Giovanni Chiappini
Guado de' Gemoli Bolgheri Superiore Super Tuscan Blend
Bolgheri, Livorno, Tuscany, Italy
Attractive mocha, smoke, plum, graphite and tar notes meld together gracefully.. the essence of Maremma warmth and resonance in its open, supple personality. Layers of dark red and black fruit build to an effortless, textured finish. - Vinous
Attractive mocha, smoke, plum, graphite and tar notes meld together gracefully.. the essence of Maremma warmth and resonance in its open, supple personality. Layers of dark red and black fruit build to an effortless, textured finish. - Vinous
Jul 31st, 2021
Really enjoyed this medium bodied international varieties Tuscan. Leather and mocha. Lovely finish. Really food friendly too. Maybe I tried it a bit young but all that means is that I'll enjoy the next one even more!
Really enjoyed this medium bodied international varieties Tuscan. Leather and mocha. Lovely finish. Really food friendly too. Maybe I tried it a bit young but all that means is that I'll enjoy the next one even more!
Sep 24th, 2019
2009 vintage. Smelled a little hot and saline along with some dill and fresh mint leaf in the nose. A bit of frontal palate richness along with mid-palate concentration. Finish was initially flat upon decanting but picked up some stream after an hour. 15% ABV. In a state of transition currently but headed in the right direction. Really nice blend and a very pleasant surprise. 3.11.23.
2009 vintage. Smelled a little hot and saline along with some dill and fresh mint leaf in the nose. A bit of frontal palate richness along with mid-palate concentration. Finish was initially flat upon decanting but picked up some stream after an hour. 15% ABV. In a state of transition currently but headed in the right direction. Really nice blend and a very pleasant surprise. 3.11.23.
1 person found it helpfulMar 12th, 2023
Still tasting so well! Needed to open for 60 minutes in a decanter.
Still tasting so well! Needed to open for 60 minutes in a decanter.
1 person found it helpfulFeb 21st, 2022
Exuberant nose, very structured with dark red fruit...nice
Exuberant nose, very structured with dark red fruit...nice
1 person found it helpfulMay 20th, 2018What amazing wine , Thanks Chiappini for This delicius creature :)
What amazing wine , Thanks Chiappini for This delicius creature :)
1 person found it helpfulMar 15th, 2014
All around tops. One of the best wines I have ever tasted
All around tops. One of the best wines I have ever tasted
Oct 30th, 2021Beauty in the glass. Granite, aromatics, structured tannins - perfectly balanced. Still a lot of age possible.
Beauty in the glass. Granite, aromatics, structured tannins - perfectly balanced. Still a lot of age possible.
Aug 14th, 2021
Layered, expressive nose of blackberry, cassis, cedar, espresso, light soy source, tobacco, and herbal spices. Very refined palate with dark fruits brighten by beautiful acidity and ripe velvety candied tannins. The finish feels like endless.
80/20 Cab/Merlot from 2 vineyards, raised in French oak barrel for 18 months, 15% new (Nose suggested much heavier oak use, but by no means it’s okay).
I don’t remember when and where I acquired this bottle, but I’m glad I did.
Layered, expressive nose of blackberry, cassis, cedar, espresso, light soy source, tobacco, and herbal spices. Very refined palate with dark fruits brighten by beautiful acidity and ripe velvety candied tannins. The finish feels like endless.
80/20 Cab/Merlot from 2 vineyards, raised in French oak barrel for 18 months, 15% new (Nose suggested much heavier oak use, but by no means it’s okay).
I don’t remember when and where I acquired this bottle, but I’m glad I did.