92 points

2017 Ricasoli Colledilà Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG

Kerin O'Keefe, Wine Enthusiast, February 2021

“Red berry, rose, slate and camphor aromas are front and center on this 100% Sangiovese. Linear and elegantly structured, the medium-palate offers dried cherry, licorice and roasted coffee bean framed in fine-grained tannins before closing on an almost salty note. Drink 2022–2027.”

92 points

2017 Ricasoli CeniPrimo Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG

Kerin O'Keefe, Wine Enthusiast, February 2021

“Aromas of fragrant purple flowers, baked plum and a whiff of pipe tobacco form the inviting nose. Elegantly structured, the youthfully austere palate features dried black cherry, licorice and orange zest framed in tightly wound, fine-grained tannins. It closes on a coffee bean note. Drink 2023–2029.”

91 points

2018 Ricasoli Roncicone Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG

Kerin O'Keefe, Wine Enthusiast, April 2022

“Aromas of mature dark- skinned fruit, mocha and toasted oak emerge from the glass. The ripe palate offers baked plum, lico- rice and roasted coffee bean alongside close-grained tannins. Drink 2023–2030.”

91 points

2018 Ricasoli CeniPrimo Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG

Kerin O'Keefe, Wine Enthusiast, April 2022

“This offers aromas of mocha, dark-skinned fruit and French oak. The mature palate features prune, sage and espresso alongside dusty, rather drying tannins. Drink 2023–2030.”

90 points

2018 Ricasoli Castello di Brolio Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG

Kerin O'Keefe, Wine Enthusiast, April 2022

“Iris, camphor and cedar aromas emerge from the glass. The medium- bodied palate offers black plum, espresso and vanilla alongside polished tannins. It’s already accessible but also offers good midterm aging potential. Drink through 2028. ”

90 points

2018 Ricasoli Brolio Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG

Kerin O'Keefe, Wine Enthusiast, April 2022

“Aromas of violet, toasted oak and mocha lead the way. The rather forward palate offers blackberry jam, espresso and toasted hazel- nut alongside close-grained tannins. Drink through 2028. ”

89 points

2016 Ricasoli Castello di Brolio Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG

Kerin O'Keefe, Wine Enthusiast, February 2021

“Blue flower, French oak and camphor aromas mingle together in the glass. Reflecting the nose, the austere palate features coconut, espresso and vanilla along with notes of prune and dried cherry. It's rather lean on fruit richness; close-grained tannins grip the close.”

88 points

2015 Ricasoli Castello di Brolio Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG

Kerin O'Keefe, Wine Enthusiast, March 2018

“This blend of 90% Sangiovese, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Petit Verdot opens with aromas of toasted oak, roasted coffee and a whiff of red plum. The firm palate offers cocoa, licorice and black-currant jam alongside assertive tannins that lead to a drying finish. Drink through 2023.”

100 points

2018 Bibi Graetz Testamatta Rosso

Jane Anson, Decanter, August 2020

“This is a great wine, with scope and imagination that doesn't want to let you go. Genuinely stands out among the wines of this tasting, and these are a fine array of wines.”

96-97 points

2018 Bibi Graetz Testamatta Rosso

James Suckling, James Suckling, November 2019

“Shows superb length and intensity with blueberry and blackberry character. Mineral and salty undertone. Full and racy. Beautiful length.”

100 points

2018 Ricasoli CeniPrimo Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG

James Suckling, James Suckling, May 2021

“This is amazing Chianti Classico. Perhaps the greatest I have ever tasted. The aromas are so complex with crushed cherries, sour cherries, peaches, bark and hints of meat. Incredible finish with such intensity and beauty. Hard not to drink, but one for the cellar. Best after 2024.”

99 points

2019 Bibi Graetz Colore Rosso

James Suckling, James Suckling, July 2021

“This is so perfumed and seductive, with blackberries, cherries, dried flowers and perfume. It’s full-bodied and tight with very fine tannins. Really structured and long. Superb tannin texture. So fine, yet so powerful. This is an incredible combination of fruit and structure. Old-vine magic. Drink after 2026.”

99 points

2016 Ricasoli CeniPrimo Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG

James Suckling, James Suckling, June 2019

“A beautiful nose with tangerine peel, strawberries, rose petals, boysenberries, cranberries, red plums, red cherries and dark spices. Very grainy and refined on the palate with a real kick from the orange-rind undertones that permeate the entire palate. Tiptoes like a tightrope walker between power and finesse and executes its mission nearly to perfection. Drink now or hold.”

98 points

2018 Ricasoli Colledilà Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG

James Suckling, James Suckling, May 2021

“This is sensational, with ultra fine tannins that melt into the wine. Such intense and beautiful fruit with cherries, peaches and lightly candied cherries. Some citrus, too. Very soft and creamy with wonderful polish. Beautiful center palate and a lovely finish. A song in the bottle. A little tight now. Hard to wait, but give it two or three years to open.”

98 points

2016 Ricasoli Roncicone Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG

James Suckling, James Suckling, June 2019

“I love the purity of fruit to this Gran Selezione that shows hibiscus, orange peel, violets, lavender, early grey tea, cloves, tobacco and wet earth. Elegant and flowing with lithe yet structured tannins, intensely refreshing acidity and a long, complex finish. Superb sangiovese. Drink in 2023.”

98 points

2015 Ricasoli CeniPrimo Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG

James Suckling, James Suckling, June 2019

“Great purity of sangiovese with cherry, plum and fresh flowers. Hints of orange peel. Ash. Balsamico. Full body, with super velvety and fine-grained tannins. Glorious finish. Transparent and beautiful. Love the finish.”

98 points

2016 Bibi Graetz Colore Rosso

James Suckling, James Suckling, June 2019

“The aromas are always so complex with cherries, blackberries, rosemary, sage and spice. Full-bodied, very tight and polished with a dense and powerful palate, which opens and grows, yet remains agile and beautiful. A solid red. Wonderful segue from the 2015. 80 per cent sangiovese with colorino and canaiolo. Try after 2022.”

98 points

2016 Bibi Graetz Testamatta Rosso

James Suckling, James Suckling, November 2018

“#30 Top Italian Wines 2018 - A very beautiful and thoughtful Testamatta with aromas of earth, terra cotta, black tea, and lavender. Full-bodied, very layered and extremely polished with superb, soft tannins. Racy and very long. Muscular and formed but very, very balanced. Gorgeous richness and depth. Shows balance and wonder. Try in 2020.”

98 points

2015 Bibi Graetz Colore Rosso

James Suckling, James Suckling, November 2018

“This is wonderful on the nose with orange peel and even lime. Leather and hints of cherries. Some savory rosemary undertones and smoked meat. Forest floor, too. Full-bodied, tight and focused. A serious finish that is polished, dense and fresh. Excellent structure. 80% sangiovese with colorino and canniolo. Needs three to four years to come together, but it’s already excellent.”

97 points

2019 Bibi Graetz Testamatta Rosso

James Suckling, James Suckling, July 2021

“Very attractive combination of dried fruit and spices with black cherries and plums. Aromas of flowers and sandalwood, too. Full-bodied and very refined, yet intense, with plush, velvety tannins that are wonderfully integrated and intertwined with the fruit. Ripe center palate. Tight at the end, suggesting the need for some serious bottle age. Very structured. Try after 2025.”