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Buondonno Chianti Classico Riserva Casavecchio alla Piazza 2021

Sangiovese from Tuscany, Italy
DE 93
WC 92
15.0% ABV
Item # 353316

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$39.95

750ml
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93 points Decanter: "Despite losing 5-6% of production to frost damage in 2021, it was a generous year for the estate. Even the oldest vines, from which the Riserva is selected, yielded enough fruit for a record 10,000-bottle production. Initial nutty, oxidative aromas transition to wafts of sweet herbs ranging from mint and tarragon to fennel and liquorice. Ripe and plentiful, the palate packs in pure raspberry and sour cherry. Concentration and richness of fruit is offset by the tactile chalky texture and minerally undertow. Cedary wood notes still need to integrate but this tightens up on the finish, showing clear direction. Drinking window 2025-2035 (Feb 2024)"

92 points Raffaele Vecchione (WinesCritic.com): "Bright and of excellent sensorial workmanship, it shows notes of black plums, blackberries, litchi, lemon peel, cut grass, thyme and guarana. Full body, well-extracted and biting tannins and a slightly bitter but structured finish with a biting character. Better from 2026. (Feb 2024)"
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93 points Decanter: "Despite losing 5-6% of production to frost damage in 2021, it was a generous year for the estate. Even the oldest vines, from which the Riserva is selected, yielded enough fruit for a record 10,000-bottle production. Initial nutty, oxidative aromas transition to wafts of sweet herbs ranging from mint and tarragon to fennel and liquorice. Ripe and plentiful, the palate packs in pure raspberry and sour cherry. Concentration and richness of fruit is offset by the tactile chalky texture and minerally undertow. Cedary wood notes still need to integrate but this tightens up on the finish, showing clear direction. Drinking window 2025-2035 (Feb 2024)"

92 points Raffaele Vecchione (WinesCritic.com): "Bright and of excellent sensorial workmanship, it shows notes of black plums, blackberries, litchi, lemon peel, cut grass, thyme and guarana. Full body, well-extracted and biting tannins and a slightly bitter but structured finish with a biting character. Better from 2026. (Feb 2024)"
Product SKU 353316
Producer Buondonno
Country Italy
Region Tuscany
SubRegion Chianti Classico DOCG
Varietal Sangiovese
Designation Riserva
Vintage 2021
Size 750ml
Color Red
ABV 15.0%
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