According to the producers, both 2015 and 2016 were good years, with 2015 the slightly warmer of the two. This Riserva is 100% Sangiovese, and sees 2 years in oak - 80% larger Slavonian, and 20% in second use French barriques.
Garnet in colour. In addition to the cherry and plum characters, there's tobacco, leather, red fruits and a little cedar. The palate is quite intense, with grippy tannins, a little dark chocolate, medium acidity and a good length.
TN: Volpaia Chianti Classico Riserva 2016
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TN: Volpaia Chianti Classico Riserva 2016
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Re: TN: Volpaia Chianti Classico Riserva 2016
Tasted again on Boxing Day, with similar notes to those from 2 1/2 years ago.
There are signs of development, with more leather on the nose initially, and the fruits heading moreinto the red spectrum. The wine has also filled out a little, and is more weighty in the mouth than previously. It retains some intensity of flavour long with acid freshness. Long finish
Definitely improving with age.
Cheers
Allan
There are signs of development, with more leather on the nose initially, and the fruits heading moreinto the red spectrum. The wine has also filled out a little, and is more weighty in the mouth than previously. It retains some intensity of flavour long with acid freshness. Long finish
Definitely improving with age.
Cheers
Allan
Wine, women and song. Ideally, you can experience all three at once.