December 29, 2018 - Have tried several vintages of this wine and keep thinking I’m going to hit on one I really like. But, not happened. This was supposed to be a stellar year in Europe, but this wine taste the same year in year out. There is something to be said about consistency.
This to me is nothing more than a table wine, but at $18+ a bottle, that isn’t table wine price. This wine comes off thin, with no depth and so so fruit. Having it with food doesn’t seem to make any difference. Not a wine I plan on keeping in my cellar.
September 8, 2018 - Small tasting glass @ VINEUM during service, so a brief note. Classic Sangiovese nose, nice grip. Good acidity and rustig tannins. Good!
July 3, 2018 - Light red color, nose of cherries, earth , on the palate fruity, cherries, nice acidity
February 12, 2018 - WS gave this a 91, and I unfortunately don’t agree. The earthiness on the nose had a funkiness that was offputting to me. Palate had pure cherry with good density, so that was all good. Decent finish too.
Drank better when chilled.
October 13, 2017 - [Chianti vs. Italy blind 4/6] stinky on the nose - rubbery, yoghurty - but just fine on the palate, with dominant dark, bitter soiliness and hints of perhaps clay? [post-reveal: lot of the group hadn't guessed Chianti. I don't much like the qpr here, either]
May 19, 2017 - Traditional chianti, light bodied, good cherry flavors with nice adcidity, consumed over two days and no difference between day one and two.
February 18, 2017 - Bel Chianti Classico verace e con un ottimo carattere.
Piccole riduzioni iniziali che si stemperano completamente in pochi minuti.
Bocca decisa e intrigante, tosta ma piacevole. Naso ricco e già abbastanza complesso, con un frutto maturo e dei rimandi terrosi e minerali.
Vino perfetto per una costata al sangue.
January 28, 2017 - Heel fijn. Iets stoerder dan de lilliano
June 27, 2016 - Helt ok Chianti
November 1, 2015 - An interesting diversity within Chinati. Medium in colour. Red berries in the nose and overall quite some Pinot notes. Same in the taste, i would have never taken it as Chianti but as a Pinot. Slight acid overhang. But all in all a very well made wine, harmonious.