Sangiovese

Vintage:• After a mild autumn and winter with little rainfall, the spring season in Chianti Classico began with warm and sunny weather which led to bud break occurring 10 days earlier than normal.• These climatic conditions remained unchanged during April, but changed during May with precipitation and cooler temperatures which did not influence the important phases of flowering and bud set that followed.• The summer was mainly warm and dry without peak temperatures that assisted in maintaining...

From 10-35 year old vines in the Le Capezzine and I Poggetti Vineyards. The grapes were macerated on their skins for 20-25 days in stainless steel tanks and aged for 18 months in Slavonian oak barrels (50%) and neutral French barriques (50%). Fresh and elegant, this medium-bodied wine shows ample red fruit and notes of violet and savory herbs with a streak of balanced acids and minerality. Fine-grained tannins lend structure to the lingering and pleasant finish. Blend:85% Prugnolo Gentile10%...

The Badia a Coltibuono Riserva, our most classic wine, is made exclusively from autoctonous grapes. It is loved by wine aficionados worldwide and is considered to be a true emblem of the Chianti territory. - Winery

Celebrating the best Tuscan tradition, Banfi offers a family of Chianti wines varied and complementary, unique in its style. Banfi Chianti Classico perfectly interprets the unique personality of this historic appellation with its alluring bouquet, rich flavours, supple tannins and good acidity. Colour: ruby red.Bouquet: intense with varietal notes of cherry, plum and violet.Taste: fresh, balanced, typical. - Winery ...

Nestled between the Orcia and Ombrone rivers on the southern slopes of Montalcino, Tuscany, the Castello Banfi vineyard estate is unique for its wine culture and tradition. The wines of Banfi Toscana range, produced with grapes selected from specific Banfi vineyards as well as other noble areas of the region, express the genuine and authentic character of Tuscany. They reflect the love for Tuscany, revealing joy and genuine nature in their easy-drinking style Thanks to an inherent liveliness...

The cherry, plum and tobacco flavors are expressive in this harmonious red, lingering with firm tannins and a spicy finish. Sangiovese with Canaiolo and Colorino. Best from 2016 through 2028. 3,000 cases imported. –BS - Wine Spectator Magazine 90 Points** Only 1 in Stock **

Made from Tuscany’s noble varietal, the Bocelli family’s passion and expertise are on full display in this exceptionally bright, lush, and appealing Sangiovese. With grapes hand-harvested from some of the best vineyard sites in Morellino, the fruit is deliciously ripe and smoky, with notes of marasca cherry, granite, and rhubarb compote. The finish is long and suitably dry, with admirable acidity that makes the palate taut and pleasing. - Winery ...

Situated in Radda in Chianti, the heart of the Chianti Classico DOCG appellation, where grape cultivation has a legacy dating back to the time of the Etruscans. In the 15th century, the Acciaiuoli family commissioned Castello d'Albola to plant the highest vineyard in Chianti Classico because it was perceived as a symbol of status. Over the centuries, many noble Tuscan families have owned the property and the estate has earned many accolades for its wines. In 1979, the Zonin family acquired...

Appellation: Chianti Colli SenesiWine type: RedVarietals: Red BlendVarietal notes: 90 % Sangiovese; 10% MerlotBiodynamic: PracticingVineyard: In the commune of Sinalunga, southeast of Siena and northeast of Montepulciano.Orientation: South, southwest. 200-550 m.Soil: Predominantly loam and sand with some clay and a larger proportion of stone and chalk.Viticulture: Simple Guyot with average yield of 40-45 hl /hectare (1.78-2 tons/acre). Exclusively by hand, at various times in...

(Sangiovese/Canaiolo). Cetamura was created to provide an approachable, quality-driven wine suitable for everyday enjoyment. The fruit was fermented in stainless steel and aged in bottle.A well balanced effort with good structure, firm tannins and pleasing acidity. - Winery

Vineyard profile:Chianti Classico is the cornerstone of the estate’s production. The vineyards are located in Castelnuovo Berardenga, in the southeastern part of the Chianti Classico appellation, to the northeast of Siena. Almost exclusively with a southwestern exposure, they sprawl across ventilated slopes at an altitude ranging from 320-420 meters above sea level. Geologically, the terrains are mixed: in the higher parts the soil is predominantly rock quartz and calcareous alberese mixed...

Varietals: SangioveseOrganic: PracticingVineyard: Vigneto Rancia, located in the commune of Castelnuovo Berardenga, northeast of Siena and in the southern part of the Chianti Classico production area.Orientation: Rancia is at an altitude of 400 metres with a good, south-facing exposure. It covers about 6 hectares (2.4 acres).Soil: Quartzitic blue-grey sandstone, stratified sand and calcareous alberese mixed with alluvial pebbles. Limestone-sand marl galestro in the higher areas.Viticulture:...

"Torre di Ceparano" has depth and real breeding. The flavours can be characterized as raspberry, violets, tobacco and vanilla. The palate reveals strong tannins reinforced by the ageing in casks of mainly French and some American oak.Made from specially selected, separately vinified clones, this wine is enhanced by the cooler northeast exposure of this particular vineyard. It is then aged for 1 year in 1 to 3 year-old French oak barrels.GRAPES: 85-90% Sangiovese 5-10% Syrah5-10% Merlot5-10%...

SummaryLa Selvanella Chianti Classico Reserva is Fattorie Melini's top wine. Debuting in 1969, La Selvanella was the first single vineyard wine from Chianti and one of the first to appear in Italy as a whole. Since then, this wine has been a veteran of Tre Bicchieri, receiving the honor in the 2000, 2001, 2003 and 2006 vintages.Terroir: The La Selvanella vineyard, one of the best crus in the Classico area, consists of 123 acres within the commune of Radda, halfway between Panzano and Volpaia....

Wine Information:Sangiovese - 95%Canaiolo - 5%Vineyard age (year of planting):Sangiovese: 1970, 1980, 1998Canaiolo: 1970Soil type: calcarous-clayeyExposure: South-EastVinification and ageing: Maceration on the skins for 10-15 days in steel and cement vats, maturation in steel tanks for 8 months - Winery

Wine–making: Stainless steel containers 40/60 hectolitres. Controlled temperature.Aging: 10/12 months in 20 hectolitre Slavonia and Allier oak barrels, tonneaux of 5 hectolitres, and barriques on the third pouring.Refinement: in bottles for 3/6 months.Grounds: Sandy clay, sub–alkaline medium limestone.Vines: Sangiovese 95% Colorino and Canaiolo 5%.Organoleptic characteristics: Purple colour, nose of black cherries, underbrush. Medium body, sweet and clean at first taste, must be opened after...

PRODUCTION AREACountry: ItalyRegion: TuscanyAppellation: Chianti DOCGGrapes harvested from vineyards in Tuscany’s Chianti zone, between Florence and Siena. Terrains located at low altitudes (600 to 1,000 feet) in chalky and clay soil.GRAPE VARIETIES85% Sangiovese15% Canaiolo and MerlotPRODUCTION TECHNIQUESHand-picked grapes undergo a temperature-controlled fermentation. After a few months in stainless steel vats, the wine is bottled and released. The intent is to highlight youthful freshness...

A mouthful of bright fruit that enhances generous tart red cherry/berry, herb and earth flavors. Smooth elegance with moderate oak flavors provided by small barrel maturation. Delicious with pasta dishes in rich, meaty tomato sauces. - Winery

Description: A historic Frescobaldi wine produced at Castello di Nipozzano, situated around 35 km north-east of Florence. It is the symbol of Tuscan winemaking and maintains a close relationship with the style of the terroir. Vintage Report: In 2015 the grape ripening was excellent, aided by the long summer, high temperatures and favourable climate. The long-awaited warm welcome of winter did not come until the second half of February, slowing the reawakening of the vines which, due to the...

Summary:Chianti re-imagined. A re-interpretation of a modern classic. Re-invigoration of over three hundred years of values that are still relevant today. Melini Chianti Riserva brings together the old and new worlds to reinvent the classic Tuscan red wine. Made from Sangiovese grosso and aged for 18 months in French oak, this wine brings together the modern and the classic. Sourced by Melini from the traditional vineyards in Chianti, located in areas with the best exposure and terroir....

Notes:The Chianti Classico Riserve comes from a selection of grapes from vineyards which are more suitable for long maturing. Vinified in steel with a maceration of about 20 days, and as a second passage, it is aged in smaller wooden barrels for about 18 months, to then rest for a minimum of 3 months in glass. Composition of the grapes : 90% Sangiovese and 10% Canaiolo and Colorino. ...

Alto is one of the most marked expressions of the power of a territory, the Val di Cornia, whose geological and microclimate are expressed sharply through a grape, Sangiovese, which in Tuscany has its homeland.In this corner of the Tyrrhenian coast, Sangiovese is proposed with particular complexity and tannic force associating a distinct trace mineral acidity less marked than the best known, typical of inland areas. In this sense, Alto is young performer of experimental research that seeks to...

Notes:A deep red with a full bouquet of aromas of black cherries, and berries with sweet spices, nutmeg and eucalyptus. Silky tannins, crisp acidity and flavorful long finish. Full bodied, wonderful structure. Grapes: 100% Sangiovese -from 16 different clones of the best Sangiovese vines Age of Vines: 15 years old Fermentation: In Stainless Steel Tanks, with approx. 20 days of skin contact Aging: 14 to 18 months in barrels and 6 month in bottle ** Organic Estate ** ** Only 10 in Stock ** ...

Wine:Color: Bright ruby redAroma: Intense, mature fruit aromasTaste: Rich, well structured, berry fruit flavorsPRODUCTION TECHNIQUES:Vinification is obtained through maceration of the must (with the skins) for 8-10 days with short and frequent “pumping over” to extract color. On completion of the alcoholic and malolactic fermentation the wine undergoes maturation in oak barrels for at least 6 months.GRAPE VARIETIES:95% Sangiovese5% MerlotSERVING SUGGESTIONS:Serve at room temperature, not less...

The 2003 Chianti Classico Riserva San Marcellino (100% Sangiovese) saw 18 months in small oak barrels. It represents a sweeter, fatter interpretation of Chianti Classico in super-ripe dark fruit, chocolate, and toasted oak nuances, with excellent length and fine overall balance. It should drink well for another decade and will show its best if opened a few hours prior to serving. Anticipated maturity: 2007-2017. - Robert Parker 91 Points ** Only 1 in Stock ** ...

Color: Ruby redAroma: At the nose Chianti Ruffino features an impact of delicate yet steady floreal notes of violet as it is typical of the Sangiovese wines. Tasting profile: Medium-bodied, Chianti Ruffino is characterized by a marvelous freshness that makes Chianti Ruffino a very pleasant and easy to drink wine. Persistent fruity sensations feature a long aftertaste.A young yet historical wine, which can be perfectly matched with a wide variety of traditional Tuscan and Italian dishes. -...

Color: Intense ruby redAroma: This complex wine is characterized by sweet cherry and red berry fruit notes with delicately spiced hints of tobacco, leather, cedar, white pepper and a touch of flint.Tasting profile: Riserva Ducale Chianti Classico Riserva is well balanced on the palate, with velvety tannins, firm acidity, and a lingering finish of rosemary and figs. Its structure will allow it to age for two to five years, if not longer. - WineryGRAPE VARIETIES:80% Sangiovese20% Merlot and...

Colour: Ruby red with violet hues.Aroma: The bouquet is intense and typical of Chianti. Fruity notes of fresh plums, black cherries, well matched with nice flavours of black pepper and spices.Tasting profile: Intense and medium-bodied, Superiore 2011 presents steady yet elegant tannins and perfectly matched with its fruity body. The aftertaste is very persistent and reminds notes of fresh cherry and blueberry. - Winery ...

The color is an intense ruby red with faintly garnet tones. The initial aromatic sensations are sweetish and vanilla-like, typical of wines matured in barriques. The clean, ethereal bouquet then highlights Sangiovese’s spicy notes. On the palate we again find very wellintegrated oak which, however, soon gives way to hints of wild berry fruit preserve and to that nuance of spices we perceived on the nose. - Winery ** Only 4 in Stock ** ...

La Coppa Sangiovese represents the pure, unbridled character of the vineyard: bright red fruit and layered textures. The La Coppa Sangiovese spends 10 months in French Oak and is fresh and lively in bottle. Pair with a variety of meats or tomato sauce. - Winery** Only 4 in Stock **

Tasting note:Crisp, ripe, red berry and cherry aromas and flavors and earthy undernotes are shaped by vibrant, fresh acidity and a backbone of firm yet elegant tannins.Food pairing:Pairs very well with meats, poultry and cheeses.Points of distinction:* A classic, traditional Chianti from the Folonari family, making wine since the 1700s* Matured for 16 months in oak barrels and 3 months in bottle before release* Estate bottled, from a highly regarded estateLocated north of the village of Greve...

Notes: Ruby red in color with bright aromas of cherry and red currants. Juicy on the palate with bright acidity and hints of black pepper on the finish.

TECHNICAL INFORMATION:Following traditional red wine vinification (with meticulous maceration on the skins) and the malolactic fermentation, the wine matures for a brief but important period in small oak barrels.TASTING NOTE:Its color is a bright ruby red. On the nose, it is clean and precise, with hints of morello cherries, wild berries and a moderate spiciness. On the palate it reveals a full-bodied, assertive flavor, which expresses both great intensity and elegance.FOOD MATCHINGS:Ideal...