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

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

Raun Kupiec

9.0

Super smooth, good fruit, nice balance. Only criticism would be it needs a bit more structure this young. But that could be the restaurant’s fault - the steak was too salty. — 2 months ago

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! — 4 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. — 9 days ago

John Bratincevic

9.1

Dried black cherry, cassis, stones. Good! 92. — 11 hours ago

Randy Fuller

9.0

This wine has some years on it, and it shows. In the glass, the ruby core goes to brick red along the edge. The nose has savory notes of forest floor, tea, tar, and thyme. The palate is a bit thin. Tart, red fruit has faded over the nearly two decades since its vintage. There are still spices, and some herbal elements to be enjoyed. The tannins are firm enough for food, yet gentle enough for sipping. — 2 months 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

Andrew McIntyre

9.4

Too young but insane potential...going to buy more. Love this wine and its depth and complexity. Paired well with venison. — 17 hours ago

Mike Miller

9.8

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

with Anne