December 28, 2023 - Solid wine, relatively dry with a nice finish. Would recommend.
December 18, 2023 - It’s ok but. Nothing special. Disappointed from a great winery.
March 21, 2023 - Yes ladies and gentlemen , absolutely fleeced for this bottle at the Houston airport. Plain sight highway robbery and it was I who pulled the trigger so no one else to blame. Wine showing generous fruit and ample acidity. A simple but nice (albeit pricey) quaff with airport pizza.
March 20, 2023 - Enjoyed this over 3 nights. Last glass was the best. Also drank at a cooler temperature, which I preferred. One of the better Chianti Reserva’s I’ve had. Good value at less than $20. Cherry, leather and sandalwood notes. Great with pork chops!
March 7, 2023 - finding warm fruit and a rounder texture than expected. i never expect much from this label but it exceeds my expectations... thicker but still bright ...made it through a glass hmmm..maybes something off..?...
About 3 days later I have most of the bottle remaining...i actually brought the entire bottle down to freezing temp causing some ice to form then removed bottle...now its filled with chocolate and red fruit...really tasty sangiovese now...great texture almost velvety now...tastes cleaner too now that I brought it back from freezing temps...🥶
January 28, 2023 - Got better after it opened up but still wasn't our favorite
December 21, 2022 - No actual recorded notes, but I found it quite simple with the fruit and lack of noticeable oak or tertiary notes. Even the acid was lower than expected—a disappointing effort for a Chianti Riserva and from Banfi.
October 29, 2022 - Drank at Cheryl and Fred’s w pizza.
October 13, 2022 - Two years in wood, 90% Sangiovese, with a touch of Cab and Caniolo. Savory, with a touch more fruit. But low fruited at that. Classic, if a bit turgid, simple.
September 16, 2022 - Was nervous about this, as the cork was in terrible shape and crumbled under a basic wine opener. Not a good sign for a 2018 CCR…
But, surprisingly, this wine is in good shape. Not overly complex, but a quality drinker. Cherry, cranberry (though not tart) and vanilla on the nose, well integrated bright fruit. Long finish with resolved tannins. Overall, a nice daily drinker.
4+11+16+7