"SCIRUS" SUPERTUSCAN ROSSO TOSCANO I.G.T.
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- 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot, 5% Malbec (percentages vary by vintage)
- Aged for 22 months in barriques (70% new). Refined in the bottle for 12 months
- The 2001 vintage was chosen as the world's 'Best Red Wine' (International Wine Challenge - London 2004)
- Ruby red color, with hints of blackberries. The barrique provides tones of vanilla, coffee, and chocolate
- Velvety texture that shows the immense character and finish of this wine
- Ratings by Vintage:
- 1998: Gambero Rosso Vini d'Italia Two Glasses; Wine Spectator 90
- 1999: Parker 92; Gambero Rosso Vini d'Italia Two Glasses
- 2000: Gambero Rosso Vini d'Italia Two Glasses; Wine Spectator 90
- 2001: Parker 91; Gambero Rosso Vini d'Italia Two Red Glasses; London International Wine Challenge 'Best Red Wine'
- 2003: Gambero Rosso Vini d'Italia Two Glasses; Wine Spectator 89
- 2004: Gambero Rosso Vini d'Italia Two Red Glasses; London International Wine Challenge 'Gold Medal'
- 2005: Gambero Rosso Vini d'Italia Two Glasses
- 2006: Gambero Rosso Vini d'Italia Two Red Glasses
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"RESPIRO" CHIANTI COLLI FIORENTINI D.O.C.G.
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- 98% Sangiovese, 2% Trebbiano from the "La Sala" vineyard
- The red grapes are vinified separately from the white grapes. Soil is Calcareous-clayey
- Aged for 12 months in steel on fine lees and micro-oxygenated
- Intense ruby red color and deep bouquet of country flowers. Iris and violet hints offer richness, character and personality
- Alcohol: 13% by volume
- Accompaniments: Red meats and aged cheeses
- Ratings by Vintage:
- 2003: London International Wine Challenge 'Silver Medal'
- 2006: Gambero Rosso Vini d'Italia Two Glasses
- 2007: Gambero Rosso Vini d'Italia Two Glasses
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"GAIACCIA" SUPERTUSCAN ROSSO TOSCANO I.G.T.
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- 80% Sangiovese, 20% Merlot from the single-vineyard "Capaccio"
- Sangiovese is aged for 20 months in large wood; Merlot is aged for 20 months in new and 2nd year barriques
- Full-bodied wine that shows its tannins with elegance
- The particular terroir of the site is reflected in the perfume and distinct minerality
- Ratings by Vintage:
- 2002: Gambero Rosso Vini d'Italia Two Glasses
- 2004: Gambero Rosso Vini d'Italia Two Glasses
- 2005: Gambero Rosso Vini d'Italia Two Glasses
- 2006: Parker 89; Gambero Rosso Vini d'Italia Two Glasses; Wine Spectator 90; Decanter Regional Trophy
- 2007: Gambero Rosso Vini d'Italia Two Glasses
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"SGHIRAS" BIANCO TOSCANO I.G.T.
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- 60% Chardonnay, 40% Sauvignon Blanc from the "La Tavolina" and "Istrici" vineyards
- Aged 16 months in new tonneaux
- A white wine of character with notable body, softness and persistent finish
- Fruity and pleasantly crisp on the palate
- Alcohol: 13% by volume
- Ratings by Vintage:
- 2006: Gambero Rosso Vini d'Italia Two Glasses
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