Bibbiano 2013 – Chianti Classico

Bibbiano 2013 – Chianti Classico

(Sangiovese 95%, Colorino 5%) The nose reveals notes of plum and spices combined with a few warm spicy notes as well as slight notes of flowers / dried leaves (in the background) and a touch of oak. The palate is fruity, a bit fat, fleshy and offers a mineral / acid frame that leads the…

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Fontodi – Vigna del Sorbo – Gran Selezione 2012 – Chianti Classico

Fontodi – Vigna del Sorbo – Gran Selezione 2012 – Chianti Classico

The nose reveals notes of spices, ripe red fruit, cherry, aromatic herbs and slight notes of flowers associated with a few fine notes of garrigue. The palate is fruity, dense, sweet, elegant, aromatic, powerful and provides some creaminess. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of fresh red fruits and ripe cherry associated with a…

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Fontodi 2012 – Chianti Classico

Fontodi 2012 – Chianti Classico

The nose is elegant and subtle. It reveals notes of red fruit and leather combined with touches of cassis, dried blackberry and touches of cherry and tobacco. The palate is fresh, fruity, precise and offers a nice acidity. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of raspberry, blackberry and strawberry associated with a few notes…

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Vignamaggio – Gherardino 2013 – Chianti Classico

Vignamaggio – Gherardino 2013 – Chianti Classico

(85% Sangiovese, 15% Merlot) The nose reveals notes of dried red fruit, cherry and raspberry combined with a few notes of roasted aromatic herbs and fine / discreet oaky notes. The palate is fruity, harmonious, precise, fat, round and offers a nice precision and a slight minerality. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of…

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San Felice – Il Grigio Da San Felice Gran Selezione 2011 – Chianti Classico

San Felice – Il Grigio Da San Felice Gran Selezione 2011 – Chianti Classico

The nose is powerful, fine, elegant and racy. It reveals notes of ripe fruit, plum, spice and black pepper. The palate is fruity, elegant, fine, mineral and offers a beautiful silky matter. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of blackberry and leather combined with touches of black cherry, flowers, crushed raspberries and a few…

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San Felice – Il Grigio da San Felice 2011 – Chianti Classico Riserva

San Felice – Il Grigio da San Felice 2011 – Chianti Classico Riserva

The nose is fruity and quite elegant. It reveals notes of ripe fruit associated with a few notes of Sichuan pepper, spices, violet and slight notes of black tea. The palate is racy, well-made and well-balanced. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of black cherry, sour cherry and cherry associated with touches of raspberry…

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Casina di Cornia – Vigna la Casina – Riserva 2010 – Chianti Classico

Casina di Cornia – Vigna la Casina – Riserva 2010 – Chianti Classico

The nose reveals notes of black fruit, cherry and slight notes of leather and black olive. In the mouth it expresses notes of blackberry, plum and slight notes of red cherry associated with small woody notes and spicy notes on the finish. Tannins are fine but a bit dry.

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Casina di Cornia 2012 – Chianti Classico

Casina di Cornia 2012 – Chianti Classico

The nose reveals notes of cassis, blueberry, strawberry and slight notes of sour cherry and violet. The palate is harmonious, smooth, fruity and balanced. In the mouth it expresses notes of candy fruit, black cherry, raspberry and slight notes of blackberry associated with a small note of walnuts. Good length.

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Le Cinciole Podere 2011 – Chianti Classico

Le Cinciole Podere 2011 – Chianti Classico

The nose is elegant and relatively “aerial”. It reveals notes of flowers and ripe fruit combined with a hint of graphite. The palate is fresh, mineral, fruity and harmonious. In the mouth it expresses notes of black cherry and plum associated with a slight hint of licorice and strawberry. Tannins are silky.

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Azienda Agricola Casale 2004 Riserva – Chianti Classico

Azienda Agricola Casale 2004 Riserva – Chianti Classico

The nose reveals empyreumatic notes and slight notes of ripe fruit and spices. The palate is fruity and structured. In the mouth it expresses notes of black cherry, plum, fig and red fruits associated with slight notes of spices. Tannins are a bit dry. Good length.

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