1949 Chianti Classico and every decade since tasted!

1949 Barone Ricasoli Castello di Brolio Chianti Classico Riserva 

Bright orange. Earthy, some cigars, dates and figs, very mature. Fresh acidity, hardly tannins left, very mature, dried fruits, leaner, many will find this gone too far but for me it is hanging in there. Sous bois. Good length. Lovely experience! 91

1949 Barone Ricasoli Castello di Brolio Chianti Classico Riserva 

Bright orange, garnet hue. Lighter nose, dates, figs, nuanced, tender, some light blackberries tea, bergamot, dates and figs. Fresh acidity, super smooth, elegant and nuanced, lovely balance, leaner, hanging in there. Lovely stuff! 91

1958 Badia a Coltibuono Chianti Classico Riserva 

Ruby core, broad brick rim. Dried fruits, anise, coffee, dates and figs nose. Earthy. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, dried fruits, liquorice, dates, very mature, good length. 89

1958 Badia a Coltibuono Chianti Classico Riserva 

Ruby core, broad brick rim. Dates, anise, green tea, figs, spices, liquorice nuanced, dates and spices nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, juicy, detailed, lovely balance, cherries, dates, spices, long finish. 92

1969 Castello di Monsanto Chianti Classico Riserva Il Poggio

Bright garnet, brick rim. Dried fruits, anise, cherries, dates, spices, liquorice nose. Fresh acidity, still some tannins, anise, dried fruits, nuanced, light bodied, elegant and nuanced, long finish. 91

1975 Villa Calcinaia Chianti Classico 

Bright garnet with orange rim. Dried fruits, black tea, leaner nose, earthy. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, red fruits, anise, leaner. Not the most impressive wine, what impressed me is that this is a Chianti Classico, not a Riserva, and it is still, even if barely, alive. 86

1985 Marchesi Antinori Chianti Classico Riserva 

Bright ruby, thin brick rim. Cherries, coffee, tobacco and black tea nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, cherries, spices, liquorice, nuanced, some coffee notes, good length. 89

1993 Lamole di Lamole Chianti Classico Riserva 

Bright ruby, thin brick rim. Scented, nuanced, red berries, liquorice, dates and figs nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red fruits, anise, some citrus notes, nuanced, long. 90

2009 Bandini Villa Pomona Chianti Classico Riserva 

Bright ruby. Scented, cherries and liquorice, fruit driven nose, detailed. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, ripe tannins, richer, fruit driven, intense, long finish. 90

2014 Poggetino Chianti Classico Riserva Vigna di Buglia

Bright ruby. Cherries, anise, liquorice and spices nose, nuanced. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, red fruits, nuanced, cherries, juicy with texture, good length. 89

2020 Dievole  barrel sample

Bright ruby. Cherries, anise, liquorice, bright and fruit driven nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red fruits, juicy, bright, good length. 88

1995 Castell’in Villa Chianti Classico Riserva 

Bright ruby. Cherries, anise, liquorice, dates and figs nose, nuanced. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red fruits, anise, spices, nuanced, detailed, intense and long, cherries finish. 92

1995 Castell’in Villa Chianti Classico Riserva 

Bright ruby. Scented, cherries, anise, liquorice, nuanced, detailed. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red fruits, anise, spices, detailed, lovely balance, long. Bit more energetic than the other bottle, yet not quite as complex. Long. 92