Earthly, flinty, a bit flat. Zero tannins. Too long in the cellar and should have preferably been consumed 3 years ago. Giving it a higher rating since I tasted the potential it would have had at an earlier date. Pity.
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Upon initial opening all the way through the first 2 hours of decanting, I agree with most ratings below, but after about the 3rd hour decanted, it really opened up to a wonderful rich fruit, violets and lush (for a Chianti) finish.
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Considerably better than earlier tastings. At its peak now. Balanced medium length. Nice fruit. Acidity has disappeared and been replaced with a pleasant smoothness.
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Nice but sour cherry fruit. Disappointing length and lack of character. For a Riserva not refined enough but a good solid, young and unspectacular Chianti.
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12/31/2015 - lordkitchener wrote: 86 Points
Earthly, flinty, a bit flat. Zero tannins. Too long in the cellar and should have preferably been consumed 3 years ago. Giving it a higher rating since I tasted the potential it would have had at an earlier date. Pity.
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3/16/2010 - pgore wrote:
Yes - more wine down the drain. I am going to start keeping up I promise - thanks for the drinkability report. Need to have a party.
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11/30/2009 - Battleship wrote: 90 Points
Upon initial opening all the way through the first 2 hours of decanting, I agree with most ratings below, but after about the 3rd hour decanted, it really opened up to a wonderful rich fruit, violets and lush (for a Chianti) finish.
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7/12/2009 - Fantomas wrote: 89 Points
Considerably better than earlier tastings. At its peak now. Balanced medium length. Nice fruit. Acidity has disappeared and been replaced with a pleasant smoothness.
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12/7/2008 - Fantomas wrote: 87 Points
Nice but sour cherry fruit. Disappointing length and lack of character. For a Riserva not refined enough but a good solid, young and unspectacular Chianti.
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11/27/2008 - DTLT wrote: 75 Points
A 2003 Reserva should be better than this. Lacking in flavor with a suspect finish.
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11/10/2008 - Battleship wrote: 88 Points
Enjoyed with an excellent Bolognese dish. Nice cherries and violet with a good finish. Didn't wow me, but a very reliable Chianti.
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7/24/2008 - HMSWTF wrote: 87 Points
Nice wine, dry. Fruit is very evident.
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1/15/2008 - Jell-O Jiggler wrote: 60 Points
Painful! But worked wonderfully as an engine degreaser. If you're looking for wine, you won't find any in this bottle.
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11/24/2007 - Snmiami wrote: 80 Points
light, decent fruit, but definitely at the end of its life.
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