Chianti Classico
Geografico Montegiachi
Chianti Classico Riserva 2018
The wine shows a medium deep purple-ruby colour. The nose is dark, heady, smoky with notes of cassis, sweet spices, coffee and charred wood. The palate echoes the nose with the same wood profile. The fruits are masked by the intense smokiness. The overall massive structure is uplifted by the refreshing acidity. The tannins are grippy but polished and well-managed. The finish is enveloping and spicy. Score : 14.5/20 (88/100)
Geografico Contessa di Radda
Chianti Classico Riserva 2018
The wine shows a medium deep purple-ruby colour. The nose is dominated by dark fruits with notes of blackberries, dark plums, bramble and black cherries with some spicy nuances in the echo. The palate reveals a very peppery character with multiple layers of sweet, even jammy dark berries intertwined with notes of cloves, nutmeg, black pepper, ginger and cinnamon. The wine boasts a nice freshness and elegance with fine-grained, slightly drying tannins. The finish mirrors the palate with savoury and spicy aftertaste.
Score : 15.5+/20 (91/100)
Casaloste
Chianti Classico Riserva 2018
(Organic) The wine shows a pale ruby-garnet colour with a brightening rim. The nose reveals nuances of stewed strawberries, cherry compote, notes of sweet spices and strawberry yogurt. The palate shows nice freshness and concentration with crunchy fruit, gourmandise and mellow tannins. Flattering notes of sweet berries intertwine with delicate nuances of dried herbs and a touch of ferrous minerality. The warming finish is uplifted by pleasant freshness and fruitiness. Score : 15.25/20 (90/100)
Casaloste
Chianti Classico Gran Selezione 2017
(Organic) The wine shows a medium deep ruby colour with a garnet tinge. The nose is heady, balsamic, with notes of cherry liqueur, stewed red berries, strawberry compote, a touch of orange zest, cinnamon, cloves and laurel. The palate is dense and powerful with a lot of concentration, linearity and round, polished tannins. It reveals notes of stewed cherries, sweet raspberry compote, a touch of rose water and sweet spices. The finish is gourmet, warming, not too long.
Score : 15.25/20 (90/100)
Villa Cerna
Chianti Classico Riserva 2016
The wine shows a medium deep ruby colour with a garnet tinge. The nose is slightly unbalanced, showing some sour cherries and orange peel with oak and spices in the background. The palate reveals fresh acidity, light character and chalky tannins. The palate seems a bit empty with notes of sour red berries and dried herbs. The finish is fruity and spicy, slightly drying.
Score : 14.5/20 (88/100)
Castello Vicchiomaggio “Agostino Petri”
Chianti Classico Riserva 2018
The wine shows a pale ruby colour with a garnet hue. The nose is muted and slightly oxidative with a particular note of almond, a touch of cinnamon, cloves, notes of wood and tobacco. The palate is juicy with nice acidity balancing the alcohol and chalky, slightly bitter tannins. The wine reveals classic notes of dried cherries and macchia. The finish is warming and drying.
Score : 14.5/20 (88/100)
Castello Vicchiomaggio La Prima
Chianti Classico Gran Selezione 2018
The wine shows a pale ruby colour. The nose is slightly balsamic, herbal, medicinal, with notes of liqourice, a touch of anise and lavender. The palate is juicy and refreshing with an elevated acidity, nice linearity and polished tannins. The wine reveals notes of dried red and black cherries, sweet strawberries, a touch of rose petals and rose hip. The finish lingers with a nice floral note. Score : 16/20 (92/100)
Castello Vicchiomaggio Le Bolle
Chianti Classico Gran Selezione 2018
The wine shows a medium deep, opaque ruby colour with a brightening rim. The nose is dense and oaky, revealing notes of stewed red and black cherries, cinnamon, cloves, a touch of sweet blond tobacco and vanilla. The palate is smooth and round, showing some volume and gourmandise with sweet but grippy and slightly drying tannins. The palate shows notes of dried red cherries, dried cranberries, a touch of noble wood and sweet spices. The finish is pleasantly warming and lingering. Score : 16/20 (92/100)
Vallepicciola Lapina
Chianti Classico Gran Selezione 2017
The wine shows a medium deep ruby colour with garnet reflections. The nose is smoky, slightly reductive, needs time to open up. With aeration it reveals nuances of red and black cherries, coffee, a touch of eucalyptus and balsamic. The palate is woody, showing a lot of smoky notes, nuances of cinnamon and tobacco, with black berries in the background. The tannins are round and smooth and the finish lingers with smoky undertones.
Score : 14.75+/20 (89/100)
Vallepicciola
Chianti Classico Riserva 2018
The wine shows a deep ruby colour, slightly opaque, with garnet reflections. The palate is dense and voluptuous, with notes of dried red cherries, prunes, a touch of dark chocolate, vanilla and sweet blond tobacco, hints of cinnamon and cigar box. The palate shows a lot of concentration and gourmandise with powerful body and sweet, round tannins. The wine reveals notes of kirsch, cherry compote, prune liqueur, nuances of sweet spices and liquorice. The finish is enveloping and warming. Score : 14.75+/20 (89/100)
Villa Montepaldi Tagliafune
Chianti Classico Riserva 2016
The wine shows a pale ruby colour with a brightening rim. The nose is heady and dense, revealing notes of cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, some sandal wood and blond tobacco. The palate is powerful with a lot of oak influence. The wine reveals notes of vanilla, eucalyptus, some herbal nuances of menthol and liquorice. Fruits stay in the background. The finish is warming, dense, lingering with a refreshing herbal note. Score : 14.5+/20 (88/100)
Villa Montepaldi
Chianti Classico Gran Selezione 2016
The wine shows a medium deep ruby colour with a brightening rim. The nose is perfumed and floral with notes of rose petals, peony and lavender. The palate reveals elevated acidity and alcohol, a lot of concentration and power. The tannins are bold and drying. The wine shows notes of red and black dried cherries, fresh wood, cinnamon, a touch of eucalyptus and nutmeg. The finish mirrors the nose with floral, perfumed notes.
Score : 14.75+/20 (89/100)
Gussalli Beretta Castello di Radda
Chianti Classico Riserva 2016
The wine shows a pale ruby colour with garnet hue. The nose is open and flattering with notes of sweet spices, stewed cherries, rose petals, dried herbs and a touch of smoked meat. The palate reveals nice freshness and fruitiness with chalky but relatively smooth tannins. The wine is slightly muted on the palate, notes of red berries and spices come in the echo. The finish is refreshing and slightly drying. Score : 15.5+/20 (91/100)
Gussalli Beretta Castello di Radda Vigna Il Corno
Chianti Classico Gran Selezione 2016
The wine shows a bright, clear ruby colour. The nose is perfumed, floral and slightly peppery, revealing notes peony, cherry compote, nuances of macchia and sweet spices. The palate shows perfect balance with elevated acidity and finegrained, polished tannins. Notes of crunchy red berries interlace with nuances of dried herbs, milk chocolate, nutmeg and cloves. The finish is noble, oaky with a good length.
Score : 15.5+/20 (91/100)
Fattoria di Rignana
Chianti Classico Riserva 2018
(Organic) The wine shows a medium ruby colour with a garnet tinge. The nose is intensely balsamic, spicy, heady with notes of cherry liqueur, notes of violets, hibiscus, a touch of fresh wood. The palate shows a lot of volume and power, staying nevertheless elegant and vertical. The alcohol is high, balanced by exuberant notes of sweet red and black cherries, a touch of blue plum, a subtle peppery note. The tannins are well-managed and fine-grained. The finish is warming, lingering with a pleasant herbal note of macchia.
Score : 14.75+/20 (89/100)