Wines from Tuscany | Chianti

Dark salmon pink colour. Strong berry nose, fresh on the palate, with authentic Sangiovese fruit and the unmistakable character of this exceptional wine. A highly respectable, stylish rosato that tastes of pure Tuscany with its bright acidity and is an excellent accompaniment to Mediterranean dishes. SUPERIORE.DE

"The 2023 Rosato Fuori Misura is gorgeous. Rich, ample and creamy, the 2023 possesses notable depth and the textural breadth to match. Sweet red cherry, blood orange, spice and mint are all dialed up. The Fuori Misura is more of a light red wine than a Rosato. As such, it will especially appeal to readers looking for something serious for the dinner table. This is an especially fine edition." Vinous

Old school and captivating at the same time: purple red with light red reflections. Intensely fruity nose of small red berries, cherry and a hint of cedar wood and spices. It is already very accessible at a young age, its rich spectrum of flavours and the fine-meshed tannin structure ensure great drinkability and a lasting, very energetic impression. SUPERIORE.DE

"Black currant and cherry fruit is prominent in this vibrant, juicy red. There are also flavors of graphite, olive and tobacco underlined by dusty tannins. This leaves a mouthwatering impression." Wine Spectator

Brancaia's Weißer is a fresh Sauvignon Bianco made from organically certified grapes. Fruity bouquet, smooth with good acidity on the palate. Very harmonious, crisp, fresh, bright, lively and compatible with many occasions. SUPERIORE.DE

The name TRE stands for its three grape varieties Sangiovese, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon as well as for its three Tuscan vineyards Maremma, Castellina and Radda in Chianti. TRE is a wine full of character that offers great drinking pleasure from an early age. Bright, medium ruby red colour. Fruity bouquet with spicy nuances, blackberry and sour cherries. The flavour is dense, powerful and soft at the same time. Wonderfully aromatic wine with the finest tannins and an elegant finish. Almost unbeatable value! SUPERIORE.DE

"The 2022 Tre is a good entry-level wine. This blend of Sangiovese, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon offers a wonderful freshness and just enough seriousness to be a perfect dinner companion. The finish is brightened by floral notes. This medium-bodied wine comes from the Brancaia Chianti Classico and Maremma vineyards." Vinous

"Flavors of cherry, strawberry, sanguine, iron and Mediterranean scrub are supported by a solid structure in this red, which is balanced overall, with dusty tannins and a resonant finish." Wine Spectator

"This wine is bright and flavoursome with vibrant red fruits, dried lavender, orange peel and a hint of crushed rocks on the nose. Medium-bodied with juicy acidity and dusty texture from the tannins. Crisp and lively with a peppery aftertaste." James Suckling

Straw yellow with greenish reflections. Delicate profile, floral with notes of citrus fruit, a hint of pineapple and banana. Medium body with bright acidity and lively stone fruit. Fresh flavour with a finely woven acid wire and a respectable finish. SUPERIORE.DE

Bright salmon pink and fresh bouquet with notes of pineapple and peach, juicy, persistent. This elegant and delicate organic rosato made mainly from Sangiovese has the necessary melting, a very animating freshness and a cheerful soul that, with the last sip, makes you look forward to the new day immeasurably. SUPERIORE.DE

Roxanne Rosso is a blend of 90% Sangiovese and 10% Ciliegiolo. To preserve the fruit nuances, the wine is aged in stainless steel and only 20% of the Sangiovese is aged in barrel. It shows a deep ruby colour and intense and fruity notes of ripe red fruits and sweet spices. It has a harmonious structure and well-polished tannins with a long finish. A wine full of warmth and grace. SUPERIORE.DE

Less than 2,000 bottles of this Rosato are sold every year. Bright light red, delicate aromas of redcurrant and violet, plus mineral elements. At the palate memories of blood orange, fresh and lively the taste after red berries with marvellous mineral and floral nuances. Elegant in the finish. SUPERIORE.DE

Noble salmon pink. Istines Rosé from certified organic viticulture shows peppery flowers with lime zest and hints of green melon. On the palate, an impressively silky texture and balance from an attractive blend of zesty acidity, sweet red berries and minerals. Finishes spicy and tangy, with hints of sour cherry and rosy flowers that linger. Really a lot of fun! SUPERIORE.DE

Interesting bouquet of ripe blackcurrant tones and spicy oak, fresh and juicy with balance and grip on the palate, plump fruit and nice length. SUPERIORE.DE

Laura Bianchi's Monsanto Rosso is a 100% Sangiovese and comes from the vineyards in the south-western part of the estate, where Galestro (friable marl) combines with a marked concentration of tufa, a volcanic seabed that releases fossils from the Cretaceous period over time. These soils, which are particularly rich in phosphorus, magnesium, potassium and limestone, give the wine greater complexity and a more characteristic flavour, beautifully articulated fruit and wonderful freshness. SUPERIORE.DE

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

Il Colombaio di Santa Chiara is not only clearly ahead of the game with the famous Vernaccia di San Gimignano, the family winery also proves this with its Rosato Cremisi. A tantalising and captivating nose of dried orange peel, flowers, ginger and nectarine. Soft and supple on the palate, yet very dynamic and full of energy with citrus fruit, peppery herbs and green melon. The drinking flow is enormous, the salty tension combined with a subtle tangerine note provides plenty of fun, excitement and freshness. SUPERIORE.DE

"The 2023 Rosato Cremisi is sinfully zesty and fresh with a burst of zesty lime and rosemary that segues into notes of candied green apples and Jordan almonds that are slightly more forgiving. It has a juicy, ripe fruit flavour that is underlined by a hint of tropical citrus and bracing acidity. A crackling, salty minerality gives the 2023 a remarkable freshness on the finish, allowing notes of sour melon and minty herbal notes to slowly fade away. It's almost impossible to stop with one sip." Vinous

"Here is a juicy and playful rosé with notes of frozen berries, herbs and melon. It’s medium-bodied with a fresh development on the palate. Good fruit character with a comforting finish." James Suckling

Pietranera is intensely spicy and perfumed with a floral bouquet that blends roses and sage with vibrant black cherry. The palate is soft, round and juicy to the core, with stimulating acidity that drives the tart wild berry fruit and adds a balanced inner sweetness towards the end. Fresh and full of character on the finish with strong raspberry and liquorice notes. Wonderful value! SUPERIORE.DE

"The 2022 Pietranera, a zesty blend of 80% Sangiovese and 20% Cabernet Franc, opens with a darkly alluring blend of dried flowers and citrus-tinged wild berries. Silky-smooth, it washes across the palate with a fresh mélange of herbaceous red and blue berries guided by vibrant acidity. This leaves a staining of blackberry and hints of orange, finishing fresh with unexpected length. The Pietranera is the real value score of the Piaggia portfolio." Vinous

Light salmon pink due to very short skin contact. Fresh and very cosy bouquet of white flowers, peach and dried nectarine. Delicate and crisp on the palate, with a fruity elegance that makes it ideal as an aperitif or to accompany mild Mediterranean fish dishes. SUPERIORE.DE

"This vintage is a little rounder and fruitier than in the past, with notes of peaches and pears. Medium- to full-bodied. Creamy texture with a fruity, bitter lemon finish." James Suckling

The name Duelame is derived from "lama": in geological terms, the word refers to a kind of blade, i.e. an incision in which the village of Lamole lies in the middle of two high plateaus. 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 traditional Chianti Classico. SUPERIORE.DE

"Sparkling ruby colour with a fine garnet sheen. Opens with emphatically fragrant notes of violet and iris, then juicy red cherry, blood orange. Smooth on the palate, well-integrated tannins, shows good drinking flow." Falstaff

"Deep, concentrated nose of red fruits that is just beginning to open up. Juicy, fresh and concentrated palate with grippy tannins and a tangy cherry finish." Jancis Robinson

"The Duelame bottling combines fruit from the lowest (420m) and highest (655m) vineyards on the estate. It has a floral scent of iris, violets and a hint of thyme. The palate is open and offers crisp redcurrants and cranberries with a tart, juicy acidity that forms the backbone. Light, fine-grained tannins hold the finish, which lingers with a pleasant citrus flavour." Decanter

The Sangiovese and Cabernet Franc grapes for this very drinkable, juicy Rosso come from sites in Montefili and Panzano. The grapes are vinified separately: the Cabernet Franc in small Litersbarrels (tonneaux), the Sangiovese in larger 2,000-litre wooden barrels. Montefili Rosso is a very harmonious red with character, finesse-rich and fresh on the palate, with a beautiful melt and respectable depth. SUPERIORE.DE

Even with his entry-level Vernaccia, Alessio Logi proves his unique class and also that the whites from San Gimignano can definitely play at the very top. Brilliant straw yellow in colour with sparkling reflections. Powerful aromas of citrus fruit, honeydew melon, jasmine, flint, crushed oyster shells and a hint of coriander and basil on the nose. Taut and precise on the palate, rich in extract and with great acidity. Brilliantly clear and with an interesting finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"Floral-fruity aromas, also balsamic notes; polished texture with racy acidity, good length and complexity." Vinum

"An uncomplicated, lively and citrusy white wine with notes of fresh lemons, white peach slices and bay leaves. Medium body and round texture on the palate. Subtle and seductive." James Suckling

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

Rich ruby red colour. Bouquet of rose hips and ripe raspberries, juicy and gripping on the palate. For us, another beautiful facet of Chianti Classico, just as it should be: authentic, drinky and excellent value! SUPERIORE.DE

"Bright ruby red with a subtly brightening rim. Briefly reductive on the nose, then opens up to lush wild berries and fine spice, with a slight hint of sage and dried ginger. Beautiful juiciness and compact fruit on the palate, savoury, comes in several layers, classic." Falstaff

"A juicy, fruity and bright Chianti Classico with wild berries, dried herbs and some dried flowers, developing into a medium body with fine tannins. Juicy yet structured and compact. Focused finish with excellent length." James Suckling

The almost 10,000 bottles of Rosato di Toscana from Rocca di Montegrossi are exemplary and perfect. Clean aromas of cherry and strawberry on the nose, lively, elegant and balanced on the palate with a lovely freshness, fresh, vibrant and long-lasting aftertaste of berries and spices. SUPERIORE.DE

"The 2023 Rosato is incredibly full of energy, like a horse waiting to jump out of the starting blocks. Ripe pineapple, pear and spiced citrus form the foundation on which the tangy, lively acidity flutters. The balance is admirable and beautifully rounded, showing a lovely inner sweetness. This bottle could empty quickly." Vinous

"Bright pink-red colour with sparkling reflections. Delicate nose of wild strawberries, tangerine peel, some honey, then citrus fruit and raspberries. Balanced and clear on the palate, with lively acidity and savoury fruit, finishing on fine citrus notes." Falstaff

Very fine, finesse-rich Chianti Classico in organic quality with intense aromas of berries, red fruits and violets. Refined flavour, harmonious and spicy, the light tannins are velvety soft. This wine is pure drinking pleasure! SUPERIORE.DE

"An open, lacy version, whose cherry, strawberry, earth and Mediterranean scrub flavors are backed by a dense, tightly wound structure. Though balanced and long, this red will benefit from another year in bottle." Wine Spectator

"Aromas of red and dark berries with chocolate orange, spice box and wet stones. Juicy and racy with a medium body and velvety texture. Flavorful finish." James Suckling