Stunning wine that has over-delivered on the promises it suggested at release. Unique, vibrant and very floral nose with a perfectly elegant medium-bodied palate. and med+ length. Many of the 17s are already in a good/great spot; wish I'd bought 3 cases instead of 1. Highly memorable, highly traditionally-styled wine. 13,5% abv. highly recommended+
Great, after 90 minutes in wide bottom decanter. That said, with this type of structure, I'm going to hold my remaining seven bottles for 2-3 more years before opening any more. This is for the true AFWE, not for those looking for ripe and ready. highly recommended+
Very good, with everything I'm looking for in young, off-vintage Chianti Classico. Wow, great finish; plumps up in the middle, finishes strong, full. Drink 2020-2031. highly recommended+
5/3/2021 - Tim Heaton Likes this wine:
Stunning wine that has over-delivered on the promises it suggested at release. Unique, vibrant and very floral nose with a perfectly elegant medium-bodied palate. and med+ length. Many of the 17s are already in a good/great spot; wish I'd bought 3 cases instead of 1. Highly memorable, highly traditionally-styled wine. 13,5% abv. highly recommended+
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12/18/2020 - Mr Jupiter wrote: 84 Points
Standard Chianti. Nothing special. Have one more bottle but will not buy more.
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10/18/2020 - Tim Heaton Likes this wine:
Great, after 90 minutes in wide bottom decanter. That said, with this type of structure, I'm going to hold my remaining seven bottles for 2-3 more years before opening any more. This is for the true AFWE, not for those looking for ripe and ready. highly recommended+
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10/3/2020 - Martin_G wrote: 87 Points
Naah.. Structure mostly. Acid not in balance with fruit, nor tannin. Perhaps will Come though, hard to say. Go for the casa Emma instead.
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2/18/2020 - Tim Heaton Likes this wine:
Chianti Classico, Riserva, Gran Selezione, etc., new releases; 2/17/2020-2/18/2020 (Stazione Leopalda, Firenze): Anteprima Chianti Classico Collection, Florence
Very good, with everything I'm looking for in young, off-vintage Chianti Classico. Wow, great finish; plumps up in the middle, finishes strong, full. Drink 2020-2031. highly recommended+
The full report is here http://italianwine.blog/2020/03/17/2017-chianti-classico-newly-released-feb-2020/
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