Will Stanley

9.0

First time trying this popular Chianti Classico of which some 180,000 bottles are produced each year, and which retails for around £20-25. I must say, this is a very decent, polished, harmonious wine, although I found it lacking in either regional or varietal typicity and was surprised to find that it’s composed of 100% Sangiovese without any Cabernet in the blend. To me, it smelled and tasted closer to left bank Bordeaux than it did to any region of Tuscany - I don’t know if the winery’s use of French barrels contributes to this.

As I say, not a bad wine, but I wouldn’t recommend this to anyone seeking an expression of the region, or grape. — a month ago

Gilbert Van Hassel

9.1

Last bottle. New year’s eve spash. Almost Madeira like. — 3 years ago

P Plusquellec

9.6

Actually, is 100% Merlot and is fabulous. One of best I've had and would not have readily thought it would be from Tuscany for this varietal. (2,000 bottles made) — 7 years ago

Lev Lavrichtchev

9.1

Nov 2023: very nice after half an hour decant, black fruit, very soft, polished tannins. Would benefit if tannins were stronger, otherwise great wine. — a month ago

Brian S

9.3

Hazelnut, brioche, lemon, lychee, pear. — 2 months ago

Barry Bleske

9.0

Nice depth chewy — 5 years ago

Leona Hee

9.6

Decanted 7 hours — 9 years ago

Joanne

8.9

I will start with how perfectly it’s matching with my meal of broccoli rabe with sausage. I’m. Fan of Sangiovese blends and this will please many. Medium bodied, lovely balance of berry and herbs/spices. flavors. Beautiful Ruby color — 2 months ago

Byron Hewett

9.0

Grippy. Tannins are prominent. — 4 months ago

Nathaniel DiMaggio

8.9

Delightful wine. Fruit just starting to integrate with tannins. Needs another 5 years to be really enjoyable in my opinion but still very good. — 7 years ago

with Valbruzzoli, Lida and 2 others