-bodied with firm, tight tannins and a linear, finely chewy finish. Fresh and tight." James Suckling

"Vigna San Marcellino is both youthfully fresh and maturely complex. It includes a healthy dose of the deeply coloured Pugnitello grape, and both this and the Sangiovese saw long post-fermentation macerations of over 30 days in 2016. Liquorice, tarragon and broom interlace with exuberant plum and understated toasted nuances that are seductive. Laden with black cherry and rich, velvety tannins, the palate is creamy in texture, while underlying chalkiness and saline minerality lend energy, leading to a sappy, refreshing finish." Decanter

"A meaty, muscular version, this red displays black cherry, blackberry, tar, leather and iron aromas and flavors. There is beam of fruit, along with a tightly-wound, vibrant structure. Fine length too." Wine Spectator

"The 2016 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Vigneto San Marcellino is a dense, packed wine. Readers will have to be patient, as the 2016 is an infant. Super-ripe blue/purplish fruit, spice, leather, tobacco and menthol build in the glass. The 2016 is dense and opulent, and yet the acids pulse with energy, lending a feeling of translucence that becomes especially apparent on the finish. That combination makes for a compelling Gran Selezione that should age well for 15-20 years or more." Vinous

 

Duftet intensiv nach Johannisbeeren und schwarzen Kirschen, Leder, Gewürzen und Lakritze. Am Gaumen üppig und fließend, alle Elemente verschmelzen zu einem großen, markanten Wein. Großartiges Potenzial! SUPERIORE.DE

"Dunkles, sattes Granat. Elegante und fein duftende Nase nach reifen Brombeeren, Cassis sowie einer Prise Waldfrüchte, im Nachhall edle Gewürznoten. Am Gaumen kompakt und vielschichtig, zeigt sich präsent und klar mit langem Verlauf, saftiges Finish." Falstaff

"Blackberry, blueberry, dark cherry, spice, sliced mushroom and dark chocolate on the nose. It’s full-bodied with firm tannins. Firm and focused with a succulent, flavorful palate. Long finish." James Suckling

"There is a beam of pure, saturated black cherry underneath leather, woodsy, iron, sanguine and rust notes. Bright and firmly structured, with dense tannins. The finish is long and complex." Wine Spectator

"The 2016 Geremia is even better than it was last year. Fresh, vibrant and full of energy, the 2016 is so wonderfully alive in the glass. The flavors are remarkably intense, and yet there is a feeling of lightness that keeps the wine brilliant. Crushed rocks, menthol, licorice, sage and gravel wrap around a core of blue/purplish fruit. There is something about the 2016 that is magical, many things, actually. Geremia is one of the most distinctive and unique wines in Chianti Classico. The 2016 is absolutely stellar." Vinous

Duftet intensiv nach Johannisbeeren und schwarzen Kirschen, Leder, Gewürzen und Lakritze. Am Gaumen üppig und fließend, alle Elemente verschmelzen zu einem großen, markanten Wein. Großartiges Potenzial! SUPERIORE.DE

"The 2017 Geremia is a revelation. It might be even better than the 2015 or 2016, which is saying a lot. Soaring aromatics make a strong first impression. In 2017, the fruit profile leans more into the red fruit end of the spectrum. The warm, dry year yielded a Geremia that is unusually open. I doubt too many of the estate's fans will have a problem with that given how long these wines usually take to open. Today, the 2017 Geremia is a total pleasure bomb. Don't miss it." Vinous

Nur 2.500 Flaschen werden pro Jahrgang abgefüllt: Bernsteinfarbener Vin Santo, unglaublich voll, mit Noten von Mandeln, Honig, Datteln und kandierten Orangen; er wird aus weißen getrockneten Malvasia-Trauben und einem kleinen Teil Canaiolo gekeltert. Mit seiner angenehmen und sehr ausgewogenen Süße ist er ein wunderbarer Begleiter zu Desserts, Gänsestopfleber oder Weichkäse. SUPERIORE.DE

"The 2010 Vin Santo intensely aromatic and perfumed. In 2010, the Vin Santo is especially perfumed and light on its feet. Spice, dried flowers, coconut, ginger and light caramel accents all open in the glass. The 462 grams of residual sugar is not especially evident. In fact, the 2010 comes across as lighter (in a good way) than some previous editions. It offers dazzling purity and stunning balance. Its a Vin Santo I want to drink." Vinous

Geremia aus Merlot und Cabernet Sauvignon duftet intensiv nach Johannisbeeren und schwarzen Kirschen, Leder, Gewürzen und Lakritze. Am Gaumen üppig und fließend, alle Elemente verschmelzen zu einem großen, markanten Wein. Großartiges Potenzial! SUPERIORE.DE

"Funkelndes, sattes Rubin mit Violettschimmer. Eröffnet in der Nase mit einer intensiven Wolke von sattem Cassis, dazu Himbeeren und Brombeeren, sehr einprägsam, etwas Zedernholz. Am Gaumen viel zupackendes, dichtes Tannin, baut sich satt auf, stoffig und fest, wirkt noch sehr jung, hat ein langes Leben vor sich!" Falstaff

"Lots of blackberry, black currant and mineral aromas that follow through to a full body, that's tight and silky. Shows pretty length and texture. Very finely crafted." James Suckling

"Shows more finesse than power, featuring well-defined flavors of black cherry, currant, tobacco and tea. The finish is beefy, with tealike tannins holding court." Wine Spectator

"The 2012 Geremia is the highlight in this range, and also one of the best wines I tasted during my recent trip through Chianti Classico. Deep, dense and brooding, the 2012 is another wine that will require considerable time to come into focus. Today it possesses exceptional depth, power and intensity, all of which will allow it to age effortlessly for many years. With time in the glass, scents of lavender, sage, menthol and licorice start to open up, but the 2012 needs time. This is an absolutely stellar wine from Rocca di Montegrossi and proprietor Marco Ricasoli-Firidolfi." VINOUS

Tiefes Rubinrot, großes, komplexes und umhüllendes Bouquet nach schwarzen Waldbeeren, Veilchen und Tabak. Der Einzellagen-Chianti Classico San Marcellino ist hervorragend strukturiert, mit lebendigen, eleganten Tanninen durchwoben und von vorbildlicher Harmonie und Länge. SUPERIORE.DE

"Funkelndes, intensives Rubin mit Violett. Dunkle satte Kirsche, viel Brombeere, etwas gröbere Tannine, aber sehr fein ummantelt, herzhaft und salzig, im Finale satter Druck." Falstaff

"This has surprising heft and ripeness of fruit for the cool and rainy 2014 vintage. Deeply coloured, it starts with toasted oak and sweet spice then makes way for red plum and pepper. The tannins are a bit chunky but admirably ripe, and this stands up to many of the Gran Seleziones from the more highly-regarded 2015 and 2016 vintages." Decanter

"The 2014 Chianti Classico Vigneto San Marcellino is dark, sumptuous and super-expressive. Like all of the wines here, the 2014 San Marcellino needs at least a few years in bottle to truly show everything it has, but there is more than enough here to provide for engaging drinking for many years to come. Time in the glass brings out gorgeous scents of black cherry, plum, menthol, licorice and smoke. The 2014 is a striking, complete wine." Vinous

Funkelndes Rubinrot. Komplexes und umhüllendes Bouquet nach satter Kirsche, schwarzen Waldbeeren, Veilchen und Tabak. Der Einzellagen-Chianti Classico San Marcellino ist hervorragend strukturiert, mit lebendigen, eleganten Tanninen durchwoben, von vorbildlicher Harmonie und einem herzhaften, leicht salzigen Abgang. SUPERIORE.DE

"Kraftvolles Rubin mit feinem Violettschimmer. Etwas verhangene Nase nach schwarzer Trüffel, Holunderbeere, etwas Rote Rübe. Zeigt am Gaumen viel Kraft, dichtmaschiges, herzhaftiges Tannin, wirkt aber auch recht kantig." Falstaff

"Lustrous, youthful mid crimson. A lifted embracing nose of sweet oak and intense cherry fruit. Bags of tangy juicy cherry fruit laced with sweet oak. An absolute super-charmer with finely ground tannins and a vibrant finish." Jancis Robinson

"Black cherry, wet earth and crushed stone on both the nose and palate. Medium-bodied with firm, tight tannins and a linear, finely chewy finish. Fresh and tight." James Suckling

"Vigna San Marcellino is both youthfully fresh and maturely complex. It includes a healthy dose of the deeply coloured Pugnitello grape, and both this and the Sangiovese saw long post-fermentation macerations of over 30 days in 2016. Liquorice, tarragon and broom interlace with exuberant plum and understated toasted nuances that are seductive. Laden with black cherry and rich, velvety tannins, the palate is creamy in texture, while underlying chalkiness and saline minerality lend energy, leading to a sappy, refreshing finish." Decanter

"A meaty, muscular version, this red displays black cherry, blackberry, tar, leather and iron aromas and flavors. There is beam of fruit, along with a tightly-wound, vibrant structure. Fine length too." Wine Spectator

"The 2016 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Vigneto San Marcellino is a dense, packed wine. Readers will have to be patient, as the 2016 is an infant. Super-ripe blue/purplish fruit, spice, leather, tobacco and menthol build in the glass. The 2016 is dense and opulent, and yet the acids pulse with energy, lending a feeling of translucence that becomes especially apparent on the finish. That combination makes for a compelling Gran Selezione that should age well for 15-20 years or more." Vinous

Duftet intensiv nach Johannisbeeren und schwarzen Kirschen, Leder, Gewürzen und Lakritze. Am Gaumen üppig und fließend, alle Elemente verschmelzen zu einem großen, markanten Wein. Großartiges Potenzial! SUPERIORE.DE

"The 2017 Geremia is a revelation. It might be even better than the 2015 or 2016, which is saying a lot. Soaring aromatics make a strong first impression. In 2017, the fruit profile leans more into the red fruit end of the spectrum. The warm, dry year yielded a Geremia that is unusually open. I doubt too many of the estate's fans will have a problem with that given how long these wines usually take to open. Today, the 2017 Geremia is a total pleasure bomb. Don't miss it." Vinous

Marco Ricasoli Firidolfis aktuellste und streng limitierte Kreation (es wurden nur 1.659 Magnumflaschen gefüllt) wurde nach Ridolfo, einem Urahn der Familie benannt. Die bewusste Zusammensetzung von je 50% Cabernet Sauvignon und Pugnitello symbolisiert die Verbindung von Tradition und Moderne und repräsentiert zugleich eindrucksvoll das Terroir der Chianti-Hügel.

Dunkles Rubinrot, raffiniertes Bouquet nach Brombeere, Trockenpflaume und Eukalyptus. Am Gaumen dann mit festem, straffem Kern, Schichten von Sauerkirsche, würzigen Noten wie Pfeffer und Lakritze, im weiteren Verlauf kraftvoll und dabei leicht balsamisch. Die wohlproportionierte Säure und die charakteristischen Tannine geleiten diesen fleischigen, muskulösen Roten in ein furioses, langanhaltendes Finale. Ein charaktervoller und sehr eigenständiger Wein! SUPERIORE.DE

"This red is a beautiful expression of varietal character, with pure cherry and strawberry fruit. Firmly structured, with accents of menthol, earth, iron and tobacco, ending in a long aftertaste emphasizing the fruit." Wine Spectator

"The 2015 Ridolfo is a new Cabernet Sauvignon/Pugnitello blend from Marco Ricasoli bottled only in magnum. Vibrant and finely sculpted, the 2015 impresses right out of the gate. A whole range of savory aromatics, lavender, spice, licorice and mocha open with time in the glass. Sweet rose petal and cinnamon appear later, adding brightness and lift. Cabernet Sauvignon and Pugnitello are not obvious varieties to blend, as they are, on paper, more similar than complementary. Even so, the combination works so well. I can't wait to see how this ages. The 2015 is a total knock-out!" Vinous

Funkelndes Rubinrot. Komplexes und umhüllendes Bouquet nach satter Kirsche, schwarzen Waldbeeren, Veilchen und Tabak. Der Einzellagen-Chianti Classico San Marcellino ist hervorragend strukturiert, mit lebendigen, eleganten Tanninen durchwoben, von vorbildlicher Harmonie und einem herzhaften, leicht salzigen Abgang. SUPERIORE.DE

"Kraftvolles Rubin mit feinem Violettschimmer. Etwas verhangene Nase nach schwarzer Trüffel, Holunderbeere, etwas Rote Rübe. Zeigt am Gaumen viel Kraft, dichtmaschiges, herzhaftiges Tannin, wirkt aber auch recht kantig." Falstaff

"Lustrous, youthful mid crimson. A lifted embracing nose of sweet oak and intense cherry fruit. Bags of tangy juicy cherry fruit laced with sweet oak. An absolute super-charmer with finely ground tannins and a vibrant finish." Jancis Robinson

"Black cherry, wet earth and crushed stone on both the nose and palate. Medium-bodied with firm, tight tannins and a linear, finely chewy finish. Fresh and tight." James Suckling

"Vigna San Marcellino is both youthfully fresh and maturely complex. It includes a healthy dose of the deeply coloured Pugnitello grape, and both this and the Sangiovese saw long post-fermentation macerations of over 30 days in 2016. Liquorice, tarragon and broom interlace with exuberant plum and understated toasted nuances that are seductive. Laden with black cherry and rich, velvety tannins, the palate is creamy in texture, while underlying chalkiness and saline minerality lend energy, leading to a sappy, refreshing finish." Decanter

"A meaty, muscular version, this red displays black cherry, blackberry, tar, leather and iron aromas and flavors. There is beam of fruit, along with a tightly-wound, vibrant structure. Fine length too." Wine Spectator

"The 2016 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Vigneto San Marcellino is a dense, packed wine. Readers will have to be patient, as the 2016 is an infant. Super-ripe blue/purplish fruit, spice, leather, tobacco and menthol build in the glass. The 2016 is dense and opulent, and yet the acids pulse with energy, lending a feeling of translucence that becomes especially apparent on the finish. That combination makes for a compelling Gran Selezione that should age well for 15-20 years or more." Vinous