wine classics

Vernaiolo is one of the oldest members of the Rocca delle Macìe family and has always been the estate's most traditional example of Chianti. Its name is derived from the Latin vernāle, which means "of spring" and indicates the season in which the Chianti was bottled after it had survived the winter. Even today, this lively, ruby-red wine is ready to drink in the spring after the harvest and retains its fresh and fruity characteristics for a long time.

Fruity red with lots of dried berries and a hint of dried flowers and a touch of milk chocolate. Medium body, round tannins and a fresh finish. Delicious and very entertaining. SUPERIORE.DE

"A juicy, fruity and delicious Chianti with cherries, raspberries and warm spices on the nose. It’s medium-bodied with fine tannins. Round and juicy, with a velvety core of cherries and a satisfying finish." James Suckling

Fresh, fruity Chianti with a lot of esprit and drinking flow. Smells of cherries and redcurrants, harmoniously round on the palate with lively acidity and well-dosed tannins. SUPERIORE.DE

Strong ruby garnet, violet reflections and light rim. Correct, delicious, clear, fruity, juicy, spicy, original and yet modern. Beautiful dark berry fruit, delicate herbal spice and a hint of tobacco. This Chianti, from the inventor of Chianti and named after him, is worth every cent of its purchase price. SUPERIORE.DE

The Chianti Colli Senesi from Fattoria del Cerro is a dark, lively wine with beautiful fruit, minerality and leather flavours on the nose. Pleasantly round and balanced on the palate. A drinkywine with a certain sophistication. SUPERIORE.DE

"Dried flowers, sour cherries and oranges on the nose. It’s juicy with medium body, easy tannins and zesty acidity." James Suckling

Bright ruby red, inviting aroma of red fruits. Clear and supple on the palate. Very successful value. SUPERIORE.DE

Light, bright ruby red colour. Very appealing fruity nose of strawberries and small wild berries, notes of pepper, violets and liquorice. Harmonious on the palate, with medium pressure, open, clear, the well-balanced acidity invigorating and fresh. Very nice attack and finish, drinky. SUPERIORE.DE

One of the most characterful dry Lambruschi in our range every year. Bright cherry red colour with a brightening rim. A wide-ranging aroma of rhubarb and red apple, with fine floral notes, roses and a finish of wild strawberries and raspberries. Wonderfully fresh and fruity flavour with a very juicy finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"Raspberry pink; inviting notes of raspberries; quite fine foam, clear acidity, red berry flavour, delicately tart, juicy." Merum

"Sparkling, brightening cherry pink with a fine head. Fresh citrus fruit on the nose, crunchy wild strawberry, juicy cherry, with a fine scent of sea salt, wet rose petals on the finish, very inviting. Juicy and clear on the palate, with enormous freshness and well-integrated perlage, taut acidity, balanced, juicy citrus tones on the final, one glass follows the next." Falstaff

"The 2023 Lambrusco di Sorbara Lambrusco del Fondatore opens with a wild bouquet of crushed cherries and strawberries complemented by a dusting of violet candies. It’s more savory than sweet, with a creamy wave of fine bubbles and citrus-tinged wild berry fruits. A citrusy concentration lingers as the 2023 tapers off with hints of sour melon that pinch at the cheeks." Vinous

Rich blackberry fruit, spices and cherry stones on the nose and equally fruity on the palate. Lively cherries, raspberries and potpourri on the palate with a medium body, fresh acidity and firm tannins. Chianti Biskero from Salcheto is a juicy, open and cheerful wine. SUPERIORE.DE

"A spicy mix of black cherries, cranberry sauce and clove wafts up from the 2023 Chianti Biskero. This is fruit-focused, with cooling acidity, sweet lavender, and violet tones swirling throughout. It finishes with medium length while remaining juicy and pure, leaving a subtle tinge of fine tannins that frame the experience nicely." Vinous

"Youthful and fragrant aroma of wild cherries, raspberries, liquorice and cinnamon. It is medium-bodied, crisp and firm." James Suckling

Vigna di Pallino offers an excellent quality-price ratio. Its bouquet shows the typical fruit and spice notes and a well-balanced acidity. Lively and buoyant on the palate, the primary aromas and juicy soft tannins correspond in beautiful balance and make this Sangiovese a wonderful companion to medium-bodied Tuscan cuisine. SUPERIORE.DE

Balanced Chianti Colli Senesi with plenty of sweet cherry and plum flavours balanced by spice and tobacco notes. The assertive tannins and good acidity and subtle salinity make the Berardenga a complex and very flavoursome version of the Senesi. SUPERIORE.DE

"Cherry, bitter almond, rose hip and iron aromas and flavors mark this taut red. A dense cluster of tannins emerges on the finish. Rustic in a good sense." Wine Spectator

"A well-crafted, juicy and delicious Chianti with aromas of cherries, currants and some anise on the nose. Medium-bodied with fine tannins. Subtle texture with a bright and playful character and a flavorful, crunchy finish." James Suckling

Medium cherry red colour. Tobacco, leather and liquorice on the nose, with a beautiful cherry aroma on the palate, supported by a good acidity and tannin structure. An excellent interpretation of Sangiovese with a great value. SUPERIORE.DE

"A soft red whose core of dark cherry is accentuated by wood smoke and clay flavours. Balanced and fresh, this wine flows through to the long-lasting finish, in which the smoky note lingers." Wine Spectator

"Nose of fresh red berries, citrus peel and a hint of hibiscus. Medium-bodied, bright and refreshing, with dusty tannins and a crisp aftertaste." James Suckling

Rich and dense ruby red colour, open and accessible aroma with beautiful blackberry fruit, black cherry and spice, light tea notes in the background. The flavour is also beautifully fruity, reminiscent of ripe, dark cherries, with well-proportioned tannins and a round finish. More classic Vino Nobile for this price is simply not possible. SUPERIORE.DE

"Intense bouquet of cherries, violets and herbs; fresh texture, acidity and tannins in balance, impresses with its exquisite fruitiness and fullness." Vinum

"A solid and structured red with bright red and dark berry character and notes of dried orange peel, toasted cedar and crushed stones. Full-bodied, firm and persistent on the palate. Deep and layered with a velvety finish." James Suckling

Dark, bright ruby red colour with a fine garnet rim. Opulent bouquet of sweet cherries, blackberries and plums. Full and juicy body with present fruit, soft, finely woven tannins and a medium-bodied, polished and long finish. Very delicate. SUPERIORE.DE

"Light, bright ruby red colour. Lots of ripe fruit on the nose, cherry and cassis, plus liquorice and earthy notes. Smooth on the palate with sweet fruit flavours, youthful, fine tannins, fresh through to the juicy finish." Falstaff

"Raspberries, sour cherries and walnuts on the nose. Some citrus peel. It’s crunchy, lively and tight, with a medium body and lightly grainy tannins." James Suckling

Intense ruby red colour. Harmonious interplay of fruit, barrel and spice flavours on the nose, hearty and engaging on the palate, reminiscent of dark fruit, violets and spices. Despite its seriousness, the final is full of warmth and elegance. As always with the completely organic-certified winery: top value. SUPERIORE.DE

"Olives, tomato leaves, mushrooms and cherry stones on the nose. It’s medium-bodied, nicely balanced and with tasty salty and savory undertones. From organically grown grapes." James Suckling

"This organic Classico made from a blend of Sangiovese and other red grape varieties shows all the typicality of the terroir. Beautiful freshness on the palate, which tastes of red mulberry, with a hint of pink pepper and marjoram. Salty on the palate, with a fruity finish." Luca Gardini

The dry and elegant vintage version of Villa Sandi's bestseller: pale yellow, delicate apple flavour on the nose, nutty, a hint of biscuit. A racy structure on the palate, pear fruit, lemongrass, lively and of good length. SUPERIORE.DE

"Bright, radiant silver-grey with persistent perlage. Somewhat restrained on the nose, yeast, grapefruit. Very fruity on the palate, on pineapple and tropical fruit, rather high dosage." Falstaff

"A deliciously bright and fruity Prosecco that has peach, melon and pear aromas. It’s medium-bodied, fresh and balanced, with gentle bubbles." James Suckling

Dirupo brut is crystal clear and clean. Sparkling silver-grey with a persistent perlage. Fresh flavour with delicate floral notes and citrus, elegant on the palate. Enjoy this juicy Prosecco as an aperitif or as an excellent accompaniment to light dishes. SUPERIORE.DE

"Fresh yellow apple fruit, inviting; fine foamy, fruity, delicate structure, fine sweetness, very nice." Merum

"Brilliant silver-grey with a persistent perlage. Very fruity on the nose, of fruit salad, juicy peach, crunchy pear, subtle hints of pineapple. Balanced, crisp and juicy on the palate, with an airy perlage, creates a great arc, lingers for a long time." Falstaff

Straw yellow in colour, with a delicate aroma of green apple. Fruity and soft on the palate, with a dry flavour thanks to its characteristic acidity. The fine, persistent perlage gives the wine and connoisseur a pleasant liveliness. SUPERIORE.DE

The name Duelame is derived from "lama": in geological terms, the word refers to a kind of blade, i.e. a notch in which the village of Lamole lies in the middle of two high plateaus. The Duelame bottling thus combines fruit from the lowest (420 metres) and highest (655 metres) vineyards on the estate. Fine aromas of cherry and blueberry on the nose and palate, together with a pleasant spicy note and silky tannins, create the perfect and delicate picture of a cool and authentic Chianti Classico of traditional style. SUPERIORE.DE

Dark ruby red in colour. Opens with aromas of dark cherry, plum, spices and Spanish cedar. The delicate blackberry flavour is also very seductive on the palate, which in turn blends with tobacco, minerals and well-integrated wood. The final is fresh with pinpoint acidity and an intense, spicy length. The Chianti Classico from Poggio Bonelli is very attractive, stylish and in tune with the times every year. SUPERIORE.DE

"Intense ruby colour with a fine garnet sheen. Open and accessible nose with notes of plums, some smoke and vanilla in the background. Characterised by grippy tannins on the palate" Falstaff

"The Poggio Bonelli 2021 Chianti Classico shows a beautiful combination of candied cherries and powdery mineral notes. These are characteristics I often find in the Sangiovese wines that are best suited for a pizza or pasta night. This casual presentation hits the mark, offering plump dark fruit and good acidity to finish. The mouthfeel is medium-bodied and leans slightly towards the more robust side of the spectrum." Wine Advocate

"Spiced cherries, wild berries and hints of liquorice, walnuts and wet stones. Medium-bodied with firm tannins. The aftertaste is toasty and cedary. Bright and concentrated." James Suckling