Tenuta La Novella 2011 – Chianti Classico Riserva

Tenuta La Novella 2011 – Chianti Classico Riserva

The nose is aromatic and offers a fine intensity. It reveals notes of blackberry, cassis jam and slight notes of small red fruits associated with hints of spice, Sichuan pepper, toasted hints / vanilla (very discreet) and a hint of flowers. The palate is fruity, fine, fluid, suave, well-balanced and offers fat as well as…

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Barone Ricasoli – Rocca Guicciarda 2013 – Chianti Classico Riserva

Barone Ricasoli – Rocca Guicciarda 2013 – Chianti Classico Riserva

The nose is relatively intense and aromatic. It reveals notes of blackberry, cassis jelly, Sichuan pepper and undergrowth associated with slight touches of red fruit (strawberry, raspberry). The mouth is fruity, fluid, fine, fat and offers a mineral frame, suavity, juiciness and a good volume / definition. On the palate, this wine expresses notes of…

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Castello Monterinaldi 2013 – Chianti Classico Riserva

Castello Monterinaldi 2013 – Chianti Classico Riserva

The nose is relatively fine. It reveals notes of small red berries, raspberry and slight notes of blackberry combined with slight notes of sweet spices, licorice and a discreet hint of pink peppers. The palate is fruity, mineral (frame), fresh, fat and offers a good volume. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of fresh…

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Mannucci Droandi 2011 – Ceppeto – Chianti Classico Riserva

Mannucci Droandi 2011 – Ceppeto – Chianti Classico Riserva

The nose is fruity and finely concentrated / intense. It reveals notes of blackberry, small berries, cassis cream and fine hints of red fruit combined with notes of spices, a touch of lavender and a small touch of Sichuan and a discreet hint of black olive. The palate is fruity, mineral, racy, supple and offers…

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Antico Podere – Le Miccine 2013 – Chianti Classico Riserva

Antico Podere – Le Miccine 2013 – Chianti Classico Riserva

The nose is fruity and finely powerful. It reveals notes of blackberry, cassis and discreet notes of red berries combined with hints of olive and discreet hints of spices (nutmeg and a discreet hint of gray pepper). The mouth is fruity and offers a small minerality, a small freshness, a small juiciness as well as an acid frame. On the palate, this wine expresses hints of fleshy blackberry, cassis and fine notes of cherry associated with hints of licorice, black olive and toasted oak. Tannins are fine and (very) slightly dry. Good length and good persistence. The finish and the aftertaste are slightly suave.

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Rocca delle Macie – Riserva di Fizzano 2013 – Single Vineyars – Chianti Classico Riserva

Rocca delle Macie – Riserva di Fizzano 2013 – Single Vineyars – Chianti Classico Riserva

The nose is powerful and relatively gourmand. It reveals notes of cassis cream, blackberry and slight notes of blueberry combined with notes of saline minerality as well as slight notes of toasted wood, vanilla, hints of tobacco and a discreet hint of butter. The palate is fruity, mineral, fluid, sleek, fat and round. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of blackberry, juicy plum and discreet notes of blueberry (in the background) associated with slight notes of licorice, tobacco and a few discreet woody hints. Good length. There is a very discreet hint of salinity and chocolate on the finish / aftertaste.

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Quercia Al Poggio 2010 – Chianti Classico Riserva

Quercia Al Poggio 2010 – Chianti Classico Riserva

The nose is fruity, relatively elegant and finely powerful. It reveals notes of cassis and small notes of blackberry, strawberry, spices associated with a discreet hint of licorice, colas as well as a discreet hint of flint and an imperceptible hint of gray pepper. The mouth is fruity, mineral, silky, fluid and offers a good definition / expression, a fresh frame, a fine acidity (in the background), a nice fat, roundness and volume. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of juicy blackberry, cherry and small berries associated with a hint of blueberry, zan / colas as well as a hint of toasted / caramelized oak and sweet spices (vanilla …. ). Tannins are fine and well-built. Good length and beautiful persistence. The persistence is suave, juicy and offers slight toasted / caramelized hints, juicy fruit as well as a hint of hazelnut.

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Castello di Verrazzano 2013 – Chianti Classico Riserva

Castello di Verrazzano 2013 – Chianti Classico Riserva

The nose is fine and powerful. It reveals notes of black cherry, blueberry and blackberry cream combined with a discreet hint of red berry (in the background) as well as hints of sweet spices, toasted wood and a very discreet hint of nutmeg. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers finesse, a good volume, a good density, suavity, tension, a fine minerality and a fine fresh frame. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of blackberry, cassis and slight notes of plum, wild strawberries associated with touches of toasted oak, mocha (discreet) as well as a hint of zan, nutmeg and a discreet hint of blond tobacco. Tannins are fine and a bit dry. The finish is suave. Good length. 

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Castello di Cacchiano 2010 – Chianti Classico Riserva

Castello di Cacchiano  2010 – Chianti Classico Riserva

The nose is fruity, relatively gourmand, fineley powerful and offers a fine concentration. It reveals notes of cherry, ripe strawberry and fine notes of blackberry jam associated with an earthy hint, raspberry jam and fine touches of spices. The palate is fruity, fluid, fine, silky, fat and offers a fine mineral frame and a nice roundness. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of raspberry jam and blackberry associated with fine notes of cassis cream, licorice, olive as well as slight hints of wild berries, slight notes of mocha, wood and notes of graphite. Tannins are fine and well-built. There is a very discreet saline hint on the finish. The finish is suave. Good length.

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Monsanto 2012 – 50 Vendemmie – Chianti Classico Riserva

Monsanto 2012 – 50 Vendemmie – Chianti Classico Riserva

The nose is fruity and relatively elegant. It reveals notes of cassis and red fruit associated with a few fine notes of spices (in the background) and a hint of liquorice. The palate is fruity, mineral and offers a beautiful juiciness and a certain elegance. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of strawberry and…

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