Gran Classico

Pieropan

Soave Classico Garganega 2024

Surprisingly good flavor — 23 days ago

Tom and Doug liked this

Poderi Aldo Conterno

Riserva Gran Bussia Barolo Nebbiolo 1985

Had high hopes as this wine/vintage was an absolute stunner 7-8 years ago when I last had a bottle but this one was a bit shagged (as my newly minted MW friend likes to say). Hoping it’s just this bottle, but maybe it’s peak has long past. Slightly maderized and very little fruit left. Thin. — a month ago

Scott@Mister, Andrew and 5 others liked this

La Rioja Alta

Gran Reserva 904 Rioja Tempranillo Graciano 2015

Quite good. Worth the $$ paid. — a month ago

Jay, Andrew and 2 others liked this

Castellare di Castellina

Chianti Classico Sangiovese 2023

Blend of 95% Sangiovese and 5% Canaolo, medium Ruby color with aromas of red fruits, floral and sweet spice. On the palate flavors of sour cherry, currant and raspberry with tobacco, baking spices and nutty notes. Fine rustic tannins, vivid acidity, medium finish ending with fruit and earthy spice. Good now and short-term age as well! — 2 months ago

Anthony, Daniel and 3 others liked this

Masi Agricola Spa S. Ambrogio

Costasera Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Corvina Blend 2020

Yummy Amarone with colleagues in Singapore (Shangri La Italian restaurant). Yep, would quite happily have another bottle. 2020 — 4 months ago

Bodegas LAN

Gran Reserva Rioja Tempranillo

Excellent with just a bit of breathing, a good deal at $24 which I do not expect to see any time again soon. A good dinner wine, drunk on January 19, 2026.  — 4 months ago

Castello di Volpaia

Riserva Chianti Classico Sangiovese 2019

Good Chianti @ThymeRestaurant — 2 months ago

Tom, Kapyrick and 3 others liked this

Luigi Righetti

Capitel de Roari Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Corvina Blend 2022

Nice balance between fruit and soft tannins. Perfect with pastas. — a month ago

Tom, Douglas and 1 other liked this

Bodegas Muga

Gran Reserva Prado Enea Rioja Tempranillo 2016

Rare beef on the immediate nose.

94 points
— 2 months ago

Tom, "Odedi" and 3 others liked this

Castello di Volpaia

Chianti Classico Sangiovese Blend 2022

An OK Chianti. Widely available. — 2 months ago

Zach liked this

Zenato

Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Corvina Blend

Blackberries, raisins, smoky, great looking bottle, lovely tannins, plum, caramel, fig — 3 months ago

Marchesi Antinori

Pèppoli Chianti Classico Sangiovese Blend 2024

Cherry nose. Deep and full body. Soft pleasant tannins on the end. — 4 months ago

"Odedi", Tom and 2 others liked this

C.V.N.E. (Compañía Vinícola del Norte de España)

Imperial Gran Reserva Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2005

This is the best bottle of wine I’ve had from my cellar in years. Nearly perfect. Bought it in 2008 for $30 and one of my great finds. Good lord it was just divine. I’m sure there have been better vintages but I can’t imagine it. — a month ago

Castello di Monsanto

Riserva Chianti Classico Sangiovese Blend 2020

Really tasty. Full bodied with medium acidity and medium/high tannins. Plums with hints of blueberry are joined by interesting herbal notes of thyme and sage. Also has a nice earthiness that veers into a touch of just-ground coffee beans accompanying the fruit and herbal flavors on the finish. Really good, and went well with meatball, ricotta, and mushroom pizza. — a month ago

Tegan, Tom and 6 others liked this
Joel Lara

Joel Lara

@Dave I really enjoyed it. Looking to explore more CC. Didn’t have good experiences in the past with Chianti, but I didn’t know that classico was the subregion to get.
Tom Casagrande

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Of the other subregions, there are some really good producers of Chianti Rufina.
Joel Lara

Joel Lara

Thanks @Tom Casagrande for the insights. Looking forward to exploring.

Campo Viejo

Gran Reserva Rioja Tempranillo 2017

Good, would buy again. Not too heavy not too light, good aftertaste. — 4 months ago