Back in 1995, Tenuta La Massa’s “Giorgio Primo” was a different wine than the version that is made today. Back then, Sangiovese was a predominate variety in the blend. So much so, it was still carrying the Chianti Classico designation. Today, I’m not so sure any Sangiovese remains, but I digress.
Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of a couple hours. The 1995 “Giorgio Primo” pours a deep garnet with a near opaque core; medium viscosity with no staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is vinous with notes of dessicated Morello cherry, red flowers, leather bound books, porchini, tiramisu, wood varnish, dry earth. Yes, definitely some VA. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannins and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long. This sees a little more barrique than I prefer but it’s undoubtedly an excellent wine. Drink now through 2030.
Back in 1995, Tenuta La Massa’s “Giorgio Primo” was a different wine than the version that is made today. Back then, Sangiovese was a predominate variety in the blend. So much so, it was still carrying the Chianti Classico designation. Today, I’m not so sure any Sangiovese remains, but I digress.
Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of a couple hours. The 1995 “Giorgio Primo” pours a deep garnet with a near opaque core; medium viscosity with no staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is vinous with notes of dessicated Morello cherry, red flowers, leather bound books, porchini, tiramisu, wood varnish, dry earth. Yes, definitely some VA. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannins and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long. This sees a little more barrique than I prefer but it’s undoubtedly an excellent wine. Drink now through 2030.
Jul 16th, 2024
2003 Nice nose, deep red with some browning of the edges & a dry complex medium body with decent complexity & a long aftertaste.
2003 Nice nose, deep red with some browning of the edges & a dry complex medium body with decent complexity & a long aftertaste.
May 24th, 2018
A dark ruby red, the'97 Fattoria La Massa Chianti Classico Sangiovese Blend 'Giorgio Primo' is still showing toasty oak-laden scents of blackberry, damp forest and mocha. Dark fruit flavors on the medium-bodied mouth fade to a silky-textured finish with fine ripe tannins.
A dark ruby red, the'97 Fattoria La Massa Chianti Classico Sangiovese Blend 'Giorgio Primo' is still showing toasty oak-laden scents of blackberry, damp forest and mocha. Dark fruit flavors on the medium-bodied mouth fade to a silky-textured finish with fine ripe tannins.
Jun 25th, 2014
Chianti Classico, Chianti, Tuscany, Italy
