The label says "bottled after two years of ageing partially in oak barrels" but it's hard to believe this has had any ageing in oak at all. Raw and sour with little or no fruit, this is easily the worst Chianti Classico Riserva I've ever tasted. Even as a basic Chianti it would be a disgrace.
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Fresh and lively with a hint of creamy richness. Bramble and strawberry fruit and a little bit of spice. Delicious although admittedly quite expensive at £19.99.
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2020 Château Sirene
4/23/2024 - Paul Dove wrote: 87 Points
Tasty, food-friendly, slightly rustic. Fruit is a little bit green and stemmy, but the mouthfeel is full and flavoursome.
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2020 Ireos Chianti Classico Ser Tosco Riserva
3/30/2024 - Paul Dove Does not like this wine: 79 Points
The label says "bottled after two years of ageing partially in oak barrels" but it's hard to believe this has had any ageing in oak at all. Raw and sour with little or no fruit, this is easily the worst Chianti Classico Riserva I've ever tasted. Even as a basic Chianti it would be a disgrace.
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2020 L'Ariosa Cannonau di Sardegna Riserva
2/27/2024 - Paul Dove Likes this wine: 90 Points
Fresh and lively with a hint of creamy richness. Bramble and strawberry fruit and a little bit of spice. Delicious although admittedly quite expensive at £19.99.
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