Tenuta La Novella

Riserva Chianti Classico Sangiovese

8.846 ratings
8.74 pro ratings
Chianti Classico, Chianti, Tuscany, Italy
Sangiovese
Mushrooms, Manchego & Parmesan, Beef, Venison, White Rice, Potato, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Pasta, Herbs, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Pungent Cheese, Chicken, Salami & Prosciutto, Soft Cheese, Duck, Tomato-Based, Pork, Chili & Hot Spicy, Lamb, Turkey, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
Ryan Flinn

Very earthy

Very earthy

Aug 2nd, 2014
Joe D'Angelo

consulted by Stéphane Derenoncourt

consulted by Stéphane Derenoncourt

May 4th, 2014
Desiree Werner

2008. Just delicious!

2008. Just delicious!

Dec 29th, 2019
Christian Ford

Drinking decently for a 2011. Probably still has another year or two of life at least. Reasonably full-bodied chianti with solid fruit but my main gripe is a bit more heat coming off than I would appreciate for this vintage.

Drinking decently for a 2011. Probably still has another year or two of life at least. Reasonably full-bodied chianti with solid fruit but my main gripe is a bit more heat coming off than I would appreciate for this vintage.

Sep 4th, 2018
Michael Seely

Good body

Good body

Jul 15th, 2018
Ray Vanderhoff

Dark cherry, blackberry and fig notes on the pallet. Organics on the nose. A bit tight at first, but opens up with aeration. Just the right amount of oak. Paired beautifully with spaghetti and meatballs!

Dark cherry, blackberry and fig notes on the pallet. Organics on the nose. A bit tight at first, but opens up with aeration. Just the right amount of oak. Paired beautifully with spaghetti and meatballs!

Mar 19th, 2017
Erik Michielsen

Paired perfectly with my puttanesca lasagna

Paired perfectly with my puttanesca lasagna

Feb 10th, 2017
Clark Beaty

Easy drinking, lots of fruit comes through, extremely food friendly or had alone. Great "house wine"

Easy drinking, lots of fruit comes through, extremely food friendly or had alone. Great "house wine"

Mar 22nd, 2016
Matt Finelli

Very deep cherry. Chalky aftertaste. Perfect for pasta

Very deep cherry. Chalky aftertaste. Perfect for pasta

Aug 16th, 2015
Michael Seely

Perfect for the very moment consumed.

Perfect for the very moment consumed.

Jun 26th, 2015