Tuscany

Coming from the heart of Tuscany's historical Chianti Classico zone, this blend of Sangiovese and other local red varieties is made for us by Badia a Coltibuono. Rich aromas of red cherry, wild herbs and spicy complexity lead to a dense palate that is laden with ripe fruit and fresh acidity. The tannins are smooth and integrated while the finish is long and generous. Perfect with meat or tomato-based pasta dishes. 
Katherine Dart MW - Wine Buyer, June 2017

The Bolgheri Rosso 2016 grows at 100>200m altitude, under 2km from the Mediterranean sea. The 2016 has a deep core of black cherry, cassis and balsamic flashes, framed by an immediate and fruity expression. Sweet spices of smoke and oak, attained from 10 months in barrique and  framed by firm, yet silky tannins. Grown on rocky and calcareous soils, the signature of Grattamacco is expressive and mineral salinity which carries the palate on and on. Drink now to 2026.

Lifted black Cherry, plum notes, Thyme and “teal like” leafiness in the background, on the nose. A seamless melange of aromas. This is a serious Serre Nuove. No less enjoyable but allow a few years before approaching. The medium bodied silky blackcurrant fruit on the mid palate, shows great vim & vigour, with the vibrant leaf bud element of the increased percentage of the Cabernet Franc visible. Great grip of well intergrated tannins. A finely constructed, savoury Serre Nuove. 2021- 2028.
Stuart Rae, Commercial Manager (Fine Wine)

Bright and ripe classic Sangiovese notes on the nose of red and black fruit vying for attention, with a certain meaty nuance in the background. Lots of fine red fruit on the palate, tempered by crisp acidity and fine, ripe tannins, all in balance with a pleasing mouth-feel and satisfyingly complete finish. This is hard to resist now, but will become even more harmonious if cellared for another four to six years.
Chris Pollington, Private Account Manager

The Sangiovese dominates on the nose with notes of grilled meats and Morello cherries. These are echoed on the palate, reminiscent of great Chianti Classico, before the blackcurrant comes in towards to the finish to remind you that the Cabernets are there. Great acidity and full, but soft tannins indicate that this will drink relatively early, but has at least a decade of life ahead of it. Another delicious Tig’ from the team at Antinori.
Chris Pollington, Private Account Manager

Now firmly amongst the greats of the Italian wine scene, Tignanello’s origins lie in a single vineyard Chianti Classico Riserva ‘Vigneto Tignanello‘ made for the 1970 vintage. Even at this point it broke new ground by being the first Sangiovese aged in small oak barrels, and the die was cast from the 1971 vintage, when it became a Vino da Tavola della Toscana and was named Tignanello after the vineyard from where the fruit originates. Over the following eleven years Tignanello gradually evolved into the wine we recognise today – a wine that no longer follows the rules laid down by Chianti Classico Disciplinare.

This is a Tignanello vintage with wonderful purity of fruit on the nose first and foremost. Pure, unadulterated bramble, hedgerow fruit – exquisite! Behind that initial and impressive wave of fruit there are complex layers of nutmeg, black tea and Asian spices. This continues apace on the palate, and also where the Sangiovese really comes into play. The taut structure and fine tannins build neatly through the midpalate where more layers of hoi sin, dark coffee and subtle meatiness. The finish is textbook Tignanello, refined yet focussed and wonderfully long. Drinking from 2018 onto 2030.
Gary Owen, Fine Wine

Tignanello releases are always of huge interest – a superb Super Tuscan red which still offers significant value. This 2012 release demonstrates the quality and consistency of the Antinori estate very well indeed. The nose offers generous dark fruit, black cherry and cassis with notes of clove and dried herbs. The palate is laced with fine acidity giving real energy and vibrancy, very moreish. Fine, silky and eminently approachable now, but there is more to come of course and more layers will emerge over the coming years. Drink 2018 – 2028.
Martyn Rolph, Fine Wine 

Deep ruby with a narrow orange rim. Cool fruit and herbs on the nose. Remarkable sweet and ripe fruit on the attack with firm, bitter tannins. A successful balancing act, showing great concentration while keeping perfect focus and poise.
Drinking window: 2020-2036
Walter Speller, jancisrobinson.com, 21 March 2016