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Carpineto Chianti Classico Riserva 2018 750ml
Soft contours and lots of bright fruit with cherry, cassis and wild plum.
Expert Reviews
Wine Spectator 93 Points | This powerful red is hallmarked by forthcoming aromas of black cherry, blackberry, iron, tar and tobacco. Burly tannins prowl in the background as this unfurls to a long, detailed finish. Balanced in a broad-shouldered way. (2018)
Robert Parker 91 Points | From a cooler vintage coming after the scorching hot previous year, the 20...Show More >
Expert Reviews
Wine Spectator 93 Points | This powerful red is hallmarked by forthcoming aromas of black cherry, blackberry, iron, tar and tobacco. Burly tannins prowl in the background as this unfurls to a long, detailed finish. Balanced in a broad-shouldered way. (2018)
Robert Parker 91 Points | From a cooler vintage coming after the scorching hot previous year, the 2018 Chianti Classico Riserva has soft contours and lots of bright fruit with cherry, cassis and wild plum. This is a medium-weight Sangiovese with bright acidity. It ends with earthy notes of iris and blue flower. (2018).
James Suckling 91 Points | A spicy nose with cherries, dried herbs, bark, baking spices and dried earth. Medium- to full-bodied with fine, firm tannins. Structured, with a powdery texture on the center-palate and a chewy finish. Best after 2024. (2018).
Decanter 90 Points | Delicious oak provides the background to chocolatey overripe fruits, mint, black pepper, and a juicy-warm finish. (2018).
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Wine Information:
Country: Italy
Region: Tuscany
Sub-Region:
Appellation: Chianti Classico
Variety: Sangiovese
Type: Reds
Size: 750ml
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"This powerful red is hallmarked by forthcoming aromas of black cherry, blackberry, iron, tar and tobacco. Burly tannins prowl in the background as this unfurls to a long, detailed finish. Balanced in a broad-shouldered way."
Wine Spectator - 93 points
"From a cooler vintage coming after the scorching hot previous year, the 2018 Chianti Classico Riserva has soft contours and lots of bright fruit with cherry, cassis and wild plum. This is a medium-weight Sangiovese with bright acidity. It ends with earthy notes of iris and blue flower."
The Wine Advocate - 91 points
"A spicy nose with cherries, dried herbs, bark, baking spices and dried earth. Medium- to full-bodied with fine, firm tannins. Structured, with a powdery texture on the center-palate and a chewy finish. Best after 2024."
James Suckling - 91 points
"Delicious oak provides the background to chocolatey overripe fruits, mint, black pepper, and a juicy-warm finish."
Decanter Magazine - 90 points