I don't know about 92 points, but I paid $22 for a 2011 Chianti classico riserva, and it's good. So it's a winner.
I don't know about 92 points, but I paid $22 for a 2011 Chianti classico riserva, and it's good. So it's a winner.
1 person found it helpfulDec 18th, 2016
Cherry, raspberry. Not enough spice/tar/etc.
Cherry, raspberry. Not enough spice/tar/etc.
1 person found it helpfulOct 22nd, 2016
Love!🍷❤️ Smooth Chianti.....
Love!🍷❤️ Smooth Chianti.....
Jul 10th, 2017
Dark purple in the glass. Shy nose on opening. Black cherry, plum, and licorice leather on the palate. Medium minus tannins (disappointing) and medium acidity (was hoping for a bit more there, too). Without looking at the composition, I'm guessing an inordinate amount of Merlot is taking too much of the edge off of the Sangiovese. A decent wine, but doesn't seem true to the appellation. This is a Classico Riserva, after all. For that, I'm marking it down a touch.
Dark purple in the glass. Shy nose on opening. Black cherry, plum, and licorice leather on the palate. Medium minus tannins (disappointing) and medium acidity (was hoping for a bit more there, too). Without looking at the composition, I'm guessing an inordinate amount of Merlot is taking too much of the edge off of the Sangiovese. A decent wine, but doesn't seem true to the appellation. This is a Classico Riserva, after all. For that, I'm marking it down a touch.
Jun 23rd, 2017Red fruit, tar, and ink.
May 3rd, 2020
Great table wine with pasta. Purchased at Giant Eagle
Great table wine with pasta. Purchased at Giant Eagle
Jul 25th, 2018
Good wine and inexpensive!
Good wine and inexpensive!
Nov 20th, 2017
Dark purple color with soft tannins. Not what I expected. Aromas of Cherry and licorice. Flavors of dark cherries, plums, licorice and leather with hints of vanilla and cedar. More fruit forward then a typical Chianti Classico. Is this a blend of some kind? Still, a decent wine with good QPR. Ready to drink now.
Dark purple color with soft tannins. Not what I expected. Aromas of Cherry and licorice. Flavors of dark cherries, plums, licorice and leather with hints of vanilla and cedar. More fruit forward then a typical Chianti Classico. Is this a blend of some kind? Still, a decent wine with good QPR. Ready to drink now.
Oct 28th, 2017
Adoramos esse vinho. E um Chianti bem balanceado. Não muito fraco. Very smooth. Definitivamente vou comprar novamente.
Adoramos esse vinho. E um Chianti bem balanceado. Não muito fraco. Very smooth. Definitivamente vou comprar novamente.
Aug 26th, 2017
Wine spectator rated this 92. I would get behind that...if they shared the crack they smoked prior to the tasting. This is a decent chianti, a bit heavy on the merlot I think muting the cherry on the nose, as well as any tar or earthiness I would expect from Sangiovese. It's a well made wine, and for $17 a decent value, but no 92
Wine spectator rated this 92. I would get behind that...if they shared the crack they smoked prior to the tasting. This is a decent chianti, a bit heavy on the merlot I think muting the cherry on the nose, as well as any tar or earthiness I would expect from Sangiovese. It's a well made wine, and for $17 a decent value, but no 92
Jul 6th, 2017
Chianti Classico, Chianti, Tuscany, Italy
