Tuscany, ItalyA recognizable classic on our shelves, the 2011 Riserva Ducale Chianti Classico should not be overlooked for its familiarity. The worn wood, bitter cherry, balsamic, light plum, dried floral and earthy, dried spices are well integrated with lifted acidity and raspy, lightly granular tannins. Rustic in a way that makes you think of perfect spaghetti and meatballs (which would help sop up a bit of the heat felt on the finish).Tasted: 09 December 2015Tasted by: Prices:
Tuscany, ItalyA nice jump up in quality after the 2010 with a bright floral, cherry jam, meaty, spicy, peppery nose flecked with chocolate, tobacco and licorice root. Round, dry, fresh, supple palate with light, smooth tannins. Spicy, peppery, cherry, smoky, light meat, tobacco and ash flavours with a touch of vanilla. Well balanced and elegant with solid fruit core and some tannins to shed. Needs another two to five years in bottle to reach its peak. The Riserva Ducale mixes 80 per cent sangiovese with 20 per cent cabernet sauvignon and merlot. Total skin contact last about 20 days before it is aged for twenty four months in 40/80 hl. oak barrels, stainless-steel and concrete vats.Tasted: 18 May 2015Tasted by: Prices:
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