2011 Chianti Classico
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Like Renzo Marinai's other wines, this base 2011 Chianti Classico shows loads of saturation and dark flavor intensity. The bouquet is saturated and full, and the mouthfeel offers medium body and good length. Born in a warm vintage, this solid Tuscan red offers loads of ripe fruit intensity with blackberry and dried cherry on prominent display.
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Antonio Galloni, Vinous
Monica Larner, Wine Advocate
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The 2011 Chianti Classico is intense, deep, rich and layered, the 2011 graces the palate with concentrated sweet dark fruit. The style is deep exuberant but also nicely balanced. Dark red cherries, plums and smoke all meld together in the supple, inviting finish. Overall, the 2011 is a very pretty wine with plenty to offer, especially in the near term. Dark red cherries, plums, lavender and smoke all meld into the inviting finish.