Bibbiano Chianti Classico Riserva 2019

Bibbiano Chianti Classico Riserva 2019

The wine shows a clear ruby colour with a garnet rim. The first nose is smoky and oaky, then opening up with notes of ripe red and black cherries, wild strawberries, a touch of pomegranate and red plums. The palate is a bit tight and closed with drying, slightly bitter tannins. The flavours of ripe…

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Principe Corsini Villa Le Corti Chianti Classico Riserva 2018

Principe Corsini Villa Le Corti Chianti Classico Riserva 2018

(Organic) The wine shows a pale ruby colour with a brightening rim. The nose is slightly muted, needs aeration, later revealing notes of dried herbs, lavender, macchia, nuances of sandal wood, black pepper with some red fruits in the background. The palate shows a nice freshness and elegance with good fruit concentration and fine power….

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Quercia al Poggio Chianti Classico Riserva 2017

Quercia al Poggio Chianti Classico Riserva 2017

The wine shows a classic ruby-garnet colour. The nose is a bit restrained, revealing notes of cherry compote, red plums, a touch of prunes, a hint of macchia and sage. The palate is powerful but elegant and full of finesse, with grippy, chalky tannins and juicy, refreshing acidity. It demonstrates notes of crunchy red cherries,…

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Oliviera Settantanove Chianti Classico Riserva 2018

Oliviera Settantanove Chianti Classico Riserva 2018

The wine shows a medium ruby-garnet colour with a brightening rim. The nose is intense and enticing with sweet notes of toffee, milk chocolate, vanilla, coconut and cacao with some dried herbs and cherries in the background. The palate mirrors the nose with notes of sweets and spices. The wine offers some elegance and finesse,…

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San Felice Il Grigio Chianti Classico Riserva 2019

San Felice Il Grigio Chianti Classico Riserva 2019

The wine shows a medium-deep, opaque ruby colour. The nose is dense and heady, revealing concentration and power. There are notes of cherry liquor, bramble, black cherries in dark chocolate, as well as cinnamon and cloves. The palate is dense, powerful, with a nice, refreshing acidity, opening up with notes of juicy black cherries, blackberries,…

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Fattoria Montecchio Chianti Classico Riserva 2015

Fattoria Montecchio Chianti Classico Riserva 2015

The wine shows a pale ruby-garnet colour. The nose is intense, very fresh, opening up with notes of eucalyptus, macchia, fresh strawberries and raspberries, as well as nuances of iron and blood. The palate is slightly muted and lacks depth and concentration. There are notes of fresh red berries combined with nuances of dried herbs…

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Antico Podere Casanova Bucciarelli Chianti Classico Riserva 2015

Antico Podere Casanova Bucciarelli Chianti Classico Riserva 2015

(organic) The wine shows a medium-deep ruby-garnet colour. The nose is slightly muted, with aeration revealing notes of cherry compote, kirsch, a touch of savoury herbs, a hint of iron and meatiness. The palate is powerful and vivid with a nice, refreshing acidity, plush, slightly drying tannins and a pronounced bitterness. It reveals notes of…

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Ricasoli Brolio Chianti Classico Riserva 2019

Ricasoli Brolio Chianti Classico Riserva 2019

The wine shows a deep ruby colour. The nose is profound and concentrated, revealing notes of dried and liquored cherries, as well as cinnamon, cloves, a touch of cedar wood and coffee. The palate is juicy, dense and vibrant, the oaky notes are underlaid by nuances of fresh crunchy clack cherries, blackberries and Boysen berries….

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Brancaia Chianti Classico Riserva 2018

Brancaia Chianti Classico Riserva 2018

The wine shows a medium-deep, vivid ruby colour. The nose is slightly muted and needs aeration. It opens up with notes of crunchy red cherries, kirsch, praline, toffee with a delicate balsamic note. The palate is pungent, refreshing and elegant showing a lot of finesse and noble character. The tannins are slightly drying. The wine…

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Famiglia Nunzi Conti Chianti Classico Riserva 2018

Famiglia Nunzi Conti Chianti Classico Riserva 2018

The wine shows a bright ruby-garnet colour. The nose is opulently woody, slightly oxidative with notes of dried and cooked red cherries, a touch of rose and geranium, some lavender, with sage, cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg in the echo. The palate is juicy, showing balanced acidity and a nice oaky spiciness. It opens up with…

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