Castello Vicchiomaggio 'San Jacopo', Chianti Classico 2023 75cl
£20.30
Smooth and elegant, a lovely and savoury expression of Chianti with red cherry and strawberry fruits through to a silky finish
Castello Vicchiomaggio, La Prima, Chianti Classico Gran Selezione 2021 75cl
£49.16
Full, velvety and complex showing ripe red plum and oak cedar notes, sublimely smooth and silky, elegant and refined
Frescobaldi Montesodi Chianti Rufina Riserva 2021 75cl
£45.04
A singular, exceptional plot at 400 metres elevation on the Castello Nipozzano estate, Montesodi became the first Chianti Rufina 'Cru' in 1974 The wine has a beautifully clear ruby-red colour, and a bouquet redolent of cherries and strawberries, with rosehip, violet, clove and black pepper, and a mellow mature character The elegance and silky-smooth quality of the tannins on the palate is absolutely incredible, and the finish is long and persistent This may be enjoyed immediately and over a decade or longer After painstaking work carried out in the Montesodi vineyard, Sangiovese grapes are hand-harvested into 15 kg crates, and then carefully selected, berry by berry for the most perfectly ripe fruit There is a traditional ageing process - first in large (30 hectolitre) Austrian and French oak barrels, and then in bottle
Bonacchi, Vin Santo del Chianti 2016 50cl
£22.63
A traditional Tuscan sweet wine with honied aromas of peach, caramelised oranges and caramel
Carpineto 'Farnito', Vinsanto del Chianti 2006 50cl
£47.27
A complex dessert wine with an intense flavour of toffee apple and creme , beautifully elegant
Badia a Coltibuono, Chianti Classico Riserva 2019 75cl
£32.51
An elegant and charming Chianti Riserva with ample notes of black berried fruits layered with tobacco, spice and savoury overtones through to a fresh finish
Carpineto, Chianti Classico Riserva 2019 75cl
£26.74
A traditionally styled Chianti Classico, velvety yet robust with earthy liquorice notes and a savoury finish
Frescobaldi Tenuta Perano Rialzi Chianti Classico Gran Selezio 2020 75cl
£44.46
Made entirely from Sangiovese grapes, Rialzi 2016 is bold, highly elegant and vibrant but never overpowering It has an intense, bright ruby-red colour The bouquet is complex and well-balanced: berries, violet flowers and spices are the dominant aromas, followed by notes of toasted coffee beans and tobacco, further emphasising the rich structure of Sangiovese grapes
Bonacchi, Chianti Classico 2022 75cl
£16.04
Easy drinking style of Chianti with aromas of red cherry balanced with fresh and savoury flavours
Cantine Leonardo Da Vinci Chianti 2021 75cl
£13.24
"This wine is deep purple in colour The dominant bouquet is of fresh red fruits especially cherries, mingled with peppery notes On the palate the wine is well balanced, ripe and lively with soft, round tannins and a lingering finish "
Frescobaldi Tenuta Perano Chianti Classico Riserva 2020 75cl
£31.70
With a deep, dark garnet appearance, the Tenuta Perano Chianti Classico Reserva has a wonderful, mature mellowness of aroma, with subtle, woody, creamy, butterscotch nuances Beautiful, rounded juiciness on the palate, with rich, velvety texture, fresh acidity and complex layers of flavour This is excellent
Badia a Coltibuono, Chianti Classico 2021 75cl
£22.50
Warm and supple with layers of violet, tobacco, black pepper and cherry Full of charm, this is beautifully balanced with a fresh and uplifting note on the finish
Casa Brancaia Chianti Classico Riserva 2020 75cl
£31.66
This is an outstanding Chianti Classico Riserva It has freshness, alongside concentrated, complex aromas and flavours of dried cherries, dark chocolate and toasted coconut, with masses of depth and richness The tannins are rounded and velvety, and it has superb length Upon opening, it is initially lean, but the flavours and texture expand and soften with exposure to air This is an excellent example of how skilled blending of the juicier Merlot fleshes out the noble yet sometimes ascetic Sangiovese Ready to drink now, this will also evolve well with bottle age over you can enjoy this at your leisure over 5-10 years
Frescobaldi Nipozzano Chianti Rufina Riserva 2020 75cl
£21.74
Balance of components It has an intense ruby red colour Its bouquet has hints of red and black berries, such as black cherry, raspberry, blueberry and red and blackcurrants; delicate citrus notes that add alovely freshness Even the floral hints characterise the profile of this wine with aromas that bring to mind violets and rosehip In conclusion, spicy notes of black pepper and balsamic notes The tannic texture is clearly present and is extremely elegant
Casa Brancaia Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Organic 2019 75cl
£65.58
Brancaia Chianti Classico Gran Selezione is savoury and complex, and gives the impression of being a mellow, matured wine, even while relatively young It is fine and rounded in texture, with deep, woodsy flavours and beautiful balance It could easily age for decadeshowever it is absolutely ready to enjoy straight away (give it an hour in a decanter to appreciate it at its best) This is a 100% Sangiovese, selected from a single vineyard site The wine is not necessarily made every vintage, and the specific site may vary - the criteria are that this has to be the best-performing plot in a given year, from only the best years