Jay Kline

9.1

“Montebuoni” Chianti Classico Riserva gets its name from the vineyard Castello di Ama cultivates in the western sector of the Gaiole UGA. Popped and poured; the 2019 “Montebuoni” CCR pours a bright ruby color with a transparent core; medium viscosity with light staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of mostly ripe red fruits: Morello cherry, black tea, some leaf tobacco, new leather and soft vanilla baking spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is medium+ and quite charming, if not a touch flashier than I’m typically attracted to. Lovely nonetheless. Drink now through 2034. — 23 days ago

Michael Walker

9.7

Considered the star of the CdA lineup, and similar to their chiantis which all have some Merlot blended in, but this was too much Merlot for me - had that plasticity I don’t love — 2 months ago

Paco Suro

9.4

Under rated 1 years in! — 3 months ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.1

2021 vintage. 1/2 bottle format. 10.11.24. — a month ago

Peter van den Besselaar

9.1

Vintage 1994 | clear smell of roses, rondeur — 2 months ago

Michael Walker

9.7

Second Chianti at the CdA dinner, and the most aged, but I didn’t love it - overly tannic, too much edge on it — 2 months ago

John Gallo

8.9

Paid €45 for the bottle at Osteria Del Pavone. Marco was the wine captain and his recommendation was excellent! It was a delightful Chianti - rich and full!  we would get it again. Price was reasonable for a Restaurant.  — 5 months ago

Paco Suro

8.9

Developing. Needs more time to fully integrate. — a month ago

Michael Walker

10

This is the La Casuccia CdA which wasn’t in the Delectable lineup - my third favorite of the CdA dinner - see the Montebuoni and Bellavista notes. Note that we also tasted the ‘07 La Casuccia but didn’t love it - actually seemed to have some funk to it — 2 months ago

Lauren Young

9.0

Nice round buttery Chardonnay — 2 months ago