see it here<\/a>).<\/p>\nI tasted a grand total of 36 Chianti Classico and 32 made the cut – the best ratio of all the tastings I did – this bodes well for this category of wine, which stil captivates the imagination of everyone who has ever been, or wants to go to Tuscany.<\/p>\n
On a side note, and apparent from the above and below pictures: Happy 100th anniversary to the Consorzio Chianti Classico.<\/strong><\/p>\n____________________<\/p>\n
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I applied my Good, Better, Best approach to the Chianti Lovers this year – and instead of separating the wines into their categories I put them in alphabetical order by way of producer. Also, any wine that received BEST or BETTER has a note why I believe it deserves that score.<\/p>\n
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The Wines<\/strong><\/p>\nBadia a Coltibuono 2021 Chianti Classico DOCG ![\"CC](\"https:\/\/wp.michaelpinkuswinereview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/CC_24_-_Badia.png\")
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Ripe and ready with good tannins and acidity. (BETTER)<\/strong><\/p>\nBanfi 2022 Chianti Classico DOCG<\/em><\/span>
Fresh fruit and easy to drink – nice cherry runs through the heart of this wine. (BETTER)<\/strong><\/p>\nBindi Sergardi 2021 Chianti Classico DOCG “La Ghirlanda”<\/em><\/span>
Dark with a little forest herbs and spices. Plus there’s a balsamic-strawberry finish. (BETTER)<\/strong><\/p>\nBorgo Scopeto 2021 Chianti Classico DOCG<\/em><\/span> … GOOD<\/strong><\/p>\nCafaggio 2021 Chianti Classico DOCG<\/em><\/span> … GOOD<\/strong><\/p>\nCarpineto 2022 Chianti Classico DOCG<\/em><\/span>
– Barrel Sample : rated on potential … BETTER<\/strong><\/p>\nCastel’in Villa 2019 Chianti Classico DOCG<\/em><\/span>
A 4 year old Classico that sings with some coffee notes and dark fruits – acidity is playful, wine drinks well now and over the next 5 years. (BETTER)<\/strong><\/p>\n![\"CC](\"https:\/\/wp.michaelpinkuswinereview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/CC_24_-_Monsanto_-_small.png\")
Castello di Monsanto 2022 Chianti Classico DOCG<\/em><\/span>
– Barrel Sample : rated on potential – … BEST<\/strong><\/p>\nCastello di Volpaia 2022 Chianti Classico DOCG “Volpaia”<\/em><\/span>
– Barrel Sample : rated on potential – … GOOD<\/strong><\/p>\nCastello Vicchiomaggio 2022 Chianti Classico DOCG “Guado Alto”<\/em><\/span>
Good fruit, leans a little on the darker side, juicy and pretty with nice tannin structure and medium length finish. (BETTER)<\/strong><\/p>\nDievole 2021 Chianti Classico DOCG “Petrignano”<\/em><\/span>
Purity of black fruit and spice that lifts the wine and makes it quite drinkable – set it down a few years and you’ll be even happier. (BETTER)<\/strong><\/p>\nFattoria di Lamole \/ Paolo Socci 2017 Chianti Classico DOCG “Castello di Lamole” ![\"CC24](\"https:\/\/wp.michaelpinkuswinereview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/CC24_-_Lamole.png\")
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Clean if not a little old, but the acidity is really the winner here, and so is the customer who buys it now. (BETTER)<\/strong><\/p>\nFelsina 2022 Chianti Classico DOCG “Berardenga”<\/em><\/span>
Slightly smoky with cherry and blueberry, red currant and excellent tannins – this needs a couple of year. (BETTER)<\/strong><\/p>\nFontodi 2021 Chianti Classico DOCG “Filetta di Lamole”<\/em><\/span> … GOOD<\/strong><\/p>\nFontodi 2021 Chianti Classico DOCG<\/em><\/span> … GOOD<\/strong><\/p>\nFrescobaldi 2020 Chianti Classico DOCG “Tenuta Perano”<\/em> <\/span>… GOOD<\/strong><\/p>\nIl Molino di Grace 2022 Chianti Classico DOCG<\/em><\/span> … GOOD<\/strong><\/p>\n![\"CC](\"https:\/\/wp.michaelpinkuswinereview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/CC_24_-_Isole.png\")
Isole e Olena 2021 Chianti Classico DOCG<\/em><\/span>
Juicy mix of fruits, both red and black with a little purple plum thrown in for good measure. Pencil shavings and mocha also find their way into the mix; balanced by really good acidity. (BEST)<\/strong><\/p>\nLa Lama 2018 Chianti Classico DOCG “Sottolaia”<\/em><\/span> … GOOD<\/strong><\/p>\nLamole di Lamole 2021 Chianti Classico DOCG “Duelame”<\/em><\/span> … GOOD<\/strong><\/p>\nLornano 2021 Chianti Classico DOCG<\/em><\/span> … GOOD<\/strong><\/p>\nMonteraponi 2022 Chianti Classico DOCG ![\"CC](\"https:\/\/wp.michaelpinkuswinereview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/CC_24_-_Monteraponi.png\")
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Dark and juicy … lovely rich fruit with a nice tannin bite – opposite to the Monsanto but just as good. (BEST)<\/strong><\/p>\nNittardi 2021 Chianti Classico DOCG “Belcanto”<\/em><\/span>
Nice purity and drinkability – good spice – fruit shines on the heel of subtle wood characteristics. (BETTER)<\/strong><\/p>\nNittardi – Casanuova di Nittardi 2021 Chianti Classico DOCG “Vigna Doghessa”<\/em><\/span> … GOOD<\/strong><\/p>\nOttomani 2021 Chianti Classico DOCG<\/em><\/span> … GOOD<\/strong><\/p>\nPoggio Borgoni 2021 Chianti Classico DOCG “Curva del Vescovo”<\/em><\/span>
Nice juicy quality, easy to drink and pleasant. Good red cherry fruit. (BETTER)<\/strong><\/p>\nQuerceto di Castellina 2022 Chianti Classico DOCG “L’aura”<\/em><\/span>
Good expression of the vintage. (BETTER)<\/strong><\/p>\nQuerciabella 2021 Chianti Classico DOCG<\/em><\/span> … GOOD<\/strong><\/p>\nRicasoli 2022 Chianti Classico DOCG “Brolio”<\/em><\/span> … GOOD<\/strong><\/p>\nRocca delle Macie 2022 Chianti Classico DOCG<\/em><\/span> … GOOD<\/strong><\/p>\nTenuta di Bibbiano 2022 Chianti Classico DOCG “Bibbiano”<\/em><\/span>
A dark and juicy wine that ends with a little red cherry and vanilla. (BETTER)<\/strong><\/p>\n![\"CC](\"https:\/\/wp.michaelpinkuswinereview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/CC_24_-_Nozzole_-_small.png\")
Tenuta di Nozzole 2021 Chianti Classico DOCG “Nozzole”<\/em><\/span>
Pure fruit driven wine. Lovely acidity. Real pleasure to drink. (BETTER)<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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