Waldin’s taste of Vignamaggio

Vignamaggio, Riserva di Monna Lisa, Chianti Classico Gran Selezione 2013

93 £ 26.50-£ 27.95 (2011) Corney & Barrow, Hic Dense and generously proportioned, with weighty, ripe red and black fruit flavours, and plenty of authority to the grape and oak tannins. Leaves a long, savoury liquorice aftertaste. Drink 2017-2021 Alcohol 14%

Vignamaggio, Gherardino, Chianti Classico Riserva 2014

92 N/A UK www.vignamaggio. com A lighter year, and an uplifting wine built around lots declassified from the Riserva di Monna Lisa. Oak flavours in the background, bright and crisp morello cherry fruit flavours centre stage. Drink 2017-2021 Alc 15%

Vignamaggio, Terre di Prenzano, Chianti Classico 2015

91 £ 14.95 (2014) Corney & Barrow A brisk, smooth 100% Sangiovese with a savoury mouthfeel making it an easy choice for antipasti. Its punchy cranberry fruit will also cut nicely through slightly fatty main dishes. Drink 2017-2020 Alc 14.5%

Vignamaggio, Il Morino Supertuscanino, Toscana Rosso 2015 90

N/A UK www. vignamaggio.com 60% Sangiovese, 40% Merlot blend with bright, effortlessly smooth texture and delicately mouthwatering fruit, styled for early drinking. No need for food, but if there’s pizza… Drink 2017-2019 Alc 14%

Vignamaggio, Vinsanto V, Vin Santo del Chianti Classico 2010

94 £ 23.95 (375ml) Corney & Barrow Made from Trebbiano and Malvasia grapes hung under the villa’s roof for three months to dry, gain in concentration and to sweeten. A sensuously viscous, chestnutgold coloured mouthful with zesty crème caramel and candied peel flavours. Drink 2017-2022 Alc 16%

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