“Deliciously fresh summer fruits exude from a light, perfumed nose. The palate is expressive and vibrant, carrying waves of fun along a spike edge of acidity before climaxing with notes of red currant and sweet spice.”
“Text book example of great value Chianti Classico. It combines aromas of black cherry, earth and sweet spice with a delicate fragrance of dried flowers and cranberry. Scintillatingly rustic on the palate, this merges energetic red fruit with a streak of garden herb. Lunchtime favourite under a Tuscan sun.”
“Fresh morello cherry on the nose with tertiary nuances of mushroom, moss and black olive. Soft and elegant in the mouth, it's full of forest fruits and savoury weight, all held in check with racy acidity and a dry textured finish.”
“Finessed aromas of raspberry and prune, faint black olives and liquorice. The palate is made of silky red fruit, but noticeably deeper and more concentrated than the Chianti Classico. Impressive sinewy structure encompasses gentle oak and fresh acidity. Lightens with strawberry earth character on the finish. Fantastic riserva with manny years ahead of it.”
Barone Ricasoli is one of the great historical wine producers of Italy, with the release of their Chianti dating back to 1872. Today the Tuscan estate commands an excellent reputation for premium wines.
Quercia al Poggio is a winery and villa in the heart of Chianti Classico. Owned by the Rossi family since 1977, organic vineyards and olive groves produce outstanding produce in the village of Monsanto. The estate is known for its traditional Sangiovese wines and the use of 500l casks.
Castagnoli is recognised for producing terroir driven high altitude Chianti Classico in the traditional way. The wines pitch rusticity with elegance and nobility and are among the best in the appellation.
One of the biggest and most prestigious estates in Tuscany, Castello Banfi are known for their Brunello di Montalcino wines. They own a number of wineries across Italy.