Rocca di Castagnoli – Poggio a’Frati 2012 – Chianti Classico Riserva

Rocca di Castagnoli – Poggio a’Frati 2012 – Chianti Classico Riserva

The nose is fruity, aromatic, relatively elegant and offers a fine elegance. It reveals notes of blackberry, plum, blueberry and a discreet hint of red fruits, flowers associated with hints of thyme, a discreet hint of clove, wood as well as an imperceptible hint of sweet spices and cinnamon. The mouth is fruity, mineral, suave,…

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Bindi Sergardi – Calidonia 2013 – Chianti Classico Riserva

Bindi Sergardi – Calidonia 2013 – Chianti Classico Riserva

The nose is finely powerful. It reveals notes of Boysenberry, small black berries combined with slight notes of wild fruit, spices as well as a touch of Sichuan pepper, a very discreet hint of violet and slight touches of wood. The palate is fruity, suave, round and offers a good definition, a mineral frame and…

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Principe Corsini – Cortevecchia 2014 – Chianti Classico Riserva

Principe Corsini – Cortevecchia 2014 – Chianti Classico Riserva

The nose is fruity and finely powerful. It reveals notes of cherry, blackberry jam and slight touches of raspberry, cassis, spices combined with notes of black pepper, oak and a discreet hint of mocha and gray pepper. The palate is fruity, mineral, fluid and offers a mineral frame. In the mouth this wine expresses notes…

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Istine – Levigne 2013 – Chianti Classico Riserva

Istine – Levigne 2013 – Chianti Classico Riserva

The nose is fruity, generous and relatively elegant. It reveals notes of cassis jam associated with slight notes of Boysenberry, spices, a discreet hint of Sichuan pepper as well as slight notes of cornflowers and a very discreet hint of crushed strawberry. The palate is fruity, fluid, mineral, well-balanced and offers fat, roundness, a good…

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Fattoria Montecchio 2013 – Chianti Classico Riserva

Fattoria Montecchio 2013 – Chianti Classico Riserva

The nose is fruity, relatively fine and finely powerful. It reveals notes of blackberry, crushed cassis and slight notes of small red fruits combined with slight notes of spices and a discreet hint of gray pepper. The palate is fruity, fine, mineral, juicy, nicely round and offers a fine acid frame, fat and suavity. In…

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Casa di Monte – Le Capitozze 2009 – Chianti Classico Riserva

Casa di Monte – Le Capitozze 2009 – Chianti Classico Riserva

The nose is fruity and offers a freshness and a small elegance. It reveals notes of blackberry and cassis associated with slight notes of red fruits (redcurrant, crushed raspberry) as well as fine hints of black pepper, spices and toasted wood. The palate is fruity, mineral, suave, fat, well-balanced, nicely round and offers a fine…

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Casa Vinicola Triacca – La Madonnina 2013 – Chianti Classico Riserva

Casa Vinicola Triacca – La Madonnina 2013 – Chianti Classico Riserva

The nose is aromatic, elegant and relatively fine. It reveals notes of blackberry, cassis and slight notes of wild black fruits associated with a touch of redcurrant, toasted oak, mocha, Cuben pepper and a discreet of coffee. After work/aeration in the glass the nose reveals a hint of balsamic. The mouth is fruity, mineral, silky,…

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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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