Daniel Bloom

9.0

Cherry and leather nose. Mid range palate , smooth at first, not heavy, really opens and shines with a Sunday gravy meat sauce.
Evidently, Catignano is a specific, higher elevation plane, and or in this case, an organic offering from Dievole. They sure do put out quite a bit.
As the wine opens w protein and acids, it’s rather tannic and juicy in the inner mouth. A surprise of quality from a large scale producer. It’s nice leathery, cherry, mineral Sangiovese perfect for tomato based pasta dishes.
Thanks @garagiste . — 7 months ago

Joss Salgado

9.2

Pale garnet in color, this wine presents pronounced aromas of macerated cherries, with subtle hints of menthol and dry earth. I did not notice any floral notes.

On the palate, the wine confirms the nose, displaying medium-plus tannins and medium acidity, with a medium finish.

I believe this wine could benefit from a couple more years of aging in the cellar, although I really enjoyed it. I look forward to trying it again in 2027 or 2028. — a year ago

steph s

9.0

Chefs kiss. Smooth, balanced and complex. Not ur everyday vermentino (at least my everyday vermentino) — 6 years ago

Ray Roman

9.3

What a great tasting wine. The body of this wine is not heavy but tastes like a full body wine. — 8 years ago

Jennifer Sagert-Lalk

9.0

Great with stuffed mushrooms. Meaty enough to pair with ribeye. — 9 years ago

Jerry Raphael

9.0

Very big wine but too much going on that evening for note taking. — 10 years ago

with walter, Matt and 1 other

Angelo Casagrande

8.9

Good Chianti. Lot of fruit/ cherry. Benefits from a bit of air. Had this with a family recipe- misticanza- sausage - based- and it fit the bill. — 8 months ago

Sailesh Jani

9.3

Enjoyed the 2015 after 5 years to celebrate a baby! deep and dark cherry notes. Sipping alone then with food worked. — 10 months ago

Jess

9.0

Medium ruby color.
Aromas of red delicious, red cherry, raspberry.
Dry. Flavors of black cherry, licorice, some savory character. Smooth, moderate tannins.

Intensity: 4/5
Complexity: 4/5
Balance: 4/5
Finish: 4/5 — 3 years ago

Stefan Albl

9.2

2008 Vintage — 7 years ago

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9.2

Bright red. Sweet spice, ripe red cherry, licorice and flowers on the nose and in the mouth. Smooth and bright, and though not exactly the last word in concentration or complexity, this is downright irresistible in its juicy, fruity appeal. Podere Brizio recently changed ownership and now belongs to Dievole, the Chianti Classico producer (Podere Brizio’s previous owner, Roberto Bellini, is the man who sold the Chiesa di Santa Restituta estate to Gaja, who renamed it Pieve di Santa Restituta). (Ian D'Agata, Vinous, April 2018) — 8 years ago

L

8.9

Etwas schwer; aber: sehr gut zum Essen (Spaghetti). — 10 years ago

Elisa E Massimo Morelli

9.6

Ottimo.. Profumo "affumicato" — 12 years ago

Daniel Bloom

9.1

We had this two years ago and it drank more like a BdM. A tad hefty and laced with oak and Vanillin.
Tonight, a much more integrated Sangiovese beasty. Lots of dark cherries, bright acidity, medium tannins.
With lasagna, perfect. — 8 months ago

Adrienne Rapacki

9.4

Courtesy of Sean — a year ago

with Scott

Charleen Moore

9.0

Red fruits, earth ,herbs. 2015. Vm — 5 years ago

Big Wave Dave

8.9

Nice crisp menthol notes with round plum and savoury spice. On lockdown with Racquel — 6 years ago

Patrick Clary

9.0

Dried cherries, Italian style. — 9 years ago

Dee Cee

9.1

Very nice — 10 years ago

with Tony

Fabio Priori

9.0

Italy, Pietrasanta, Enotecha, Dinner, Al & Fab. (Jammy). — 11 years ago