Gran Classico

Castello di Monsanto

Riserva Chianti Classico Sangiovese Blend 2019

Well structured classic Sangiovese exhibiting dark, ripening fruit with plenty of soft spice and underlying soft tannin. This is a luscious wine from Laura Bianchi. Drink it now or wait a couple of years for more ripe dark fruit. — 5 days ago

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C.V.N.E. (Compañía Vinícola del Norte de España)

Cune Gran Reserva Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2012

2012 drinking in 2025. Still has a few years in it. Superbly reliable vineyard, with a great history of great wines. Cherries, blackberry, earthy notes and some light oak. Similar in the mouth though a bit thinner than I would have imagined. Really superb classic rioja bought in 2019 at a great price in the UK — 2 days ago

Fattoria di Fèlsina Berardenga

Chianti Classico Sangiovese Blend 2005

Somm David T
9.3

This was bloody marvelous last night at dinner.

18 years in bottle and it was singing. Perfect condition & around the top of its bell curve.

I have had now many older vintages of Felsina and have yet to be disappointed by any of them. One of the very best & consistent producers in Chianti.

Think I recently (6 months ago) paid $35 for this 05. Extremely great value.
— a month ago

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dave: where the heck did you find 20 yr old CC? love Felsina
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Luigi Righetti

Capitel de Roari Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Corvina Blend 2019

Absolutely would get this again — 3 days ago

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Marchesi Mazzei

Fonterutoli Chianti Classico Sangiovese Blend 2020

May 2025: PnP ready, classic Chianti expression, red fruit, integrated enough tannins. — 4 months ago

Marchesi Antinori

Riserva Villa Antinori Chianti Classico Sangiovese Blend 2021

Medium ruby in color; cherries, dried herbs, and balsamic on the nose; high acidity; medium tannins; tastes like red currants, strawberries, and roasted tomatoes with a long finish. — 15 days ago

Nellie Bauman
with Nellie

R. López de Heredia

Viña Tondonia Gran Reserva Rioja Blanco Malvasia Viura 2001

This is exceptional. Lemon oil and greenery. Integrated and slightly smoky. An oiliness in the palate, with a sweetness and intensity. Great freshness but a gorgeous complex mid palate. Great — 34 minutes ago

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