Castello di Volpaia – Radda 2020 – Chianti Classico Riserva

Castello di Volpaia – Radda 2020 – Chianti Classico Riserva

Beautiful acidity, beautiful energy; the nose constantly reproduces blue fruits; the body appears slender but with a nice fruity return

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Castello di Quercieto – Greve in Chianti 2020 – Chianti Classico Riserva

Castello di Quercieto – Greve in Chianti 2020 – Chianti Classico Riserva

The colour is a bit dark, violet and decisive; very juicy, an alcohol breath interrupts the sensation of a mentholated filigree. Astringent in the finish

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Capraia – Castellina 2020 – Chianti Classico Riserva

Capraia – Castellina 2020 – Chianti Classico Riserva

Wine with fluidity and energetic matter, a lot of juice and fragrance; sweet juice (strawberries and plums) with many flowers. Vertical and sour sip; everything appears in balance

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Brancaia – Radda 2020 – Chianti Classico Riserva

Brancaia –  Radda 2020 – Chianti Classico Riserva

The juice is elegant, silky, round, a little grainy, long last finish with persistent bluish aromas; we can feel the volume in the aftertaste

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Bonacchi Chianti Classico Riserva 2017

Bonacchi Chianti Classico Riserva 2017

The wine shows a medium ruby colour with garnet reflections. The nose is intense and open, straightforward, revealing notes of ripe black and red cherries, bramble, a touch of dark chocolate, hints of cloves and nutmeg. The palate shows nice freshness and fine, slightly flat structure. The tannins are present, slightly drying. The wine opens…

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Conti Capponi Villa Calcinaia Chianti Classico Riserva 2018

Conti Capponi Villa Calcinaia Chianti Classico Riserva 2018

(Organic) The wine shows a pale ruby-garnet colour. The nose is intense, heady with a light oxidative note, revealing notes of rose petals, ripe strawberries, cherry compote and sweet spices. The palate is dense with good fruit concentration, balanced acidity, smooth, slightly drying tannins and a good overall balance. The wine is packed with notes…

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Riecine Chianti Classico Riserva 2019

Riecine Chianti Classico Riserva 2019

The wine shows a medium ruby colour, slightly opaque. The nose is perfumed, floral, revealing notes of rose petals, peony, dried red cherries, raspberries and strawberry compote. The palate is juicy and full of finesse, with delicate, fine-grained tannins and nice freshness. The wine opens up with notes of pomegranate, dried cranberries, rose water, a…

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Capannelle Chianti Classico Gran Riserva 2017

Capannelle Chianti Classico Gran Riserva 2017

The wine shows a medium ruby-garnet colour. The nose is perfumed, floral, revealing notes of roses, sweet baking spices, cacao, a touch of roasted meat and wet earth. The palate is elegant and fresh with a refreshing acidity and bold but fine-grained tannins. The palate is packed with crunchy red cherry fruit, cranberries, notes of…

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Tenuta di Lilliano Ruspoli Chianti Classico Riserva 2018

Tenuta di Lilliano Ruspoli Chianti Classico Riserva 2018

The wine shows a pale ruby-garnet colour. The nose is slightly muted, with aeration notes of cherry compote, vanilla, cloves and macchia come through. The palate offers some roundness combined with balanced acidity and smooth, polished tannins. The wine is laden with ripe dark cherries, notes of tobacco, cigar box and a fine bitterness in…

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Fattoria di Rignana Chianti Classico Riserva 2018

Fattoria di Rignana Chianti Classico Riserva 2018

(Organic) The wine shows a medium ruby colour with a garnet tinge. The nose is intensely balsamic, spicy, heady with notes of cherry liqueur, notes of violets, hibiscus, a touch of fresh wood. The palate shows a lot of volume and power, staying nevertheless elegant and vertical. The alcohol is high, balanced by exuberant notes…

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