Villa Cafaggio Chianti Classico DOCG

Were the many sub-zones of Chianti Classico to drawn up in the French style classification, Panzano would be first in line for the Grand Cru category. Villa Cafaggio own 30ha of vineyard in the prime site of Panzano, the Conca D'Oro, where a combination of soil type, altitude and aspect, offer perfect growing conditions for the Sangiovese. Their status as one of Chiantis Blue Ribband estates and the rising star of the region rests largely with the dynamic winemaker Stefano Farkas' talent for clonal selection, replanting substantial portion of the vineyard with the fine Sangiovese clones while planting some carefully selected Cabernet Sauvignon along the way. Consultant Stefano Chiccioli has also brought innovations in the winery using micro-oxygenation during fermentation giving a round depth of fruit to balance the austerity typical of sangiovesie. Their wines have garnered such rave reviews in recent years that they are on strict allocation. A lovely, rich colour. There is an enticing character on the nose, which has high-toned notes, black fruits and black olive aromas. The palate is just lovely, medium-bodied, but with a full, rounded texture. There is a great combination of soft black fruits, deliciously chewy tannins and strong acidity. There's a sweet edge to the fruit, but overall this is structured and balanced. (12 x 75 cl)

Villa Cafaggio Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG from Italy, Tuscany, Chianti Classico by Villa Cafaggio (6 x 75 cl)

Villa Cafaggio Chianti Classico DOCG from Italy, Tuscany, Chianti by Villa Cafaggio (24 x 37.5 cl)

Full garnet red, warm round bouquet with flavours of ripe plum and spices. Firm palate with a good balance of tannins on the finish. The extensive Vistarenni estate lies between Radda and Gaiole in Chianti, 580 metres. above sea level, and is dominated by its splendid 16th century villa. Once the property of the Strozzi and Sonnino families, the name itself is thought to be of Etruscan origin and is first documented as a settlement in 1049. The property comprises 35 hectares. of vineyards as well as olive groves and woodland, a magnificent cellar, entirely dug out of the rock and roofed over with brick vaulting, and a small farm shop (24 x 37.5 cl)

Villa La Pagliaia Chianti Classico from Italy, Tuscany, Chianti Classico by Villa La Pagliaia (24 x 37.5 cl)

A traditional Chianti Classico intense colour, good structure and an accentuated grapey quality. A wine for mid-range ageing, ready to drink 15 months after vintage. (12 x 75 cl)

Excellent balance of elegance and harmony, a ripe and mature Riserva that still has plenty of youthfulness. The colour is ruby red with slight garnet reflections and a powerful aroma of violets and a touch of wood on the nose. (6 x 75 cl)

Herbaceous cherry nose, the palate showing some gamey maturity and complexity. Medium bodied and very proper. (12 x 75 cl)

Villa Cafaggio CORTACCIO Tuscany from Italy, Tuscany by Villa Cafaggio Powerful Reds (6 x 75 cl)