Sipping Fine Wine

9.0

Located in the heart of Umbria, pale lemon color with aromas of stone fruit, citrus and honey floral notes. On the palate flavors of apple, pear and peach with citrus and nutty notes. Good acidity, balance and structure, medium+ finish ending with salty mineral character. Nice! — 9 days ago

Alan Johnston

9.3

3.3. Very tasty reserve Chianti. Nice blend of fruits and spices and tannins. On sale for $26.99, regularly $31.99. — 8 days ago

Bob McDonald

9.3

See previous Note. Old plummie, red cherry notes. Barb said dusty and pine needles. A cooler vintage. I said red cherries and freshly tilled loam. As Galloni said “In 2010 Ama did not bottle their single vineyard selections. All the best fruit went here.” Tasting more the quality of a Brunello than a Chianti Classico. No. 6 in Wine Spectators Top 100 for 2015. — 24 days ago

Galen Hasler

9.1

The nose is evocative of autumn on multiple sensory levels, with aromas of fennel fronds, chamomile tea, almonds, and tangerine that lead into a full but delicately rendered palate. Vitorchiano’s volcanic soils come through with a somber smoke-iron interplay, and glowing acidity lets the savory flavors coat the mouth, yet the overall impression is one of freshness and drinkability. — 20 days ago

Stephanie Wu

9.2

Stone fruit, a bit of honey, low acid. Had this on Christmas. Yuuum. — 3 hours ago

with Serena and Brad

John Bratincevic

9.1

Dried black cherry, cassis, stones. Good! 92. — 4 hours ago

Mike Miller

9.8

Dried florals and earth. Wish had a whole case.  — a month ago

with Anne

Anthony De Blasi

9.5

Our princess her birthday. Time for the yearly 2011. This Sammarco was soo good. A bit of VA in the nose, sweet start and than the acidity kicks in. Very balanced. And quite some time ahead. Wow! — 3 days ago

Tom Casagrande

8.9

A vigorous young Chianti Classico. Intense and a little peppery from the alcohol. Nice accompaniment to pasta with a rich meat sauce. — a day ago

with Dan, Douglas and 2 others

Damian

9.3

Medium ruby color with slightly garnet rim. Dark berry and plum on the nose. Medium acid, tannins are softened but still present. It benefited from decanting. Tastes like dark fruit, dark chocolate, graphite, reminded me of some Bordeaux bottles. — 25 days ago