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Score 88/100 · Drink 2014-2021, Antonio Galloni, Vinous, Jun 2012

The 2009 Chianti Classico Riserva opens with an attractive, plump fruit, but then the French oak becomes dominant on the mid-palate. Flowers, sweet spices and licorice wrap around the finish. The Riserva is 100% Sangiovese that spent two years in oak, part in cask and part in smaller French oak barrels. In my opinion, the oak is overwhelming here.

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88/100

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88
88/100

Antonio Galloni, Vinous

88
88/100

Antonio Galloni, Wine Advocate

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88 points
Antonio Galloni, Wine Advocate
Score 88/100 · Drink 2014-2021, Antonio Galloni, Wine Advocate, Jun 2012

The 2009 Chianti Classico Riserva opens with an attractive, plump fruit, but then the French oak becomes dominant on the mid-palate. Flowers, sweet spices and licorice wrap around the finish. The Riserva is 100% Sangiovese that spent two years in oak, part in cask and part in smaller French oak barrels. In my opinion, the oak is overwhelming here. Anticipated maturity: 2014-2021. Importer: Wilson Daniels Ltd, St. Helena, CA; tel. (707) 963-9661

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Castello di Volpaia
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Sangiovese

Colour

Red

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Dry

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