The Antinori family has lived in Tuscany since the 14th century and celebrated its 625th anniversary as wine makers in 2010. Deep Ruby with aromas of dark fruits and oak. Cherry and plum flavors with garden herb notes, cacao and toasty tones from 18 months of oak aging. Full ripe tannins you can bite into, lingering ending with an earthy spice character. Good now, will continue to improve over next few years, but why wait on this gem.
The Antinori family has lived in Tuscany since the 14th century and celebrated its 625th anniversary as wine makers in 2010. Deep Ruby with aromas of dark fruits and oak. Cherry and plum flavors with garden herb notes, cacao and toasty tones from 18 months of oak aging. Full ripe tannins you can bite into, lingering ending with an earthy spice character. Good now, will continue to improve over next few years, but why wait on this gem.
Apr 6th, 2018
Slovenian Uranian oak, large cask, 1000 liters, 3 years aging
Slovenian Uranian oak, large cask, 1000 liters, 3 years aging
Feb 24th, 2016
Had the excellent 2010 vintage, the latest release, at the winery. This is a Gran Selezione which is higher than Riserva. Lovely nose with cherry and herbal notes. Light to neutral oak influence using Hungarian oak. Really enjoyed this. Intense without being heavy and great value at 30 Euros. This will fly out the door.
Had the excellent 2010 vintage, the latest release, at the winery. This is a Gran Selezione which is higher than Riserva. Lovely nose with cherry and herbal notes. Light to neutral oak influence using Hungarian oak. Really enjoyed this. Intense without being heavy and great value at 30 Euros. This will fly out the door.
Sep 25th, 2015
Needs decanting. Fruity with a hint of leather. Delayed tannins
Needs decanting. Fruity with a hint of leather. Delayed tannins
May 12th, 2019
Dried leather and tobacco, olives, stewed plums. A few years has done this wine well.
Dried leather and tobacco, olives, stewed plums. A few years has done this wine well.
May 9th, 2018
Bullseye! Exactly what a Chianti should taste like. Refined and elegant, the nose is cherries and tobacco, the palette starts out berry, but quickly finishes with classic Chianti astringency. One of the best Chiantis I have had, and for $40 it’s a great bargain.
Bullseye! Exactly what a Chianti should taste like. Refined and elegant, the nose is cherries and tobacco, the palette starts out berry, but quickly finishes with classic Chianti astringency. One of the best Chiantis I have had, and for $40 it’s a great bargain.
Apr 8th, 2018
Would have rated it higher if it had been stored and served at the proper temperature.
Would have rated it higher if it had been stored and served at the proper temperature.
Nov 5th, 2017
AMAZE-BALLS
Cobblestones of Italy
Dewey Dirt of 3am in The Misty Air
AMAZE-BALLS
Cobblestones of Italy
Dewey Dirt of 3am in The Misty Air
Oct 24th, 2017
Like the cobblestones of Italy... fresh deep and clean!
Like the cobblestones of Italy... fresh deep and clean!
Oct 24th, 2017
Taste like the castle that's on the bottle, delicate , rare, and beautiful. Enjoyed it with good friends :)
Taste like the castle that's on the bottle, delicate , rare, and beautiful. Enjoyed it with good friends :)
Oct 24th, 2017
Chianti Classico, Chianti, Tuscany, Italy
