Fattoria Felsina Berardenga I SISTRI Chardonnay Toscana

Ruby red colour, good intensity and rich colour tonality. Spicy nose, intense notes of tobacco and wet soil. On the palate, nice, consistent and medium soft tannins, due to the appropriate aging in oak. Nice consistency, structure and race in the aftertaste. (6 x 75 cl)

Lovely balance and richness, more elegance and less power than 1998. (12 x 75 cl)

The Vigneto Rancia Chianti Classico Riserva is a brilliant rich ruby red and has a spicy nose with floral notes and wild berry nuances. Spice continues in the mouth and is nicely complemented by a dense, soft fabric of youthful tannins. Rancia, one of Felsina’s best vineyards, has been bottled as a single vineyard wine since 1983, and in our view is one of the top three wines sold under the Chianti Classico denomination. Rancia’s combination of power, finesse and length make it unbeatable. Production in 2001 was down 50% on quantities in 2000 due to frost. The resulting low yields have given an extra intensity to the wine without sacrificing its aromatic appeal. (6 x 75 cl)

Due to the vineyards' position just to the east of the delimited Chianti Classico zone, Lucia Bazzochi chooses to use the Tuscan IGT classification for his best wines. This blend of 70% Sangiovese with Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon is a delight, with wonderful vibrancy of fruit combined with a softness and suppleness. (6 x 75 cl)

Fattoria di Petrolo TORRIONE IGT Toscana from Italy, Tuscany by Fattoria di Petrolo Mercatale Valdarno (6 x 75 cl)

Fattoria Le Terrazze LE CAVE Chardonnay IGT The Marches from Italy by Fattoria Le Terrazze Numana (12 x 75 cl)

From Alessandro Nieri's estate this is a great wine descibed by the owner as a 'Mini Supertuscan.' A blend of Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon this lovely red coloured wine is showing cherry fruit and a fine texture. (12 x 75 cl)

From Alessandro Nieri's estate this is a great Sangiovese that is aged in French oak, 60% of which is new each year. This has produced a deep red coloured wine with considerable structure and great balance. (6 x 75 cl)

This wine has an attractive fruit nose with a firm yet integrated structure on the palate. (6 x 75 cl)