May 24, 2014 - Nice fruity nose, a hint of spice. Intense taste on the mouth and long aftertaste, pleasant acidity, clear notes of oak. Improved over 6 years in cellar from my recollection of purchase in 2008.
January 26, 2014 - A lot of wood here, in addition to dark berries. Quite silky texture. Fruity, warm, compact and very concentrated. Bitter finish. Is probably better with food. Impressive, but not my style.
April 27, 2013 - April 2013. Drinking very well now. Well rounded, balanced and smooth Chianti....and not too dry
September 10, 2012 - Very solid chianti. Smooth, flavor well balanced
April 9, 2010 - Nice Chianti, if overpriced. This is completely different than the '01. This one has some nice red fruits up front (even some dark fruit notes) and softer, sweeter tannins. The '01 was huge and just now loosening up on the tannins and showing wonderful fruit. So, this one is good but no comparison to the '01.
July 3, 2009 - What a dissapointing wine. I drunk this wine on a blind tasting agaisnt anothers Chianti Classico DOCG, indepdent if the wine was Riserva or not. On the nose some aromas that is not so typical from Chianti Classico; strawberry iogurt, something smoked and a little licorice cherry (that´s for me it´s typical!). Medium structure, "lost" acidity, too much bitter (oh crap...). Final of medicinal...