Fattoria Rodáno

No. 36 Bottesola Chianti Classico Sangiovese Blend 2016

9.3

That it's 'only' a classico and not a riserva worth mentioning, because for about 24$ it shines like one crazy diamond (and not rough cut). All kinds of gamey notes: blood sausage, dense wild red berries, pipe smoke and tobacco. Very strong fruit but still plays second fiddle to all those other wonderful notes. Plenty of mid-palate and a long, haunting finish. Begs for all kinds of food and of course has a strong but not stringent acid backbone, though enjoyed after a meal while watching the Knicks lose to Milwaukee. Seriously old school and could imagine attracting fans of more traditional Rioja. — 3 years ago

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Fattoria Rodáno

Riserva Chianti Classico Sangiovese 2007

Jennifer Levenson

9.3

Luv it. Smooth, earth, mild snap. So drinkable and great with fruit,wine, crackers, cheese,etc. Would buy again. Bravo! ❤️The Rooster — 9 years ago

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Fattoria Rodáno

Bottesola Chianti Classico Sangiovese Blend 2015

Peter Falk

9.4

Fantastisk chianti. — 4 years ago

with Annika Lindh

Fattoria Rodáno

Viacosta Riserva Chianti Classico Sangiovese 2013

Peter Sultan

9.1

Decant of some time necessary to bring it all together. Was a hit w me but not my drinking partner: old school tobacco, dried cherries, fine tannins; medium bodied. Lets say a food wine given its acidity, though that balances out w decant. He thought shrill and musty but did improve w air. Polaner imports. — 8 years ago