Conti Capponi – Villas Calcinaia 2013 – Chianti Classico Riserva

Conti Capponi – Villas Calcinaia 2013 – Chianti Classico Riserva

The nose is powerful, aromatic, elegant and offers a fine freshness. It reveals notes of blackberry cream and slight notes of plum, strawberry combined with notes of chocolate, a discreet hint of juicy blueberry as well as a hint of licorice and a discreet hint of caramelized oak. The palate is fruity, fine, juicy, elegant, silky, suave and offers a fine acid frame and fat. On the palate, this wine expresses notes of blackberry, cassis cream and slight notes of cherry, raspberry combined with hints of liquorice and dark chocolate on the finish. Tannins are fine and (very) slightly dry. Good length and beautiful persistence. A nice wine!

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Il Molino di Grace 2013 – Chianti Classico Riserva

Il Molino di Grace 2013 – Chianti Classico Riserva

The nose is relatively powerful and offers a fine freshness. It reveals notes of blackberry cream, blueberry and discreet notes of strawberry, spices, graphite, olive, spices and a touch of black pepper. The palate is fruity, silky, well-balanced, slightly suave and offers a fine minerality and a good definition. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of blackberry, blueberry jam and hints of red fruit (strawberry, cherry) combined with slight touches of toasted oak, mocha, tobacco, wood and a hint of cardamon. Tannins are fine and well-built. Good length. The finish is suave.

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I Massi del Colombaio 2013 – Chianti Classico Riserva

I Massi del Colombaio 2013 – Chianti Classico Riserva

The nose is fruity, elegant and relatively full. It reveals notes of juicy blackberry, black cherry and slight hints of strawberry, cassis associated with hints of chocolate, wood as well as a hint of mocha, cardamom and a hint of tea. The mouth is fruity, mineral, juicy and offers an acid frame, a nice matter,…

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Rocca di Castagnoli – Poggio a’Frati 2012 – Chianti Classico Riserva

Rocca di Castagnoli – Poggio a’Frati 2012 – Chianti Classico Riserva

The nose is fruity, aromatic, relatively elegant and offers a fine elegance. It reveals notes of blackberry, plum, blueberry and a discreet hint of red fruits, flowers associated with hints of thyme, a discreet hint of clove, wood as well as an imperceptible hint of sweet spices and cinnamon. The mouth is fruity, mineral, suave,…

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Bindi Sergardi – Calidonia 2013 – Chianti Classico Riserva

Bindi Sergardi – Calidonia 2013 – Chianti Classico Riserva

The nose is finely powerful. It reveals notes of Boysenberry, small black berries combined with slight notes of wild fruit, spices as well as a touch of Sichuan pepper, a very discreet hint of violet and slight touches of wood. The palate is fruity, suave, round and offers a good definition, a mineral frame and…

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Principe Corsini – Cortevecchia 2014 – Chianti Classico Riserva

Principe Corsini – Cortevecchia 2014 – Chianti Classico Riserva

The nose is fruity and finely powerful. It reveals notes of cherry, blackberry jam and slight touches of raspberry, cassis, spices combined with notes of black pepper, oak and a discreet hint of mocha and gray pepper. The palate is fruity, mineral, fluid and offers a mineral frame. In the mouth this wine expresses notes…

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Istine – Levigne 2013 – Chianti Classico Riserva

Istine – Levigne 2013 – Chianti Classico Riserva

The nose is fruity, generous and relatively elegant. It reveals notes of cassis jam associated with slight notes of Boysenberry, spices, a discreet hint of Sichuan pepper as well as slight notes of cornflowers and a very discreet hint of crushed strawberry. The palate is fruity, fluid, mineral, well-balanced and offers fat, roundness, a good…

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Fattoria Montecchio 2013 – Chianti Classico Riserva

Fattoria Montecchio 2013 – Chianti Classico Riserva

The nose is fruity, relatively fine and finely powerful. It reveals notes of blackberry, crushed cassis and slight notes of small red fruits combined with slight notes of spices and a discreet hint of gray pepper. The palate is fruity, fine, mineral, juicy, nicely round and offers a fine acid frame, fat and suavity. In…

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Casa di Monte – Le Capitozze 2009 – Chianti Classico Riserva

Casa di Monte – Le Capitozze 2009 – Chianti Classico Riserva

The nose is fruity and offers a freshness and a small elegance. It reveals notes of blackberry and cassis associated with slight notes of red fruits (redcurrant, crushed raspberry) as well as fine hints of black pepper, spices and toasted wood. The palate is fruity, mineral, suave, fat, well-balanced, nicely round and offers a fine…

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Casa Vinicola Triacca – La Madonnina 2013 – Chianti Classico Riserva

Casa Vinicola Triacca – La Madonnina 2013 – Chianti Classico Riserva

The nose is aromatic, elegant and relatively fine. It reveals notes of blackberry, cassis and slight notes of wild black fruits associated with a touch of redcurrant, toasted oak, mocha, Cuben pepper and a discreet of coffee. After work/aeration in the glass the nose reveals a hint of balsamic. The mouth is fruity, mineral, silky,…

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