(region followed by producer)
Alto Adige:
Kellerei Kaltern
Friuli:
Zuani
Ronco del Gelso
Adriano Gigante
Veneto / Trentino:
Campagnola
Albino Armani
Umbria:
Antonelli
Toscana:
La Querce
Poggio al Sole
Poggio Scalette
Casanova di Neri
Icario
Piemonte (Barolo):
Mauro Molino
Boroli
Piemonte (Barbaresco):
Sottimano
Campania:
Antonio Caggiano
Puglia:
Torrevento
Sicilia:
COS
Sardegna:
Pala
La Querce (Colli Fiorentino, Tuscany)
La Querce is a small vineyard located just outside of Florence, in the hills of Impruneta. Owned by the Marchi family since 1962, it has in recent years been revitalised due to Massimo Marchi enlisting the help of consultant Massimo Ferretti and winemaker Alberto Antonini. Currently there are 8 hectares under vine with traditional grape varieties of the region planted on south facing slopes. The results have been amazing with the Sorrettole winning the price /quality trophy 3 years in a row in the Gambero Rosso.
Chianti Sorrettole DOCG 2006
A traditional style of Chianti, with a blend of Sangiovese, Cannaiolo and Trebbiano. Vinified in stainless steel.
Chianti Colli Fiorentini La Torretta DOCG 2004 2 bicchieri Gambero Rosso 2007
Produced from mainly Sangiovese, fermented in stainless steel and aged in barriques for 12 months.
La Querce DOCG 2004 2 bicchieri rosso , Gambero Rosso 2007
The Top wine of this estate, dark morello cherry, graphite and subtle vanilla tones, inky black in colour. Intense and complex finish.
Poggio al Sole (Tavarnelle Val di Pesa, Tuscany)
Poggio al Sole, meaning ‘sun-facing hill’ in Italian, is situated on 37 acres of a south-facing ridge in Tavernelle, which is in the heart of Tuscany, between Florence and Siena. The Vineyard was taken over in the 1990s by The Davazs’, a Swiss family who come from a long tradition of winemaking. Since the son Johannes Davaz took over, he's transformed Poggio al Sole into a state-of-the-art winery with modern equipment and a temperature-controlled wine cellar. The vines are planted at 320-480 metres above sea level. Cropping levels are limited to between 400-600 grams of grapes per square metre. Poggio al Sole was known for its excellent Chianti Classico, and now also has an excellent Bordeaux Blend and Syrah.Their wines typically are awarded 2 to 3 Bicchieri in Gamberro Rosso each year.
Chianti Classico 2005
2005 is rich and juicy with great lifted cherry fruit, clasic firm but fine tannins. Fantastic drinking now ….
Chianti Classico Casasilia 2004
Very intense super ripe morello cherry fruit, spice and tobacco with well integrated tannins. With all this richness the wine manages to stay elegant and light.
Poggio Scalette (Greve in Chianti, Toscana)
The slopes of the Greve Valley are indisputably one of Italy's most ideal locations for the cultivation of vineyards. The combination of exposure and soil composition contribute to the excellent quality of the wines. Poggio Scalette takes its name from the landscape which is characterised by dry stone walls that support the terraces on which the vineyards and olive groves are planted. Another fact is that these vines, more than 90 years old, are a rare example of the original clone of the famous “Sangiovese di Lamole” varietal in the Chianti Classico area.
Il Carbonaione 3 bicchieri rosso, Gambero Rosso 2007
From legendary winemaker Vittorio Fiore, a wine that represents the highest expression of the Sangiovese: supple, rich, dense and long lived… a benchmark Supertuscan! It is the culmination of knowledge and experience and therefore an important message of quality.
Casanova di Neri (Montalcino, Toscana)
One of the rising stars of Montalcino, this estate comprises of 48 ha. in 4 areas within the region: Pietradonice in Castelnuovo dell’Abate; Cetine in San Angelo in Colle; Cerretalto and Fiesole. The oldest vines were planted in 1971 and in 2005 a brand new gravity fed winery was built. Their commitment to the region and producing both traditional and more modern style wines is paying off with fantastic press endorsements and global demand for their wines.
Rosso di Montalcino 2005
100% Brunello, aged in Sloveneian oak 15 months.
Very fresh and fragrant, initially sour cherry fruit, moving to plum and liquorice, very fine and elegant. Approachable now but also has great cellaring potential. The Value of this wine can not be overstated.
Brunello di Montalcino 2002
100% Brunello, aged in Slavonian oak barrels for 36 months. Only one Brunello was made in this year and with all the Ceretalto and tenuta fruit in it this wine really looks good. The fruit was very carefully selected to make the best possible wines this year.
Brunello di Montalcino Cerretalto 2001
100% Brunello, aged in French barrels for 29 months.
Parker 100 points. 3 bicchieri, Gambero Rosso 2006
Brunello di Montalcino Cerretalto 1999
100% Brunello, aged in French barrels for 29 months.
Parker 96 points. 3 bicchieri, Gambero Rosso 2006
Icario (Montepulciano, Toscana)
The Property in Fucile near Montepulciano (Orcia Valley) is owned by the Cechetti Family who are originally from Rome.
22 ha of the 35ha land are currently under vine. The vineyards occupy six hill crests, and feature two grands crus. Soils are poor, made up of mainly clay and Tuff and is mostly planted with Sangiovese, but also Merlot & Teroldo. The Family strives to become one of the leading forces in Montepulciano.
Rosso di Montepulciano 2006
Clean, bright red fruit (cherry and plum), soft but great structured wine, very juicy with a intense finish.
Rubi delle Pietrose IGT 2005 1 bicchieri, Gambero Rosso 2007
(Sangiovese, Merlot, Syrah, Teroldego)
Tight nose, opens very fragrant with typical Tuscan aromas, warm ripe cherry fruit touch of spice and anis herb, fine tannin finish. A great food wine.
Vino Nobile di MontepulcianoVitaroccia 2004
The “Riserva”of this Estate this is rather profound with tight bundled plum and dark cherry fruit and well integrated smoky vanilla oak. Needs a bit of time to reveal itself in the glass, pleasant but firm tannins to finish.
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