Lilliano – Ruspoli 2013 – Chianti Classico

Lilliano – Ruspoli 2013 – Chianti Classico

The nose reveals notes of red fruits and coffee associated with slight notes of spices and underbrush as well as a discreet note of white pepper. The palate is balanced, fresh, mineral, suave, ample, fat and provides a certain elegance, a certain sweetness and a nice matter. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of cherry, raspberry…

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Castellare di Castellina 2013 – Chianti Classico

Castellare di Castellina 2013 – Chianti Classico

The nose reveals notes of underbrush, garrigue and red fruit combined with a fine note of plum and dried flowers. The palate is fruity, mineral, balanced and offers suavity as well as a fleshy matter (nice weight). In the mouth this wine expresses notes of sour cherry, cherry juice, blueberry and a touch of blackberry…

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Borgo Scopeto 2013 – Chianti Classico

Borgo Scopeto 2013 – Chianti Classico

(90% Sangiovese, 5% Merlot and 5% Colorino) The nose is fruity and full. It reveals notes of ripe fruit (blackberry, cassis…) and slight notes of cherry associated with a few small notes of black cherry as well as fine notes of leather and tobacco. The palate is fruity, balanced, elegant, harmonious, fine, mineral and offers…

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Barone Ricasoli – Brolio 2013 – Chianti Classico

Barone Ricasoli – Brolio 2013 – Chianti Classico

The nose is fine and aromatic. It reveals notes of dried red fruit combined with notes of flowers (violet) as well as notes of spices (pepper …) and a discreet touch of Zan. The palate is fruity, mineral, fresh, suave, nicely ample and gourmande. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of strawberry, cherry candy…

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Castello di Verrazzano – Vendemmia 2013 – Chianti Classico

Castello di Verrazzano – Vendemmia 2013 – Chianti Classico

The nose is fine, fruity and relatively intense. It reveals notes of cherry cream associated with fine notes of strawberry, cassis as well as a few notes of spice and a touch of tea. The palate is fruity, mineral, harmonious, fat, balanced, fresh and offers a small fruity/fresh frame that guide the tasting. In the…

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San Jacopo – Da Vicchiomaggio 2014 – Chianti Classico

San Jacopo – Da Vicchiomaggio 2014 – Chianti Classico

(90% Sangiovese, 5% Canaiolo, Colorino 5%) The nose is fruity and aromatic. It reveals notes of wild strawberry and cherry combined with slight notes of raspberry and fine notes of garrigue and dried violet. The mouth is fat, sweet, suave, fruity, balanced and offers a nice small acid frame. In the mouth this wine expresses…

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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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