2009 Carpineta Fontalpino Chianti Classico Riserva

Community Tasting Notes (6) Avg Score: 94 points

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  3/26/2024 - ChairmanKao Likes this wine: 99 Points

  ABV: 14.0%. I expected this wine to be young and tannic, but I was completely wrong. The beautiful nose exhibits red roses, roasted Mediterranean herbs, and leather that surrounds a core of red and black fruits. On the palate, the fruit profiles become more prominent, displaying dark cherries and plums. The acidity is well-integrated, lifting the fruits and keeping everything in balance. There’s still a little grip from the remaining tannins, but it’s drinking pretty smooth right now, especially if you have food with it. The juicy finish leaves your palate wanting another sip. If you’re opening your bottle soon, give it a quick decant. Otherwise, this wine will easily age until the 20-year mark (2029) and more. Note: Paired very well with Italian sausage pasta.
  
  3/29/2024 - Raised the score by two points (from 97 to 99). I wanted to taste the remaining half of the (opened) bottle to see if it’s still holding up and to my surprise, this wine is beautifully intact. In fact, it’s even juicier with a longer finish. Also, there’s a hint of umami on both the mid-palate and the finish. Now I wish I didn’t open this bottle so I hope I have another one in the cellar because this one’s definitely a keeper!

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  12/3/2021 - Grondal Likes this wine: 93 Points

  Flot 12 årig Chianti Classico. Farvemæssigt til den mørke side og en smule “tåget”. Lækker moden duft af mørkerøde frugter og delikat fadpræg. I smagen mere mørke frugter, lækre og bløde tanniner samt en overraskende frisk syre, der kunne indikere fortsat holdbarhed. Det store dilemma: jeg har kun én tilbage. Skal den drikkes nu - eller gemmes i forventning om yderligere udvikling.

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  3/28/2014 - tbyrne49 wrote:

  Drank too early. Very tight. Better the next day.

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  10/7/2013 - EMichels wrote: 91 Points

  Big and dark; Showed much more like cabernet sauvignon; Nice nose; A lot of strength but still a good amount of finesse; Nice

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  10/5/2013 - JOsgood wrote:

  Dark in color. Big and structured on the palate. Tight initially and then started to unwind with air. A wine of power. I'm curious about the blend here as it tasted more Cabernet like in character than Sangiovese.

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