Tag: Chianti Classico
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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]
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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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2019 Castell’in Villa Chianti Classico [Rating: 4.5/5 | $31]
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Tasted on February 2, 2024. #DailyWine #Wine #Sangiovese #Tuscany #ChiantiClassico #Chianti #CastellInVilla Finally I am tasting and reviewing the 2019 vintage of this iconic wine! Right off the bat, I want to say that I am not impartial to this wine (can we really be objective when tasting?). This is the wine that made me…
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2021 Querceto Chianti Classico [Rating: 4/5 | $15]
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Tasted on January 22, 2024. #DailyWine #Wine #Sangiovese #Tuscany #Chianti Classico #Querceto #Value Dry red wine, 13% alcohol. Ruby color, medium opacity. Medium-high intensity nose, with pretty aromas dominated by raspberry, strawberry, with hints of dust and herbs. Medium body on the lighter side, with mouthwatering acidity, nice balance and a long finish. This is…
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2021 Candialle Chianti Classico “La Misse” [Rating: 3.5/5 | $20]
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Tasted on January 14, 2024. #DailyWine #wine #sangiovese #ChiantiClassico #Tuscany #Candialle A fruity, juicy, crisp Chianti Classico. I read a lot about this producer. This is their Chianti Classico “annata”, i.e., not riserva. Chianti Classico in general don’t typically get a lot of oaky flavors (at least traditionally), but this one sees no oak whatsoever.…
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