Fattoria Della Aiola 2011 – Chianti Classico Riserva

Fattoria Della Aiola 2011 – Chianti Classico Riserva

The nose is fruity and elegant. It reveals notes of blackberry, small black berries and touches of redcurrant, raspberry associated with slight touches of gray pepper, black olive as well as a hint of undergrowth, a few discreet woody hints and a discreet hint of flowers. The wine needs to be served in carafe. It…

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Torre Bianca 2011 – Chianti Classico Riserva 

Torre Bianca 2011 – Chianti Classico Riserva 

The nose is fruity, generous and relatively elegant. It reveals notes of blackberry cream and fine notes of cassis, blueberry combined with hints of cola, a hint of cornflower, licorice as well as discreet hints of toasted wood and an imperceptible hint of chocolate. The palate is fruity, mineral, fat, round, well-balanced, quite elegant, harmonious, supple and suave. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of blackberry cream, cassis and fine notes of strawberry / redcurrant combined with slight hints of cornflower, blueberry, licorice and a discreet hint of tobacco and wood. Tannins are fine and well-built. There is a very discreet hint of salinity on the finish. A nice wine !

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Lecci e Brocchi – Il Chioba 2013 – Chianti Classico Riserva

Lecci e Brocchi – Il Chioba 2013 – Chianti Classico Riserva

The nose is fruity and offers a fine freshness and a fine richness. It reveals notes of ripe strawberry, cassis and fine notes of blackberry notes combined with hints of licorice and a discreet hint of cornflower and toasted wood. The palate is fruity, mineral, relatively gourmande and offers a freshness, a nice fat and…

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Terra di Seta 2012 – Chianti Classico Riserva

Terra di Seta 2012 – Chianti Classico Riserva

The nose reveals notes of blackberry and fine notes of wild fruits associated with hints of cherry jam and a very discreet hint of gray pepper. The palate is fruity, fine, suave, gourmande, unctuous, well-balanced, nicely round and offers a good definition. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of Boysenberry jam, cassis and slight…

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Rocca delle Macie 2013 – Chianti Classico Riserva

Rocca delle Macie 2013 – Chianti Classico Riserva

The nose is fruity, slightly gourmand and a bit elegant. It reveals notes of crunchy cassis and blackberry jam associated with slight / discreet notes of fresh strawberry, grove, black olive, liquorice, toasted wood and an imperceptible a hint of chocolate / sweet spices. The mouth is fruity, fluid, silky, quite elegant, supple and offers an acid frame. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of blackberry, black cherry jam as well as a (very) slight saline hint and slight notes of plum combined with discreet hints of strawberry and licorice. Tannins are fine and well-built. Good length.

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Casa Sola 2013 – Chianti Classico Riserva

Casa Sola 2013 – Chianti Classico Riserva

The nose is fruity and slightly powerful. It reveals notes of blackberries, cassis jam and discreet hints of cherry (in the background) combined with a hint of black olives, zan as well as a very discreet hint of flowers and toasted hints. The palate is fruity, mineral, fresh, silky and offers an acid frame and fat. On the palate this wine expresses notes of juicy blackberry and crushed cassis associated with slight notes of cherry, raspberry, hints of zan / colas as well as discreet hints of toasted /caramelized oak and a very discreet hint of cardamon. Tannins are fine and well-built. Good length and persistence with a discreet hint of dark chocolate / grilled.

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Valle Picciola 2013 – Chianti Classico Riserva

Valle Picciola 2013 – Chianti Classico Riserva

The nose is fruity, relatively elegant and slightly silky. It reveals notes of cassis and slight notes of Boysenberry jam combined with a touch of cassis jam, toasted oak, sweet spices and a very discreet hint of Sichuan pepper, slight notes of flint and a very discreet hint of salinity. The mouth is fruity, mineral, silky and offers fat, a fine juiciness, a nice definition as well as an acid frame. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of blackberry jam, cassis cream and hints of blueberry combined with slight notes of black olives, zan as well as a discreet hint of toasted / caramelized oak and tobacco. Good length and (aromatic) persistence. There is a very discreet grilled hint on the finish.

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Montornello Bibbiano 2013 – Chianti Classico Riserva

Montornello Bibbiano 2013 – Chianti Classico Riserva

The nose is fruity and relatively generous. It reveals notes of blackberry jam, blueberry and a discreet hint of plum associated with slight notes of licorice, sweet spices as well as a hint of black pepper and a discreet hint of caramelization. The palate is fruity, mineral, supple and offers a fresh frame and a…

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Casale Dello Sparviero 2012 – Chianti Classico Riserva

Casale Dello Sparviero 2012 – Chianti Classico Riserva

The nose is fruity, concentrated and a bit gourmand. It reveals notes of black cherry, blackberry cream and slight notes of concentrated cassis combined with a hint of strawberry and slight notes of licorice stick. The palate is fruity, mineral, fluid, well-balanced, relatively gourmande and offers elegance and suavity. On the palate, this wine expresses…

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Castello di Radda 2013 – Chianti Classico Riserva

Castello di Radda 2013 – Chianti Classico Riserva

The nose is aromatic and a bit powerful. It reveals notes of ripe fruit and fine notes of undergrowth associated with a hint of leather and a discreet hint of mushroom. The palate is fruity, mineral, well-balanced, fat, a bit gourmand and offers a good volume and a mineral / fresh frame. On the palate,…

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