October focus: New Releases of Chianti Classico 2018 & Super Tuscan 2019
"Readers will find much to choose from in both 2018 and 2019, two very different vintages full of highlights... the top wines in this report are utterly breathtaking, Chianti Classico and Chianti also offer the consumer so many exceptional everyday values." - Antonio Galloni, Vinous
October focus: New Releases of Chianti Classico 2018 & Super Tuscan 2019
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Castello di Ama Chianti Classico Vigneto La Casuccia
(1x150cl)
2018
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Tuscany | - | 97 (VN) |
In Bond
SG$540.00 |
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Vinous (97)The 2018 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Vigneto La Casuccia is fabulous. A heady, opulent wine, the 2018 possesses tremendous energy to match its explosive personality. The plush fruit and soft, silky curves are pure Casuccia. The 2018 needs at least a handful of years in bottle, as it is a wine that only truly blossoms with time. |
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Castello Di Ama Chianti Classico Vigneto Bellavista
(1x150cl)
2018
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Tuscany | - | 98 (VN) |
In Bond
SG$540.00 |
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Vinous (98)The 2018 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Vigneto Bellavista marries Sangiovese and Malvasia Nera, a combination that works so well. The Bellavista is a powerful, vertical wine endowed with explosive and tremendous energy. Like all the top wines, it needs the better part of a decade to show all it's got. Gravel, smoke, leather, licorice and scorched earth. |
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Poggio Scalette Il Carbonaione
(1x150cl)
2018
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Tuscany | - | 97 (JS) |
In Bond
SG$144.00 |
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James Suckling (97)Intense aromas of blue fruit, lavender and violets. Some sandalwood, too. Full-bodied with firm, silky tannins and beautiful fruit. Really racy and refined with excellent length. Drinkable now, but a few years of bottle age will make it even more beautiful. Try after 2023. |
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Tua Rita Giusto di Notri
(1x150cl)
2019
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Tuscany | - | 97 (WA) |
In Bond
SG$185.00 |
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Wine Advocate (97)In a sense, this wine is like the Bosco dei Sugheri but with the addition of one more grape variety in the blend. The Tua Rita 2019 Giusto di Notri is 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Cabernet Franc and 8% Merlot. I tasted the wine shortly after it had been bottled. With 40,000 bottles made, it should start hitting the market now. The Giusto di Notri offers lots of dark primary fruit with important structure and texture in this classic vintage. Blackberry and black plum cede to spice, tar and campfire ash. There's nothing not to like in this vintage that far exceeded initial expectations. I look forward to tasting more Tuscan reds from the excellent 2019 growing season. |
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Tua Rita Redigaffi
(1x150cl)
2019
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Tuscany | - | 98 (JS) |
In Bond
SG$555.00 |
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James Suckling (98)Aromas of violets, blackberries and black truffles follow through to a full body with firm, silky tannins with lots of texture that’s caressing and enticing. Such polish and beauty. Very long and powerful. So much structure this year, 100% merlot. Best after 2024. |