2016 Caparsa Chianti Classico Caparsa

Community Tasting Notes (26) Avg Score: 90.5 points

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  3/4/2024 - vulgar little monkey wrote: 92 Points

  Fully resolved and silky. Fruitier than the 2011 Riserva that we finished right before. We're coming down to the last few bottles of this. It might be my favorite house wine in the last 10 years.

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  2/1/2024 - vulgar little monkey wrote: 91 Points

  This is more-or-less fully resolved. We've been through 2 cases at this point and it has been a great dinner companion every time. Exactly the mix of savory and fruit notes you want from Sangiovese.

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  8/12/2023 - Fronko Likes this wine: 89 Points

  Dark red color.
  Smell is very fruity with vanilla and ripe dark fruits. Absolut notes of ceder and herbs.
  Very nice chianti.

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  2/28/2023 - BoxerBee Likes this wine: 91 Points

  Dairy, violet, licorice, cinnamon, red berries, and rose hip. Elegant and classic. The fruit sweetness is maybe just a tad too pronounced for my taste, but there are loads of tannin and acids to provide balance. Still has some way to go before reaching full maturity and developing creaminess, but it drinks well even so, especially with food. Drink 2025-2030. 91+ points.
  
  Retasted June '23, with similar notes, but I am increasingly confident that this wine will improve with a couple of years in the cellar.

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  2/22/2023 - dsamuel Likes this wine: 91 Points

  Dark ruby with rim clearing
  Medium plus aromas of ripe red and black cherry with marinara/ leather and dark floral notes - very savory in nature
  Medium plus bodied with palate of ripe red cherry with green notes and amaro-like quality
  Medium plus acidity with medium plus coarse/sandy tannins and medium alcohol - medium length driven by fruit and tannins
  Very nice Chianti - more complex than most
  Drink now or 3-5 yrs - maybe longer

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