So I’m “prepping” for a Produttori tasting tomorrow with several Board denizens, and I thought I would “stay focused” by checking out a few wines made a little further south of Piemonte ;^)
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2005 Fattoria di Fèlsina Berardenga Chianti Classico Riserva - Italy, Tuscany, Chianti, Chianti Classico DOCG (6/2/2017)
From a bottle opened last night.
Similar in color to the Castellare; great nose here, with smoked meats, an earthy note, red & black fruits.
Nicely integrated on the palate, but today this doesn’t have the energy/lift of the Castellare. This is a more complex wine, but it fails to follow through on the palate after enticing you with that great nose. I liked the wine better last night than I do today.
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2009 Castellare di Castellina Chianti Classico Riserva Vigna Il Poggiale - Italy, Tuscany, Chianti, Chianti Classico DOCG (6/2/2017)
From a bottle opened last night.
A darker translucent ruby in the glass; ripe cherry fruit on the nose.
Seamless on the palate, good acidity, ripe red fruit and good persistence. Very likable right now, albeit not overly complex.
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2009 Fattoria Selvapiana Chianti Rùfina Riserva Bucerchiale - Italy, Tuscany, Chianti, Chianti Rùfina (6/2/2017)
Light translucent red (the lightest of the three Chianti’s in color); a “heady” nose with ripe red fruits.
Nicely expansive on the palate, with adequate acidity and a mix of red & black fruits. Nice finish. This is more full-bodied & rustic than the Castellare, but both are a pleasure to drink right now.
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