ON-954370

Montiverdi Vigneto Cipressone Chianti Classico 1998, Docg

Chianti Classico (Sangiovese) Chianti Classico (Sangiovese)
Tuscany, Italy

$24.95 (954370)

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87 pts
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June 25, 2011

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Colour is quite youthful and surprisingly vibrant considering the age of the vintage. However, nose is showing some...

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Dan Trcka
Dan Trcka

It is unbelievable to find a 1998 Chianti at the LCBO and the unbelievable part is that it is for $25. This aged, light bodied wine has intense aromas of red berry compote, leather, pine and vanilla. Tannins are refined to tannic (decant for half to one hour) and the finish is long with balanced acidity. At the beginning, the finish is a bit metallic, but if you wait, it will oxidize away. The closest wine I can compare this Chianti to is the Fortius Grand Reserva 1999 (LCBO# 114363 - no longer available), but about half as intense. My impression: BEAUTIFUL to DIVINE, 91 pts - would highly recommend to try and to buy 4-6 bottles. Tasted July/10.

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