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Chianti

 

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Found 14 wines

Chianti

Castello di Albola, Il Solatìo, Chianti Classico 2019, Tuscany, Italy

Gold medal winner

'Rich and intense, this shows a good mix of dark and red fruits, nutmeg and smoky aromas, with evidence of oak. A rich finish, with good intensity and tannin structure.'
Vincenzo Arnese, Raffles London at The OWO.

'Violet notes lead to a palate with dark ripe cherries and plums, well-integrated oak and minerality, with a long-lasting finish.'
Leonardo Barlondi, The Dorchester.

£39.64 Size: 75cl Zonin UK

Castello Vicchiomaggio, Le Bolle, Chianti Classico Gran Selezione 2020, Tuscany, Italy

Gold medal winner

'Showing richness and intensity, this is vibrant and ripe, with a mix of earthy aromas and developed fruit character, rich tannins and a good finish. The oak is integrated, giving nice structure and texture.'
Vincenzo Arnese, Raffles London at The OWO.

'Intense ruby colour, with sweet morello cherry and blueberry, vibrant acidity and soft ripe tannins.'
Natalja Senina, Chewton Glen.

£42.00 Size: 75cl Hallgarten & Novum Wines

Fattorie Melini, San Lorenzo, Chianti 2022, Tuscany, Italy

Silver medal winner

'Intense aromas of black cherries and blueberries, and sweet vanilla too, this is fresh and mineral, with young tannins.'
Natalja Senina, Chewton Glen.

'An elegant wine showing developed red fruits with good intensity and ripeness, and a crisp finish with herbal and toasty notes.'
Vincenzo Arnese, Raffles London at The OWO.

£9.79 Size: 75cl Bibendum

Castello Vicchiomaggio, Agostino Petri, Chianti Classico Riserva 2021, Tuscany, Italy

Silver medal winner

'Sweet aromas of ripe forest berries with notes of balsamic and cinnamon, leading to soft, ripe tannins and a long lasting finish.'
Natalja Senina, Chewton Glen.

'Developed and vinous, showing ripe red fruits, plum and blueberry, with cedar, sawdust and nutmeg, and rich, deep tannins.'
Vincenzo Arnese, Raffles London at The OWO.

£20.00 Size: 75cl Hallgarten & Novum Wines

Castellare di Castellina, Chianti Classico 2019, Tuscany, Italy

Bronze medal winner

'Elegant red floral notes on the nose, followed by high minerality alongside cherry and cranberry notes, with a long finish and great balance.'
Leonardo Barlondi, The Dorchester.

'Ripe fruit character, with strawberry and marmalade, as well as herbal notes of tea leaves and tobacco.'
María Federica Salvador, consultant sommelier.

£16.26 Size: 75cl Bibendum

Castellare di Castellina, Chianti Classico Riserva 2020, Tuscany, Italy

Bronze medal winner

Elegant aromas of dried herbs and cherry compote, with a hint of balsamic and dried herbs, leading to a long lasting finish with great complexity.'
Natalja Senina, Chewton Glen.

'A developed, ripe nose with evidence of red fruits and plum, some intense barnyard and earthy aromas, as well as sweet spice and nutmeg. Good structure and freshness.'
Vincenzo Arnese, Raffles London at The OWO.

£23.23 Size: 75cl Bibendum

Riecine, Chianti Classico 2021, Tuscany, Italy

Bronze medal winner

Dried flowers on both the nose and palate, as well as sour cherry and spicy aromas of fennel and thyme.'
Leonardo Barlondi, The Dorchester.

'A bright ruby colour, savoury red cherry aromas and a hint of herbaceousness, with young, vibrant tannins and a mouthwatering finish.'
Natalja Senina, Chewton Glen.

£23.54 Size: 75cl Alliance Wine

Castello di Meleto, Chianti Classico Riserva 2020, Tuscany, Italy

Bronze medal winner

'Floral and pungent spice aromas, with good intensity and richness, leading to a bright finish with some sultana notes.'
Vincenzo Arnese, Raffles London at The OWO.

'Violet and delicate cherry, with clay minerality and great balance.'
Leonardo Barlondi, The Dorchester.

£17.24 Size: 75cl Alliance Wine

Castello di Meleto, Chianti Classico 2021, Tuscany, Italy

Bronze medal winner

'A deep ruby colour, intense blackcurrant, blueberry and red cherries, a hint of spice and some dried violet, leading to a savoury finish with ripe tannins.'
Natalja Senina, Chewton Glen.

'Red cherry and blueberry combine with notes of clove, smoke and leather.'
Leonardo Barlondi, The Dorchester.

£14.15 Size: 75cl Alliance Wine

Castello di Meleto, Chianti Classico Gran Selezione 2019, Tuscany, Italy

Bronze medal winner

'Vibrant and savoury, with aromas of dried violet flowers.'
Natalja Senina, Chewton Glen.

'Tart cherry and tomato notes, with leather too, balanced with the oak and leading to a smooth finish.'
Leonardo Barlondi, The Dorchester.

£26.78 Size: 75cl Alliance Wine

Badia a Coltibuono, Cultus, Chianti Classico Riserva 2017, Tuscany, Italy

Bronze medal winner

'A rich and bold style, with powerful aromas of red fruits and blueberries. Rich, developed tannins, with oak quite evident.'
Vincenzo Arnese, Raffles London at The OWO.

'Intense savoury notes of dark cherries and balsamic, with a peppery element too.'
Natalja Senina, Chewton Glen.

£24.79 Size: 75cl Hallgarten & Novum Wines

Casaloste, Chianti Classico Riserva 2019, Tuscany, Italy

Bronze medal winner

'With an intense ruby colour, this is notes of savoury red cherry and hints of dried herbs.'
Natalja Senina, Chewton Glen.

'Delicate red flowers, cranberries and strawberries, with some balsamic notes too. The oak is well integrated, with smooth tannins.'
Leonardo Barlondi, The Dorchester.

£26.45 Size: 75cl Jeroboams

Poggiotondo, Vigna del 1928, Chianti Riserva 2019, Tuscany, Italy

Bronze medal winner

'An elegant and refined nose of red fruits with an earthy note, forest floor and sweet spice, with well-integrated tannins and elevated freshness. Good intensity and finish.'
Vincenzo Arnese, Raffles London at The OWO.

'A balanced palate, with dark cherry cloves and fennel.'
Leonardo Barlondi, The Dorchester.

£34.39 Size: 75cl Liberty Wines

Castello di Albola, Chianti Classico Riserva 2020, Tuscany, Italy

Bronze medal winner

'A smokiness on the nose leads to raspberries and tomato notes on the palate, with savoury herbs and spices too, and high tannins.'
Leonardo Barlondi, The Dorchester.

'Good intensity and well-integrated oak, with sweet spice notes of nutmeg and sandalwood, as well as dark cherry, plum and blueberry.'
Vincenzo Arnese, Raffles London at The OWO.

£24.14 Size: 75cl Zonin UK