Fattoria Viticcio
Riserva Chianti Classico Sangiovese Blend
Chianti Classico, Chianti, Tuscany, Italy
In perfect form and magically delicious. Dark cherries and soft spice for days. Blackberries, plum. Dry top soil, crushed, dry rock, dry brush, sandalwood, withering red flowers, good acidity, nice evolution, integration and very good wire to wire finish that lasts two minutes.
$20- $25 on release if my memory hasn’t failed me. Another 3-5 years of good drinking.
In perfect form and magically delicious. Dark cherries and soft spice for days. Blackberries, plum. Dry top soil, crushed, dry rock, dry brush, sandalwood, withering red flowers, good acidity, nice evolution, integration and very good wire to wire finish that lasts two minutes.
$20- $25 on release if my memory hasn’t failed me. Another 3-5 years of good drinking.
Bright red cherry, earthy, elegant spice, but not as savory as id like it to be…not a terribly complex…
Bright red cherry, earthy, elegant spice, but not as savory as id like it to be…not a terribly complex…
Jun 11th, 2023
At 21 years, we've certainly shed the jammy plum, red berry and vanilla notes present in our last bottle 15-18 years ago. Dried plum, blackberry, mahogany, cocoa powder and moist clay pot, fill your nose. Dried plum, ripe blackberry, dried black cherry, tart plum skin and dry potting soil notes round out a medium length finish. Decanted 2H with continued improvement.
Certainly less interesting wines to drink on a Tuesday night, but why settle?
At 21 years, we've certainly shed the jammy plum, red berry and vanilla notes present in our last bottle 15-18 years ago. Dried plum, blackberry, mahogany, cocoa powder and moist clay pot, fill your nose. Dried plum, ripe blackberry, dried black cherry, tart plum skin and dry potting soil notes round out a medium length finish. Decanted 2H with continued improvement.
Certainly less interesting wines to drink on a Tuesday night, but why settle?
Sultry color. Nose has ripe, sweet cherry and vanilla. Some nice sun-warmed gravel underneath. Oak-derived tannins are prominent in the mouth, but not overwhelming. Fruit is low-key and low-toned in the mouth. Fair amount of oak and minerals. I’m not sure the fruit is vibrant enough to facilitate the aging that would allow the oak to more fully integrate. It’s good in its way, but not the style I usually seek out. (But it’s a gift from my brother and I’m thankful to be drinking it tonight!)
Sultry color. Nose has ripe, sweet cherry and vanilla. Some nice sun-warmed gravel underneath. Oak-derived tannins are prominent in the mouth, but not overwhelming. Fruit is low-key and low-toned in the mouth. Fair amount of oak and minerals. I’m not sure the fruit is vibrant enough to facilitate the aging that would allow the oak to more fully integrate. It’s good in its way, but not the style I usually seek out. (But it’s a gift from my brother and I’m thankful to be drinking it tonight!)
Sep 7th, 20222021 Independence Day Party 🇺🇲 🥳 with several members of our Tastevin crew and extended friends.🍷 Proof that our palates are wider than Burgundy, outside of sanctioned events.🍾 Notes may be light, scores will be honest. 💯
2021 Independence Day Party 🇺🇲 🥳 with several members of our Tastevin crew and extended friends.🍷 Proof that our palates are wider than Burgundy, outside of sanctioned events.🍾 Notes may be light, scores will be honest. 💯
Jul 5th, 2021A really nice, aged Chianti with a nice earthy gravelly character. Some very dark, sweet cherry fruit on the nose as well. Soft and rich in the mouth, but with nice minerality and acidity. Very good length. Very “together” wine. Peaking.
A really nice, aged Chianti with a nice earthy gravelly character. Some very dark, sweet cherry fruit on the nose as well. Soft and rich in the mouth, but with nice minerality and acidity. Very good length. Very “together” wine. Peaking.
Apr 23rd, 2018
Pretty, boysenberry concentrate and espresso grounds, classy oak and aniseed. Strawberry rhubarb savvy, pomegranate crack, and clove - vaped, not smoked 🚬 , yo. Nice acid snap and just-astringent-enough tannin, soulful terroir suggestion and, generally, quite seductive. In short - yes, I will go home with you. #gameover
Pretty, boysenberry concentrate and espresso grounds, classy oak and aniseed. Strawberry rhubarb savvy, pomegranate crack, and clove - vaped, not smoked 🚬 , yo. Nice acid snap and just-astringent-enough tannin, soulful terroir suggestion and, generally, quite seductive. In short - yes, I will go home with you. #gameover
2 people found it helpfulFeb 20th, 2015
I want to cellar this 3-5 more years. Still primary. I'd like some secondary aromas...a very nice recommendation from the Wine House, LA
I want to cellar this 3-5 more years. Still primary. I'd like some secondary aromas...a very nice recommendation from the Wine House, LA
2 people found it helpfulMar 16th, 2014
Enjoyed. ‘15 in ‘20, tart blue berry. Roasted sapling. Truffle, potting soil. Citrus. Will be perfect in 5yrs.
Enjoyed. ‘15 in ‘20, tart blue berry. Roasted sapling. Truffle, potting soil. Citrus. Will be perfect in 5yrs.
1 person found it helpfulDec 25th, 2020Blackberry on the nose and a little cherry up front. Well integrated tannins with a bit of menthol on the back end. Still needs more time, but should be very good!
Blackberry on the nose and a little cherry up front. Well integrated tannins with a bit of menthol on the back end. Still needs more time, but should be very good!
1 person found it helpfulDec 7th, 2020