2013 Chianti Classico Riserva
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With balanced and nicely-ripened fruit, the 2013 Chianti Classico Riserva comes as a beautiful surprise. This is a frank and upfront Tuscan red made from 90% Sangiovese and 10% Colorino and Canaiolo, aged in tonneaux and neutral barrique. The wine offers crisp lines and a linear style that gives prominence to aromas of crisp cherry, baking spice and toasted almond. This is a medium-bodied wine with polished tannins and a deep garnet-ruby color.
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Antonio Galloni, Vinous
James Suckling
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The 2013 Chianti Classico Riserva is an absolute joy to taste. Sensual and layered in the glass, the 2013 is built on a total sense of finesse. Sweet floral notes, tobacco, cedar and dried flowers give the 2013 its super-classic profile. Still a bit tightly wound, this uber-classic 2013 will benefit from cellaring. Year in year out, this is one of my favorite Chianti Classicos in its price range.
The 2013 Chianti Classico Riserva is an absolute joy to taste. Sensual and layered in the glass, the 2013 is built on a total sense of finesse. Sweet floral notes, tobacco, cedar and dried flowers give the 2013 its super-classic profile. Still a bit tightly wound, this uber-classic 2013 will benefit from cellaring. Year in year out, this is one of my favorite Chianti Classicos in its price range. Oct 2016, www.vinous.com, Drink: 2018-2033
Layered and pretty red with cherry and light orange undertones. Some dusty texture. Medium body, good acidity and a clean finish. A beautiful riserva with finesse and tension. Drink now. Aug 2016, www.jamessuckling.com