2016 Chianti Classico
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Intense and polished on the nose – then very sweet and twentieth century. Macerated cherries in chestnut wood. Not really like my ideal of Chianti Classico – too big! But some will like it. (JR)
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Jancis Robinson MW
Monica Larner, Wine Advocate
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The 2016 Chianti Classico impresses for the heightened level of vibrant freshness and aromatic precision that distinguishes it in a large playing field. Proprietor Maurizia di Napoli tells me that the 2016 growing season was not without its ups and downs. Farming was difficult, and not all sites came to ripeness with the same consistency because it was cooler toward the end of the growing season. Castello dei Rampolla avoids the use of sulfites in winemaking. However, these results are stunning, especially as this is positioned as a more affordable wine. The blend is 85% Sangiovese, 12% Cabernet Sauvignon and 3% Merlot.