La Montanina Chianti Classico Riserva 2019

La Montanina Chianti Classico Riserva 2019

(Organic) The wine shows a medium-deep ruby garnet colour, brightening on the rim. The nose is dense and concentrated, slightly oaky, opening up with notes of strawberry compote, dried wild strawberries as well as hints of grey pepper, oregano, a touch of tobacco leaf and garrigue. The palate is warming and intense with good fruit…

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Casa Sola Chianti Classico Riserva 2017

Casa Sola Chianti Classico Riserva 2017

The wine shows a bright ruby colour with a broad garnet rim. The nose is intensely fruity, offering notes of crunchy red cherries, dry cranberry, a touch of barberry, notes of cola, vanilla and sweet spices. The palate is gourmet, plush and pleasantly oaky. Juicy red and black cherries intertwine with nuances of cloves, vanilla,…

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Castello di Cacchiano Chianti Classico Riserva 2018

Castello di Cacchiano Chianti Classico Riserva 2018

The wine shows a bright and vivid ruby colour. The nose is very intense and lively, revealing notes of pickled tomatoes, some bay leaf, dill and balsamic. The palate is juicy and vivid with refreshing acidity, light-weight and elegant. The tannins are present but well-managed and fine-grained. The palate is less concentrated that the nose…

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Complicità Assolo Chianti Classico Riserva 2018

Complicità Assolo Chianti Classico Riserva 2018

The wine shows a medium, slightly opaque ruby-garnet colour. The nose is elegant and restrained, revealing notes of rosemary, lavender, a touch of sour black cherries, leather, star anis and tobacco. The palate is dense and juicy with a lot of concentration, a strong woody character, powerful but polished, sweet and ripe tannins. The dense…

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Santo Stefano Drugo Chianti Classico Riserva 2018

Santo Stefano Drugo Chianti Classico Riserva 2018

The wine shows a typical ruby-garnet colour. The nose is intense and powerful, revealing notes of cherry liquor, a touch of black pepper, cinnamon, cloves, tobacco and wood. The palate is muscular  with bold, chalky, grippy tannins. There is nevertheless a certain lightness and elegance in its character. The palate is full of spicy, woody…

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Bibbiano Chianti Classico Riserva 2019

Bibbiano Chianti Classico Riserva 2019

The wine shows a clear ruby colour with a garnet rim. The first nose is smoky and oaky, then opening up with notes of ripe red and black cherries, wild strawberries, a touch of pomegranate and red plums. The palate is a bit tight and closed with drying, slightly bitter tannins. The flavours of ripe…

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Principe Corsini Villa Le Corti Chianti Classico Riserva 2018

Principe Corsini Villa Le Corti Chianti Classico Riserva 2018

(Organic) The wine shows a pale ruby colour with a brightening rim. The nose is slightly muted, needs aeration, later revealing notes of dried herbs, lavender, macchia, nuances of sandal wood, black pepper with some red fruits in the background. The palate shows a nice freshness and elegance with good fruit concentration and fine power….

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Quercia al Poggio Chianti Classico Riserva 2017

Quercia al Poggio Chianti Classico Riserva 2017

The wine shows a classic ruby-garnet colour. The nose is a bit restrained, revealing notes of cherry compote, red plums, a touch of prunes, a hint of macchia and sage. The palate is powerful but elegant and full of finesse, with grippy, chalky tannins and juicy, refreshing acidity. It demonstrates notes of crunchy red cherries,…

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Oliviera Settantanove Chianti Classico Riserva 2018

Oliviera Settantanove Chianti Classico Riserva 2018

The wine shows a medium ruby-garnet colour with a brightening rim. The nose is intense and enticing with sweet notes of toffee, milk chocolate, vanilla, coconut and cacao with some dried herbs and cherries in the background. The palate mirrors the nose with notes of sweets and spices. The wine offers some elegance and finesse,…

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San Felice Il Grigio Chianti Classico Riserva 2019

San Felice Il Grigio Chianti Classico Riserva 2019

The wine shows a medium-deep, opaque ruby colour. The nose is dense and heady, revealing concentration and power. There are notes of cherry liquor, bramble, black cherries in dark chocolate, as well as cinnamon and cloves. The palate is dense, powerful, with a nice, refreshing acidity, opening up with notes of juicy black cherries, blackberries,…

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