Gagliole Chianti Classico Riserva 2019

Gagliole Chianti Classico Riserva 2019

The wine shows a medium ruby colour, slightly brightening on the rim. The nose is intense, gourmet, revealing notes of ripe black cherries, blackberries, a touch of cacao and chocolate, nuances of noble wood and tobacco. The palate is dense, concentrated with a lot of fruit sweetness, spiciness and bold, slightly drying, polished tannins. The…

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Istine Levigne Chinati Classico Riserva 2017

Istine Levigne Chinati Classico Riserva 2017

(Organic) The wine has a pale ruby colour with garnet reflections. The nose is intense, floral, very seductive. The wine reveals notes of rose petals, wild strawberries, strawberry compote, a touch of red and black cherries and a hint of sweet spices. The palate is juicy and vibrant, demonstrating the typical Sangiovese acidity and finesse….

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Mannucci Droandi Ceppeto Chianti Classico Riserva 2017

Mannucci Droandi Ceppeto Chianti Classico Riserva 2017

(Organic) The wine shows a deep ruby colour with a slightly garnet rim. The nose is very intense, heady and concentrated. It reveals notes of dried black cherries, noble wood, nuances of cinnamon and cloves, a touch of tobacco and cigar box. The palate is intense, woody, with powerful, drying tannins and moderate acidity. The…

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Podere Ciona Chianti Classico Riserva 2015

Podere Ciona Chianti Classico Riserva 2015

The wine shows a medium ruby garnet colour with some brightening on the rim. The nose is intense, slightly dusty, very gourmet. It opens up with notes of cherry pie, strawberry compote, a touch of cacao, spices and vanilla. The palate is juicy and dense, revealing notes of dried and fresh sour red and black…

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Casavecchia alla Piazza Buondonne Chianti Classico Riserva 2019

Casavecchia alla Piazza Buondonne Chianti Classico Riserva 2019

The wine shows a bright ruby colour. The nose is a bit restrained, needs some air. The nose reveals notes of dark berries, black cherries, blackberries, as well as hints of black pepper, wood, oak bark and Mediterranean herbs. The palate is round and polished with grippy but juicy, sweet tannins. The wine reveals notes…

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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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