Winery - Da Vinci
* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Smells really nice, with floral notes alongside black cherries, tobacco and hint of graham cracker. Flavors are fully ripe, blending black cherry and plum, but retaining Chianti’s essential leanness. Finishes a bit ungenerous and hard, or it would have scored higher.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Attains a level of intensity not matched by the other Da Vinci wines, with bold aromas of tobacco, earth and cedar matched on the palate by flavors of cherry, plum and dried spices. This 100% Sangiovese possesses a long finish and supple tannins; it should drink well for 4–7 years.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
It’s near black in color and boldly styled, but where is it headed? Right now it’s a tart, disjointed mix of berries and earthy, chocolaty notes. Crisply acidic and firmly tannic on the finish. Give it some time in the cellar and hope this 50-50 blend of Merlot and Shiraz comes around better than we’ve predicted.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
A distinct herbal or spice note is the first thing you’ll notice in this Sangiovese-based Riserva. Medicinal herbs, Indian spice, cinnamon, cumin and dried sage or oregano are very abundant and set it apart from the rest. In the mouth, this is a firm wine with a solid tannic grip suggesting a successful pairing with grilled meats marinated in rosemary oil.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
This delicious Chianti offers ripe aromas of black fruit, raisin, leather and root beer. It has a mature, sophisticated or smoky edge with distant mineral and oak shadings. The mouthfeel is smooth, silky and soft.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Slightly fuller-bodied than the 2003 Chianti, with ripe, chocolaty, slightly raisiny flavors blending with black cherry, plum and earth. Folds in cedar and anise notes on the finish. 100% Sangiovese.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Da Vinci delivers a bright and vibrant Brunello with distinctive notes of church incense and Christmas spice. There are loads of cherry nuances as well as some sweet vanilla tones. It imparts a smooth, silky feel with a long, fruit-driven finish.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Dark to the eye, with round plum and berry aromas jazzed up by a mix of chocolate and herbs. A forward palate presses ripe cherry/berry fruit, while the finish is collected and pure. Well made and on the money. Of note, this is a Gallo project.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Sweet and juice-like, with a strong whiff of artificiality. Lacks the structure, depth and guts of a major wine, and the finish is syrupy.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
What a nice surprise! Here is a rich Chianti with a dark, impenetrable appearance and elegant aromas of spice, bursting red cherry and blueberry preserves. The wine is chewy and soft with loads of pulpy fruit on the close. Pair it with steak or mixed grilled meats.
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