Chianti Classico
CLASSICO
Davaz – Poggio Al Sole 2018
Chianti Classico
(organic) The nose is fruity and offers a certain power, gourmandize, a good definition and a certain purity. It reveals notes of bright redcurrant, crushed raspberry, small notes of blackberry associated with small touches of crushed cassis, liquorice, fine hints of spices and a discreet hint of pepper. The palate is fruity and offers juiciness, suavity, minerality, a good definition, a certain juiciness as well as brightness, a certain aromatic purity, fullness and gourmandize. On the palate this wine expresses notes of bright redcurrant, pulpy/acidulous cherry, an imperceptible hint of local grove (in the background), small notes of bright raspberry associated with touches of juicy/fresh cassis as well as hints of zan, discreet hints of toasted and vanilla. Tannins are well-built and finely soft.
Score: 15.5/20 (90-91/100)
Pratale 2015
Chianti Classico
The nose is fruity and offers a fine freshness, a good definition, precision and a certain power. It reveals notes of quite ripe wild cassis, black plum, small notes of violet associated with touches of dry raspberry, lily as well as hints of liquorice stick, a discreet hint of tobacco and underwood. The palate is fruity and offers juiciness, suavity, a certain gourmandize, suppleness, an acidulous frame, a small tension, fatness (in finesse). On the palate this wine expresses notes of pulpy/juicy blackberry, dry raspberry, small notes of juicy cassis associated with touches of small black fruits, tobacco, zan, discret hints of nutmeg and black olive. Good length. Tannins are supple.
Score: 15.25/20 (90/100)
Castelli del Grevepesa – Panzano 2016
Chianti Classico
The nose is powerful, fruity and offers a certain intensity. It reveals notes of wild cassis, pulpy blackberry, small notes of redcurrant cream associated with touches of crushed plum, violet, vanilla, fine hints of pepper, spices and laurel berries. The palate is fruity and offers a certain intensity, juiciness, freshness and concentration. On the palate this wine expresses notes of pulpy cassis, wild blackberry, small notes of redcurrant associated with touches of violet, pulpy wild plum as well as hints of laurel berries, cuben pepper, local grove, a discreet hint of tea. Tannins are precise and finely soft. A good aromatic persistence.
Score: 15.25/20 (90/100)
Podere Poggetto – Tinìa 2015
Chianti Classico
(organic) The nose is aromatic, spicy, racy and offers a small concentration. It reveals notes of wild cassis, blueberry, small notes of strawberry associated with touches of pink laurel, sense of the place (local biotope), black olive, a discreet hint of underwood, clove and spices. The palate is fruity and offers juiciness, suavity, a small freshness, minerality, an acidulous frame, precision, a small stretchy side. On the palate this wine expresses notes of pulpy/juicy cassis, bright red berries, small notes of acidulous violet plum associated with a touch of dry blackberry, violet, pink laurel, olive tree as well as fine hints of minerality, sense of the place, a discreet hint of cardamom, underwood, truffle and Sichuan pepper (in the background).
Score: 15.75/20 (91-92/100)
Tenute Poggio Bonelli 2018
Chianti Classico
The nose is aromatic and offers a certain intensity, a fine grain, elegance. It reveals notes of pulpy wild cassis, blueberry, small notes of griotte associated with touches of lilac, lily as well as fine hints of bourbon vanilla, sense of the place (local grove), a discreet hint of caramelization and laurel. The palate is fruity, elegant, beautifully defined and offers freshness, elegance, a small straightness, gour-mandize. On the palate this wine expresses notes of bright blackberry, cassis, small notes of pulpy/juicy red cherry associated with touches of fresh raspberry, cornflower, lily as well as fine hints of black olive, bourbon vanilla, caramelization, an imperceptible hint of orange (in the background), fine hints of toasted/toasted hazelnut, laurel and chocolate. Tannins are precise and elegant.
Score: 15.5/20 (90-91/100)
Castelli del Grevepesa – Lamole 2015
Chianti Classico
The nose is spicy, discreetly tight and offers a small power. It reveals notes of wild blackberry, black berries, small notes of clove associated with touches of Madagascar pepper, underwood as well as a hint of small red fruits/tobacco. The palate is straight, fruity and offers a small fat, a small concentration and a certain small straightness/a stretchy side. On the palate this wine expresses notes of wild blackberry, small wild black berries, small notes of cassis associated with touches of violet, local garrigue, clove as well as fine hints of underwood, black olive and a very discreet hint of sage. Good length.
Score: 15/20 (89-90/100)
Tenuta Casenuove 2017
Chianti Classico
The nose is spicy, quite aromatic and offers a fine power. It reveals notes of pulpy raspberry, crushed strawberry, small notes of small berries associated with small red berries associated with touches of cinnamon, local biotope (sense of the place) as well as fine hints of zan, nutmeg, a discreet hint of hazelnut. The palate is fruity and offers juiciness, suavity, freshness, an acidulous/straight frame and a small fat. On the palate this wine expresses notes of pulpy/juicy cherry, crushed redcurrant, small notes of violet associated with touches of bright/fresh red plum, cherry blossom, pepper, cocoa, coffee as well as hints of olive tree/local grove. Tannins are precise and well-built. Good length.
Score: 15.25+/20 (90-91/100)
RISERVA
RBB 1961 – 2018
Chanti Classico Riserva
The nose is aromatic and offers power, a fine grain, a certain intensity. It reveals notes of raspberry, wild strawberry, small notes of bright blackberry associated with small touches de cassis as well as hints of violet, zan, discreet hints of nutmeg, Madagascar pepper and grilled/roasted. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers suavity, a small freshness, minerality, a fresh/mineral frame, a small tension. On the palate this wine expresses notes of juicy/pulpy blackberry, raspberry, small notes of redcurrant/small crushed wild red fruits associated with touches of violet, cherry blossom as well as hints of tonka bean, cardamom, a discreet hint of clove, nutmeg, olive tree/dry local grove. Good length. Tannins are finely soft.
Score: 15/20 (89-90/100)
Tenuta Cappellina 2016
Chanti Classico Riserva
The nose is fruity, controlled and offers power, a certain controlled intensity, complexity and deepness. It reveals notes of wild cassis, Boysen berry, small notes of wild strawberry associated with touches of violet, olive tree, grey pepper as well as hints of spices, cocoa and toasted. The palate is fruity, finely tight and offers juiciness, minerality, freshness, a good definition, energy, a small tension. On the palate this wine expresses notes of pulpy/juicy blackberry, fleshy/juicy raspberry, small notes of quite ripe redcurrant associated with touches of cornflower, blueberry, tonka bean, nutmeg, fine hints of black olive, tea and spices. Good length.
Score: 15.25/20 (90/100)
Castagnoli – Terrazze 2017
Chanti Classico Riserva
(organic) The nose is aromatic, delicate, elegant and offers a beautiful finesse in its power, gourmandize, delicacy in its richness. It reveals notes of griotte cherry, pulpy strawberry, small notes of crushed cassis associated with touches of violet, lily, cherry blossom as well as hints of chocolate, pink pepper, vanilla and a discreet hint of orange. The palate is fruity and offers suavity, juiciness, freshness, a good definition, delicacy, a certain tension, energy. On the palate this wine expresses notes of bright cherry, fresh/acidulous redcurrant, small notes of pulpy blackberry associated with touches of fleshy/pulpy quitch plum as well as hints of violet, vanilla, mild tobacco, fine hints of black olive, black tea and a subtle hint of citrus. Tannins are well-buit and precise. Good length. Sapidity and gourmandize in the finish.
Score: 17/20 (94/100)
Brancaia 2016
Chanti Classico Riserva
The nose is fruity and offers a certain controlled power, control, a stretchy side. It reveals notes of fleshy wild strawberry, cassis, small notes of crunchy cherry associated with small touches de plum, violet as well as hints of pepper, bergamot, black olive and spices. The palate is fruity and offers juiciness, suavity, freshness, a certain tension, control, a stretchy side as well as a good balance/gestion of the richness. On the palate this wine expresses notes of pulpy/fleshy blackberry, cassis, small notes of pulpy cherry associated with touches of small acidulous/ripe red fruits, violet, rose as well as hints of racy minerality, sense of the place (local biotope), discreet hints of pepper and dark chocolate/discreet hints of toasted. Tannins are precise, structuring and relatively polished.
Score: 16+/20 (92-93/100)
Castellinuzza 2016
Chanti Classico Riserva
The nose is aromatic and offers a certain intensity, a small power, a discreet tight side. It reveals notes of raspberry, strawberry, small notes of wild blackberry associated with touches of thyme, violet, lilac as well as hints of Sichuan pepper, a hint of tobacco, olive tree, garrigue and dark chocolate. The palate is fruity, discreetly tight and offers juiciness, suavity, freshness, minerality, a mineral frame, a small tension, precision and harmony. On the palate this wine expresses notes of pulpy/juicy cherry, redcurrant, small notes of fresh/juicy blackberry associated with touches of small bright red fruits, violet, thyme/thyme flower as well as hints of local grove, a discreet hint of garrigue, chocolate and toasted. Tannins are precise, chewy and well-built. Good length. A subtle hint of clove on the persistence.
Score: 15.25/20 (90/100)
Capanelle 2016
Chanti Classico Riserva
The nose is fruity and offers power, a beautiful finesse of the grain (slightly tight), a certain intensity. It reveals notes of blackberry, strawberry, small notes of plum associated with touches of small blue fruits, grey pepper as well as hints of spices and a hint of tobacco. The palate is fruity and offers suavity, juiciness, freshness, a good definition, a certain tension, minerality. On the palate this wine expresses notes of juicy/fresh cherry, raspberry, small notes of plum associated with touches of cassis as well as hints of tobacco, liquorice/zan, fine hints of spices, local grove, a subtle hint of bergamot, saffron, chocolate and toasted. Tannins are precise and soft.
Score: 14.75+/20 (89/100)
Setriolo 2016
Chanti Classico Riserva
(organic) The nose is fruity, aromatic and offers power, a certain intensity. It reveals notes of cassis, wild strawberry, small notes of redcurrant acidulous candy associated with touches of bigarreau cherry, violet, camphor as well as fine hints of spices, sage/ dry local grove and a discreet hint of black tea. The palate is fruity and offers juiciness, suavity, freshness, a certain minerality, an acidulous frame. On the palate this wine expresses notes of pulpy/juicy blackberry, bright raspberry, small notes of fleshy redcurrant associated with touches of violet, cornflower, local grove, black tea as well as fine hints of black olive, a subtle hint of tobacco, saffron, sweet spices/cardamom, discreet hints of truffle (in the background). Tannins are precise and finely soft.
Score: 15.5/20 (90-91/100)
Monsanto 2017
Chanti Classico Riserva
The nose is fruity, marked by red fruits. It reveals notes of wild redcurrant, pulpy raspberry, small notes of cherry associated with touches of plum, glaieul/iris, a racy minerality as well as fine hints of spices and a discreet hint of nutmeg. The palate is fruity and offers suavity, juiciness, freshness, minerality, a small tension, a small fat. On the palate this wine expresses notes of pulpy/juicy raspberry, ripe/acidulous redcurrant, small notes of lily associated with touches of rise/fresh cherry blossom, cherry as well as hints of cassis, discreet hints of camphor and sweet spices. A very discreet hint of garrigue in the finish/persistence. A flowery persistence.
Score: 14.75/20 (88-89/100)
Capitozze 2012
Chanti Classico Riserva
The nose is aromatic and offers power, a good definition, a small concentration, elegance. It reveals notes of Boysen berry, bright strawberry, small notes of pulpy cherry associated with touches of violet, raspberry candy as well as hints of pepper, nutmeg, a subtle hint of hot rosemary/olive tree, liquorice. The palate is fruity, full of justness/precision and offers juiciness, justness, a beautiful definition, a beautiful precision and gourmandize. On the palate this wine expresses notes of bright raspberry, pulpy/juicy cherry, small notes of cornflower associated with touches of acidulous violet plum, small fresh/bright red fruits as well as hints of black olive, sweet spices, fine hints of toasted hazelnut and nutmeg. Tannins are precise and finely chewy.
Score: 16/20 (92/100)
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