Castello di Monastero Sangiovese di Toscana IGT

The property of the Mazzei family since 1435, Fonterutoli still preserves its original aspect of a tranquil country hamlet. The estate covers a total area of 470 hectares , 69 hectares of which are devoted to vineyards divided into four separate production zones, Fonterutoli, Siepi, Badiola, and Belvedere, situated at altitudes ranging from 230 to 500 meters . Exposure is to the south and southwest. From the winery in Fonterutoli (1 x 1.5 Litres)

The property of the Mazzei family since 1435, Fonterutoli still preserves its original aspect of a tranquil country hamlet. The estate covers a total area of 470 hectares , 69 hectares of which are devoted to vineyards divided into four separate production zones, Fonterutoli, Siepi, Badiola, and Belvedere, situated at altitudes ranging from 230 to 500 meters . Exposure is to the south and southwest. From the winery in Fonterutoli (6 x 75 cl)

Tasting notes: A rich, luminous ruby red. Appealing, crisp notes of menthol emerge on the nose, blending beautifully with more developed aromas reminiscent of cinchona and tamarind. The wine enters smooth and almost creamy, massive and full, but not in the least aggressive. Tannins are well integrated with the alcohol, and a seductive, tasty finish lingers quite long. (6 x 75 cl)

Tasting notes : A deep ruby red, with slight garnet highlights in the background. On the nose, a vein of fruit preserve melds well with more developed characteristics, such as elegant, delicate nuances of tobacco and coffee. The attack is solid and powerful, bolstered by a decisive suite of finely-woven tannins well-integrated into the structure. Very appealing, lengthy finish. (6 x 75 cl)

Youthful soft red, vivid berry fruit aromas with creamy new oak overtones. Smooth velvety palate with classic fruit and spicy tannins leading to a long, elegant finish. One of the most famous estates in Chianti Classico, Castello di Volpaia is owned by the elegant Giovanella Stianti and run by enologist Maurizio Castelli. The modern winemaking equipment is discreetly arranged within the confines of the medieval hamlet of Volpaia near Radda. The vineyards include some of the highest in the Classico area, up to 600m. This influences the style of the Volpaia wines, which are always rich in floral perfumes and elegant in texture. This is true across the range, from the beautifully balanced Chianti Classico, to the more oaky and developed Riserva and through to the two fine “supertuscans”. Coltassala is mainly Sangiovese, with ripe plummy fruit, controlled oak flavours and fine tannins. Balifico adds one third Cabernet Sauvignon to the Sangiovese, bringing a more berry fruity character and equally notable aromatic finish (6 x 75 cl)

The Bossi castle is situated in the Castelnuovo Berardenga commune in the midst of evergreen woods and fields full of fossil-rich minerals and has been a focus of local history for many centuries. Bought by the Bacci family it has been totally restored while the Bossi wines, made by oenologist Alberto Antonioni, have exalted fruit flavours; they are smooth, rich and complex, a far cry from the rustic tongue-dissolvers one associates with basic Chianti. The Girolamo is a lush plush Merlot from 30-year-old vines matured in French oak barrels for 12 months. A gloriously fruity wine reminiscent of just-made raspberry jam, silky and ample in the mouth. (12 x 75 cl)

The property of the Mazzei family since 1435, Fonterutoli still preserves its original aspect of a tranquil country hamlet. The estate covers a total area of 470 hectares , 69 hectares of which are devoted to vineyards divided into four separate production zones, Fonterutoli, Siepi, Badiola, and Belvedere, situated at altitudes ranging from 230 to 500 meters . Exposure is to the south and southwest. Fonterutoli's petit vin, made primarily from Sangiovese grapes with a little percentage of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. Hand picked from mid to late September and aged in stainless steel tanks, then in small French and American oak barrels for 12 months. The combination of aroma, softness and a good structure makes this wine an extremely modern, pleasant and gratifying beverage. (12 x 75 cl)

Produced in the best estate parcel for the Sangiovese (12 x 75 cl)

Barone Ricasoli CASALFERRO Sangiovese di Toscana Tuscany from Italy, Tuscany by Castello di Brolio Gaiole in Chianti (1 x 1.5 Litres)