Chianti Classico
Fattoria di Rignana Villa di Rignana
Chianti Classico Gran Selezione 2016
(Organic) The wine shows a medium ruby colour with garnet hues. The nose is charming and perfumed, revealing notes of ripe sour cherries, bramble, a touch of blackberries and Boysen berries with a touch of cloves and nutmeg in the background. The palate is fresh and elegant despite high alcohol, with polished, fine tannins. Nuances of crunchy black cherries are supported by notes of kirsch, milk chocolate and cacao. The long finish brings some gourmandise and freshness. Score : 15.5+/20 (91/100)
Tenuta di Lilliano Ruspoli
Chianti Classico Gran Selezione 2018
The wine shows a pale ruby colour with a brightening rim. The nose is dense, woody and herbal with notes of cinnamon, cloves, a touch of cigar box and smoke. The palate shows a lot of concentration and power with elevated alcohol and grippy but refined tannins. The palate seems muted and dominated by alcohol, all the fruity flavours are in the background. The finish is woody and warming. Score : 14+/20 (87/100)
Tenuta di Lilliano Ruspoli
Chianti Classico Riserva 2018
The wine shows a pale ruby-garnet colour. The nose is slightly muted, with aeration notes of cherry compote, vanilla, cloves and macchia come through. The palate offers some roundness combined with balanced acidity and smooth, polished tannins. The wine is laden with ripe dark cherries, notes of tobacco, cigar box and a fine bitterness in the background. The finish is persistent with a fine coffee note in the echo.
Score : 15.25/20 (90/100)
Capannelle
Chianti Classico Gran Selezione 2016
The wine shows a medium ruby-garnet colour. The nose is slightly oxidative, oaky, revealing nuances of cherry compote, sweet blond tobacco, leather, toffee, a touch of vanilla and milk chocolate. The palate is delicate and fresh with smooth, silky tannins. The wine reveals nuances of crunchy red and black cherries, some strawberries, pomegranate, intertwined with notes of dried herbs and spices. The finish is light-footed but persistent.
Score : 15.5+/20 (91/100)
Capannelle
Chianti Classico Gran Riserva 2017
The wine shows a medium ruby-garnet colour. The nose is perfumed, floral, revealing notes of roses, sweet baking spices, cacao, a touch of roasted meat and wet earth. The palate is elegant and fresh with a refreshing acidity and bold but fine-grained tannins. The palate is packed with crunchy red cherry fruit, cranberries, notes of bitter chocolate, kirsch and dried herbs. The finish is elegant and lingering with red berries and herbs.
Score : 15.25/20 (90/100)
Riecine
Chianti Classico Riserva 2019
The wine shows a medium ruby colour, slightly opaque. The nose is perfumed, floral, revealing notes of rose petals, peony, dried red cherries, raspberries and strawberry compote. The palate is juicy and full of finesse, with delicate, fine-grained tannins and nice freshness. The wine opens up with notes of pomegranate, dried cranberries, rose water, a touch of roasted herbs and cloves. The finish is warming, elegant and persistent.
Score : 16.25+/20 (93/100)
Riecine Vigna Gittori
Chianti Classico Gran Selezione 2019
The wine shows a clear ruby colour with a brightening rim. The nose is intense and perfumed, slightly heady, revealing notes of macchia, roasted herbs, a touch of rose and peony, strawberry compote and crushed cherry. The palate is dense and offers a lot of fine concentration and with elevated alcohol balanced by fresh acidity and grippy, but well-polished tannins. Multi-layered, the wine opens up with notes of sweet forest raspberries, strawberry confiture, roasted herbs, a touch of warm earthy minerality. Very complex and luscious. Long, fruity and herbal finish. Score : 17.5/20 (95/100)
Conti Capponi Villa Calcinaia Vigna la Fornace
Chianti Classico Gran Selezione 2018
(Organic) The wine shows a medium ruby colour, slightly opaque. The nose is dense and heady, slightly oxidative, revealing notes of cherry liqueur, strawberry compote, a hint of cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, a touch of varnish. The palate offers a good balance, with moderate acidity, powerful fruit concentration and grippy but well-managed tannins. The palate mirrors the nose with a touch of kirsch and sweet spices, notes of dried herbs and star anise. The finish is lingering with sweet cherry notes.
Score : 15.5+/20 (91/100)
Conti Capponi Villa Calcinaia
Chianti Classico Riserva 2018
(Organic) The wine shows a pale ruby-garnet colour. The nose is intense, heady with a light oxidative note, revealing notes of rose petals, ripe strawberries, cherry compote and sweet spices. The palate is dense with good fruit concentration, balanced acidity, smooth, slightly drying tannins and a good overall balance. The wine is packed with notes of dried and fresh red berries, notes of garrigue and pomegranate. The alcohol is very seamlessly integrated. Long, fresh finish. Score : 15.5+/20 (91/100)
Tenuta della Famiglia Cecchi Villa Rosa
Chianti Classico Gran Selezione 2016
The wine shows a pale ruby colour with garnet reflections. The nose is dense, heady, concentrated, offering notes of roasted herbs, grilled meat, rosemary, thyme, a hint of eucalyptus. The palate shows some finesse and freshness, with elevated acidity and relatively fine (even diluted) structure. The tannins are present but well-polished. The wine reveals notes of dried cherries, cherry compote and a touch of macchia and withered herbs. The finish is slightly drying, herbal.
Score : 14.75+/20 (89/100)
Querceto di Castellina Sei
Chianti Classico Gran Selezione 2018
(Organic) The wine shows a clear ruby colour with a brightening rim. The nose is intense, revealing notes of dried herbs, macchia, Mediterranean brush, a touch of cherry liqueur, raspberry compote and crushed strawberries. The palate offers freshness and finesse with elevated acidity and polished, fine-grained tannins. The wine is packed with herbal notes, a touch of balsamic, some salinity with ripe red fruits in the background. An elegant, savoury finish. Classic!
Score : 16.5/20 (93/100)
Bonacchi
Chianti Classico Riserva 2017
The wine shows a medium ruby colour with garnet reflections. The nose is intense and open, straightforward, revealing notes of ripe black and red cherries, bramble, a touch of dark chocolate, hints of cloves and nutmeg. The palate shows nice freshness and fine, slightly flat structure. The tannins are present, slightly drying. The wine opens up with notes of cherry liqueur, hints of warm soil and macchia. The finish is pleasant, with a touch of sweetness and gourmandise. Score : 14+/20 (87/100)