More than 100 Chianti Classico Riserva´s tasted

2020 Antinori Chianti Classico Riserva Villa Antinori

Bright ruby. Red fruits, anise, some spices, liquorice and herbs nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red fruits, liquorice, spices, vanilla, good length. 87

 

2020 Antinori Chianti Classico Riserva Marchesi Antinori

Bright ruby. Red berries, cherries, scented, dark fruits and spices nose, vanilla. Fresh aciidty, ripe tannins, anise, cherries, spices, liquorice, good length. 88

 

2020 Arillo in Terrabianca Chianti Classico Riserva Poggio Croce

Bright ruby. Blackberries, anise, red fruits, some herbs nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, gherbs, leaner finish. 86

 

2020 Brancaia Chianti Classico Riserva 

Bright ruby. Cherries, anise, liquorice and spices nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red fruits, liquorice, anise, good length. 89

 

2020 Buondonno Chianti Classico Riserva

Bright ruby. Red berries, liquorice, leaner nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red berries, leaner, some herbs bit thin with quite a bit of tannins. 86

 

2020 Caparsa Chianti Classico Riserva Caparsino

Bright ruby. Scented, cherries, anise, liquoice, some spices, nuanced nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red fruits, anise, cherries, juicy, good length. 89

 

2020 Capraia Chianti Classico Riserva 

Bright ruby. Cherries, red fruits, anise, liquorice nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red fruits, anise, leaner bodied, some boiled fruits. 87

 

2020 Castagnoli Chianti Classico Riserva 

Bright ruby. Cherries, liquorice, spices, fruit driven, scented nose, quite elegant. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red fruits, liquorice and spices, good length. 88

 

2020 Castello di Albola Chianti Classico Riserva 

Bright ruby. Cherries, herbs, anise, leaner nose, some spices. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, herbs, cherries and liquorice, some vanilla, good length. 86

 

2020 Castello di Meleto Chianti Classico Riserva

Bright ruby. Liquorice, cherries, anise, herbs and vanilla nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red fruits, anise, some spices, leaner, fruit driven benath the wood structure. 87

 

2020 Castello di Querceto Chianti Classico Riserva 

Bright ruby. Cherries, red fruits, liquorice, fruit driven nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red fruits, anise, some spices, fairly juicy. 87

 

2020 Castello di Volpaia Chianti Classico Riserva 

Bright ruby. Scented, cherries, liquorice, fruit driven, fruit driven nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red berries and spices, liquorice, juicy with structure, long finish. 90

 

2020 Castello Vicchiomaggio Chianti Classico Riserva Agostino Petri

Bright ruby. Cherries, anise, floral, detailed, some tobacco and spices nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, cherries, anise, textured, some spices, detailed and long. 90

 

2020 Dievole Chianti Classico Riserva Novecento

Bright ruby. Liquorice, spices, cherries, some anise nose. Somewhat lifted. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red fruits, anise, some liquorice and spices, juicy, with texture. 89

 

2020 Familia Zingarelli Chianti Classico Riserva

Bright ruby. Cherries, liquorice, spices, anise, some herbs nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red fruits, anise, some liquorice, good length. 89

 

2020 San Giusto a Rentennano Chianti Classico Riserva Le Baroncole

Bright ruby. Cherries, anise, liquorice and spices, nuanced nose, faintly floral. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, cherries, liquorice and raspberries, nuanced, long finish. 90

 

2020 Felsina Chianti Classico Riserva Rancia

Bright ruby. Herbs and nettles nose. Some cherries and liquorice. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner palate, green notes and cherries, two similar samples tasted. 85

 

2020 Gagliole Chianti Classico Riserva 

Bright ruby. Herbs, liquorice, red fruits nose, some spices. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red fruits, anise, spices, lean finish. 85

 

2020 Guidi Chianti Classico Riserva

Bright ruby. Leaner, herbal nose, spices and nettles, dusty. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner bodied, herbs and nettles, some cherries, bit thin. 84

 

2020 La Montanina Chianti Classico Riserva

Bright ruby. Cherries, anise, spices, some liquorice nose. Fresh aciidty, ripe tannins, cherries, anise, spices, leaner finish, good length. 87

 

2020 La Vigna di San Martino ad Argiano Chianti Classico Riserva

Bright ruby. Cherries, anise, liquorice and spices nose, anise, faintly scented. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, cherries, spices, juicy, quite detailed, good length. 89

 

2020 La Filigiare Chianti Classico Riserva Maria Vittoria

Bright ruby. Herbs, cherries and liquorice nose, leaner. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner bodied, red fruits, bit short. 85

 

2020 Le Miccine Chianti Classico Riserva 

Bright ruby. Leaner and very herbal nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, lean bodied, even thin. 84

 

2020 L'Erta di Radda Chianti Classico Riserva

Bright ruby. Blackberries, liquorice, morellos, fruit driven nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, liquorice, detailed, quite intense, good length. 88

 

2020 Luiano Chianti Classico Riserva 

Bright ruby. Cherries, anise, fruit driven, somewhat lifted nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner bodied, anise, some spices, bit short. 86

 

2020 Maurizio Alongi Chianti Classico Riserva Vigna Barbischio

Bright ruby. Cherries, anise, some spices, liquorice and herbs nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, cherries, anise, some herbs, leaner bodied, good length. 87

 

2020 Maurizio Brogioni Chianti Classico Riserva 

Bright ruby. Scented, cherries, anise, spices, red fruits, some nettles nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, cherries, leaner bodied, good length. 86

 

2020 Monte Bernardi Chianti Classico Riserva

Bright ruby. Blueberries, morellos and liquorice nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red fruits, liquorice and anise, some spices, good length. 86

 

2020 Monteraponi Chianti Classico Riserva Il Campitello

Bright ruby. Cherries, liquorice, scented if tight, red fruits, detailed nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, lively, cherries, anise, red fruits, spicy, detailed and long. 91

 

2020 Ottomani Chianti Classico Riserva

Bright ruby. Cherries, morellos, some spices and liquorice nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red fruits, anise, leaner bodied, fairly juicy. 87

 

2020 Podere Castellinuzza Chianti Classico Riserva Paolo Coccia

Bright ruby. Cherries, anise, liquorice, some herbs nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, cherries, anise, red fruits, leaner finish. 86

 

2020 Terreno alla Via del Volpaia Chianti Classico Riserva 

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

 

2020 Ricasoli Chianti Classico Riserva Brolio

Bright ruby. Cherries, anise, somewhat scented, red fruits nose, some spices. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red fruits, anise, liquorice and spices, good length. 88

 

2020 Riecine Chianti Classico Riserva

Bright ruby. Cherries, liquorice, scented, some dark fruits and spices nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red fruits, anise, cherries, liquorice, good length. 87

 

2020 Rocca delle Macie Chianti Classico Riserva 

Bright ruby. Scented, cherries, anise, spices, lifted nose, detailed. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red fruits, anise, some herbs. Bit lean. 86

 

2020 Ruffino Chianti Classico Riserva Riserva Ducale

Bright ruby. Scented, cherries, anise, liquorice, detailed nose, floral. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red fruits, anise, cherries, quite detailed, good length. 89

 

2020 San Felice Chianti Classico Riserva Il Grigio

Bright ruby. Cherries, liquorice, some herbs, leaner nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner bodied, anise, red fruits, bit short. 85

 

2020 Tenuta di Arceno Chianti Classico Riserva

Bright ruby. Cherries, anise, some spices and herbs nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red fruits, liquorice, leaner finish. 85

 

2020 Tenute Selvolini Chianti Classico Riserva

Bright ruby. Cherries, black tea and sandal wood nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, very woody and bitter. 83

 

2020 Villa S. Andrea chianti Classico Riserva

Bright ruby. Lightly scented, some red berries notes nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, cherries, anise, liquorice, good length. 87

 

2020 Villa Vallacchio Chianti Classico Riserva Alberta

Bright ruby. Cherries, anise, some spices, leaner nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, red fruits, juicy if a bit short. 87

 

2019 Acquadiaccia Chianti Classico Riserva 

Bright ruby. Scented, cherries, fruit driven, nuanced, elegant nose, liquorice. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red fruits, anise, cherries and spices, good length. 89

 

2019 Altiero Chianti Classico Riserva 

Bright ruby. Red berries, anise, some liquorice and spices nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red fruits, anise, some liquorice, bit dry finish. 87

 

2019 Banfi Chianti Classico Riserva 

Bright ruby. Some herbs, liquorice and blueberries nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, some herbs, leaner finish. 85

 

2019 Belvedere Campoli Giucciardini Chianti Classico Riserva 

Bright ruby. Scented, cherries, detailed, quite lifted nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red fruits, cherries, quite textured. 87

 

2019 Bindi Sergardi Chianti Classico Riserva Calidonia

Bright ruby. Red fruits, anise, cherries, blackberries nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red fruits, liquorice, leaner finish. 86

 

2019 Bonacchi Chianti Classico Riserva

Bright ruby. Leaner nose, cherries and liquorice. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red fruits, leaner finish. 85

 

2019 Borgo Salcetino Chianti Classico Riserva Lucarello

Bright ruby. Cherries, lighter nose, touch of iris and spices nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red fruits, anise, leaner. 85

 

2019 Borgo Scopetino Chianti Classico Riserva Vigna Misciano

Bright ruby. Some herbs, cherries and liquorice nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red fruits, liquorice and spices, good length. Bit woody. 88

 

2019 Ca' di Pesa Chianti Classico Riserva Burrone

Bright ruby. Cherries, anise, spices, some liquorice nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red fruits, anise, leaner finish. 86

 

2019 Cafaggio Chianti Classico Riserva

Bright ruby. Spices, red fruits, liquorice notes nose, morellos. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red fruits, anise, leaner bodied, cherries and liquorice, good length. 89

 

2019 Cantina Castelvecchi Chianti Classico Riserva Lodolaio

Bright ruby. Cherries, anise, herbs, some liquorice notes nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, rounded, red and dark fruit, good length. 87

 

2019 Capanelle Chianti Classico Riserva 

Bright ruby. Cherries, wood, spices, anise notes nose. Medium acidity, bit flat, boiled fruit. 83

 

2019 Carpineto Chianti Classico Riserva

Bright ruby. Scented, red berries, anise, fruit driven but spicy nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, dark fruits, bit flat, good length. 85

 

2019 Casa al Vento Chianti Classico Riserva 

Bright ruby. Scented, cherries, lifted, some floral notes nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red fruits, anise, liquorice, good length. 86

 

2019 Casa Emma Chianti Classico Riserva Vignalparco

Bright ruby. Cherries, anise, liquorice, herbs nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, cherries, herbs, wood and spices, good length. 86

 

2019 Casale dello Sparviero Chianti Classico Riserva 

Bright ruby. Cherries, anise, morellos and liquorice nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, cherries, anise, leaner, good length. 87

 

2019 Castellare di Castellina Chianti Classico Riserva

Bright ruby. Cherries, liquorice and spices, leaner finish. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner, red fruits, anise, thin finish. 84

 

2019 Castelli del Grevepesa Chianti Classico Riserva Clemente VII

Bright ruby. Coffee, spices, sandal wood, herbal nose. Dry woody with some cherries. 84

 

2019 Castello della Paneretta Chianti Classico Riserva 

Bright ruby. Coffee and herbs nose. Lean and herbal, leaner finsh. 83

 

2019 Castello di Ama Chianti Classico Riserva Montebuoni

Bright ruby. Scented, red fruits, anise, some herbs nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red fruits, anise, leaner bodied. 84

 

2019 Castello di Bosso Chianti Classico Riserva

Bright ruby. Liquorice, cherries, leaner nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red fruits, anise, cherries, liquorice, leaner finish. 85

 

2019 Castello di Cacchiano Chianti Classico Riserva

Bright ruby. Cherries, anise, liquorice, somewhat scented nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, cherries, juicy with texture, good length. 89

 

2019 Castello di Gabbiano Chianti Classico Riserva 

Bright ruby. Herbs, nettles, leaner nose, some cherries. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner bodied, anise, spices, good length. 87

 

2019 Castello di Monsanto Chianti Classico Riserva

Bright ruby. Cherries, some liquorice, anise, leaner, red fruits notes nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, cherries, anise, spices, detailed, quite intense, long finish. 90

 

2019 Castello La Leccia Chianti Classico Riserva

Bright ruby. Cherries, spices, anise, some red berries nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red fruits, spices, fruit driven, good length. Some texture to it. 89

 

2019 Castello Monterinaldi Chianti Classico Riserva

Bright ruby. Scented, cherries, anise, red fruits, liquorice notes nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red fruits, anise, liquorice, bit leaner finish, good length. 88

 

2019 Cecchi Chianti Classico Riserva Riserva di Famiglia

Bright ruby. Herbs, anise, leaner nose, some red fruits. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red fruits, liquorice, some spices, anise, good length. 87

 

2019 Colle Bereto Chianti Classico Riserva 

Bright ruby. Red fruits, cherries, some thyme and tobacco notes nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, rounded, fruit driven, lighter texture, good length. 88

 

2019 Colombaio di Cencio Chianti Classico Riserva Massi del Colombaio

Bright ruby. Cherries, anise, spices, some liquorice notes nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red berries, anise, some spices, good length. 87

 

2019 Fattoria della Aiola Chianti Classico Riserva Castello dell'Aiola

Bright ruby. Cherries, anise, herbs, leaner nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner bodied, herbs and cherries. 86

 

2019 Fattoria di Montignana Chianti Classico Riserva Villa Montignana

Bright ruby. Vanilla, coffee, boiled fruits nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, vanilla, rounded, chocolate and coffee, bit bitter finish. 85

 

2019 Fattoria di Rignana Chianti Classico Riserva Rignana

Bright ruby. Red berries, anise, some nettles notes nose, leaner. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner bodied, anise, some spices, good length. Bit woody. 86

 

2019 Fattoria di Valiano Chianti Classico Riserva Poggio Teo

Bright ruby. Herbs, leaner, red berries and spices. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, herbs, leaner, lacks fruit. 84

 

2019 Fattoria La Ripa Chianti Classico Riserva

Bright ruby. Red berries and herbs nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red berries, some sweetness, quite ripe, bit short. 85

 

2019 Fattoria Le Fonti Chianti Classico Riserva 

Bright ruby. Cherries, anise, herbs and faint floral notes nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, spices, leaner, good length. 86

 

2019 San Michele a Torri Chianti Classico Rieserva Tenuta la Gabbiola

Bright ruby. Cherries, spices, liquorice and herbs nose, coffee. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red fruits, anise, liquorice, good length. 85

 

2019 Santo Stefano Chianti Classico Riserva Drugo

Bright ruby. Cherries, anise, rose hips notes nose, leaner. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner and herbal, bit thin. 85

 

2019 Melini Chianti Classico Riserva Vigneti La Selvanella

Bright ruby. Herbs, nettles, leaner nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, lean and herbal. 84

 

2019 Geografico Chianti Classico Riserva Contessa di Radda

Bright ruby. Herbs, nettles, red fruits and spices nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, lean and thin. 83

 

2019 I Fabbri Chianti Classico Riserva 

Bright ruby. Herbs, cherries, anise, red berries, lighter nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red fruits, anise, cherries, elegant finish. 87

 

2019 I Sodi Chianti Classico Riserva

Bright ruby. Vanilla, spices, liquorice nose, leaner. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, liquorice and spices, good length. 87

 

2019 Il Barlettaio Chianti Classico Riserva

Bright ruby. Red fruits, anise, spices, some vanilla, elegant if leaner nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner bodied, red fruits and vanilla. 87

 

2019 Il Molino di Grace Chianti Classico Riserva 

Bright ruby. Cherries, anise, liquorice, fruit driven nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red fruits, anise, cherries, red berries, good length. 87

 

2019 Il Palaggio di Panzano Chianti Classico Riserva

Bright ruby. Cherries, anise, some herbs, leaner nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, softer, vanilla and spices, bit boring. 84

 

2019 Il Poggiolino Chianti Classico Riserva La Riserva

Bright ruby. Vanilla, dark fruits, somewhat oxidative nose. Medium acidity, drying, dates and figs, avoid. 82

 

2019 Istine Chianti Classico Riserva Levigne

Bright ruby. Red berries, anise, spices, liquorice, vanilla nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, cherries, anise, liquorice, good length. 88

 

2019 La Sala del Torriano Chianti Classico Riserva La Sala

Bright ruby. Cherries, anise, some spices and liquorice nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red fruits, liquorice and spices, good length. 87

 

2019 Lamole di Lamole Chianti Classico Riserva Lareale

Bright ruby. Cherries, anise, some spices, bit rustic nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red fruits, anise, some herbs, good length. 88

 

2019 Le Fonti Panzano Chianti Classico Riserva 

Bright ruby. Cherries, bit rustic, red fruits and liquorice nsoe, some dust. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red fruits, anise, spices, cherries, good length. 87

 

2019 Lornano Chianti Classico Riserva Le Bandite

Bright ruby. Cherries, anise, liquorice, fruit driven nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red fruits, anise, vanilla and spices, good length. 87

 

2019 Marchesi Frescolbaldi Chianti Classico Riserva Tenuta Perano

Bright ruby. Vanilla, herbs, leaner notes nose, spices. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red fruits, jammy, red fruits, leaner. 85

 

2019 Montefiorale Chianti Classico Riserva

Bright ruby. Cherries, leaner nose, oxidized notes. Flat and boring palate. 82

 

2019 Monterutondo Chianti Classico Riserva Seretina

Bright ruby. Cherries, anise, red fruits, liquorice, leaner nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, cherries, anise, red fruits, liquorice, leaner finish. 87

 

2019 Nittardi Chianti Classico Riserva

Bright ruby. Cherries, liquorice, spices, scented, fruit driven nose, quite detailed. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, cherries, liquorice and spices, some blueberries, juicy with texture, long. 91

 

2019 Oliviera Chianti Classico Riserva Il Settimo Giorno

Bright ruby. Cherries, lifted, fruit driven nose, nuanced. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, cherries, anise, red fruits, energetic. 88

 

2019 Ormanni Chianti Classico Riserva Borro del Diavolo

Bright ruby. Herbs, red berries, anise and spices nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruit driven, leaner finish. 86

 

2019 Panzanello Chianti Classico Riserva 1427

Bright ruby. Vanilla, spices, red fruits, liquorice nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red fruits, anise, leaner finish. 86

 

2019 Pasolini dal'Onda Chianti Classico Riserva Pio 7

Bright ruby. Cherries, liquorice and spices, leaner nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, dusty, red berries, leaner finish. 85

 

2019 Poci Chianti Classico Riserva

Bright ruby. Vanilla, spices, some smoky ntes nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner bodied, cherries, anise, good length. 86

 

2019 Lecci e Brocchi Chianti Classico Riserva Il Chiorba

Bright ruby. Lighter nose of some cherries and anise. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red fruits, anise and liquorice, good length. 88

 

2019 Querciabella Chianti Classico Riserva

Bright ruby. Cherries, anise, liquorice and spices nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red fruits, cherries, quite juicy, with texture, long finish. 90

 

2019 Tenuta Casenuove Chianti Classico Riserva

Bright ruby. Herbs, cherries, anise, spices nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, lean bodied, some anise. 83

 

2019 Tenuta di Bibbiano Chianti Classico Riserva

Bright ruby. Herbs, lighter nose, leaner. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red fruits, anise, leaner, good length. 85

 

 

2018 Badia a Coltibuono Chianti Classico Riserva 

Bright ruby. Red berries, anise, some spices, liquorice nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red fruits, bit jammy, anise, good lnegth. 88

 

2018 Vignamaggio Chianti Classico Riserva Gherardino

Bright ruby. Cherries, scented, red fruits, liquorice and blueberries nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, cherries, anise, red fruits, leaner bodied, good length. 89