ANTINORI
October 6, 2016
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Castello della Sala Bramito Chardonnay 2014
$23 - BUY NOW!
Aromas of delicate notes of tropical fruit such as pineapple and citrus fruit, hazelnut butter, and vanilla. It is a wine of good structure, elegance, and a mineral character perceptible in its vibrant and balanced acidity.
91 points Wine Spectator
Guado Al Tasso Vermentino 2014
$25 - SOLD OUT
Aromas of minerals, citrus fruit, and flowers. It is a fresh wine, balanced and with a long and savory finish and aftertaste.
$24 - SOLD OUT
Complex aromas of ripe red fruit, sweet spices, and dried fruit. The palate, of good body, is round with supple and velvety tannins, the finish long, sustained, and savory.
91 points from James Suckling
Tormaresca Torcicoda Primitivo 2013
$20 - SOLD OUT
Rich and ripe aromas with notes of plums, cherries, vanilla, and chocolate. A supple wine, the ripe red fruit and spice define a complex structure, properly tannic but balanced and flavorful as well.
90 points Robert Parker
Peppoli Chianti Classico 2013
$28 - BUY NOW!
Aromas of violets, cherries, and raspberries fuse with smoky sensations from the oak aging. On the palate it shows the characteristic vigor and savor of Sangiovese, tannins which are supple in texture, and much vibrant freshness.
92 points James Suckling
$29 - SOLD OUT
The nose shows intense aromas of red berry fruit of excellent expressiveness and focus which are followed by lovely notes of sweet spices. On the palate, the wine is balanced and harmonious and of exceptional overall drinking pleasure.
Marchesi Antinori Chianti Classico Riserva 2013
$36 - BUY NOW!
Aromas range from ripe red fruit, with perceptible notes of wild cherries and cherries under spirits to tobacco, leather, and spices. The initial palate sensations are very soft with an excellent balance between tannins and acidity. The finish is richly flavorful and pleasurable.
93 points Wine Spectator
$120 - BUY NOW!
A nose of great red fruit intensity along with highly pleasurable notes of vanilla, chocolate, and leather from the well balanced contribution and fusion of the aromas of the oak. The spicy and balsamic sensations which give additional complexity are also quite important. The wine is ample and enveloping on the palate with supple tannins and a savory freshness. The balance between acidity and tannins is excellent, and the finish and aftertaste are of a lovely length.
97 points James Suckling
94 points Wine Spectator
Guado Al Tasso Bolgheri Superiore 2012
$125 - BUY NOW!
A wine of ample aromatic impact with notes of mint, mocha, plums, and spice which follow and fuse with one another in a movement of constant energy and development. On the palate, the tannic texture is exceptionally full and silky. A wine of true profundity, length and elegance.
96 points James Suckling
95 points Robert Parker
95 points Wine Spectator
95 points Antonio Galloni