Chianti Classico
Ricasoli Castello di Brolio
Chianti Classico Gran Selezione 2018
The wine shows a ruby colour with a garnet rim. The nose is dense and smoky, revealing nuances of tobacco, underbrush, cinnamon, a touch of dried cherries, kirsch and cigar box. The palate is concentrated and powerful, high alcohol is wellbalanced by the exuberant juiciness of the fruit, refreshing acidity and smooth, silky tannins. The palate demonstrates a nice fruit concentration with nuances of crunchy red cherries, raspberries, a touch of dried herbs, savoury spices and noble wood. The finish is warming and spicy with a pleasant, piquant bitterness in the background. Score : 16.5/20 (93/100)
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 ripe black cherries, red fruit compote, a touch of sage and rosemary, a lick of spices, some animalistic notes. The finish shows some herbal bitterness.
Score : 13.75/20 (86/100)
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 and savoury spices. The tannins are slightly drying and the finish is warming, spicy but short.
Score : 13.75/20 (86/100)
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, a touch of tobacco, rosemary and roasted meat. The tannins are chalky but smooth and well-managed. The finish is crunchy, juicy with a pleasant savoury character and minerality. A very polished, well-made wine. Score : 15.5+/20 (91/100)
San Felice Il Grigio
Chianti Classico Gran Selezione 2017
The wine shows a medium-deep ruby-garnet colour. The nose at first is slightly reductive and muted, opening up with notes of savoury herbs (rosemary, sage), coffee, a touch of smoked meat and some saltiness. The palate shows a nice salinity and minerality, solid fruit concentration lifted up by the refreshing acidity. Notes of red and black cherries interlace with hints of paprika, tomato leaf, roasted meat and soya sauce. The tannins are robust but round and polished. A delicious wine with a mineral, elegant finish.
Score : 17/20 (94/100)
Oliviera Campo di Mansueto
Chianti Classico 2019
The wine has a medium ruby color with garnet reflections. The nose is intensely smoky, revealing notes of roasted savoury herbs, a touch of eucalyptus and menthol, as well as notes of fresh and dried cherries and cranberries, a touch of strawberry compote. The palate is juicy and fruity with round, fine-grained tannins and a fresh, vivid acidity. The wine demonstrates notes of red and black cherries, rose petals, a touch of sweet baking spices, savoury herbs and a pleasant salty touch. The finish is lingering and warming with a pronounced mineral note. Score : 14+/20 (87/100)
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, the tannins are soft and polished. A sweet, gourmet finish.
Score : 14+/20 (87/100)
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, wild strawberries, a touch of strawberry confit and savoury herbs. The finish is complex and long with sweetness of fruit underlaid by solid minerality. Score : 14.75+/20 (89/100)
Principe Corsini Zac
Chianti Classico Gran Selezione 2018
(Organic) The wine shows a very light ruby colour with some garnet reflections. The nose is delicate, finely floral, revealing notes of ripe strawberries, cherry compote, raspberries, a touch of cinnamon and cloves. The palate is juicy and suave with balanced acidity and velvety, fine-grained tannins. The notes of sweet red berries are intertwined with hints of cacao, withered savoury herbs, rosemary and sage. The finish is dry and elegant, lingers long.
Score : 16.25+/20 (93/100)
Principe Corsini Villa Le Corti Don Tommaso
Chianti Classico Gran Selezione 2018
(Organic) The wine shows a medium deep purple colour. The nose is delicately smoky and savoury with notes of ripe black cherries, peony, as well as cinnamon, bay leaf, a touch of cloves and nutmeg. The palate is powerful and dense but keeps a nice freshness and elegance. The tannins are polished and velvety. The wine demonstrates an attractive fruity character combined with notes of savoury herbs and spices. A refined, silky and long finish.
Score : 17/20 (94/100)
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. The herbal notes of Mediterranean broom interlace with notes of dried cranberries, red cherries, hibiscus, a touch of pomegranate and a slight hint of orange zest. The tannins are polished and smooth. Good length. Score : 16/20 (92/100)