Chianti Classico, Chianti, Tuscany, Italy
Blend of about mostly Sangiovese with 3% Syrah & 15% Canaiolo Nero, aged in large oak casts. Deep Ruby red color with aromas of black and red fruit adding tobacco and herb pepper spice nuances. On the palate flavors of blackberries and cherries, savory with licorice notes. Fine tannins, full body, nice balance, long finish ending with herb and fruit mineral character.
Blend of about mostly Sangiovese with 3% Syrah & 15% Canaiolo Nero, aged in large oak casts. Deep Ruby red color with aromas of black and red fruit adding tobacco and herb pepper spice nuances. On the palate flavors of blackberries and cherries, savory with licorice notes. Fine tannins, full body, nice balance, long finish ending with herb and fruit mineral character.
Apr 4th, 2026Blend of about mostly Sangiovese with 3% Syrah & 15% Canaiolo Nero, aged in large oak casts. Deep Ruby red color with aromas of black and red fruit adding tobacco and herb pepper spice nuances. On the palate flavors of blackberries and cherries, savory with licorice notes. Fine tannins, full body, nice balance, long finish ending with herb and fruit mineral character.
Blend of about mostly Sangiovese with 3% Syrah & 15% Canaiolo Nero, aged in large oak casts. Deep Ruby red color with aromas of black and red fruit adding tobacco and herb pepper spice nuances. On the palate flavors of blackberries and cherries, savory with licorice notes. Fine tannins, full body, nice balance, long finish ending with herb and fruit mineral character.
Apr 4th, 2026
The 2020 Chianti Classico is such a classy wine. Deep and layered, yet wonderfully translucent, the 2020 is one of the best editions of this wine I can remember tasting. Macerated dark cherry, kirsch, cedar and pipe tobacco open first, but what I am most drawn to is the wine's textural resonance and sheer power. The 2020 possesses remarkable depth yet retains the transparency that is such a signature here. This is a fabulous showing. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, August 2023)
The 2020 Chianti Classico is such a classy wine. Deep and layered, yet wonderfully translucent, the 2020 is one of the best editions of this wine I can remember tasting. Macerated dark cherry, kirsch, cedar and pipe tobacco open first, but what I am most drawn to is the wine's textural resonance and sheer power. The 2020 possesses remarkable depth yet retains the transparency that is such a signature here. This is a fabulous showing. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, August 2023)
Popped and poured; no formal notes. Opened this to sip on while I made sauce for dinner and it hits the spot 👌🏽. The 2019 Isole e Olena CC is clean and expressive with dusty dark cherries, black tea, orange pith, dry earth. Good structure for a variety of meals. Bone dry. A long, slightly bitter finish. A textbook CC. Drink now or over the next 5-10 years.
Popped and poured; no formal notes. Opened this to sip on while I made sauce for dinner and it hits the spot 👌🏽. The 2019 Isole e Olena CC is clean and expressive with dusty dark cherries, black tea, orange pith, dry earth. Good structure for a variety of meals. Bone dry. A long, slightly bitter finish. A textbook CC. Drink now or over the next 5-10 years.
Jan 21st, 2023
Great daily drinker. Nice strawberry and blackberry with a nice rustic background.
Great daily drinker. Nice strawberry and blackberry with a nice rustic background.
Jul 1st, 2020Thinner than some vintages and a bit rustic. Loads of pretty cherries. Still a very good value.
Thinner than some vintages and a bit rustic. Loads of pretty cherries. Still a very good value.
Mar 23rd, 2020
Sunday in Chianti with Haley and Stefano🍷
Sunday in Chianti with Haley and Stefano🍷
Feb 2nd, 2020
Red cherry, savory herbs. Med- on palate, rush of acid. Expressive.
Red cherry, savory herbs. Med- on palate, rush of acid. Expressive.
Mar 17th, 2018
Medium ruby; pronounced intensity aromas of red cherry, rose petals, earth; dry, high acid, high tannins, medium alcohol, medium body, pronounced intensity flavors of red cherry, red currant, toast, earth, mushroom
Medium ruby; pronounced intensity aromas of red cherry, rose petals, earth; dry, high acid, high tannins, medium alcohol, medium body, pronounced intensity flavors of red cherry, red currant, toast, earth, mushroom
Feb 10th, 2018
