Archive for 'Chianti'
Ruffino Chianti Classico Riserva Ducale Oro 2004
VW: Recommended by someone on the 2003 version, so when the 2004 is released I decided to give it a try. Supposingly the best in last few years, this showed lots of plummy fruit. Floral perfume, very tasty yet truely Italian and show that beautiful Tuscan sun. I can see many people would appreciate the [...]
Posted: February 17th, 2009 under Chianti, Italy, tasting note, Tuscany.
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2003 Melini Chianti Classico Riserva Vigneti La Selvanella
VW: A traditionally styled chianti which went pretty well with the lamb. Medium bodied with red fruits dominating the nose and taste. Bright acidity gave perfect lift for the fat in the meat. It hides the heat of 2003 well without any jamminess. 90 (May 2005) AC: Classic example of how good a Chianti can [...]
Posted: May 27th, 2008 under Chianti, Italy, tasting note, Tuscany.
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1997 Villa Cafaggio Chianti Classico Riserva
GINI 12 (June 1, 2007) wine# 1 – AC: One of the richer, more concentrated Chianti I’ve tried. It has quite a fruity nose with a hint of herbs. With such a delicious wine the finish lasted relatively short. Nevertheless a very well structured wine. BRAVO! 92 VW: Deep nose of ripe fruits, flowers and some [...]
Posted: June 2nd, 2007 under Chianti, Italy, tasting note, Tuscany.
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