Italy

Chianti Classico

Medium

Natural Cork

Riserva

While Tenuta di Lilliano was founded in the Middle Ages, wine production here was only instigated in 1958 by Princess Eleonora Ruspoli Berlingieri, whose family bought the estate in 1920. Today her son Giulio Ruspoli is in charge, with oenologist Lorenzo Landi taking care of the winemaking. Perched on a gently sloping hill, the estate’s 40ha are planted to only three varieties: Sangiovese, Colorino and Merlot. The riserva is a blend of 95% Sangiovese and 5% Merlot, with fermentation taking place in stainless steel, followed by 15 months in large French oak casks. 

Susan Hulme MW: Smoky, dried cherry aromas welcome a smooth and harmonious palate with densely concentrated fruit and a lingering, bitter cherry finish. Seems youthful still. 

Andrew Jefford: This is rich, intense, deep and structured. It's certainly a commanding wine though crafted in a modern style, with an almost Pomerol-like sensual charm. Hard to resist.

Monty Waldin: A little too extracted, with evident tannins but fruit that's not quite so evident. Very enjoyable nonetheless.

Sangiovese

Lilliano, Riserva, Chianti Classico, Tuscany, Italy, 2010

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While Tenuta di Lilliano was founded in the Middle Ages, wine production here was only instigated in 1958 by Princess Eleonora R

Lilliano, Chianti Classico Riserva 2010

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