Capanelle 2013 – Chianti Classico Riserva

Capanelle 2013 – Chianti Classico Riserva

The nose reveals notes of crushed blackberry, crushed wild strawberry, laurel / olive tree and small berries associated with slight hints of tonka bean and sweet spices / cardamom. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers juiciness, a small straightness, a slight tension as well as a small suavity. On the palate this wine expresses…

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Rocca di Castagnoli – Poggio a’Frati 2013 – Chianti Classico Riserva

Rocca di Castagnoli – Poggio a’Frati 2013 – Chianti Classico Riserva

The nose is structured, very finely tight, well-built and offers precision. The wine needs to be decanted. It reveals notes of cassis, blackberry and wild berries associated with small notes of garrigue, fresh red berries, spices as well as touches of dark chocolate / cocoa, violet and a discreet hint of gray pepper. The palate…

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Castello di Volpaia 2014 – Chianti Classico Riserva

Castello di Volpaia 2014 – Chianti Classico Riserva

The nose is aromatic. It reveals notes of ripe wild berries and ripe cassis combined with small notes of scrubland, ripe red cherries, thyme and gray pepper. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers a nice minerality, roundness, fat, good freshness, a fine suavity as well as a beautiful acid frame and dynamic frame. On…

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Banfi 2014 – Chianti Classico Riserva

Banfi 2014 – Chianti Classico Riserva

The nose is fruity. It reveals notes of cassis, dark chocolate / cocoa and crushed blackberry combined with small touches of wild red berries as well as discreet hints of caramelized oak and a very discreet hint of sweet spices. The palate is fruity, soft, silky, well-balanced and offers juiciness, gourmandise, a fine acid frame,…

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Quercia al Poggio 2010 – Chianti Classico Riserva

Quercia al Poggio 2010 – Chianti Classico Riserva

The nose is elegant and well-built. It reveals notes of wild blackberries, small wild fruits, wild berries and small notes of raspberry, laurel berries combined with small/discreet touches of black cherry, olive tree as well as an imperceptible hint of olive, spices and a very discreet hint of earth. The palate is fruity, gourmand, elegant,…

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Brancaia 2014 – Chianti Classico Riserva

Brancaia 2014 – Chianti Classico Riserva

The nose is aromatic, gourmand and offers a fine concentration. It reveals notes of blackberry, cassis, chocolate and crushed Gariguette strawberry combined with toasted hints, sweet spices and a discreet hint of black tea. The palate is fruity, well-balanced, nicely defined, finely tight, precise and offers a fine mineral texture, a fine acidity (in the…

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Castello Monterinaldi 2014 – Chianti Classico Riserva

Castello Monterinaldi 2014 – Chianti Classico Riserva

The nose is fruity, well-structured and offers a small concentration as well as a slight richness (in the background). It reveals notes of blackberry, cassis and small notes of ripe red berries, plum associated with touches of garrigue, spices as well as a hint of flowers, vanilla bourbon and Cuben pepper. The palate is fruity,…

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Conti Capponi – Villa Calcinaia 2014 – Chianti Classico Riserva

Conti Capponi – Villa Calcinaia 2014 – Chianti Classico Riserva

The nose is aromatic, fruity and juicy. It reveals notes of cassis and small notes of strawberry, ripe / fleshy red berries associated with a subtle hint of violet, a subtle toasted hint, a subtle hint of garrigue / grove (in the background) as well as an imperceptible hint of olive and cocoa (in the…

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Castello di Cacchiano 2010 – Chianti Classico Riserva

Castello di Cacchiano 2010 – Chianti Classico Riserva

The nose is fruity, elegant and offers a small concentration / intensity. It reveals notes of blackberry, wild berries, redcurrant and small notes of cocoa, vanilla bean associated with small touches of spices, blueberry, a discreet hint of garrigue / thyme as well as an imperceptible hint of Cuben pepper and flowers. The palate is…

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Fattoria La Ripa 2010 – Chianti Classico Riserva

Fattoria La Ripa 2010 – Chianti Classico Riserva

The nose is aromatic and offers a small intensity. It reveals notes of cassis, wild berries and garrigue combined with small hints of gray pepper, thyme and subtle hints of rock. The palate is fruity, well-balanced, precise and offers a good definition, a fine acid frame, a small suavity as well as a nice juiciness….

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