Category: Chianti Classico
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2021 Rocca di Montegrossi [Rating: 3.5/5 | $23]
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Tasted on November 11, 2024. #DailyWine #dnardi #Sangiovese #Tuscany #Chianti #ChiantiClassico #RoccaDiMontegrossi Dry red wine, 14% alcohol. Dark, with pomegranate color rim. Medium intensity nose, with raspberry, blackberry, cherry liqueur, accompanied by tomato leaf. Medium-full body, with vibrant acidity that coats your palate. There are some darker fruit aromas in the palate, like plums, and…
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2021 Bibbiano Chianti Classico [Rating: 4/5 | $18]
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Tasted on September 29, 2024. #DailyWine #dnardi #Sangiovese #Tuscany #ChiantiClassico #Chianti #Bibbiano In my quest to try all – or at least most – of the Chianti Classico producer, this was on my radar for having a high reputation for quality and price minded wines. Dry red wine, 14% alcohol. Medium-high opacity, garnet color rims.…
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2021 Badia a Coltibuono Chianti Classico [Rating: 4/5 | $22]
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Tasted on August 23, 2024. #DailyWine #dnardi #Sangiovese #Tuscany #ChiantiClassico #Chianti #BadiaAColtibuono This is a reference producer of traditionally-made Chianti Classico, i.e., medium body, fresh, and showing red fruit. I have already reviewed previous vintages. This is the latest release in the US market. Dry red wine, 13.5% alcohol. Medium opacity, ruby color. Medium-high intensity…
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2020 Isole e Olena Chianti Classico [Rating: 4.5/5 | $29]
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Tasted on May 26, 2024. #DailyWine #dnardi #Sangiovese #Tuscany #Chianti #ChiantiClassico #IsoleEOlena Dry red wine, 14% alcohol. Medium-dark opacity, ruby color. Medium-high intensity nose, displaying plum, blackberried, jujubes, flowers, wood chest. Medium-full body, medium-high concentration of aromas, with a perfectly integrated acidity and smooth texture. Flavors linger in a very long finish with ripe dark…
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2020 San Felice Chianti Classico Riserva “Il Grigio” [Rating: 4.5/5 | $23]
![2020 San Felice Chianti Classico Riserva “Il Grigio” [Rating: 4.5/5 | $23]](https://d-nardi.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/img_7519-1.jpg?w=1024)
Tasted on May 8, 2024. #DailyWine #dnardi #Sangiovese #Tuscany #Chianti #ChiantiClassico #SanFelice #Value When I was thinking I should turn to different wines and not drink only Chianti Classico, this wine made me think again. Dry red wine, 13.5% alcohol. Medium-dark opacity, pomegranate color. Medium-high intensity nose, displaying black cherries, plums, and strawberries. In all…
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2019 Villa Calcinaia Chianti Classico [Rating: 4/5 | $26]
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Tastes on April 27, 2024. #DailyWine #dnardi #Sangiovese #Tuscany #Chianti #ChiantiClassico #VillaCalcinaia Another reference producer of Chianti Classico that I haven’t reviewed yet. Here it goes. Dry red wine, 13.5% alcohol. Medium opacity, ruby color. Medium-high intensity nose, showcasing tart cherries, canned peaches, flowers, and clover. Medium body, there is a fizzy texture in the…
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2020 San Felice Chianti Classico [Rating: 4/5 | $18]
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Tasted on April 12, 2024. #DailyWine #dnardi #Sangiovese #Tuscany #ChiantiClassico #SanFelice Another reference producer of Chianti Classico that I haven’t reviewed yet. So here it is. Dry red wine, 13% alcohol. Medium-light opacity, ruby color. Medium intensity nose, with bright red fruit, mostly strawberry and cherry, and some Mediterranean herbs (accents of rosemary, sage). Medium…
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2021 Istine Chianti Classico [Rating: 4/5 | $23]
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Tasted on March 31, 2024. #DailyWine #dnardi #Sangiovese #Tuscany # Chianti #ChiantiClassico #Istine This is another reference producer of Chianti Classico. Their vineyards are very high in altitude, around 500 m (1600 ft). This makes the wines fresher, more elegant, and with greater acidity (even more than other Sangiovese). With global warming, this is an…
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2021 Riecine Chianti Classico [Rating: 4.5/5 | $30]
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Tasted on March 7, 2024. #DailyWine #Wine #Sangiovese #Tuscany #ChiantiClassico #Riecine A wonderfully tasty Chianti Classico that reminds me why this is my favorite wine denomination. Dry red wine, 13.5% alcohol. Medium opacity, garnet color. Medium intensity nose, with jujubes, raspberry, pomegranate, and floral notes. The aromas are really pure and attractive. In the palate…
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2020 Le Cinciole Chianti Classico [Rating: 4/5 | $22]
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Tasted on February 10, 2024. #DailyWine #wine #sangiovese #Tuscany #Chianti #ChiantiClassico #LeCinciole #Cinciole Dry red wine, 13.5% alcohol. Medium-high opacity with pomegranate color rim. Medium nose, with strong raspberry aromas mixed with strawberry jam, blackberry, plum, and bay leaves. Medium body with the signature Chianti structure of bright acidity and tannins. The wine feels light…
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