A bit too bretty to be at its fullest expression; it dries the fruit out too much and makes it seem a bit rustic. Enjoyable nonetheless, with savory flavors, a firm structure and juicy acidity. Still has a touch of that pure Sangiovese redness.
A bit too bretty to be at its fullest expression; it dries the fruit out too much and makes it seem a bit rustic. Enjoyable nonetheless, with savory flavors, a firm structure and juicy acidity. Still has a touch of that pure Sangiovese redness.
Oct 20th, 2016
Yep, after tasting all day & being open 8 hrs, this #sangiovese still rocks
Yep, after tasting all day & being open 8 hrs, this #sangiovese still rocks
Sep 28th, 2015
Dark chocolate, leathery, dark fruit nose. Ringer for Nebbiolo blind.
Dark chocolate, leathery, dark fruit nose. Ringer for Nebbiolo blind.
Jul 9th, 2015
Mason Balistreri 
Sommelier, International Wine Guild; Balistreri Vineyard; Sales, Joy Wine and Spirits
8.9
Very much what you would expect.
Very much what you would expect.
Jan 25th, 2015
Young
Oct 27th, 2013
pleasant surprise. Certainly better than the reviews I’ve read. Drinking beautifully. Silky dark fruit.
pleasant surprise. Certainly better than the reviews I’ve read. Drinking beautifully. Silky dark fruit.
Sep 22nd, 2023
Delicious. Dark cherry. Damp earth. Tart. 10th of 12.
Delicious. Dark cherry. Damp earth. Tart. 10th of 12.
Jul 15th, 2020Excellent. Depth, earth, black cherry. Sangiovese bite! Love this.
Excellent. Depth, earth, black cherry. Sangiovese bite! Love this.
Jul 2nd, 2019One of the ‘go to’ Chianti Classico Riserva’s. This will hold for several more years. Cherry, damp earth, nice grip.
One of the ‘go to’ Chianti Classico Riserva’s. This will hold for several more years. Cherry, damp earth, nice grip.
Feb 26th, 2019
The 2009 version is delightful, drinking beautifully right now. Perfect complement to our various dinner selections this evening.
The 2009 version is delightful, drinking beautifully right now. Perfect complement to our various dinner selections this evening.
Feb 10th, 2019
Chianti Classico, Chianti, Tuscany, Italy
