Terroir-istes International - Italy, Chianti Classico

Rodwell House
Tasted Monday, December 3, 2007 by rikipedia with 67 views

Introduction

A run through of Chianti Classico Reserva wines from 1997 to 2001

Flight 1 - 2001 (4 Notes)

  • 2001 Fattoria Selvapiana Chianti Rùfina Riserva Bucerchiale 85 Points

    Italy, Tuscany, Chianti, Chianti Rùfina

    Mid-garnet with a narrow orange rim.
    Fairly expressive lifted nose of soft red cherry, smoke and red fruits.
    A dry entry with firm sinewy tannins, medium alcohol, ripe, lively acid and a fairly long finish. Some soy and meat notes add gentle complexity to an open-knit yet delicate wine. Not as youthful as expected.

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  • 2001 Fontodi Chianti Classico Riserva Vigna del Sorbo 89 Points

    Italy, Tuscany, Chianti, Chianti Classico DOCG

    A more restrained nose closed at first and then upon shaking some red cherries, tar, tobacco, forest fruits, and pressed wildflowers. A sweet cherry entry, like tinned cherry but balanced by brisk acidity and chalky tannins. Medium to full-bodied wine, plenty of fruit and zing, and a medium to long finish. Fairly elegant.

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  • 2001 Castello di Ama Chianti Classico Riserva 82 Points

    Italy, Tuscany, Chianti, Chianti Classico DOCG

    Light ruby with wide orange rim. More tertiary notes show undergrowth, mushroom, marmite and soy. There is a slight mineral, warm mineral quality to it. Dry entry with bitter cherry stones and chalky tannins but lacks a mid-palate. Not that much fruit, it seems rather shut down. Tannins build toward the finish.

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  • 2001 La Massa Chianti Classico 87 Points

    Italy, Tuscany, Chianti, Chianti Classico DOCG

    Deep garnet in colour. Intense nose of black cherries, truffle, stewed fruits and smoke with some forest floor. A rich texture, full-bodied, quite dense with a warm generous feel. However, the mid-palate pulls up as firm, chalky austere tannins and charry stave oak give a bitter cherry finish. Challenging

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Flight 2 - 1997-2000 (5 Notes)

  • 2000 Antinori Chianti Classico Riserva Villa Antinori 84 Points

    Italy, Tuscany, Chianti, Chianti Classico DOCG

    Fairly intense bouquet of soy, mushroom and remnants of dried black fruit. Lively, fresh acidity and firm, sandpaper tannins with a slight bitter note rising in the finish. Fairly evolved and lacks much presence.

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  • 1999 La Massa Chianti Classico 89 Points

    Italy, Tuscany, Chianti, Chianti Classico DOCG

    Mid garnet to a narrow orange rim.
    Attractive bouquet of bright, clean fruit - quite New World and modern. Some orange segments, caramel and sweet spices mix with macaroon.
    A soft, round entry with lovely width to the fruit, juicy with gentle spices and a very long finish. Tannins are glossy and pliant yet the wine lacks a touch of depth.
    Very drinkable!

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  • 1999 Castello Banfi Chianti Classico Riserva 90 Points

    Italy, Tuscany, Chianti, Chianti Classico DOCG

    Attractive bouquet of wafer biscuit, red cherry, macaroons, fresh oak (sauna wood), cigar box and soy.
    A thick texture with lively fresh acidity, good depth of flavour and well balanced. Flavours of marmite, sour cherry, vegetal and tilled earth add complexity and the oak gives a wood smoke element. Good length, delightful.

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  • 1998 Querciabella Chianti Classico Riserva 83 Points

    Italy, Tuscany, Chianti, Chianti Classico DOCG

    Mid to deep garnet showing some evolved aromas. A little Volatile acidity gives a smudged note. Raw meat, soy, dried herbs. Medium bodied the wine opens very soft and rich, dry with fine-grained sandpaper tannins and a marmite savoury twist. Lacks complexity and quite hot on the finish.

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  • 1997 Antinori Chianti Classico Marchese Antinori Riserva 89 Points

    Italy, Tuscany, Chianti, Chianti Classico DOCG

    Attractive bouquet of cerise, raw red meat, leather and red plum. Fairly rich entry with soft pliant tannins, good depth of flavour and fruit purity. Quite light-bodied there is an energetic acidity that keeps the wine fresh and forward facing although it lacks some width in the mid-palate, feeling a little sinewy. It grew on me!

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