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91 points Antonio Galloni (Wine Advocate): "[$35 list] The 2007 Chianti Classico Riserva Marchese Antinori is a fleshy, radiant wine graced with expressive dark red fruit. This is a fairly plush style for this bottling, no doubt owing to the personality of the vintage. I don’t quite see the delineation or structure of the superb 2006, but in exchange the 2007 is much more pleasing to drink young. Tobacco, sweet herbs, licorice and dark red cherries leave a very positive, lasting impression. The Marchese Antinori is predominantly Sangiovese, with a dollop of Cabernet Sauvignon from the estate’s vineyards in Peppoli, Badia a Passignano and Tignanello. The darker color and flavor profile and presence of Cabernet relative to the 100% Sangiovese Badia a Passignano Riserva makes the Marchese a baby Tignanello of sorts. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2020. (Aug 2011)"
90 points Wine Spectator: "[$35 list] Black cherry and black currant fruit paves the way in this red, with spice and leather accents adding depth. Bright and solid, yet remains elegant, with a lingering aftertaste of mineral and spice. Best from 2013 through 2020. (9/30/12)"
90 points James Suckling: "Beautiful aromas of flowers and berries, follow through to a full body and chewy tannins with a berry, woody finish. Best after 2011. (12/19/11)"
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88 points Wine Spectator: "[$35 list] A thick, extracted style, displaying impressive cherry and blackberry flavors. Spice elements chime in on the burly finish. Drink now through 2018. (5/31/13)"
Producer notes: "Crafted from 90% Sangiovese and 10% Merlot, the 2010 Villa Antinori Chianti Classico Riserva is intense ruby red in color with fruit and spice aromas. Light touches from the oak aging underscore the cherry and red berry notes that are typical of the Sangiovese grape. The wine's flavors are harmonious on the palate with tannins that are balanced and ripe. The lingering finish is vibrant with a pleasing minerality, which is typical of Chianti Classico."
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JS 87
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Two Glasses, Gambero Rosso: "Bibbiano is situated in a fairy-tale setting in the heart of Chianti Classico, where it has been managed by the same family since 1865. Brothers Tommaso and Federico Morracchesi Marchi today represent the fifth generation. Vineyards are located on two hillsides with marked and rather contrasting features, at altitudes between 270 and 300 metres above sea level. The wines are largely traditional in style and reflect the features of their provenance. We feel they are improving in both quality and clarity of expression. (2013)"
87 points James Suckling: "A delicately fruity wine with fine tannins and a clean finish. Dried lemon peel too. Drink now. (8/22/12)"
Producer notes: "The color of the wine is a brilliant ruby red. It is intensely scented with a fruity note of blackberries and plums. The mouthfeel is rather intense; nonetheless this wine is easy to drink, thanks to a pleasant acidity that makes it fresh and lively."
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$11.95
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An Italian wine from the makers of Hocus Pocus -- Amy Christine and Peter Hunken. "Dalla Pancia" translates as "from the belly", a tongue-in-cheek reference to the extra pounds the owners put on during their extended visit to Italy for this project. 95% Sangiovese, 5% Merlot. 500 cases produced.
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Two Glasses, Gambero Rosso: "...the Chianti Classico '05 stands out for its menthol and mineral tones on the nose and fluid body, well sustained by acidity. (2009)"
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WS 91
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91 points Wine Spectator: "This is a massive Chianti Classico, with lots of fruit and round tannins. Full and velvety. So beautiful and exciting. Drink now. (2010)"
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90 points Antonio Galloni (Wine Advocate): "[$20 list] The 2006 Chianti Classico (100% Sangiovese) is truly beautiful as it opens up in the glass, revealing tons of fruit in the powerful, ripe style that is typical of Castelnuovo. The wine possesses tons of stuffing and richness yet maintains notable clarity. Not only is this Chianti Classico a superb value, it can also challenge wines costing twice as much. Needless to say, it is highly recommended. Anticipated maturity: 2009-2016. (Aug 2009)"
90 points Wine Spectator: "[$20 list] Full-bodied, with velvety tannins and a vanilla, milk chocolate and blackberry character. This is long and very rich. Chewy. Needs time. The best Chianti Classico ever from this producer. Best after 2009. Smart Buys. (9/30/08)"
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$9.25
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Producer notes: "The Da Vinci Chianti is deep crimson in color with aromas of cherries and red fruit balanced by soft, round tannins."
Wine Spectator: "A rich red, backed by good acidity, leaving space for its cocoa dust, blackberry and spice notes. Just a bit burly on the finish. Drink now through 2012. (2/28/11)"
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91 points Wine Spectator: "In a darker, balsamic vein, this red evokes tar, black cherry, underbrush and tobacco flavors. They're all held together by the dense, fine tannins. Oak spice emerges on the taut finish. Best from 2014 through 2025. Smart Buys. (10/31/11)"
90 points Antonio Galloni (Wine Advocate): "The 2009 Chianti Classico shows excellent weight and depth to match its expressive dark red fruit. This is an especially open vintage for the Chianti Classico. The 2009 is probably not destined for a super long life, but will drink beautifully for at least a handful of years. Hints of earthiness and tar add to an impression of gravitas in this vintage. Anticipated maturity: 2011-2021. (Aug 2011)"
90 points James Suckling: "Dried cherry and light vanilla character, with a full body and fresh finish. Delicious wine. Drink now. (8/17/11)"
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JS 92
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93+ points Antonio Galloni (Wine Advocate): "The 2008 Chianti Classico Riserva Rancia is one of the more slender wines in this line up, in keeping with the personality of the vintage. That is not a bad thing for readers who are cellaring some of the bigger, richer vintages that may take longer to mature. Silky tannins frame a core of black cherries, plums, licorice and tobacco through to the vibrant finish. The 2008 speaks of textural finesse and silkiness first and foremost. I will not be surprised if the 2008 blossoms further with more time in bottle. Today it is immensely beautiful. Anticipated maturity: 2018-2028. (Jun 2012)"
92 points Ian D'Agata (International Wine Cellar): "Bright, full red. Nuanced, scented nose combines raspberry, redcurrant, tobacco and sweet spices. Suave, juicy and complex, with harmonious acidity giving shape and freshness to the wine's concentrated plum, tobacco and herb flavors. Finishes savory and minerally, with substantial but smooth tannins and lovely lingering perfume. A big success for the vintage. (Jul 2012)"
92 points James Suckling: " juicy red with spices, berries and light toasted wood character. Full and velvety textured, with a long finish. Intense wine. But so good now. Drink now. (7/24/11)"
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91 points James Suckling: "Aromas of fresh herbs and dried fruits. Full and velvety, with plenty of fruit and a long finish. Sangiovese, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Syrah. Needs a year or two to come together. (12/27/11)"
Producer notes: "An intense, purple-rimmed ruby-red introduces Castiglioni Chianti 2009. The nose brims with emphatic notes of wild red fruit, such as blackberry, redcurrant, raspberry, and strawberry. The mouth boasts a warm velvety mouthfeel, with fine-grained tannins already well integrated into the structure. A bright, lively acidity contributes to the wine's impressive overall balance. Emphatic fruit returns on a long-lived, harmonious conclusion."
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Two Glasses, Gambero Rosso (2012).
2007 vintage rated '#1 Wine of the Year - The Enthusiasxt 100' and 93 points by Wine Enthusiast: "From Frescobaldi’s gorgeous Nipozzano estate, this Riserva Sangiovese (with small percentages of Malvasia Nera, Cabernet and Merlot for extra density and intensity) opens with impressive generosity and personality. It offers lingering flavors of cherry, chocolate and dark spice."
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90 points Wine Spectator: "[$23 list] This is fresh, with elegance and a firm tannic structure. Cherry and raspberry notes are pure and this shows harmony and fine length on the spicy aftertaste. Drink now through 2020. (9/30/12)"
88 points Antonio Galloni (Wine Advocate): "[$23 list] The 2008 Chianti Classico is a very pretty wine with plenty of Sangiovese character and juiciness. Dark red berries, flowers, mint and tobacco are some of the nuances that flow from this tasty, pleasing Chianti Classico. The 2008 has the acidity and structure to drink well for a number of years. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2018. (Jun 2012)"
Producer notes: "This beauty shows an ample bouquet of berries and violets that speak of the variety, and encompasses well integrated earthiness and spicy notes. It is a perfect example of the elegance, aromas and character of its unique soil: full, round, with silky tannins, good structure and lingering finish."
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100% Sangiovese. 13.5% abv. With a bright ruby-garnet cast, this Chianti displays a spicy red currant and tobacco nose, plenty of zip and drive, abundant fruit, and a tonic acidity on the finish. A great pairing with pizza or pasta with red sauce.
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Importer notes: "This wonderful new Italian Cantina is the result of a collaboration between the well known and very successful Brazilian entrepreneur Luiz Alberto Barichello and Luca Fedrigo. Mr Barichello has been developing wines not only in Italy but also in his home country of Brazil for five years. He is introducing new varieties of grapes to the Mercosur area as well as introducing the wonderful old world techniques of the Valpolicella area of Italy. Luca Fedrigo, is the young wine maker of the Azienda Agricola Fedrigo Luca in Negrar, Italy the producer of L'Arco wines. Luca is also the vineyard foreman and assisstant for the renowned Italian wine maker Giuessppe Quintarelli. The wines of Giuseppe Quintarelli are known throughout the world for their extraordinary quality and artisan methods of production. Mr. Quintarelli is helping Luca start his own cantina, the L'Arco cantina."
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16.5/20 points Julia Harding, JancisRobinson.com: "Fragrant cherry fruit as only Sangiovese can do. Even very slightly floral. Then a firm, fresh dry depth. Mouthfilling and fresh and a long dark cherry tang on the finish. Good Value."
Well made Chianti from the Montalbano district near Florence. A blend of Sangiovese with Canaiolo and Malvasia Nera, aged in large botte. Deep in color, richly textured with warm and ripe cherry fruit and a nice spicy finish. Great value.
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WA 88
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88 points Antonio Galloni (Wine Advocate): "[$9 list] The 2008 Chianti is a very serious wine for the money. The floral aromatics render an impression of accessibility but the darkness and richness of the fruit that follow hint at a far more important pedigree. Dark red berries, flowers and minerals add the final notes of complexity on the impressive finish. This is one of the most rewarding wines readers will find under $10. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2014. (Aug 2010)"
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Producer notes: "Retromarcia is a Chianti Classico made from Sangiovese (95%), Merlot (3%) and Canaiolo Nero (2%) grapes. A large proportion of the grapes come from vineyards consisting of shale (Galestro), limestone (Alberese) and sandstone (Arenaria-Calcare-Pietraforte), and are, on average, ten years in age. The vinification and maturation is reminiscent of a more traditional style Chianti Classico; the result is a fresh and fruity, medium-bodied, well-balanced wine, with a nice structure, juicy acidity and a long finish. The Italian word Retromarcia has come to mean more to us than its literal translation 'to back up' or 'to reverse'; ever since we arrived in Panzano, it has been our aim to produce intensely typical and expressive wines from Tuscany’s historic zone -- Chianti Classico. With the name Retromarcia, we are emphasizing a return to the natural elegance and charm of Sangiovese."
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80% Sangiovese, 15% Canaiolo, 5% Colorino. From a small family estate run by Silvio and Catalina Messana which embraces natural farming methods.
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90 points Antonio Galloni (Wine Advocate): "[$30 list] The 2008 Chianti Classico Querciabella is a very pretty, attractive wine laced with fragrant red fruit. This is a finely knit, small scaled vintage of the Querciabella with beautiful balance and a long, harmonious finish. A beautifully delineated, crystalline finish rounds out this wine that shows the more delicate, Burgundian side of Sangiovese. I hope readers can appreciate just how hard it must have been to make a wine of this level from biodynamically farmed vineyards with minimum intervention in the very challenging 2008 harvest. The Querciabella is 95% Sangiovese and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2016. (Oct 2010)"
90 points Ian D'Agata (International Wine Cellar): "(sangiovese with 5% cabernet sauvignon) Deep red-ruby. Balsamic black plum, sweet milk chocolate and coffee liqueur aromas on the captivating, mineral-accented nose. Then fleshy and ripe in the mouth, with more spicy black plum, herb and coffee flavors. Finishes soft and smooth, with a trace of finishing heat. Well done, if on the ripe side. (Jul/Aug 2010)"
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WA 90
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90 points Antonio Galloni (Wine Advocate): "[$33 list] The 2009 Chianti Classico Querciabella floats on the palate with layers of sensual red fruit, flowers and spices. It remains an essentially mid-weight wine graced with exquisite finesse and class, reflecting a stylistic change from some of the bigger vintages of the past. Floral notes reappear on the finish, adding lift and harmony. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2019. (Aug 2011)"
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89 points Antonio Galloni (Wine Advocate): "The 2010 Chianti Classico Querciabella represents a big change in direction from Querciabella, as it is the first vintage to be made entirely from Sangiovese, including fruit from recently acquired vineyards in Radda. Sweet roses, red cherries and licorice are some of the notes that emerge from the glass. The 2010 is really mostly about textural finesse. Floral notes reappear on the refined, understated finish. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2018. (Jun 2012)"
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92 points James Suckling: "A wine with lots of dried fruits and raisins that turn to cedar and spices. Full and velvety. Juicy finish. (12/19/11)"
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Producer notes: "Intense ruby red. The nose immediately shows an outstanding elegance, characterized by particularly fragrant flowery and fruity notes. Violet, cherries, wild berries and plums meet with delicately spicy hints of tobacco and white pepper grains, followed by elegant scents of red roses and flint. Notes of fragrant fresh fruit are accompanied by steady yet gentle tannins, that exalt enjoyable spicy hints. The whole tasting sensation is enriched by a persistent finish, that is incredibly fresh and pleasantly mineral and presents an aftertaste with fascinating notes of rosemary. Alcohol 13.5%."
Not yet reviewed; 2007 vintage rated 92 points by James Suckling: "A wine with lots of dried fruits and raisins that turn to cedar and spices. Full and velvety. Juicy finish."
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WA 92
WE 90
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92 points Antonio Galloni (Wine Advocate): "The 2007 Chianti Classico Riserva Croce (Sangiovese) shows more freshness and focus than the Campaccio in this vintage. Deceptively medium in body, the Croce hovers on the palate with compelling red cherries, flowers, tobacco, mint and underbrush. The French oak contributes volume and warmth, but without overpowering the more subtle elements that make this such a delicious, expressive bottle. This is a fabulous effort from Terrabianca. I slightly preferred the Croce to the Campaccio. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2024. (Oct 2010)"
90 points Wine Enthusiast: "Croce Riserva shows elegant, fine lines that do a great job of showcasing the Sangiovese variety. Forest berry, blue flowers and white almond make up the bouquet and the wine is fresh and silky on the close. (Feb 2012)"
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