Fattoria Carobbio
Chianti Classico Sangiovese
Chianti Classico, Chianti, Tuscany, Italy
First chianti I have tried!
Initial taste: not a fan. Very fruity! Heavy notes of cherry and current, almost as strong as a fruit wine, but not as sweet and with a regular wine mouthfeel. Additionally, HEAVY port vibes. Really wasn’t a fan of how heavy the molasses of the port taste was. After initial taste I thought I wasn’t going to like this wine.
After decanting: very happy to say I was completely wrong to be worried about this wine. Turned out excellent. All of the above notes remained, but became MUCH more mild, and not only tolerable but enjoyable. Most of all the port taste is only faint now, which is what turned me off the most. I now taste an ever so faint grassy taste, in a good way.
This is probably the first ‘fruity’ wine I really enjoy. Glad I tried it, and will continue to explore more chiantis!
First chianti I have tried!
Initial taste: not a fan. Very fruity! Heavy notes of cherry and current, almost as strong as a fruit wine, but not as sweet and with a regular wine mouthfeel. Additionally, HEAVY port vibes. Really wasn’t a fan of how heavy the molasses of the port taste was. After initial taste I thought I wasn’t going to like this wine.
After decanting: very happy to say I was completely wrong to be worried about this wine. Turned out excellent. All of the above notes remained, but became MUCH more mild, and not only tolerable but enjoyable. Most of all the port taste is only faint now, which is what turned me off the most. I now taste an ever so faint grassy taste, in a good way.
This is probably the first ‘fruity’ wine I really enjoy. Glad I tried it, and will continue to explore more chiantis!
2016 vintage.
This medium bodied Chianti is showing its elegant, refined and feminine side.
Dark sweet cherries, plums and strawberries. Earthy with herbs, black flowers, a hint of cedar …finishing with soft tannins.
Crisp and clean acidity on the finish.
2016 vintage.
This medium bodied Chianti is showing its elegant, refined and feminine side.
Dark sweet cherries, plums and strawberries. Earthy with herbs, black flowers, a hint of cedar …finishing with soft tannins.
Crisp and clean acidity on the finish.
Italian wine club
Absolutely loved this one, even my other half who is indifferent to Chiantis. Classic flavors, not overpowering. Enjoyed with steak
Italian wine club
Absolutely loved this one, even my other half who is indifferent to Chiantis. Classic flavors, not overpowering. Enjoyed with steak
Easy drinking, pasta and wine night
Easy drinking, pasta and wine night
Sep 9th, 2018After 1 hour decant - medium body, light fruit medium dry tannin, not much on the nose but a bit of fruit.
After 1 hour decant - medium body, light fruit medium dry tannin, not much on the nose but a bit of fruit.
Apr 14th, 2018
Dry herbal and earthy spices. Good acid and texture.
Dry herbal and earthy spices. Good acid and texture.
Sep 30th, 2017