Prelius Vermentino 2010"Floral and peach aromas and flavours plus the bright acidity render this white juicy. Firms up by the finish, while retaining all its flavours and adding an accent of spice. Drink now."
89 points, Wine Spectator, Oct 2011
| Castello di Volpaia Radda in Chianti, Tuscany |
| According to owner Giovannella Stianti, her property is the highest estate in Chianti Classico. The well exposed, high-altitude vineyards have a growing season of as much as two weeks longer than those of others. Stianti bought the entire hilltop village, including the ancient castle and surrounding medieval buildings in 1966. Extensive cellars now run underneath a number of old stone buildings. Giant temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks fill the ancient buildings. From the exterior, all is tranquil, nothing has been disturbed. This same care and respect is given to creating the wine. Under the guidance of oenologist Maurizio Castelli, the Volpaia wines have become some of the best in the Chianti Classico zone. "Volpaia is simply a magical place. For the charm of the hamlet, of course, but mostly because everything there has always revolved around wine production: the narrow lanes, the deconsecrated church and everyone living there, not to mention the fantastic underground "vinoduct". It is a terrific accomplishment for the Mascheroni Stianti family that their endeavour is so successful in a challenging area for Chianti Classico production, since vines here are at elevation reaching 500 metres. The wines are flawless, thanks to up-to-date practices and to their enchanting terroir." Gambero Rosso 2010 |
| Prelius Vermentino 2010 "Floral and peach aromas and flavours plus the bright acidity render this white juicy. Firms up by the finish, while retaining all its flavours and adding an accent of spice. Drink now." 89 points, Wine Spectator, Oct 2011 |
 Borgianni Chianti 2010Borgianni is grown in the Senesi district of Chianti. It is a straightforward wine with a lively ruby red and purple robe, intense red berry and floral notes emerge from the glass and the finish is balanced and moderately lengthy. A perfect "dining table" wine. |
 Chianti Classico 2008Volpaia has invested in new technology - a computer controlled cap submerger to replace the earlier method of prolonged pump overs. This has permitted them to achieve better extraction of colour, flavour, and softer tannins. The 2008 incorporated fruit from vineyards that have been replanted with improved rootstocks and carefully selected clones. Revealing an attractive, youthful, black cherry colour, and aromas of spice and sour cherry, the palate opens with nicely extracted ripe fruit, mellow tannins, and finishes with harmonious balance. "Volpaia's 2008 Chianti Classico is a pretty, mid-weight offering informed by tobacco, flowers, herbs and cherries. As is often the case in cooler years, these high-altitude vineyards tend to yield a more ethereal style of wine. Still, this Chianti Classico finds its balance nicely with time in the glass. It is a model of restrained elegance. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2014." 90 points, Wine Advocate, Aug 2010 |
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