Conti Capponi Villa Calcinaia Chianti Classico Riserva 2018

Conti Capponi Villa Calcinaia Chianti Classico Riserva 2018

(Organic) The wine shows a pale ruby-garnet colour. The nose is intense, heady with a light oxidative note, revealing notes of rose petals, ripe strawberries, cherry compote and sweet spices. The palate is dense with good fruit concentration, balanced acidity, smooth, slightly drying tannins and a good overall balance. The wine is packed with notes…

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Riecine Chianti Classico Riserva 2019

Riecine Chianti Classico Riserva 2019

The wine shows a medium ruby colour, slightly opaque. The nose is perfumed, floral, revealing notes of rose petals, peony, dried red cherries, raspberries and strawberry compote. The palate is juicy and full of finesse, with delicate, fine-grained tannins and nice freshness. The wine opens up with notes of pomegranate, dried cranberries, rose water, a…

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Capannelle Chianti Classico Gran Riserva 2017

Capannelle Chianti Classico Gran Riserva 2017

The wine shows a medium ruby-garnet colour. The nose is perfumed, floral, revealing notes of roses, sweet baking spices, cacao, a touch of roasted meat and wet earth. The palate is elegant and fresh with a refreshing acidity and bold but fine-grained tannins. The palate is packed with crunchy red cherry fruit, cranberries, notes of…

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Tenuta di Lilliano Ruspoli Chianti Classico Riserva 2018

Tenuta di Lilliano Ruspoli Chianti Classico Riserva 2018

The wine shows a pale ruby-garnet colour. The nose is slightly muted, with aeration notes of cherry compote, vanilla, cloves and macchia come through. The palate offers some roundness combined with balanced acidity and smooth, polished tannins. The wine is laden with ripe dark cherries, notes of tobacco, cigar box and a fine bitterness in…

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Fattoria di Rignana Chianti Classico Riserva 2018

Fattoria di Rignana Chianti Classico Riserva 2018

(Organic) The wine shows a medium ruby colour with a garnet tinge. The nose is intensely balsamic, spicy, heady with notes of cherry liqueur, notes of violets, hibiscus, a touch of fresh wood. The palate shows a lot of volume and power, staying nevertheless elegant and vertical. The alcohol is high, balanced by exuberant notes…

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Gussalli Beretta Castello di Radda Chianti Classico Riserva 2016

Gussalli Beretta Castello di Radda Chianti Classico Riserva 2016

The wine shows a pale ruby colour with garnet hue. The nose is open and flattering with notes of sweet spices, stewed cherries, rose petals, dried herbs and a touch of smoked meat. The palate reveals nice freshness and fruitiness with chalky but relatively smooth tannins. The wine is slightly muted on the palate, notes…

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Villa Montepaldi Tagliafune Chianti Classico Riserva 2016

Villa Montepaldi Tagliafune Chianti Classico Riserva 2016

The wine shows a pale ruby colour with a brightening rim. The nose is heady and dense, revealing notes of cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, some sandal wood and blond tobacco. The palate is powerful with a lot of oak influence. The wine reveals notes of vanilla, eucalyptus, some herbal nuances of menthol and liquorice. Fruits stay…

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Vallepicciola Chianti Classico Riserva 2018

Vallepicciola Chianti Classico Riserva 2018

The wine shows a deep ruby colour, slightly opaque, with garnet reflections. The palate is dense and voluptuous, with notes of dried red cherries, prunes, a touch of dark chocolate, vanilla and sweet blond tobacco, hints of cinnamon and cigar box. The palate shows a lot of concentration and gourmandize with powerful body and sweet,…

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Castello Vicchiomaggio “Agostino Petri” Chianti Classico Riserva 2018

Castello Vicchiomaggio “Agostino Petri” Chianti Classico Riserva 2018

The wine shows a pale ruby colour with a garnet hue. The nose is muted and slightly oxidative with a particular note of almond, a touch of cinnamon, cloves, notes of wood and tobacco. The palate is juicy with nice acidity balancing the alcohol and chalky, slightly bitter tannins. The wine reveals classic notes of…

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Villa Cerna Chianti Classico Riserva 2016

Villa Cerna Chianti Classico Riserva 2016

The wine shows a medium deep ruby colour with a garnet tinge. The nose is slightly unbalanced, showing some sour cherries and orange peel with oak and spices in the background. The palate reveals fresh acidity, light character and chalky tannins. The palate seems a bit empty with notes of sour red berries and dried…

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