The 2015 Chianti Classico Riserva is dark, plush and enveloping. Black cherry, chocolate, new leather, licorice, spice and lavender infuse this supple Riserva with lovely nuance and character. Silky tannins add to the wine's forward appeal. This is very nicely done in a forward style that is likely best suited to near and medium term drinking. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, August 2019)
The 2015 Chianti Classico Riserva is dark, plush and enveloping. Black cherry, chocolate, new leather, licorice, spice and lavender infuse this supple Riserva with lovely nuance and character. Silky tannins add to the wine's forward appeal. This is very nicely done in a forward style that is likely best suited to near and medium term drinking. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, August 2019)
Aug 23rd, 2019
My wife was making a puttanesca pasta (my recipe) and thought the recent 2015 might go well. 100% Sangiovese, aged for 12 months on oak!! Medium ruby color with aromas of red berry fruits. On the palate the wine shows fruit forward with cherry and plums, currant like with slight vanilla notes. Tannins are firm with bright acidity noted. Lingering finish, overall good value for this Chianti. Went perfect with the pasta. Can benefit from short term aging.
My wife was making a puttanesca pasta (my recipe) and thought the recent 2015 might go well. 100% Sangiovese, aged for 12 months on oak!! Medium ruby color with aromas of red berry fruits. On the palate the wine shows fruit forward with cherry and plums, currant like with slight vanilla notes. Tannins are firm with bright acidity noted. Lingering finish, overall good value for this Chianti. Went perfect with the pasta. Can benefit from short term aging.
Mar 4th, 2019
Amazing for the price point
Amazing for the price point
1 person found it helpfulJul 4th, 2021
Powerful. Black currant and cherry. Some iron notes. A modern-style chianti classico riserva. Excellent.
Powerful. Black currant and cherry. Some iron notes. A modern-style chianti classico riserva. Excellent.
1 person found it helpfulMay 19th, 2021Ruby with aromas of red berry fruits, smoke & cedar notes. On the palate blackberry and ripe cherry flavors with oak and earthy notes. Long finish, firm tight tannins, ending with smoke and espresso notes. Nice! But wait a year or 2.
Ruby with aromas of red berry fruits, smoke & cedar notes. On the palate blackberry and ripe cherry flavors with oak and earthy notes. Long finish, firm tight tannins, ending with smoke and espresso notes. Nice! But wait a year or 2.
1 person found it helpfulJul 13th, 2020
Another E&T gift - a little heavy but solid, good with food! 2nd to last TDOC day, virtual HH with team
Another E&T gift - a little heavy but solid, good with food! 2nd to last TDOC day, virtual HH with team
1 person found it helpfulApr 6th, 2020
Blueberry, cocoa powder, and tannins.
Blueberry, cocoa powder, and tannins.
1 person found it helpfulDec 6th, 2019
$22
1 person found it helpfulOct 21st, 2019
2015
1 person found it helpfulAug 29th, 2019
Nice Chianti that I only paid $21 for at Costco. Definitely a old world wine that opened up after the second day. I could see it tasting better on the third day but I definitely want to drink whatever is left of a right now. If I can hold myself I'll add to the review tomorrow
Nice Chianti that I only paid $21 for at Costco. Definitely a old world wine that opened up after the second day. I could see it tasting better on the third day but I definitely want to drink whatever is left of a right now. If I can hold myself I'll add to the review tomorrow
1 person found it helpfulJul 28th, 2019
Chianti Classico, Chianti, Tuscany, Italy
