Red

Riserva

Chianti Classico · Italy

Fact sheet

red meats · pasta with tomato sauce · aged cheeses

201291 pts

Alluring scents of chopped mint, ripe berry, new leather, clove and a floral note all come together on this elegantly structured wine. The taut palate delivers black cherry, raspberry, fresh herb and dark baking spice while polished tannins provide structure. Drink 2017–2022.
201191 pts

Aromas of wild red berry, sun-baked earth and dark cooking spices blossom in the glass. The medium-bodied, elegant palate delivers juicy wild cherry, crushed black raspberry, baking spice and grilled herb while smooth, polished tannins provide support.
200891 pts

Here's an inviting Chianti Classico riserva, with an enticing fragrance of violet, rose and berry with whiffs of spice. The palate delivers a core of ripe wild cherry layered with white pepper, cinnamon and pipe tobacco. It has elegant tannins and while it's drinking nicely now,…
200789 pts

This has aged for 20 months in oak and presents tones of cherry fruit, blackberry, blue flower, spice and toasted almond. There's a slightly pungent note of bruised apple or plum that gives the wine sharp brightness.
200489 pts

This Riserva takes on an elegant, harmonious personality and boasts delicate notes of berry fruit and vanilla in the background. It's not particularly thick or extracted, nor is it meant to be. Instead, it is elegant and easy on the senses and offers tight, chewy tannins.