Carpineto Chianti Classico Riserva 2017

Carpineto Chianti Classico Riserva 2017

The wine shows a deep ruby colour. The nose is slightly muted, with aeration revealing notes of savoury herbs, cinnamon, as well as crunchy red cherries, hints of iron and raw meat. The palate offers a refreshing, tangy acidity and chalky, very sticky tannins. It opens up with notes of tomato leaf, sage, combined with…

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Arillo in Terrabianca Poggio Croce Chianti Classico Riserva 2019

Arillo in Terrabianca Poggio Croce Chianti Classico Riserva 2019

The wine shows a pale ruby colour. The nose is slightly reductive, smoky, needs some aeration. It opens up with notes of black cherries, blackberries, bramble, combined with nuances of cloves, cinnamon and nutmeg. The palate is concentrated and powerful, revealing notes of cherry liquor, cherries in dark chocolate, liqourice, a touch of iron and…

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Melini Vigneti La Selvanella Chianti Classico Riserva 2017

Melini Vigneti La Selvanella Chianti Classico Riserva 2017

The wine shows a medium-deep bright ruby colour. The nose is intense and smoky, offering notes of black cherries, plums, blackberries, black pepper, savoury herbs and roasted meat. The palate is tightly wound, powerful, with a nice freshness and grippy, sticky, bold tannins. The palate demonstrates notes of black fruits, balsamic, resin, underlaid by pronounced…

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Borgo Scopeto Vigna Misciano Chianti Classico Riserva 2018

Borgo Scopeto Vigna Misciano Chianti Classico Riserva 2018

The wine shows a medium-deep ruby colour with a garner rim. The nose is slightly muted, with aeration revealing notes of dried rose petals, dried cherries, cranberries, a touch of sweet spices, balsamic and wood. The palate is elegant but concentrated and dense, packed with dried red fruits, demonstrating refreshing acidity and extraordinary finesse. The…

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Cantine Guidi 1929 Chianti Classico Riserva 2018

Cantine Guidi 1929 Chianti Classico Riserva 2018

A pale ruby colour with a garnet hue. The nose is delicate, floral, with notes of rose petals, dried sweet red cherries, raspberries, a touch of dried herbs, rosemary and a savoury note of spices. The palate reveals a lot of sweet oak with nuances of cacao, cinnamon, vanilla, roasted coffee. Later the notes of…

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Montefioralle Chianti Classico Riserva 2018

Montefioralle Chianti Classico Riserva 2018

An opaque ruby colour with a hint of garnet on the rim. The nose is intense, warming and powerful. It reveals notes of dark berries, black cherries, plums, bramble, a touch of herbals, tomato leaf, a nice fine note of mint chocolate. The palate is voluptuous and heady, without being heavy. The wine demonstrates notes…

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Casa di Monte Le Capitozze Chianti Classico Riserva 2016

Casa di Monte Le Capitozze Chianti Classico Riserva 2016

A ruby-garnet colour, showing some evolution. The nose is intense with a plethora of animalistic notes, roasted meat, dried herbs, a touch of dried cherries and plums. The palate is juicy and elegant, revealing nuances of red berries, fresh cherries, strawberries, a touch of cranberries, spices and wood. The wine demonstrates some chalky tannins, a…

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Castello La Leccia Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG 2018

Castello La Leccia Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG 2018

An attractive ruby colour with a touch of garnet. The nose is dense and concentrated revealing notes of dried and confit cherries, a touch of balsamic, roasted rosemary, a nice minty note. The palate is fresh and vivid, showing some volume but well-balanced by the refreshing acidity. The wine demonstrates notes of fresh and roasted…

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Casaloste 2016 – Chianti Classico Riserva

Casaloste 2016 – Chianti Classico Riserva

The nose offers delicacy, a small richness, a fine intensity and a fine grain. It reveals notes of blackberry, crushed cassis and small notes of tonka bean associated with a touch of crushed blueberry, camphor, black olive as well as a hint of spice. The palate is fruity, well-balanced, elegant and offers a fine acidulous / juicy…

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Badia a Coltibuono 2016 – Chianti Classico Riserva

Badia a Coltibuono 2016 – Chianti Classico Riserva

The nose is fruity, delicious and offers a fine richness and a very fine intensity. It reveals notes of strawberry, redcurrants and small notes of blackberry associated with touches of Cuben pepper, cassis, balsamic, fine hints of liquorice as well as an imperceptible hint of nutmeg, vanilla, black olive and rosemary. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and…

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