Tenute Cali, Roca di Castagnoli 2020 – Chianti Classico Riserva

Tenute Cali, Roca di Castagnoli 2020 – Chianti Classico Riserva

(organic) The wine has a deep ruby color. On the nose, it is reserved and needs aeration to open up. It then expresses juicy and ripe fruity aromas (crushed red cherry, morello cherry, raspberry, red currants, cranberries), combined with subtle herbaceous notes (rosemary, bay leaf, mint), sweet spices (liquorice, nutmeg), as well as toasted hazelnut,…

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Terra di Seta 2020 – Chianti Classico Riserva

Terra di Seta 2020 – Chianti Classico Riserva

(organic) The wine has a deep ruby color. On the nose, it is closed and requires aeration. It then expresses delicate aromas of roasting (toasted hazelnut, a hint of chocolate), dried herbs (dried rosemary, dried mint) and spices (liquorice, a hint of nutmeg and a very light touch of cinnamon in the background), wrapped in…

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Lecci e Brocchi, Il Chiorba 2019 – Chianti Classico Riserva

Lecci e Brocchi, Il Chiorba 2019 – Chianti Classico Riserva

(organic) The wine has a pale ruby color. The nose offers concentration, enveloped tertiary notes (wet leaves, tobacco), as well as a roasted touch (roasted meat, roasted bouquet garni), combined with notes of roasted red cherry, crushed morello cherry, crushed blueberry and blackcurrant. There are also hints of dried almond, liquorice, nutmeg and crushed wild…

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Rignana 2021 – Chianti Classico Riserva

Rignana 2021 – Chianti Classico Riserva

(organic) The wine has a pale ruby color. The nose offers a certain concentration and tension. It opens with savory notes of spices (tonka bean, liquorice, cumin, as well as a pronounced peppery touch) and roasted (coffee, toasted almond), combined with a touch of roasted bouquet garni, thyme and dried mint, a hint of dried…

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Bucciarelli 2017 – Chianti Classico Riserva

Bucciarelli 2017 – Chianti Classico Riserva

(organic) The wine has a medium-intensity garnet color. The nose is fragrant, luscious, and textured. It initially expresses delicate tertiary notes (wet leaves, dry undergrowth, tobacco, brewed black tea), which are complemented by spicy (licorice, cardamom, nutmeg, white pepper), floral (fresh rose petals, dried rose, wildflowers), herbaceous (wild mint, hay) aromas, as well as a…

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Castello di Rada 2020 – Chianti Classico Riserva

Castello di Rada 2020 – Chianti Classico Riserva

(organic) The wine has a pale ruby color, with slight garnet reflections. The nose offers a certain density and a savory toasted and roasted hint. It expresses notes of roasted red cherry, crushed raspberry, strawberry and blueberry, combined with a minty touch (liquorice, a hint of crushed cardamom and star anise, dried mint), as well…

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Felciano 2021 – Chianti Classico Riserva

Felciano 2021 – Chianti Classico Riserva

(organic) The wine has a ruby color of medium intensity. The nose is juicy, purely fruity at the opening. It expresses notes of juicy red cherry, wild raspberry, wild strawberry, garnet juice and cranberries, which are complemented after aeration by notes of fresh wood, toasted almond, liquorice, cardamom (even star anise in the background) and…

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Fattoria La Ripa 2020 – Chianti Classico Riserva

Fattoria La Ripa 2020 – Chianti Classico Riserva

(organic) The wine has a pale ruby color. The nose is closed and requires aeration. It then expresses notes of juicy fresh fruit (red cherry, crushed raspberry, blueberry, wild blackberry, blackcurrant), combined with a sappy touch of pine needles, fresh wood in the background, as well as liquorice, fresh bay leaf, rosemary and dried thyme….

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Maurizio Alongi, Vigna Barbischio 2022 – Chianti Classico Riserva

Maurizio Alongi, Vigna Barbischio 2022 – Chianti Classico Riserva

(organic) The wine has a bright pale ruby color. The nose is aromatic, fruity, fresh and gourmand. It expresses notes of wild raspberry, juicy red cherry, wild strawberry, morello cherry and crushed blackberry, combined with notes of wild mint (even with a sweet touch of mint syrup), a hint of dark chocolate, toast, liquorice, nutmeg,…

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Cortevecchia, Villa le Corti, Principe Corsini 2021 – Chianti Classico Riserva

Cortevecchia, Villa le Corti, Principe Corsini 2021 – Chianti Classico Riserva

(organic) The wine has a ruby color of medium intensity. The nose offers tension and a savory spiciness (nutmeg, liquorice, white pepper), as well as pleasant toasted touches (toasted almond, dark chocolate and coffee in the background). There are also herbs and a minty hint (rosemary, fresh pine needles and a hint of dried mint)….

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