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2008 Tenuta di Capraia Chianti Classico Riserva
Sangiovese Blend
- Italy
- Tuscany
- Chianti
- Chianti Classico DOCG
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Community Tasting Notes 5
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Soreng wrote: 94 points
December 30, 2022 - Really excellent at this point, such balance, very elegant and very complex. Old school chianti classico riserva, still has energy for further aging, up to 5 years. But no need to wait.
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Soreng wrote: 92 points
November 25, 2017 - Consistent notes, see previous review. Not an easy wine. Complex and elegant but high acidity which Im sure many won't like. Difficult vintage Im sure. Will try not to touch the remaining two bottles, has all the right elements to develop into something obscure and divine - or completely undrinkable - in 5 years.
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Soreng wrote: 92 points
July 7, 2017 - Elegant and so well balanced, medium body, very typical of chianti. Oak hardly visible. Fresh and juicy as it was born yesterday. Window still at least 5 years.. 91-93. RP 92
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TexasBob wrote: 91 points
May 15, 2013 - Brilliant ruby red that really grabs the light. Black pepper, light vanilla, and red fruits on the nose. This is a delicious wine with a lovely balance of acids and tannins. Black pepper, red fruits, notable vanilla, a bit of tar-like coffee, the latter note which is especially notable in the finish, which is strong and lingers quite a while. This is a very good wine that should evolve at least another 6-8 years and drink well for another dozen at least.
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Delli Likes this wine: 91 points
September 9, 2012 - This chianti is drinking well right now. Classic crimson coloring. Transparent edges. The nose is understated with hints of Tuscan minerality and sour cherries. The mouth feel is full with balanced acidity and round velvety tannins that are the best feature of this wine. 5+12+16+8=91
Pro Reviews 2
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By John Szabo, MS
8/21/2012 (link)(Capraia Chianti Classico Riserva, Docg red) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Antonio Galloni
Tuscany 2009 and 2010: A World of Opposites (Jun 2012) (link)(Tenuta Di Capraia Chianti Classico Tenuta Di Capraia Riserva) Subscribe to see review text.
Wine Definition
- Vintage 2008
- Type Red
- Producer Tenuta di Capraia
- Varietal Sangiovese Blend
- Designation Riserva
- Vineyard n/a
- Country Italy
- Region Tuscany
- SubRegion Chianti
- Appellation Chianti Classico DOCG
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 49 (42%)
- Consumed 67 (58%)
Food Pairing
No food pairings available.
Who Likes This Wine
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- RegionTuscany
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