Chianti Classico: Panel tasting results

Founded in 1978 by Italian-American brothers John and Henry Mariani, Banfi is now one of Tuscany’s largest producers. With more than 40ha planted in Castellina,...

With origins dating back to 1090, this estate was purchased by Alejandro Bulgheroni Family Vineyards in 2013. Novecento was first conceived to celebrate the estate’s...

Located in the heart of Chianti Classico and once owned by Renaissance artist Michelangelo, Nittardi has been owned by Peter Femfert and his wife since...

From a small family estate near Castellina, now run by Monica Raspi, who left her career as a veterinarian in 2007 to take over the...

Notes of tomato puree, red peppers and balsamic on the nose. The palate is rich, with leather, tobacco and dark fruit, balanced by firm tannins...

Floral aromas with hints of dried herbs. Palate offers concentrated dark fruits, sweet spices and ripe tannins. High acidity and alcohol give a tight structure....

Sweet, dark fruit, spices, chocolate and cedar. Intense and concentrated. Round and rich, the alcohol balanced by acidity and smooth tannins. Juicy red berries, rosemary,...

Powerful and modern. Baked fruit, smoke, dried herbs, balsamic, dried cherry and orange zest. The palate offers raspberries, cloves and nutmeg, with fine, grainy tannins....

Aromas of coffee and toast. Dark and red berries, Morello cherry, cranberry, chocolate and cedar on the palate. Full-bodied with ripe, fine-grained tannins and balanced...

Black forest compote and balsamic notes with high acidity, fine-grained tannins and high alcohol. Full-bodied, rich and savoury with bark, meat, dark chocolate, coffee bean...

Sweet, slightly oxidised aromas of prunes, Morello cherries, mushrooms and salted chocolate. Chewy, mouthcoating tannins and crisp acidity. Big, showy and rich, with vanilla, raspberries...

Red cherry, plum and wild strawberry with sweet spices, vanilla, and a hint of nutmeg. Silky tannins and vibrant acidity create a velvety mouthfeel. Balanced,...

Aromas of bacon, cured meat and herbs lead to a palate of ripe cherry, tobacco, leather and mushrooms. Velvety and elegant, the alcohol balanced by...

Leather, dried berries, dark chocolate and cherry tart. High acidity, well-integrated alcohol and smooth tannins. Red fruit, elevated oak and a lean mid-palate. Finishes with...

Bakewell tart, ripe fruit, dried herbs, tomato paste and a touch of brett. Dense and rich, with ripe tannins, balanced alcohol and acidity, and good...

Smoke and forest fruit with a hint of mint. Extracted and big but youthful. Plummy, with ripe red fruits and some savoury notes, spice, smoke...

Restrained aromas of ripe red fruit. On the palate, umami and cured meat. Bright acidity, firm tannins. Vibrant and youthful, with glossy black fruit and...

Sweet dark fruit, baked plums, Morello cherries, dark chocolate and some oak. Dense and extracted, with grippy tannins, good acidity and a lingering finish.

Evolved leather, black pepper and balsamic aromas. Bright acidity and powdery tannins. Aromatic sour cherries, raspberries, mushrooms and sage. Good fruit concentration.

Aromas of forest floor, Mediterranean herbs and tea leaves. A taut palate with plenty of tannin, vibrant acidity, red fruit and an elegant finish with...

Plums, dried cherries and vanilla. Big, punchy and youthful, with great potential. Subtle notes of plums, cherries, clove and cedar. Dense palate with firm, chalky...

Shy nose with wood spice and concentrated red fruit. Bright cherry, red plum and cranberry flavours. Fine-grained, grippy tannins and brisk acidity. Long, with a...

Cooked red fruits and plums on the nose. Palate offers dense sweet cherry, sweet spices, cocoa nibs, soy, mushrooms and dried fig. Excellent acidity, smooth...

Sweet oak and toffee with dried berries and coffee powder. Expressive red cherries, smoke and dried rosemary. Ripe, fine-grained tannins. Big, powerful and balanced, with...

Dates, dark fruit and a touch of vanilla. Medium body, good acidity and fine-grained tannins. Concentrated red and black fruit, smoke and cloves with earthy...

Dried flower, dried berry and dark chocolate aromas. Black and red plums, cloves, creamy oak and leather. Dense and powerful, with ripe fruit, smooth tannins...

Aromas of dried flowers and sweet berries. Dark cherry and balsamic notes. Chewy tannins. A touch of spice and iron on the finish. Savoury, with...

Sweet spices, dark fruits – mulberries and cherries – with a touch of smoke. Robust and mouthfilling. Brisk acidity, gripping tannins. Delicate red and black...

Morello cherries, plums, pepper, liquorice and leather. Intense and balanced with smoky notes, rounded tannins, good acidity and a long finish.

Evolved aromas of mushrooms, walnuts and caramel. Flavours of dates, tobacco and dried fruit. Brisk acidity, firm tannins. Rich but slightly oxidised, with a warm,...

Good concentration, with ripe red fruit and spices. Smooth tannins. Red and black fruit with smoke, leather and dried porcini. Rich, broad and approachable.

Floral and red berry notes, dried berries, along with evolved aromas of leather, dried mushrooms and wet leaves. Spicy, with ripe tannins, juicy acidity and...

Moss and wild berries on the nose, along with dark chocolate and sweet spices. Jammy red fruit, dried mushrooms, vibrant acidity and smooth tannins. Youthful,...

Smoky, bretty aromas with dark fruit, mulberries and plums. Fine, grippy tannins, vibrant acidity, pure fruit and a warm finish.

Sweet cherry, leather, vanilla and nutmeg. Smooth tannins. Juicy red cherry, tea leaves and fresh acidity. Spicy notes, supple texture and fine-grained tannins with energetic...

Dried cherries, dates, oak, leather, wet leaves and French toast. Good fruit concentration, a smooth mouthfeel, vibrant acidity and a long finish. Robust tannins need...