J Ferrugia

9.1

Drinking beautifully… dark cherry, light spice, fruit forward with tannins dissipating after 15 minutes in the decanter. This remains a marvelous Chianti in the traditional style as Laura Bianchi continues the legacy of this great family of vintners. — 6 months ago

Bob McDonald

8.9

I was expecting more from this reputable producer of Chianti. The bottom line is that this is too young to be drinking now, especially for such a long living wine. The mid palate needs to fill out to catch up with the tannic finish which means the wine finishes with some astringency. Needs to rest in a cool cellar for 5 to 10 years at least. — 8 months ago

with Hugh and Georgina

Katelyn Violanti

9.5

Chianti in honor of papa Lou — 2 years ago

Mark Osmers

8.9

Decent Sangiovese blend from Tuscany. Fruit forward and delicious with spicy notes like black currant and plum. Not my favorite Tuscan in the $30-50 range — 3 years ago

Sipping Fine Wine

8.9

The estate of Sette Ponti lies in the heart of the Chianti zone, 15 miles NW of the city of Arezzo past village of San Giustino Valdarno. A blend of 90% Sangiovese & 10% Merlot, aged in French Allier barriques. Deep Ruby with red fruit aromas and blossom spice. On the palate blackberry and cherry flavors, earthy spice and grainy tannins. Good balance lingering finish ending with some oak, earthy and mineral tones. — 4 years ago

Jordan Wardlaw

9.4

Lush, plump fruit but layered with Old World dust and rustic charm. Menthol, licorice, herbs and leather permeate throughout. Surprisingly bright fruit profile and vibrancy for such a ripe and high-alcohol vintage. It manages to not be overpowering or food-averse which in itself is a great feat given the extreme ripeness. We were all pleasantly charmed by this bottle, which was a magnum served with old school NYC-style veal saltimbocca. — 6 years ago

Rebecca Fletcher

9.3

Black cherry, plum, black currant, chocolate, baking spices and violet. Very bright in the nose. M acid, body and tannin. Espresso, earth. M finish, balanced, vibrant and lean. M finish. Not overly oaked. — 8 years ago

Tom Kisthart

Owner Craft & Curd

9.1

A bit tight. Opened up in the evening after double decanting later in the day. Elegant. — 9 years ago

Francesco Petroli

9.1

2011 - Espressivo, pepato, con more in caramella, note polverose e tanto sale, per un sorso di grande equilibrio e per nulla scontato nella sua evoluzione a centro bocca estremamente saporita — 9 years ago

Maiki Machiela

9.0

Finally found a bottle that will last Kim and I at least one night...yeah, it's a 1.5...details. Good stuff tho, and only $25 — 9 years ago

with Kim

Will Stanley

9.0

First time trying this popular Chianti Classico of which some 180,000 bottles are produced each year, and which retails for around £20-25. I must say, this is a very decent, polished, harmonious wine, although I found it lacking in either regional or varietal typicity and was surprised to find that it’s composed of 100% Sangiovese without any Cabernet in the blend. To me, it smelled and tasted closer to left bank Bordeaux than it did to any region of Tuscany - I don’t know if the winery’s use of French barrels contributes to this.

As I say, not a bad wine, but I wouldn’t recommend this to anyone seeking an expression of the region, or grape. — 6 months ago

Bob McDonald

9.0

At a tasting at the impressive Antinori facility outside of Florence. 90% Sangiovese, 10% other red Tuscan varietals Brief notes. Red cherries and soil; young and tannic. Spotlessly made in this state of the art facility. Delectable: This is the DOCG Riserva - not available in your database. 10 weeks later on 8th November 2023 this wine was voted #7 in Wine Spectators Top 100 of 2023. — 9 months ago

with Hugh and Georgina

Alder Yarrow

Wine Blogger Vinography

9.2

Older bottles of Chianti are some of the wine world’s unknown treasures. Everyone is happy to age Brunello but you don’t see many people putting away Chianti in the cellar. And they’re missing out. If you can find old bottles you can sometimes get them for a song, as I did a bunch of these from @garagiste_wine. You want to talk about punching above your weight?!? These suckers are classy AF. Dark fruit with leather, a touch of graphite and earth. Great acidity still, decant and watch them shine. 1996 Terreno “Riserva” Chianti Classico, Tuscany, Italy. ⁣ — 3 years ago

Sipping Fine Wine

8.9

A blend of 95% Sangiovese, 5% Cab Sauv & 5% Merlot, aged 2 years in French oak, deep Ruby with aromas of dark berry fruits with smoke, spice and floral notes. On the palate flavors of blackberry, spice and tobacco. Fine tannins, good balance, medium+ finish ending with oaky spice. — 4 years ago

Miriam De Lyon

9.0

Lovely evening in Portland remembering this winery in Italy! — 5 years ago

with Nikki

Kevin M

9.0

This Chianti Classico from Mazzei is 90% Sangiovese from 4 different clones and 10% Malvasia Nera and Merlot. This lovely example spent 12 months in small oak barrels, just enough to give it a slight oaky feel in the mouth. Dark cherry, white pepper, lots of acid and a little earthiness deliver the classic Chianti flavours. The wine is well balanced, full bodied and has a pleasing finish. This will easily last another 10 years. The Mazzei family have been making wine at Castello di Fonterutoli in Tuscany since 1435. Impressive!
#mazzei #chianticlassico #tuscany #castellodifonterutoli #serlapo #italianwines #italianredwine #vinorosso #2013vintage #2013chianti #redwine #toscano — 7 years ago

Sandy Ha

10

raisin, apricot, aged 8 years. goes well with desserts and foie nigiri — 8 years ago

Larry Dyer

9.5

Excellent wine. Great finish. A little expensive but worth it. — 9 years ago

Ray Howell

9.3

Opened a 2011 this evening. Good nose. Very smooth. Perfect with a grilled chicken salad. — 9 years ago

Nathan Etter

9.1

Last bottle in Italy! — 10 years ago

Amy l

9.0

Really fantastic with food. Wonderful cherry notes without being in any way cloying. Or at least with mushrooms braised extensively with garlic and the wine, and halibut. Would definitely buy again. — 7 months ago

Byron Hewett

9.2

Delicious! Everything you want in a CC! — 8 months ago

Jeroen Koenen

9.5

After an encounter during a tasting some 7 years ago, I decided to bury my bottles way back in my cellar.
Today, this is an unusually dark, concentrated and brooding Chianti. Notes of scorched earth, graphite, dark fruit, ink, Aceto Balsamico, dried herbs and Cuban cigars dominate the nose. The palate is extremely well balanced and the finish long and rewarding, while high levels of ripe soft tannines and mellow acidity provide structure.
Magnificent. — 9 months ago

Ronald LaMascus

9.0

Lovely full bodied Chianti Classico Riserva still tannic on the palate and could age at least another 5 years. Very indicative of the region of Castellina in Chianti with the addition of 10% Merlot for smoothness and body. Unfortunately my last bottle of the 2008 vintage. Drinking in May, 2020. — 4 years ago

Elle West

9.3

Actually an orange, aged in clay amphorae. Very elegant and dry and interesting. Smooth, not smokey — 5 years ago

Stacy Markow

9.2

So beautifully aromatic and soft textured. 100% Sangiovese. Elegant af. Im in love with this Chianti — 7 years ago

Francis Plante

9.4

Spectacular... balanced and still young. See you in 5 years — 7 years ago

John Stewart

9.0

Had this wine in their vineyard in Greve in Chianti at a tasting. Best wine tour in Tuscany. Wine outstanding example Chianti — 8 years ago

Jason James

9.0

Really tasty. Much softer and fruit forward than I expected. Tasted fantastic alone and could have stood up to any hearty meal. I'd buy this again in a minute and serve it proudly - it will easily please those that enjoy new and old world alike. — 9 years ago

with Kathleen

M

9.2

2009 vintage barely visible at bottom... Lovely expression of Sangiovese. Wild fruit and flowers: cherry, strawberry, raspberry, and violet flavors, all encapsulated in a humidifier full of premium cigars. Requires 30-45 minutes of aeration. — 9 years ago