Rocca delle Macìe

Riserva Chianti Classico Sangiovese Blend

8.9401 ratings
8.930 pro ratings
Chianti Classico, Chianti, Tuscany, Italy
Sangiovese Blend
Goose, Game, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Chili & Hot Spicy, Duck, Pasta, Herbs, Beans & Peas, Mushrooms, Onion, Veal, Hard Cheese, Pork, Tomato-Based, Pungent Cheese, Chicken, Turkey, Salami & Prosciutto, Soft Cheese, Venison
Top Notes For
Joyce Lin

Red cherry, black cherry, violet, rose petal, dried herbs, juicy, med plus body, med plus tannin, licorice, candied cherry. Med to med plus finish Decent Chianti Classico Riserva.

Red cherry, black cherry, violet, rose petal, dried herbs, juicy, med plus body, med plus tannin, licorice, candied cherry. Med to med plus finish Decent Chianti Classico Riserva.

4 people found it helpfulFeb 9th, 2019
Conor Harrigan

Nice sangiovese. Aged 24 months in french oak. Just the right touch of brett on the nose to add character, without compromising the plate. Herbaceous, with a touch of fruit and almond on the nose, too. Flavors are balanced on the palate. Mouthfeel is a touch off, but it's very enjoyable. Will try to find more of this wine. Worth 28 bucks? Not so sure; won't be buying a case, just a couple.

Nice sangiovese. Aged 24 months in french oak. Just the right touch of brett on the nose to add character, without compromising the plate. Herbaceous, with a touch of fruit and almond on the nose, too. Flavors are balanced on the palate. Mouthfeel is a touch off, but it's very enjoyable. Will try to find more of this wine. Worth 28 bucks? Not so sure; won't be buying a case, just a couple.

2 people found it helpfulJul 27th, 2015
Tom Heckert

Very drinkable, excellent accompaniment to dinner. Soft and lush

Very drinkable, excellent accompaniment to dinner. Soft and lush

1 person found it helpfulOct 9th, 2021
Pinotman /// Andreas

A little to big for me.

A little to big for me.

1 person found it helpfulAug 22nd, 2021
Rick Craig

Good wine!

Good wine!

1 person found it helpfulFeb 1st, 2021
Tom
9.0

An exquisite wine. Great for meditating

An exquisite wine. Great for meditating

1 person found it helpfulOct 11th, 2020
Chris Zitzman

“Before decanting- or even much of a breathe- the ‘15 Rocca Delle Macie, Chianti Classico Riserva floats right off the glass as if it knew it’d be opened soon. seriously - this is one of the more lush and powerfully expressive Chianti’s I’ve experienced. While blackberries and hints of cherry find their way to the nose- there’s something else there that, even after thirty minutes studying my little book of aromas- I cannot pinpoint! It’s an earthy-yet youthful, “sandstone-y” type of aroma. Which I’m sure doesn’t exist but, whatever- that’s what I got. And very, very much am digging. There is a notable roundness to this wine- both in the nose as well as on the palate. The finish is long and kind of “unwinding” other flavors I missed along the journey of the swig. For its price in particular, I would even invite staunch fans of Brunello Di Montalcino to have a go at this beautifully-expressive & precocious Chianti Classico Riserva from Rocca delle Macie. #PublicofRidgewood, #PublicofPrinceton, #chianti

“Before decanting- or even much of a breathe- the ‘15 Rocca Delle Macie, Chianti Classico Riserva floats right off the glass as if it knew it’d be opened soon. seriously - this is one of the more lush and powerfully expressive Chianti’s I’ve experienced. While blackberries and hints of cherry find their way to the nose- there’s something else there that, even after thirty minutes studying my little book of aromas- I cannot pinpoint! It’s an earthy-yet youthful, “sandstone-y” type of aroma. Which I’m sure doesn’t exist but, whatever- that’s what I got. And very, very much am digging. There is a notable roundness to this wine- both in the nose as well as on the palate. The finish is long and kind of “unwinding” other flavors I missed along the journey of the swig. For its price in particular, I would even invite staunch fans of Brunello Di Montalcino to have a go at this beautifully-expressive & precocious Chianti Classico Riserva from Rocca delle Macie. #PublicofRidgewood, #PublicofPrinceton, #chianti

1 person found it helpfulJun 8th, 2020
Sipping Fine Wine

A blend of 95% Sangiovese, 5% Cab Sauv & 5% Merlot, aged 2 years in French oak, deep Ruby with aromas of dark berry fruits with smoke, spice and floral notes. On the palate flavors of blackberry, spice and tobacco. Fine tannins, good balance, medium+ finish ending with oaky spice.

A blend of 95% Sangiovese, 5% Cab Sauv & 5% Merlot, aged 2 years in French oak, deep Ruby with aromas of dark berry fruits with smoke, spice and floral notes. On the palate flavors of blackberry, spice and tobacco. Fine tannins, good balance, medium+ finish ending with oaky spice.

1 person found it helpfulMay 7th, 2020
Brian R

Nicely made but an herbal/vegetal element is too prominent.

Nicely made but an herbal/vegetal element is too prominent.

1 person found it helpfulMay 3rd, 2020
Carlos Gonzalez

Smooth operator. Foodie.

Smooth operator. Foodie.

1 person found it helpfulApr 7th, 2020