Tag: Chianti Classico
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2021 Castello di Monsanto Chianti Classico Riserva [Rating: 4.5/5 | $28]
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Tasted on November 29, 2025. #DailyWine #dnardi #Wine #WineLovers #Sangiovese #Tuscany #ChiantiClassico #Chianti #CastelloDiMonsanto #ValueWine Dry red wine, 14% alcohol. Medium-dark, garnet color. Medium-high intensity nose, dominated by plums, blackberry, and floral notes. Medium to full body, thick texture, concentrated, and a finish that goes on for minutes. This is a denser chianti than usual,…
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2021 Rodano Chianti Classico [Rating: 3/5 | $18]
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Tasted on October 8, 2025. Dry red wine, 14.5% alcohol. Medium opacity, with burgundy/dark ruby hues. Medium-high intensity nose, with that unmistakable animal note of leather, along with strawberry, strawberry jam, raspberry, jujubes. Full body and rich, with slightly bitter tannins. The wine is very ripe – riper than some recent vintages. This is a…
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2020 Bibbiano Chianti Classico Riserva [Rating: 4.5 | $22]
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Tasted on April 27, 2025. #DailyWine #dnardi #Wine #WineLovers #Sangiovese #Tuscany #Chianti #ChiantiClassico #Bibbiano #Value Dry red wine, 14.5% alcohol. Medium-dark, with maroon edges. Medium-high intensity nose, with cherries, strawberries, flowers, and leather. Medium body, juicy, with concentrated aromas in the palate, very smooth, velvety, exhibiting plums and herbs in the finish, which is medium-long.…
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2022 Gagliole “Rubiolo” Chianti Classico [Rating: 4.5/5 | $19]
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Tasted on January 19, 2025. #DailyWine #dnardi #Sangiovese #Tuscany #Chianti #ChiantiClassico #Gagliole #Wine Dry red wine, 14% alcohol. Medium-high opacity, ruby rims. High intensity nose, with flowers, blueberries, blackberries and some spices. In the mouth, it is so juicy and rich. It reminds me of a Carmignano. Full body, with a great balance between the…
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2020 Monsanto Chianti Classico Riserva [Rating: 4/5 | $28]
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Tasted on January 2, 2025. #DailyWine #dnardi #Sangiovese #Tuscany #Chianti #ChiantiClassico #Monsanto For the first wine of the year to review, I chose a classic and favorite of mine in a new vintage year. Dry red wine, 14% alcohol. Medium-dark opacity, ruby rim. Medium intensity nose, with flowers, plums and blackberries. Medium-full body, great concentration…
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2022 Castello di Querceto [Rating: 3.5/5 | $15]
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Tasted on December 11, 2024. #DailyWine #dnardi #Sangiovese #Tuscany #Chianti #ChiantiClassico #Querceto #CastelloDiQuerceto Second vintage that I try of this wine, which is a very good value in Chianti Classico – and Tuscany in general. Dry red wine, 13% alcohol. Medium opacity, garnet color with purple notes. Medium-high intensity nose, with raspberry, strawberry, flowers, and…
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2020 Fattoria Rodano Chianti Classico [Rating: 4.5/5 | $18]
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Tasted November 26, 2024. #DailyWine #dnardi #Sangiovese #Tuscany #Chianti #ChiantiClassico #FattoriaRodano #Value I think there is a conspiracy against this wine. Although it is consistently a very expressive, traditional (non oaked), and tasty Chianti Classico, it is difficult – if not impossible – to find reviews of it. It’s as if the wine media are…
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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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