Andrew Cullimore

9.0

Medium ruby with a narrow garnet rim . Touch more dense , slightly high toned nose , deeper and darker, riper fruits , touch smoky , dark cherry , liquorice. On the palate this is quite dense and tannic , with balanced acidity . Darker , deeper fruits, with blackberry , red plum and dark cherry , liquorice hints . Good length with menthol hint . Needs time still another 3-4 years and will last well a further 5-10 years . A denser , meaty and darker style , — 3 days ago

Andrew Cullimore

9.0

Slightly deeper ruby , medium garnet rim . Quite closed and meaty at first , herbal touches , cedar , some cherry fruit underneath , but quite serious . On the palate this has more density and a little more polished tannin quality . Spiced cherry , sage and cedar . Slightly deeper fruits . Longer on the palate , with quite firm tannins and bright acidity . Needs a little time , and food . Probably better in 5 years and will hold well a further 5-10 — 3 days ago

Andrew Cullimore

9.0

Deeper ruby , slightly narrower garnet , ruby rim . Quite richly fruited with a meaty , smoky character also , red plum , dark cherry , blackberry , touch of spice . On the palate this has quite good density and grippy tannin , balanced acidity , darker ripe fruits. Reasonable length . Quite polished and modern in style . Needs time , come back in 5 years and will last well at least a further 10 . — 4 days ago

Andrew Cullimore

9.2

Lighter more garnet core , quite wide garnet , terracotta rim . Quite light and ethereal on the nose , with cedar , rose , bright red cherry , more delicate and aromatic in profile . On the palate this has fresh acidity and polished tannins, lighter than the Caparsino , a much more delicate and light touch, really elegant . Sweet raspberry and red cherry , touch of anis and spice . Decent length and balance. This is a more delicate and refined experience , pure red fruits and polished tannin . Drinking quite well now though will improve over the next 5 years or so and continue to show well a further 5-10. — 3 days ago

Andrew Cullimore

9.1

Garnet core , wide terracotta rim . Quite aromatic with sous bois , floral hints , spiced dried cherry, iodine , earth and leather . On the palate this has high acidity , fine tannins , orange rind , wet earth, sous bois , dried cherry . Good length . Ready drink now and over the next 5 years , just starting to run out of steam after a couple of hours . Elegant and refined in style — 4 days ago

Andrew Cullimore

8.9

Medium deep ruby, garnet with a medium wide garnet rim . Quite high toned and spicy , sweet mixed red and dark fruits , vanilla , needs quite a bit of time to open up . After a while a bit medicinal . On the palate this is quite dense and ripe , with red plum, blackberry , red fruit coulis , spiced dark cherry . Quite rich and sweet on the palate , dense , with quite fine tannin and fresh acidity . Slightly alcoholic on the palate. Ok length with mineral touches . This seems more ready than the others though will continue to show well for a further 10 years. — 4 days ago

Andrew Cullimore

9.3

Medium ruby , slightly brighter ruby garnet rim . Quite refined on the nose , floral hints , some earthy sage , bright cherry and cedar also . On the palate this has more polish and elegance than the CC, with bright red fruits , touch of fresh herbs and a saline finish with good length . Fresh acidity and polished but present tannins . Balanced alcohol . Young but very balanced , needs a little time , 3 -5 years and will last well a further 10 or so . A really excellent example of classic Chianti Classico Riserva. — 3 days ago

Andrew Cullimore

8.8

Light medium ruby , wide light garnet rim . Quite herbal with some dried sage and rosemary , meaty , bright cherry, white pepper , cedar hints . On the palate this is quite rustic , with slightly sharp cherry fruit , high acidity and slightly gritty tannins . Balanced alcohol . Quite direct and strict , needs food . Drink now and over the next few years — 3 days ago

Andrew Cullimore

9.2

Medium ruby , medium wide terracotta , garnet rim . Touches of leather , earthy , caramel coated spiced cherry , vanilla . Elegant on the palate , notes of leather , cherry , black tea , vanilla spice . Fresh acidity , fine tannins , balanced acidity. This has an earthy mineral undertone with good length . This is showing well now and will continue well over the next 10 years or so. — 4 days ago

Andrew Cullimore

9.0

Medium ruby , slightly deeper than the Imperial , slightly brighter , more ruby rim . Quite deep and closed on the nose , more deeply fruited , blackberry , dark cherry , ripe red plum. This has more spice on the palate , with some herbal hints , blackberry , plum and black pepper . Good valume and a more juicy , fruit driven profile , quite firm tannins still and balanced acidity . Good length , with a darker fruited finish . Young still needs a bit more time, 2-5 years or so and will last well a further 10 . — 4 days ago