Winery - Castello di Verrazzano
* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Well concentrated with a thick, meaty appearance, this Chianti Classico offers aromas of black fruit, hickory smoke, root beer and black pepper. The texture is thick and determined and there’s a slightly sweet note of ripe fruit on the close.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
This is a plush, meaty wine with a dark, almost purplish hue and remarkable persistence and presence on the palate. Black cherry, ripe blueberries, vanilla, roasted nut and spice appear nicely on the nose without overwhelming the natural fruit. It has a chewy, juicy feel with silky tannins and good length on the finish.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
There’s a hint of initial ripeness or stewiness on the nose in the form of blackberry preserves and strawberry but it’s not enough to be a problem. In fact, the wine comes in line with just a few swirls of the glass to reveal more delicate and ethereal notes of spice and vanilla.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
This is an easy-drinking “Mini Tuscan” (as opposed to a super Tuscan) with fresh aromas of wild berry, almond skin and light shadings of exotic spice. The wine is thin, compact, fresh and easy in the mouth.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Making wine since 1170, Castello di Verrazzano offers thick density and bold aromas of black fruit, plums and Indian spice. The wine is modern and concentrated and offers a smooth, velvety feel with loads of spice and smoke.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Creamy berry and cherry aromas with glove-leather accents open into a tart cherry palate. Strikes a lean profile, with cedar and leather notes and even tannins on the dry finish. Best cellared a year or two; if it evolves well, it may merit a higher score.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
The nose here is appealing, with cinnamon and chocolate over black cherries. The wine has dry cedar and blackberry flavors and a lean profile. Finishes with moderate length and even tannins, and a slight bitter note.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Sassello is an extremely well integrated wine with deep aromas of black cherry, forest berry, chocolate fudge and leather. The wine is sweet, succulent and round in the mouth with a slight alcoholic tug at the very end. Pair it with steak and green pepper cream sauce.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Depth and richness are hinted at by berry aromas with a touch of liqueur. The palate runs snappy and snazzy, with racy but tasty cherry and raspberry fruit. This is a solid, medium-oak Sangiovese that shows modern touches as well as traditional purity.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Leather, plum, berry and chocolate aromas are standard, while the palate is citrusy and acidic. A touch too much acid-based zest and not enough fruit make it lean. Not unpleasant but lacking.
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