Tuscany
Tuscany, a picturesque region in central Italy, is renowned for producing some of the world's finest wines. With its rolling hills, Mediterranean climate, and rich cultural heritage, Tuscany offers a perfect combination of terroir and winemaking expertise. The region is home to legendary vineyards and wineries that have become synonymous with excellence and tradition.
One of the most famous vineyards in Tuscany is Antinori, a family-owned winery with a history dating back over 600 years. Their wines, such as Tignanello and Solaia, have achieved iconic status, showcasing the region's commitment to quality and innovation. Another renowned vineyard is Castello di Volpaia, known for its exceptional Chianti Classico wines that beautifully represent the Sangiovese grape.
Tuscany is synonymous with Chianti, a red wine made primarily from Sangiovese grapes. Chianti Classico, produced in the heart of the Chianti region, is highly regarded for its balance, elegance, and age-worthiness. Vineyards like Castello di Ama, Fontodi, and Fèlsina craft outstanding Chianti Classico wines that capture the essence of Tuscan winemaking.
The region is also famous for Brunello di Montalcino, a prestigious red wine made from Sangiovese Grosso grapes. Montalcino is home to renowned wineries such as Biondi-Santi and Casanova di Neri, which produce exceptional Brunello di Montalcino wines with remarkable structure, depth, and longevity.
Tuscany's coastal region, Bolgheri, has gained international acclaim for its Super Tuscan wines. These wines often blend international grape varieties like Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot with local varieties. Notable vineyards in Bolgheri include Tenuta San Guido, known for its iconic Sassicaia, and Ornellaia, which produces the renowned Ornellaia wine.
Tuscany's diverse terroir also allows for the production of white wines, with Vernaccia di San Gimignano being the most notable. Vernaccia vineyards like Teruzzi & Puthod and Panizzi create crisp and aromatic white wines that showcase the region's versatility.
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Feast your senses with the Avignonesi Vino Nobile Riserva Grandi Annate 2015, a stunning Tuscan delight. This wine is born from Avignonesi's proud biodynamic vineyards in Montepulciano, renowned for their care and dedication to all-natural and sustainable viticulture practices. The 2015 vintage sultrily exhibits the best aspects of Sangiovese, proffering a complex mixture of black cherries, plush tannins and a seductive minerality.
Made only in the most extraordinary of years, the Grandi Annate undergoes meticulous hand-harvesting, fermented in tailor-made, truncated conical oak, chestnut and clay vats, followed by a lengthy three-day maceration period. A leisurely 18-month maturation in oak barrels enhances its flavoursome richness, resulting in a luscious finish that is both elegantly smooth and strikingly persistent.
The Avignonesi Vino Nobile Riserva Grandi Annate 2015 vividly represents the marvellous prowess of Avignonesi's winemaking, showering the palate with a captivating symphony of flavours only found in Italy's finest.
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Enjoy a captivating tasting experience with the Avignonesi Vino Nobile Riserva Grandi Annate 2016, a Tuscan gem and a masterpiece of Italian winemaking. Produced from the noble Sangiovese grape in the Montepulciano region, this distinguished red wine reflects the mastery of Avignonesi, a world-renowned producer celebrated for its commitment to organic and biodynamic farming. The 'Grandi Annate' – ‘great vintages’ – is only created in outstanding years, making bottles from the 2016 vintage a coveted acquisition. The wine matures for 18 months in French oak, developing a complex bouquet of dark berries, leather and spices. On the palate, the Avignonesi Vino Nobile Riserva Grandi Annate 2016 delights with supple tannins and a stunningly long finish, a testament to its high quality. A splendid addition to any wine lover's collection, this wine pairs perfectly with robust meat dishes and aged cheeses.
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Enjoy a captivating tasting experience with the Avignonesi Vino Nobile Riserva Grandi Annate 2016, a Tuscan gem and a masterpiece of Italian winemaking. Produced from the noble Sangiovese grape in the Montepulciano region, this distinguished red wine reflects the mastery of Avignonesi, a world-renowned producer celebrated for its commitment to organic and biodynamic farming. The 'Grandi Annate' – ‘great vintages’ – is only created in outstanding years, making bottles from the 2016 vintage a coveted acquisition. The wine matures for 18 months in French oak, developing a complex bouquet of dark berries, leather and spices. On the palate, the Avignonesi Vino Nobile Riserva Grandi Annate 2016 delights with supple tannins and a stunningly long finish, a testament to its high quality. A splendid addition to any wine lover's collection, this wine pairs perfectly with robust meat dishes and aged cheeses.
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Enjoy a captivating tasting experience with the Avignonesi Vino Nobile Riserva Grandi Annate 2016, a Tuscan gem and a masterpiece of Italian winemaking. Produced from the noble Sangiovese grape in the Montepulciano region, this distinguished red wine reflects the mastery of Avignonesi, a world-renowned producer celebrated for its commitment to organic and biodynamic farming. The 'Grandi Annate' – ‘great vintages’ – is only created in outstanding years, making bottles from the 2016 vintage a coveted acquisition. The wine matures for 18 months in French oak, developing a complex bouquet of dark berries, leather and spices. On the palate, the Avignonesi Vino Nobile Riserva Grandi Annate 2016 delights with supple tannins and a stunningly long finish, a testament to its high quality. A splendid addition to any wine lover's collection, this wine pairs perfectly with robust meat dishes and aged cheeses.
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James Suckling (95)
Lots of plum and dark-berry character with citrus, cedar and sandalwood. Very pure sangiovese. Full-bodied with firm, racy tannins and cool, vivid fruit at the finish. Some mineral, tar and steel undertones. Needs time to open and soften. Better than the 2015. Try after 2023.Inc. VAT£366.35 -
(6x75cl) 2019Inc. VAT£268.03 -
James Suckling (97)
Lots of dried bark, cinnamon stick, forest floor and earth add to an impression of dried cherries and sandalwood. But there are also hints of caramelized oranges and preserved lemons. The attack on the palate takes immediate effect; the powerful tannins pucker the edges of the mouth with imposing depth, but equally fascinating detail. This is a robust, take-no-hostages style of Brunello with a modern twist of finesse and tension. Drink from 2025.Inc. VAT£344.75 -
(6x75cl) 2016
James Suckling (96)
Cool and perfumed 2016 Brunello with black cherries, flowers and crushed stones. Medium to full body with firm, chewy tannins, yet polished and very silky. Mineral and seaweed undertones. Just a hint of bitterness. Drink after 2023.Inc. VAT£396.80 -
(6x75cl) 2019Vinous (90)
The 2019 Rosso di Montalcino Poggio alle Mura opens with a bouquet of sweet violets giving way to dried black cherries, allspice and a hint of mocha. Its creamy textures flesh out across the palate with ease, as mineral-tinged red and black fruits slowly saturate, adding tension toward the close. The 2019 finishes with length yet tannic, leaving bitter citrus nuances and tart wildberries to linger on. It will be a number of years before readers can fully enjoy this powerful vintage of Poggio alle Mura.Inc. VAT£428.00 -
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James Suckling (97)
A riserva with so much structure and tension. A full body that shows dried fruit and mushroom flavors. Walnut soil, too. So long and powerful. A glorious wine. Wine for the long term. Drink in 2017.Inc. VAT£629.52 -
James Suckling (97)
Extremely complex aromas of cedar, mushroom and walnut highlighting the cherry and flowers. The palate is full and complete with ultra-fine and caressing tannins that are truly silky. It’s still very young, but shows beauty and seduction. Try after 2020.Inc. VAT£634.32 -
(6x75cl) 2015Wine Advocate (96)
The Castello Banfi 2015 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Poggio all'Oro is the top-shelf wine and shows careful integration and well-managed intensity. It opens to tart berry fruit, cassis and sour cherry. As it reveals itself in the glass, it begins to slowly deliver more spice, smoke and tar. All these various elements come together with balance and harmony, although these 2015 Riservas remain plumper and richer compared to their counterparts from 2016. Wait a few more years before opening this bottle; it needs more time. Some 27,000 bottles were made, and this wine will be released in September 2021.Inc. VAT£745.18 -
Wine Enthusiast (97)
Truffle, underbrush, new leather, wild berry and violet aromas are front and center on this gorgeous, full-bodied red. The taut, vibrant palate combines power and grace, delivering crushed red cherry, cranberry, white pepper and tobacco. It's young but impeccably balanced, with firm noble tannins and bright acidity. Hold to give it time to fully develop. Drink 2023–2043.Inc. VAT£368.38 -
Vinous (96)
Good full ruby-red. Captivating nose combines, ripe red cherry, black plum, minerals, herbs, mocha and sexy brown spices. Juicy and sweet, with refined, suave blackberry, raspberry, minerals and tobacco flavors dominating. Finishes extremely long, with a steely quality, fine-grained tannins and a multifaceted personality. Another great Brunello from Baricci.Inc. VAT£366.80 -
Wine Spectator (97)
Fresh and vivid, this red features cherry, raspberry, plum, floral, black tea and mineral aromas and flavors. The well-defined fruit character is nicely balanced by earthy, savory elements, lively acidity and refined tannins. This is complete, with terrific finesse and complexity.Inc. VAT£381.58 -
Kerin O'Keefe (98)
The captivating Baricci 2019 Brunello is another gorgeous wine from this storied producer. It offers enticing scents of woodland berry, new leather, camphor, pipe tobacco and dog rose while the full-bodied, elegantly structured palate delivers juicy Morello cherry, red plum, licorice and cake spice before a flinty mineral finish. A backbone of tight, refined tannins and fresh acidity provide support and racy tension. While it’s still youthfully austere, it already shows great balance and precision.Inc. VAT£382.78 -
Wine Advocate (97)
The excellent 2010 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva is a wine of impressive texture and depth. Specifically, what sets this Brunello apart from its peers is the masculine personality it so confidently delivers. This is a dark, brooding and expressive wine that boasts a firm sense of place and variety typicity. The bouquet shows defined aromas of dark cherry and pressed blackberry, but it also reveals beautifully etched aromas of spice, licorice and tobacco. The mouthfeel is impeccably polished and fine. It's a true work of beauty and charm. This is a very impressive effort.Inc. VAT£409.94 -
Vinous (93)
Bright red. Highly perfumed nose offers red cherry, rose petal, violet, tobacco and earth tones, with blood orange nuances providing added lift. Juicy, spicy and sweet, with very concentrated, multifaceted flavours of sour cherry, liquid stones, and candied violet. Harmonious, vibrant acidity lifts and extends the flavors on the supple yet firm finish. Approachable now but structured to age, this exceptionally well-balanced, pure, concentrated wine may well be the best Rosso di Montalcino of the vintage.Inc. VAT£223.55 -
Vinous (88)
Freshly cut flowers, sweet spices and dark red cherries are all woven together in the 2011 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Castello di Brolio. Layered and silky on the palate, the 2011 offers good balance, even if the oak is a bit pronounced. Overall, this is a solid, if not particularly exciting wine. The Gran Selezione designation appears only on the back label, which strikes me as a curious choice.Inc. VAT£260.44 -
James Suckling (97)
There’s lots of clove character here, but the fruit really shines through, offering up intense hibiscus, orange rind, cranberries, Thai basil and dark chocolate. Full-bodied and really structured and refined with an agile core of red berries and savory undertones. Long but minerally on the finish. Drink from 2024.Inc. VAT£257.15 -
James Suckling (96)
A polished and reserved Castello with cherry, orange-peel and chocolate aromas and flavors. Tight and round-tannined, in a very subtle and curated way. The precision in this wine is impressive. Needs time to open. Try after 2025.Inc. VAT£103.99 -
Vinous (89)
The 2015 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione CeniPrimo offers brilliant aromatics, sculpted fruit and a good bit of persistence, but like all of these wines, it is ultimately dominated by a cold, overly technical feel. Crushed rocks, mint, pine and spice all add nuance to a core of red cherry fruit. There is plenty of potential here, if the veneer ever comes off.Inc. VAT£455.64 -
James Suckling (99)
A beautiful nose with tangerine peel, strawberries, rose petals, boysenberries, cranberries, red plums, red cherries and dark spices. Very grainy and refined on the palate with a real kick from the orange-rind undertones that permeate the entire palate. Tiptoes like a tightrope walker between power and finesse and executes its mission nearly to perfection. Drink now or hold.Inc. VAT£491.63 -
James Suckling (97)
A beautiful nose that shows dark plums, vanilla, tar, tobacco and spices. Full-bodied and very powerful with punchy tannins, but some real integration to the agile fruit and acidity. The complexity and depth at the end is breathtaking. Drink from 2023.Inc. VAT£417.58 -
Wine Advocate (97+)
The Barone Ricasoli 2019 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Colledilà exudes an elegant fruit profile, but the wine is not without significant intensity and concentration too. With Sangiovese from clayey limestone soils rich in calcium carbonate and poor in organic matter, this wine also boasts that beautiful minerality that we saw in the others. Delicate berry fruit cedes to crushed oyster shell, dark spice and campfire ash. To the palate, the wine is high, firm and long.Inc. VAT£352.78 -
Wine Advocate (96+)
The Barone Ricasoli 2021 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Gaiole Colledilà opens to dark fruit, but perhaps more significantly, you get a slate-like mineral note that adds focus. That mineral note appears in all these beautiful Gran Selezione wines from vintner Francesco Ricasoli, but in the case of this bottle, it adds a dark or slightly brooding personality. The finish is absolutely savory and salty.Inc. VAT£343.24 -
Vinous (90)
The 2015 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Roncicone is ample, creamy and expansive. Spice, dried flowers and crushed rocks add aromatic nuance. The potential for the Roncicone to be a wine of distinction is evident, but in this vintage, it just feels imprisoned by an overly technical approach.Inc. VAT£416.44 -
James Suckling (98)
I love the purity of fruit to this Gran Selezione that shows hibiscus, orange peel, violets, lavender, early grey tea, cloves, tobacco and wet earth. Elegant and flowing with lithe yet structured tannins, intensely refreshing acidity and a long, complex finish. Superb sangiovese. Drink from 2023.Inc. VAT£419.15
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Feast your senses with the Avignonesi Vino Nobile Riserva Grandi Annate 2015, a stunning Tuscan delight. This wine is born from Avignonesi's proud biodynamic vineyards in Montepulciano, renowned for their care and dedication to all-natural and sustainable viticulture practices. The 2015 vintage sultrily exhibits the best aspects of Sangiovese, proffering a complex mixture of black cherries, plush tannins and a seductive minerality.
Made only in the most extraordinary of years, the Grandi Annate undergoes meticulous hand-harvesting, fermented in tailor-made, truncated conical oak, chestnut and clay vats, followed by a lengthy three-day maceration period. A leisurely 18-month maturation in oak barrels enhances its flavoursome richness, resulting in a luscious finish that is both elegantly smooth and strikingly persistent.
The Avignonesi Vino Nobile Riserva Grandi Annate 2015 vividly represents the marvellous prowess of Avignonesi's winemaking, showering the palate with a captivating symphony of flavours only found in Italy's finest.
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Enjoy a captivating tasting experience with the Avignonesi Vino Nobile Riserva Grandi Annate 2016, a Tuscan gem and a masterpiece of Italian winemaking. Produced from the noble Sangiovese grape in the Montepulciano region, this distinguished red wine reflects the mastery of Avignonesi, a world-renowned producer celebrated for its commitment to organic and biodynamic farming. The 'Grandi Annate' – ‘great vintages’ – is only created in outstanding years, making bottles from the 2016 vintage a coveted acquisition. The wine matures for 18 months in French oak, developing a complex bouquet of dark berries, leather and spices. On the palate, the Avignonesi Vino Nobile Riserva Grandi Annate 2016 delights with supple tannins and a stunningly long finish, a testament to its high quality. A splendid addition to any wine lover's collection, this wine pairs perfectly with robust meat dishes and aged cheeses.
In Bond£142.00 -
Enjoy a captivating tasting experience with the Avignonesi Vino Nobile Riserva Grandi Annate 2016, a Tuscan gem and a masterpiece of Italian winemaking. Produced from the noble Sangiovese grape in the Montepulciano region, this distinguished red wine reflects the mastery of Avignonesi, a world-renowned producer celebrated for its commitment to organic and biodynamic farming. The 'Grandi Annate' – ‘great vintages’ – is only created in outstanding years, making bottles from the 2016 vintage a coveted acquisition. The wine matures for 18 months in French oak, developing a complex bouquet of dark berries, leather and spices. On the palate, the Avignonesi Vino Nobile Riserva Grandi Annate 2016 delights with supple tannins and a stunningly long finish, a testament to its high quality. A splendid addition to any wine lover's collection, this wine pairs perfectly with robust meat dishes and aged cheeses.
In Bond£779.00 -
Enjoy a captivating tasting experience with the Avignonesi Vino Nobile Riserva Grandi Annate 2016, a Tuscan gem and a masterpiece of Italian winemaking. Produced from the noble Sangiovese grape in the Montepulciano region, this distinguished red wine reflects the mastery of Avignonesi, a world-renowned producer celebrated for its commitment to organic and biodynamic farming. The 'Grandi Annate' – ‘great vintages’ – is only created in outstanding years, making bottles from the 2016 vintage a coveted acquisition. The wine matures for 18 months in French oak, developing a complex bouquet of dark berries, leather and spices. On the palate, the Avignonesi Vino Nobile Riserva Grandi Annate 2016 delights with supple tannins and a stunningly long finish, a testament to its high quality. A splendid addition to any wine lover's collection, this wine pairs perfectly with robust meat dishes and aged cheeses.
In Bond£395.00 -
James Suckling (95)
Lots of plum and dark-berry character with citrus, cedar and sandalwood. Very pure sangiovese. Full-bodied with firm, racy tannins and cool, vivid fruit at the finish. Some mineral, tar and steel undertones. Needs time to open and soften. Better than the 2015. Try after 2023.In Bond£286.00 -
(6x75cl) 2019In Bond£204.12
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James Suckling (97)
Lots of dried bark, cinnamon stick, forest floor and earth add to an impression of dried cherries and sandalwood. But there are also hints of caramelized oranges and preserved lemons. The attack on the palate takes immediate effect; the powerful tannins pucker the edges of the mouth with imposing depth, but equally fascinating detail. This is a robust, take-no-hostages style of Brunello with a modern twist of finesse and tension. Drink from 2025.In Bond£268.00 -
(6x75cl) 2016
James Suckling (96)
Cool and perfumed 2016 Brunello with black cherries, flowers and crushed stones. Medium to full body with firm, chewy tannins, yet polished and very silky. Mineral and seaweed undertones. Just a hint of bitterness. Drink after 2023.In Bond£310.00 -
(6x75cl) 2019
Vinous (90)
The 2019 Rosso di Montalcino Poggio alle Mura opens with a bouquet of sweet violets giving way to dried black cherries, allspice and a hint of mocha. Its creamy textures flesh out across the palate with ease, as mineral-tinged red and black fruits slowly saturate, adding tension toward the close. The 2019 finishes with length yet tannic, leaving bitter citrus nuances and tart wildberries to linger on. It will be a number of years before readers can fully enjoy this powerful vintage of Poggio alle Mura.In Bond£336.00 -
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James Suckling (97)
A riserva with so much structure and tension. A full body that shows dried fruit and mushroom flavors. Walnut soil, too. So long and powerful. A glorious wine. Wine for the long term. Drink in 2017.In Bond£506.00 -
James Suckling (97)
Extremely complex aromas of cedar, mushroom and walnut highlighting the cherry and flowers. The palate is full and complete with ultra-fine and caressing tannins that are truly silky. It’s still very young, but shows beauty and seduction. Try after 2020.In Bond£510.00 -
(6x75cl) 2015
Wine Advocate (96)
The Castello Banfi 2015 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Poggio all'Oro is the top-shelf wine and shows careful integration and well-managed intensity. It opens to tart berry fruit, cassis and sour cherry. As it reveals itself in the glass, it begins to slowly deliver more spice, smoke and tar. All these various elements come together with balance and harmony, although these 2015 Riservas remain plumper and richer compared to their counterparts from 2016. Wait a few more years before opening this bottle; it needs more time. Some 27,000 bottles were made, and this wine will be released in September 2021.In Bond£601.00 -
Wine Enthusiast (97)
Truffle, underbrush, new leather, wild berry and violet aromas are front and center on this gorgeous, full-bodied red. The taut, vibrant palate combines power and grace, delivering crushed red cherry, cranberry, white pepper and tobacco. It's young but impeccably balanced, with firm noble tannins and bright acidity. Hold to give it time to fully develop. Drink 2023–2043.In Bond£287.00 -
Vinous (96)
Good full ruby-red. Captivating nose combines, ripe red cherry, black plum, minerals, herbs, mocha and sexy brown spices. Juicy and sweet, with refined, suave blackberry, raspberry, minerals and tobacco flavors dominating. Finishes extremely long, with a steely quality, fine-grained tannins and a multifaceted personality. Another great Brunello from Baricci.In Bond£285.00 -
Wine Spectator (97)
Fresh and vivid, this red features cherry, raspberry, plum, floral, black tea and mineral aromas and flavors. The well-defined fruit character is nicely balanced by earthy, savory elements, lively acidity and refined tannins. This is complete, with terrific finesse and complexity.In Bond£298.00 -
Kerin O'Keefe (98)
The captivating Baricci 2019 Brunello is another gorgeous wine from this storied producer. It offers enticing scents of woodland berry, new leather, camphor, pipe tobacco and dog rose while the full-bodied, elegantly structured palate delivers juicy Morello cherry, red plum, licorice and cake spice before a flinty mineral finish. A backbone of tight, refined tannins and fresh acidity provide support and racy tension. While it’s still youthfully austere, it already shows great balance and precision.In Bond£299.00 -
Wine Advocate (97)
The excellent 2010 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva is a wine of impressive texture and depth. Specifically, what sets this Brunello apart from its peers is the masculine personality it so confidently delivers. This is a dark, brooding and expressive wine that boasts a firm sense of place and variety typicity. The bouquet shows defined aromas of dark cherry and pressed blackberry, but it also reveals beautifully etched aromas of spice, licorice and tobacco. The mouthfeel is impeccably polished and fine. It's a true work of beauty and charm. This is a very impressive effort.In Bond£332.00 -
Vinous (93)
Bright red. Highly perfumed nose offers red cherry, rose petal, violet, tobacco and earth tones, with blood orange nuances providing added lift. Juicy, spicy and sweet, with very concentrated, multifaceted flavours of sour cherry, liquid stones, and candied violet. Harmonious, vibrant acidity lifts and extends the flavors on the supple yet firm finish. Approachable now but structured to age, this exceptionally well-balanced, pure, concentrated wine may well be the best Rosso di Montalcino of the vintage.In Bond£167.00 -
Vinous (88)
Freshly cut flowers, sweet spices and dark red cherries are all woven together in the 2011 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Castello di Brolio. Layered and silky on the palate, the 2011 offers good balance, even if the oak is a bit pronounced. Overall, this is a solid, if not particularly exciting wine. The Gran Selezione designation appears only on the back label, which strikes me as a curious choice.In Bond£201.00 -
James Suckling (97)
There’s lots of clove character here, but the fruit really shines through, offering up intense hibiscus, orange rind, cranberries, Thai basil and dark chocolate. Full-bodied and really structured and refined with an agile core of red berries and savory undertones. Long but minerally on the finish. Drink from 2024.In Bond£195.00 -
James Suckling (96)
A polished and reserved Castello with cherry, orange-peel and chocolate aromas and flavors. Tight and round-tannined, in a very subtle and curated way. The precision in this wine is impressive. Needs time to open. Try after 2025.In Bond£80.00 -
Vinous (89)
The 2015 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione CeniPrimo offers brilliant aromatics, sculpted fruit and a good bit of persistence, but like all of these wines, it is ultimately dominated by a cold, overly technical feel. Crushed rocks, mint, pine and spice all add nuance to a core of red cherry fruit. There is plenty of potential here, if the veneer ever comes off.In Bond£360.00 -
James Suckling (99)
A beautiful nose with tangerine peel, strawberries, rose petals, boysenberries, cranberries, red plums, red cherries and dark spices. Very grainy and refined on the palate with a real kick from the orange-rind undertones that permeate the entire palate. Tiptoes like a tightrope walker between power and finesse and executes its mission nearly to perfection. Drink now or hold.In Bond£399.00 -
James Suckling (97)
A beautiful nose that shows dark plums, vanilla, tar, tobacco and spices. Full-bodied and very powerful with punchy tannins, but some real integration to the agile fruit and acidity. The complexity and depth at the end is breathtaking. Drink from 2023.In Bond£328.00 -
Wine Advocate (97+)
The Barone Ricasoli 2019 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Colledilà exudes an elegant fruit profile, but the wine is not without significant intensity and concentration too. With Sangiovese from clayey limestone soils rich in calcium carbonate and poor in organic matter, this wine also boasts that beautiful minerality that we saw in the others. Delicate berry fruit cedes to crushed oyster shell, dark spice and campfire ash. To the palate, the wine is high, firm and long.In Bond£274.00 -
Wine Advocate (96+)
The Barone Ricasoli 2021 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Gaiole Colledilà opens to dark fruit, but perhaps more significantly, you get a slate-like mineral note that adds focus. That mineral note appears in all these beautiful Gran Selezione wines from vintner Francesco Ricasoli, but in the case of this bottle, it adds a dark or slightly brooding personality. The finish is absolutely savory and salty.In Bond£270.00 -
Vinous (90)
The 2015 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Roncicone is ample, creamy and expansive. Spice, dried flowers and crushed rocks add aromatic nuance. The potential for the Roncicone to be a wine of distinction is evident, but in this vintage, it just feels imprisoned by an overly technical approach.In Bond£331.00 -
James Suckling (98)
I love the purity of fruit to this Gran Selezione that shows hibiscus, orange peel, violets, lavender, early grey tea, cloves, tobacco and wet earth. Elegant and flowing with lithe yet structured tannins, intensely refreshing acidity and a long, complex finish. Superb sangiovese. Drink from 2023.In Bond£330.00
