March 16, 2013 - (WineGate) Ruby with orange rim. Sweetly perfumed at first, complex nose, fruity (cherries, plum. peach) but also spices, leather and tar, bacon, toast with hints of alcohol.
Round, sweet and fruity, alcohol gives a small kiss on the cheek with the acidity giving a loud "hello" too. It lacks concentration and feels dilluted (especially when compared to the nose). Tannins dissolved, balance towards the acidity, vanilla, buttery, cherry, toast (hints, short to medium aftertaste.
I was expecting more due to -so- attractive nose.
February 28, 2012 - On first glass soon after opening, bordered on appalling. Nearly no nose at all, with watery, hot alcohol on the palate and a wretched soap tasting finish. After one day however it really improved, so much so that it became somewhat drinkable. Nonetheless, brutally disappointing after the 2001 I so thoroughly enjoyed a couple yrs back.
February 12, 2012 - Cooked.
January 9, 2012 - Excellent Tuscany wine with ripe cherries, vanilla, spice, and a hint of tobacco. Always good for the money!
December 2, 2011 - Very drinkable. Had with pepporini/mushroom pizza. The 2004 is much better but this chianti is very enjoyable.
December 1, 2011 - dark red-brown color
pleasant Chianti aroma
young, lively, tannic, nice acidity, harmonious, pleasant aftertaste
February 6, 2011 - Decent basic Chianti. Went well with pizza.
January 16, 2011 - Good, but light on body. Pasta and red sauce overwhelmed. Really good drinking by the glass and appealed to everyone as drinkable.
December 24, 2010 - Great Tuscan wine with pronounced cherries, vanilla, and spice.
November 10, 2010 - given several hours to air. plum/iodine nose.medium,dark color.smooth, dry,short finish..a typical chianti yet lacking some of the bitterness some have.was hoping for something more full-bodied considering the reserve status.2006 was a superb year for the region.expecting more next time.