Chianti Classico
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 concentration, some smoothness, ripeness and well-managed, round tannins. The wine is packed with ripe red and black cherries, crunchy raspberries, strawberries combined with notes of sweet spices and savoury herbs. Suave, juicy, lingering finish. Score : 16/20 (92/100)
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 of dark cherries, bramble, hints of macchia, dried herbs and pungent spices. Good length and persistence. Score : 15.25/20 (90/100)
Istine Levigne
Chianti 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. There is an explosion of crunchy red berries on the palate, a basket of strawberries, red cherries, cranberries and cowberries supported by fine nuances of dried herbs and spices. The finish is long and succulent with slightly drying, but juicy and polished tannins.
Score : 17/20 (94/100)
Gagliole Gallule
Chianti Classico Gran Selezione 2018
The wine shows a medium ruby garnet colour, slightly brightening on the rim. The nose is intense, herbal, with notes of sage, rosemary, garrigues underpinned with nuances of cherry compote, strawberry confit and a slight smoky and saline edge. The palate is powerful and dense, revealing a lot of concentration and depth. It opens up with notes of cooked cherries, roasted raspberries, a touch of balsamic and soya sauce, hints of dried Mediterranean herbs and roasted meat. A bold, powerful style of Chianti Classico with fleshy, voluptuous tannins and exceptional length.
Score : 17/20 (94/100)
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 wine is packed with spices and oaky notes, underlaid by nuances of ripe fresh and dried cherries, a touch of balsamic, hints of macchia and dried herbs. The finish is warming, persistent and powerful.
Score : 16/20 (92/100)
Frescobaldi Tenuta Perano
Chianti Classico Riserva 2018
The wine shows purple, almost opaque colour. The nose is dense and fruity, revealing notes of dark berries, prunes, a touch of noble oak, sweet tobacco, a hint of milk chocolate. The palate offers a lot of power, concentration and gourmandise. It displays a plethora of black fruits – cherries, plums, a touch of blackberries with some notes of prunes and figs, touches of cacao and cassis. The tannins are polished and well-managed and the finish lingers long with a sweet, decadent persistence. A modern style of Chianti Classico with a lot of smoothness and charm.
Score : 15.5+/20 (91/100)
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 fruitiness seems muted by the oak which dominates the wine. Long, woody finish. Score : 14+/20 (87/100)
Fattoria Montecchio PRÏMUM
Chianti Classico Riserva 2017
The wine shows a deep ruby garnet colour with a garnet rim. The nose is dense and concentrated, revealing notes of confit cherries, kirsch, a touch of spices and dried herbs, some hint of iron and blood. The palate is juicy with a nice fruit concentration and a pleasant salinity. The wine reveals notes of ripe red and black cherries, some cranberries, a touch of forest floor and underbrush, notes of sage and rosemary. The tannins are polished but well present and pronounced. A juicy, lingering finish. Score : 16.25+/20 (93/100)
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 cherries, a hint of strawberry cream, sweet spices like vanilla and cinnamon. The finish is juicy with pleasant fruitiness and roundness. The tannins are bold but ripe and suave. Score : 16.25+/20 (93/100)
Fattoria Montecchio
Chianti Classico Gran Selezione 2016
The wine shows a medium ruby garnet colour. The nose is dense, heady, promising a lot of concentration and power. It opens up with notes of ripe, almost overripe black cherries, noble oak, cigar box, a touch of cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg. The palate is dense and coating with powerful, but suave and round tannins. The wine is bursting with notes of dried cherries, some cooked strawberries, roasted raspberries, notes of sweet spices and dried herbs. The finish is elegant, lingering with pronounced fruitiness and pleasant spiciness.
Score : 15.5+/20 (91/100)
Castelli del Grevepesa - Castello di Bibbione
Chianti Classico Riserva 2018
The wine shows a medium deep ruby colour with a garnet tinge. The nose is perfumed and intense, revealing notes of dried rose petals, dried red cherries, a touch of iron and earthiness. The palate is rather elegant and juicy with a fine, refreshing acidity and delicate, silky tannins. Fruity notes of red berries are interlaced with notes of macchia, dried herbs and a touch of gentian. A classic style of Chianti Classico with a well-integrated oak and a nice bitterness adding to the complexity. Good length. Score : 15.25/20 (90/100)
Castelli del Grevepesa - Castello di Bibbione
Chianti Classico Gran Selezione 2016
The wine shows a medium ruby-garnet colour. The nose is intensely spicy and woody, revealing notes of dried herbs, roasted meat, a touch of cloves and nutmeg, some menthol and eucalyptus. The palate is full of gourmandise with nuances of milk chocolate, coconut, a touch of toffee, dried sweet cherries and plums. The tannins are well-managed, grainy but polished. The finish offers finesse and freshness. Score : 15.5+/20 (91/100)