Marchesi Antinori

Riserva Villa Antinori Chianti Classico Sangiovese Blend

8.9684 ratings
8.949 pro ratings
Chianti Classico, Chianti, Tuscany, Italy
Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Manchego & Parmesan, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Herbs, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Pungent Cheese, Chicken, Salami & Prosciutto, Soft Cheese, Duck, Turkey
Top Notes For
Sipping Fine Wine

Blend of about 90% Sangiovese with Cab Sauv and a splash of Merlot, aged in large oak casts. Deep Ruby, black and red fruit aromas with toasty oak and herb pepper spice nuances. On the palate flavors of blackberries and sour cherries, savory full tannins, full body, nice balance, long finish ending with wet stone mineral character. Much better than older vintages.

Blend of about 90% Sangiovese with Cab Sauv and a splash of Merlot, aged in large oak casts. Deep Ruby, black and red fruit aromas with toasty oak and herb pepper spice nuances. On the palate flavors of blackberries and sour cherries, savory full tannins, full body, nice balance, long finish ending with wet stone mineral character. Much better than older vintages.

Jan 27th, 2022
Mark Eastom

2015. Fennel, orange peel, wild berry, cherry/raspberry, herbal, medium tannins, little tar, soy sauce and nice balancing acidity.

2015. Fennel, orange peel, wild berry, cherry/raspberry, herbal, medium tannins, little tar, soy sauce and nice balancing acidity.

Feb 11th, 2021
Sipping Fine Wine

Deep red color with black fruit aromas with oak and spice nuances. The palate shows tart blackberries and sour cherries, slightly acidic with little tannins. This full body wine had a short finish. A little pricy for OK, nothing special.

Deep red color with black fruit aromas with oak and spice nuances. The palate shows tart blackberries and sour cherries, slightly acidic with little tannins. This full body wine had a short finish. A little pricy for OK, nothing special.

Mar 14th, 2019
Ross Forbes

Very pleasant wine lots nice red fruits. Pleasant acidity and very easy to drink perfect for lunchtime or light foods. I had with oysters, tomatoes with white truffle vinegar salad.

Very pleasant wine lots nice red fruits. Pleasant acidity and very easy to drink perfect for lunchtime or light foods. I had with oysters, tomatoes with white truffle vinegar salad.

2 people found it helpfulAug 23rd, 2015
Bob McDonald

At a tasting at the impressive Antinori facility outside of Florence. 90% Sangiovese, 10% other red Tuscan varietals Brief notes. Red cherries and soil; young and tannic. Spotlessly made in this state of the art facility. Delectable: This is the DOCG Riserva - not available in your database. 10 weeks later on 8th November 2023 this wine was voted #7 in Wine Spectators Top 100 of 2023.

At a tasting at the impressive Antinori facility outside of Florence. 90% Sangiovese, 10% other red Tuscan varietals Brief notes. Red cherries and soil; young and tannic. Spotlessly made in this state of the art facility. Delectable: This is the DOCG Riserva - not available in your database. 10 weeks later on 8th November 2023 this wine was voted #7 in Wine Spectators Top 100 of 2023.

1 person found it helpfulAug 27th, 2023
Ulrich Rieger

2015 vintage: solid fruit, balanced dryness, some spices. Together with a pizza Napoli - viva Italia!

2015 vintage: solid fruit, balanced dryness, some spices. Together with a pizza Napoli - viva Italia!

1 person found it helpfulJan 28th, 2021
Sipping Fine Wine

A blend of 90% Sangiovese with Cabernet Sauvignon and a touch of Merlot, aged in large oak casts. Deep Ruby with black and red fruit aromas with toasty oak and herb pepper spice nuances. The palate shows tart blackberries and sour cherries, savory tannins, full body, nice balance, long finish ending with wet stone mineral character. Much better than older vintages.

A blend of 90% Sangiovese with Cabernet Sauvignon and a touch of Merlot, aged in large oak casts. Deep Ruby with black and red fruit aromas with toasty oak and herb pepper spice nuances. The palate shows tart blackberries and sour cherries, savory tannins, full body, nice balance, long finish ending with wet stone mineral character. Much better than older vintages.

1 person found it helpfulMay 4th, 2020
Seth Kay

Oaky with rich fruits. Dry and lively.

Oaky with rich fruits. Dry and lively.

1 person found it helpfulApr 23rd, 2016
Tanya Hooper

Really nice Chianti, tannins are a tad bit high. Beautiful aromas of sweet cherry. Good balance of alcohol and acid.

Really nice Chianti, tannins are a tad bit high. Beautiful aromas of sweet cherry. Good balance of alcohol and acid.

1 person found it helpfulMar 29th, 2016
Barry Wiss, CWE, CSS

Can't go wrong with this one. Always a winner. Enjoyed it with pancetta wrapped pork tenderloin.

Can't go wrong with this one. Always a winner. Enjoyed it with pancetta wrapped pork tenderloin.

1 person found it helpfulFeb 14th, 2015