Med/Med+ body, this has the goods to see another decade or two, no problem. This condition presented extremes which began early bud break in the vineyard followed by a spring frost over late April. Quite nice. Minimum maturation: 24 mesi: Extract g/l: 25 g/l: Minimum total acidity: 4,5 g/l: Characteristics: Fruity with fine integration of oak that must not predominate but accompany and support the wine’s structure, consistency and persistence. As a quick recap, Chianti Classico is a … We will be closed from December 25th, and The palate is decidedly medium+ bodied, and the finish is long, generous. Lovely medium body, with plenty of fresh acidity. Riserva is a term that can be applied not just to Chianti, but to plenty of other Italian wines such as Brunello and Barolo. Chianti Classico Riserva. noteworthy recommendations), The newly released wines of Chianti Classico (2018s), 2017 Chianti Classico, newly released (Feb 2020). Drink 2021 (with 2 hours of air) -2045. highly recommended+, 2016 Castellare di Castellina Chianti Classico Riserva Vigna Il Poggiale – Tasted with Alessandro Cellai, I was able to spend a good 30 minutes evaluating it. The emblem of Chianti Classico is the black rooster, or gallo nero. Centrally located on Hutt Street (in the Adelaide CBD) Chianti is at the most a 10 minute taxi ride from any of Adelaide’s international hotels and we provide our patrons an elegant dining experience in the friendly warmth of a classic Italian family trattoria. Our wine list is sourced from the old and new world and Chianti has an incredible reserve list that features some of the world’s greatest wines. highly recommended+, 2016 Renzo Marinai Chianti Classico Riserva – Exciting, the real deal. As it is now, it’s round, warm, and easy to enjoy. 2016 Oliviera Chianti Classico Riserva Settantanove – A good/average Riserva wine from the Castelnuovo Berardegna area; just 2k bottles produced. Whether you are looking for an intimate booking with a small group, or looking to host a major event; Chianti has beautifully appointed function rooms that will suit your needs. Impressive; likely to improve from here. Chianti offers a ground floor restaurant, all-weather al fresco dining and two private upstairs dining rooms, ideal for intimate celebrations, cocktail parties, corporate functions and events. highly recommended+, 2016 La Sala Chianti Classico Riserva – Whoa, this is special. Long, really nice, with a solid future. Villa Antinori Chianti Classico Riserva is a blend of Sangiovese together with other complementary varieties produced as a tribute to Antinori’s historic label that has accompanied the family’s winemaking traditions over the years. Chianti offers a ground floor restaurant, all-weather al fresco dining and two private upstairs dining rooms, ideal for intimate celebrations, cocktail parties, corporate functions and events. The oak seems a bit obtrusive just now, so look at this from 2024-2039+. Sumptuous and enveloping, but with plenty of structure to support it all, the 2017 captures all the best elements of the house style. This is a wine with soul that will probably show better 2024-2040+. Chianti Classico Riserva; Minimum Alcohol Content: 12,5% vol. That said, I’d like to revisit this in 3-4 years, to see if there’s been a trade – oak for fruit. Please wait for the "your order is ready" email. The Chianti Classico Riserve comes from a selection of grapes from vineyards which are more suitable for long maturing. Drink 2023-2040+. Each year the Consorzio puts on terrific event at the (former) Leopalda Train Station. Chianti Classico has two premium tiers, Riserva and Gran Selezione, that are only made in the best years. +39 055 8059003 - fax +39 055 8059024 - P.IVA 03700660487 2016 Fattoria Viticcio Chianti Classico Riserva – Med/med+ body, deep well of red/dark red fruits. recommended+. It is produced from a selection of the best Sangiovese grapes that comes especially from the oldest vineyards. Loads of soil notes, with red (mostly) and some darker red fruits. ( Log Out /  This wine feels like it has been made with an eye toward international markets, thanks to those soft lines, oak renderings and its richly concentrated fruit. Our Chianti Classico Riserva gets its name and its unmistakable spirit from its birthplace in the heart of Tuscany. Castello di Monsanto is widely considered one of the top dozen Chianti Classico estates of today, especially if its top wine, the Chianti Classico Riserva Il Poggio, is mentioned. Change ), You are commenting using your Twitter account. Drink now thru 2036. highly recommended+, 2016 Quercia Al Poggio Chianti Classico Riserva – Attractive red berry, plum, light spice, leather. really impressive. Chianti Classico Annata requires a minimumum of 10 months of ageing in wood and bottle before release. Not in my wheelhouse, and not so much of place/grape, but many will really, really like this. Good+ for now. Drink 2022-2040+ recommended+. This is exciting. Finishes really long. Certainly recommended for those that enjoy this style. 2016 Querciabella Chianti Classico Riserva – A bit high-toned, glossy red fruits. A true beauty, wow. Let this rest for a few years, I’m thinking it’ll get there. Our menus, which change several times a year, are focused on seasonal and local and interpreted with precisely the same enthusiasm a new season brings in regional Italy. Not for my palate. One is labeled Chianti Classico Riserva, which requires aging for two years in barrel, plus an additional three months in bottle, before hitting the store shelves. It’s a wine I could smell all night. The frost effected the lower portions of the Volpaia estate. humble greats on planet Earth, very highly recommended, highly recommended, recommended, and not rated/just not interesting. It’s a Chianti Classico, which is not a classic version of Chianti but rather the premier area within the Chianti region. From humble beginnings in 1985, Chianti is celebrating its 36th year this year. The palate is medium-bodied, quite fresh, and clean; the finish is impressively long, and shows great purity and focus. Wow, does this ever have structure. Remarkably fresh, with vivid purity, and focus. 93 Points, Antonio Galloni, VINOUS: “The 2017 Chianti Classico Riserva is a total knock-out. This needs time but shows structure, and purity to get there. Lovely nose with plenty of red/purple flowers, soil, leather, and sweet cherry. Today, Chianti Classico DOCG is considered by many to be the highest-quality offering for Chianti. Only moderate complexity on this day. re-open on January 5th. An early drinking/approachable riserva with moderate finish, and an easy drinking style. highly recommended+, 2016 Bibbiano Chianti Classico Riserva – If earthy can be (is?) Drink now thru 2036. highly recommended+. recommended+. Will make many quite happy. We will be closed from December 25th, and. Drink 2023-2043. recommended+, 2016 Capannelle Chianti Classico Riserva – Medium-bodied, red-fruited, with plenty of soil notes. Poggerino Arrivals - Chianti Classico + 'Bugialla' Riserva Over the decades we’ve been fortunate to work with so many great producers from both Australia and across the world. Chianti Classico must have a minimum alcohol level of at least 12% with a minimum of 7 months aging in oak, while Chianti Classicos labeled riserva must be aged at least 24 months at the winery, with a minimum alcohol level of at least 12.5%. By Panel Tasting Chianti Classico Riserva/Gran Selezione 2016 & 2015, 1/16/2020, (See more on Decanter...) (Nittardi, Riserva, Chianti, Classico, Tuscany, Italy, Red) Login and subscribe to see review text. ( Log Out /  2020-2043. highly recommended+, 2016 Casa Sola Chianti Classico Riserva – Red-fruited, medium-bodied, with loads of varietal/place character. Chianti Classico Riserva. There’s a lot to like here, and the quality at this farm has been consistently improving to such a point that I recommend you don’t overlook this (vintage) wine. This will improve, and yet I’m already impressed. Chianti Classico is the heartland of the Chianti wine region – its traditional and longest-established viticultural area. Drink 2022-2039. recommended, with upside noted. This is sure to make long-time fans very happy, and will probably make new friends, too. Our chefs are dedicated to the traditions of the Italian kitchen, but, equally they enjoy exploring the modern Italian kitchen. For basic Chianti, the minimum alcohol level is … 2016 Borgo Scopeto (Tenuta Caparzo) Chianti Classico Riserva Misciano – Red/dark red fruits, baking and cooking spices, some soil. 2016 Riecine Chianti Classico Riserva – Generous, round, lifted, but I’m not finding much to get excited about – today. 2016 Azienda Agricola Panzanello Chianti Classico Riserva – Bright, lively brick red, with the energy flowing over to the highly traditional nose. I’d let these rest another 5 years, at which time this will no doubt over-deliver on its modest price. A rather comprehensive event. 2016 Gagliole Chianti Classico Riserva Gallule – Plump red berries, spice, leather, dust. Drink now – 2028. recommended+, 2016 Rocca delle Macìe Chianti Classico Classico Riserva Sergioveto – Generous yet still balanced. highly recommended+, 2016 Carpineto Chianti Classico Riserva – Darker brick red, clear. Very classy beauty here, don’t miss this one. Chianti Classico is the heartland of the Chianti wine region – its traditional and longest-established viticultural area. The best Sangiovese grapes are used to produce Chianti Classico Riserva, a particularly esteemed wine. Love this. Rooted in history – the Romans cultivated grapes in the region over 700 years ago – this classic wine has had a long and aristocratic history throughout the world. Aroma Incense overtones lead to pencil, wood and graphite as well as cherries macerated in alcohol well integrated with fruity, green and plant nuances, followed by an inky finish. Castello di Querceto, Riserva, Chianti, Classico, 2016. panel. Of course, just to make things difficult, it has various meanings, but Riserva on a Chianti just means that the wine spends a minimum of two years (in … 2016 Tenuta Lilliano Chianti Classico Riserva – Cocoa powder, cherry liqueur, dust. 2016 Montefioralle Chianti Classico Riserva – Quite a floral and expressive nose. The finish is creamy, warm, and melted. Chianti Classico has two additional quality levels, determined by additional aging and levels of quality. Change ), You are commenting using your Facebook account. Riserva wine has a deep ruby red color and requires a minimum maturation of 24 months including three months of bottle fining, as well as 12,5 degrees as minimum alcohol level. Some warmth creeps into the middle, muddling the initial attack. Drink 2021-2037. highly recommended+, 2016 Castello di Monterinaldi Chianti Classico Riserva – Has really developed in these past 6 months. Average of 91.3 points in 13 community wine reviews on 2016 Il Molino di Grace Chianti Classico Riserva, plus professional notes, label images, wine details, and recommendations on when to drink. recommended+, 2016 Casaloste Chianti Classico Riserva – Plenty of oak on the nose, but with some brief swirling, some nice red fruits, too. Very good. The palate is med/med+, it’s rich, and well-lifted in the middle. It has a bouquet of rich floral notes, enriched with hints of fruits, pleasantly tannic and well balanced taste with persisting presence. OK, but needs to improve from here if it’s going to show better on the whole. Medium body, plenty of fresh, exciting acidity, and such fine detail all leading to a long, long finish. A BIO grown wine; drink 2021 thru 2036. recommended, 2016 Terra di Seta Chianti Classico Riserva, 2016 Tenuta di Nozzole Chianti Classico Riserva La Forra. But, it’s really the acidity that I’m enjoying here, keeping this fresh and long. We value our producers because without them our food would be something less. The harvest yields for Chianti Classico are restricted to no more than 7.5 t/ha (3 tonnes per acre). Drink 2023-2038. recommended+, 2016 Rocca delle Macìe Chianti Classico Famiglia Zingarelli Riserva – Really pretty, red-fruited nose, filled with Tuscan dust, and soil. 2016 Fattoria Poggerino Chianti Classico Riserva Bugialla – Oak, cinnamon, cherries, on the nose. Great tension, purity, structure, potential. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. Seems a bit simple, and the finish has a bitter note that’s not working in its favor. Decanter. highly recommended, 2016 Fattoria di Montecchio Chianti Classico Riserva – Round, a touch modern in the middle, though I think this oak will integrate. For instance, while some were showing the 2018 Chianti Classico wines, others won’t show those until next year, or later. CHIANTI CLASSICO GRAN SELEZIONE DOCG RISERVA DUCALE ORO Color Garnet with brick red highlights. An excellent effort that will drink well 2021-2039+. A record year for heat and drought throughout the growing season. Many of our customers have travelled that journey with us and we celebrate their loyalty and friendship, as much as we enjoy welcoming new customers and travellers on a daily basis. YEAR: 2017. Wine Porn: sharing, farming, making, drinking, etc. BUY it by the case. Change ), You are commenting using your Google account. On the nose, intense notes of wild berries, cherries and blackberries merge with delicate aromas of tobacco and sweet hints of milk chocolate: its bouquet is completed by undertones of aromatic herbs and dried flowers. The Chianti Classico Riserva di Montemaggio is a red Tuscan wine with an intense ruby colour and a spicy perfume with a hint of wood. ( Log Out /  Medium-bodied, juicy/structured palate with a nice final. That said, the finish is nearly a minute. Typical aromas, with the added benefit of some stone fruits, and citrus that add some interest to an otherwise unremarkable effort. Medium(-) body that will probably add weight, and complexity, in time. A Chianti Classico Gran Selezione must be made from a single estate and have been aged for a full 30 months. Wow. This is complex already, but is clearly packing more that will be revealed in 3-6 more years of rest. The palate is a bit generous, but it’s well-lifted, and the finish is med+. As one of the first restaurants in South Australia to be awarded the Ospitalità Italiana accreditation, presented by the Italian Government and the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Australia, we are committed to delivering an authentic Italian dining experience and recreating a little piece of Italy in Adelaide. Bravo! Typically that checks most of the big boxes for Chianti wines, and bottles that … ( Log Out /  sexy, this wine is sexy. MARCHESE ANTINORI Tenute Marchese Antinori Chianti Classico Riserva, Chianti 1990 Back to details This product is available in {{Prod.RawData.Auctions.length}} auctions The term classico is used in this way in several Italian wine regions ( Orvieto and Valpolicella, for example), although Chianti is the most famous example. The acids are cheeky – given the amount of the fruit on first attack, I wasn’t so sure this could be properly (for me) lifted, but it is. The palate comes across as pretty heavy-handed in this moment (some may like that). A touch bitter through the middle actually adds interest to this/it works. recommended+, 2016 Castello della Paneretta Chianti Classico Riserva – Complex nose of red, spicy fruits, mixed with herbs, and forest floor. I’ve written previously on how the event is organized, etc., so I’ll take this time to describe in detail the wines tasted, with my usual categories of: 2016 Gagliole Chianti Classico Riserva Gallule – Plump red berries, spice, leather, dust. The 2017 Chianti Classico Riserva is a powerful, dense wine. This is a large building, lacking in any form of natural light, but making up for it by keeping the temperature inside relatively conducive to evaluating wine; that it’s in February doesn’t hurt, either. The wines at this tasting spanned several categories – not all producers release their wines at the same time. The 2016 Chianti Classico Riserva Nozzole shows a lot of ripe and concentrated fruit followed by sweet oak spice and toast. Drink now thru 2032. Just beautiful, if not so complete right now. 2016 Quercia Al Poggio Chianti Classico Riserva – Attractive red berry, plum, light spice, leather. The Chianti Classico territory’s capitals are Siena and Florence and it is shared between the provinces of the two municipalities. highly recommended+, 2016 Val delle Corti Chianti Classico Riserva – Flat out exciting for my palate. Red fruited, fine tannins, a sense of sweet red cherry on the final. The typical Chianti... producer. VOLPAIA. In order to manage increased customer demand over the holidays, Same-Day Pickup may be temporarily unavailable in select locations. Very long. Really long finish, superb purity, and character. 80% Sangiovese, 15% Merlot, and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon. Wines from the middle tier are required to undergo at least 24 months of aging, including at least three months in the bottle, before being released to the public. 2016 Istine Chianti Classico Riserva Levigne, 2016 Castelli del Grevepesa Chianti Classico Riserva Clemente VII. Ruby red color with red fruit notes of wild strawberry and sour cherries, plus soft, smooth tannins. Not something I would seek out, but would drink a glass if offered. Good/Good+. Bravo. More complexity to follow. Love it. There’s a good, deep well of fruit, too, but I think this will enter its preferred plateau in about 4-5 years, and stay there for another 20. highly recommended, 2016 Castello di Monsanto Chianti Classico Riserva – A bit more generous than I was expecting, but there’s plenty of structure, and fresh acidity, too. Grainy tannins, kind of blocky just now. Not the most complex just now, but I think this is holding something back that warrants another inquiry in a few years. Our menu is a mix of traditional and modern Italian food and what Italian cooking celebrates. HOLD. Still, it can be recommended, 2016 Casa Emma Chianti Classico Riserva – Oak, red fruits, some soil on the nose: this is rather closed – this sample, anyway. Medium/med+ body, oaky, but also well-lifted. More complexity to follow. Its savory notes, elegance, and aptness for food pairing make it an impressive bottle to bring to any dinner party. Drink now thru 2040+. Perhaps it is the Colorino in the blend, but the Riserva really packs quite a punch in terms of its structural intensity. HOLD, drink 2023-2035+. It’s been nine long years: 2004 Felsina Riserva Rancia, Sundays are my lucky day: 2013 Casa Emma Gran Selezione, Vini Biologici – Natalino del Prete: one of the (way!) I have another bottle that I will open ~ 1 yr post-release as I think this will have moved in the proper direction. highly recommended+, 2016 I Sodi Chianti Classico Riserva – Oak spice, bright red fruits, soil. It may be our fisher mate pulling up at the restaurant door inconveniently at the start of service... or our chefs and front of house staff at the Adelaide Showground Farmer's Market. Long, really nice, with a solid future. Marchese Antinori Chianti Classico Riserva is ruby red in color. Unique/good sense of place. Each season brings with it a special bounty which our Chefs love to showcase. Very good typicity, really, really good acidity. Something high-toned, and smoky in the middle, but it’s quick to fleet about. Needs some more tannic frame to better support the acids/fruits. Drink 2024-2047. recommended+, with upside noted. Might be an off bottle. Medium-bodied, good, fresh acidity, and a med/med+ finish. 2016 Brancaia Chianti Classico Riserva – A nice nose of soil/place, and high-toned fruit. Nice, but lacks proper acidity for my palate. 2016 Villa a Sesta Chianti Classico Riserva – Somewhat high-toned just now, but to in a good way. Drink now thru 2027. recommended, 2016 Castello di Albola Chianti Classico Riserva – Oak, red fruits, and a bit of soil. Drink 2021-2035+. recommended, 2016 Lamole di Lamole Chianti Classico Riserva – Round, ripe, ready, good+. That said, this is not something I would seek out, but no doubt there are many that would deeply enjoy this; I wanted more freshness, acidity. Change ), Newly Released AND Very Highly Recommended, Highly recommended (HR) New(-er) & pre-release wines, Travel related (i.e. At Chianti, we really know where the food we cook comes from. Castello della Paneretta strada della Paneretta 35 - 50028 Barberino Tavarnelle, Firenze tel. And it’s a Riserva which requires additional aging of the wine. In most vintages, the Riserva is quite forthcoming, but readers should be prepared to cellar the 2017. Structured, long, lovely. Should age for 20 years, no problem, but a lot to enjoy in the short-term, too. Drink 2024-2036. recommended, with good chance for upside. 15k bottles produced; 98% Sangiovese, 2% Cabernet Sauvignon. Showing extremely well already, and packing the goods to ensure a brilliant future, too. Very good likelihood that this will improve in the next 2-4 years, and bracket up score-wise. Brolio Riserva 2016 Chianti Classico DOCG Riserva (SRP $30) The grapes for this wine also come from the Brolio vineyards. Drink 2022-2031. recommended. Producer Castello di Querceto Vintage 2016 Type Still Colour Red Country Italy Region Tuscany Appellation Chianti Ageing Riserva Sweetness Dry Closure Natural Cork Alcohol 13.50% Body Medium Time in … One that will always remain close to our hearts is Poggerino in Chianti Classico, run by the brother and sister team of Piero and Benedetta Lanza. Drink 2024-2040+. 2016 Terreno Chianti Classico Riserva – Lovely nose, but the palate is all over the place. Really solid effort that will need hours of aeration if opening anytime soon (don’t!). This riserva is way young, and this address is well known for top quality, so I say revisit in 4-6 years to get a better/proper feel for this wine. 2016 Riserva, 2017 Gran Selezione, and lots of variations at this tasting. I want several cases. Our menus, which change several times a year, are focused on seasonal and local and interpreted with precisely the same enthusiasm a new season brings in regional Italy. Good+ soil notes, moderate+ length, good future. Delivery Notice: Store Delivery orders may take up to 14 days to arrive at your selected store.. Same-Day Pickup orders may not be ready for pickup today in some stores due to high order volumes. This is an elegant Sangioveto wine, and one that is easily worth a case, or more, purchase. Ok today, may well improve in 2-4 years. Approachable style, moderate length. For the style, it’s easily recommended. (Nittardi, Riserva Chianti Classico Red) Subscribe to see review text. Drink 2019 thru 2026; may improve slightly from here. 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