Antinori, Marchese Antinori, Chianti Classico Riserva, Tuscany, 2009

Tasting: Chianti Classico Riserva

Dry and savoury, long and a touch too mature.

Tasting: Chianti Classico Riserva

Glossy red with slightly resinous note to nose, again feels rather attracted and forced. Perhaps low yields or long hangtime? Too concentrated and with time will improve.#

Tasting: Chianti Classico Riserva

Deep colour, intense nose, too much oak and insufficient fruit. Balsamic, medicinal, stewed, this smells very ‘made’. Palate does little to restore its reputation.