Summer pizzas and this with a slight chill 😎 Medium bodied, earthy, showing some rustic and charmingly delicious tertiary notes. Everything is really harmonious and integrated, a rounder expression of Chianti Classico thats components have blended together very nicely. Mix of fresh and dried Morello cherry, old leather, cloves (noticeable and positive brettanomyces character), wilted violets, fennel, sassafras, warm earth. Again, C.Classico crushing it in the QPR category
Summer pizzas and this with a slight chill 😎 Medium bodied, earthy, showing some rustic and charmingly delicious tertiary notes. Everything is really harmonious and integrated, a rounder expression of Chianti Classico thats components have blended together very nicely. Mix of fresh and dried Morello cherry, old leather, cloves (noticeable and positive brettanomyces character), wilted violets, fennel, sassafras, warm earth. Again, C.Classico crushing it in the QPR category
1 person found it helpfulJun 23rd, 2019
Killer! Earthy, herbal, and a hint of funk paired with ripe cherry.
Killer! Earthy, herbal, and a hint of funk paired with ripe cherry.
1 person found it helpfulApr 16th, 2018
As I recall, it was a 90 pt wine which requires patience.
As I recall, it was a 90 pt wine which requires patience.
1 person found it helpfulMar 17th, 2018
I have enjoyed many vintages of the excellent single vineyard Reserva (Bucerchiale) from Selvapiana, but the fruity 2018 is one of the more satisfying ones. Perfumed red and black fruit aromatics soar from the stemware. It is Medium >full, balanced and well structured with crisp acidity and light tannins at the satisfying finish. This Sangiovese star from the Rufina appellation East of Florence, always punches well above its price point. If you’re unaware of it, time to check it out. (It continues to identify it as 2013, but please note it is 2018.)
I have enjoyed many vintages of the excellent single vineyard Reserva (Bucerchiale) from Selvapiana, but the fruity 2018 is one of the more satisfying ones. Perfumed red and black fruit aromatics soar from the stemware. It is Medium >full, balanced and well structured with crisp acidity and light tannins at the satisfying finish. This Sangiovese star from the Rufina appellation East of Florence, always punches well above its price point. If you’re unaware of it, time to check it out. (It continues to identify it as 2013, but please note it is 2018.)
Nov 10th, 2025
Tannins just starting to wain. This could've been aged for alot longer, my sangiovese craving wouldn't abide the dilly dallying. Robustness coupled with grace for a balanced pirouette. For the long haul
Tannins just starting to wain. This could've been aged for alot longer, my sangiovese craving wouldn't abide the dilly dallying. Robustness coupled with grace for a balanced pirouette. For the long haul
Oct 29th, 2020
I think this is the best Chianti Rufina out there. I have had it many times over the years and it always delivers. Almost floral, but in a good way with nice bite.
I think this is the best Chianti Rufina out there. I have had it many times over the years and it always delivers. Almost floral, but in a good way with nice bite.
Jun 13th, 2019
Really nice, funky undertones with a clean finish. Great balance. Had a nice lush front to balance the tannins.
Really nice, funky undertones with a clean finish. Great balance. Had a nice lush front to balance the tannins.
May 24th, 2019
Chianti Rùfina, Chianti, Tuscany, Italy
