What a shocker in the wine bar at guest house Casa Rossella in the Tunuta di Arceno vineyards. First that we are free to open a pristine looking bottle and second that it is still perfectly drinkable if not well over the hill! Neck fill is full like new wines, cork in good enough shape to come out in one piece using crappy butterfly opener. Nose dominated by acidic berries and thin earthiness. Palate still lively though rather one dimensional but got that old wine feel I like so much, Finnish long though thin. Lost couple of pegs next day when Joe and Chris tasted. Give it a niner for surviving! Not a fancy label either. — 2 years ago
Light and fruity with a refreshing finish after each sip — 7 days ago
I was told this is a shining example of chianti, it turns out this is a beautiful wine. Can't say a bad thing about it. The alcohol integration is great. You just get great Italian flavors here. Would buy again. — 4 months ago
At Ferraro’s Ristaurante in Vegas. Very bright. Good acid. Age worthy. — 2 years ago
Always very firm in its youth it’s finally drinking well right now with fruit, nicely developed round tannins and underlined acidity that’s there but doesn’t stand out (wouldn’t peg this as Italian in a blind tasting and probably not old world). — 6 years ago
This may be the best Chianti we’ve ever had! Subtle aroma, rich, full-bodied mouthfeel, clove, pepper, and black cherry flavor, a touch sweet, rounds out very well when paired with a rich tomato-based pasta or risotto. — 2 months ago
Birthday dinner at Rare, with Ragu pasta — 9 months ago
2020 vintage.
41 % Merlot, 34 % Cabernet Franc, 20 % Cabernet Sauvignon and 5 % Petit Verdot.
12 months in French Oak.
Black cherries, underbrush and black flowers on the nose.
Bright acidity with ripe plums, cherries, minerals, rose and licorice with a peppery finish.
Lovely texture. — a year ago
Lyn Farmer
Medium ruby color, this Merlot dominant Bordeaux blend is elegant and beguiling. Black cherry, plum, cassis, mint, eucalyptus, violet, forest floor, cedar, tobacco leaf and freshly turned earth. Lovely, smooth velvet tannins balanced with firm acidity and a long finish. Beautiful wine.
60% Merlot, 32% Cabernet Franc, 4% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Petit Verdot — 9 days ago