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Barone Ricasoli Chianti DOCG 2015

Barone Ricasoli Chianti DOCG 2015

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Barone Ricasoli Chianti DOCG 2015

Dark ruby color. Nose of spicy red fruits, it’s inviting and charming, but balanced and shows true Chianti character. Round on the palate with a good acidity level, showing red fruits and spices flavors, this is a wine for food. This well pair well with many dishes, fulfilling your expectations at a very enjoyable price point! Good+ (88)

Made of Sangiovese. Aged in tanks. Alcohol level of 13,5%

Available in SAQ stores for 15,55$ (Code SAQ : 13188858)

Barone Ricasoli’s website: baronericasoli.com

Sample proposed by Vins Fins l’Agence: sdvf.ca

For other Barone Ricasoli’s wine tasting notes, look here

Podere Castorani Scià Puglia IGT 2014

Podere Castorani Scià Puglia IGT 2014

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Podere Castorani Scià Puglia IGT 2014

Dark ruby color. Nose of dark berries, spices, earth and dried flowers. Silky on the palate with fruit flavors, spices note, drinks quite easily and is very enjoyable, especially for its price! Good (87)

Made of sangiovese. Alcohol level of 13%

Available at the SAQ for 12,15$ (Code SAQ : 10966765)

Podere Castorani’s website: poderecastorani.it

Sample proposed by Les Sélections Fréchette: selectionsfrechette.com

Paterna Colli Aretini Chianti 2014

Paterna Colli Aretini Chianti 2014

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Paterna Colli Aretini Chianti 2014

Beautiful ruby color. Nose of cherries, sweet spices (cinnamon), earth, it’s fresah and inviting. What a good idea to fall for the wine and listen to its call! Perfect acidity level, right amount of fruit flavors, of chewyness with just a touch of spice. As many Italian wine, this one shines when paired with food. And beware, this is the kind of bottle you go through quite rapidly… Very good (89)

Made of Sangiovese (90%), Canaiolo and Colorino del Valdarno. Certified organic by ECOCERT. Aged 6 to 8 months in stainless tanks. Alcohol level of 12,5%

Available exclusively in the 900 Beaubien and Marché Atwater SAQ stores for 19,80$ (Code SAQ: 12817034)

Paterna’s website: paterna.it

They are represented in Québec by Oenopole: oenopole.ca

Paterna Colli Aretini Chianti 2014

Fattoria Lavacchio Puro DOCG Chianti 2015

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Fattoria Lavacchio Puro DOCG Chianti 2015

Bright ruby color. Nose of and palate of pure fruit notes without being too light or thin. Light bodied, great acidity, some strenght on the finish but nothing to lower its high drinkability! Perfect by itsel, to start a meal or over pastas or poultry. Very good (89) 

Made of  sangiovese. No added sulfites and certified organic farming. Aged in tanks. Alcohol level of 13,5%

Available at the SAQ for 20,70$ (Code SAQ : 12848367)

Fattoria Lavacchio’s website: fattorialavacchio.com

They are represented in Québec by Vinéalis: vinealis.qc.ca

Donna Laura Ali Sangiovese Toscana 2014

Donna Laura Ali Sangiovese Toscana 2014

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Donna Laura Ali Sangiovese Toscana 2014

Dense ruby color. Nose of red berries, spices, earth and flowers, it’s fresh and inviting. Good acidity on the palate with slightly sour red berry flavors (cranberries, cherries), sweet spices and a touch of earth. This is the kind of wine that successfully delivers great pairing during meals, especially at that price! Very good (89)

Made of 100% Sangiovese. Aged 12 months in stainless tanks. Alcohol level of 12,5%

CUrrentrly available on pre-order from the SAQ’s website, but will be sold in store beginning August 11th for 15,15$ (Code SAQ : 12898305)

Donna Laura’s website: donnalaurawines.com

L’Enoteca di Moreno De Marchi is the agency that represents them in Quebec: lenoteca.ca

Brancaia Tre Rosso IGT Toscana 2013

Brancaia Tre Rosso IGT Toscana 2013

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Brancaia Tre Rosso IGT Toscana 2013 

Medium garnet color. Nose of cherries, earth, old wood and spices. A little more dark and serious on the palate when compared to the nose, this wine still offers beautiful flavors of berries from which the cherry is the clear leader, then tobacco, spices and oak wich a classy and long finish. Please bring me a steak and then we will have a great pairing! Very good (89)

Made of 80% Sangiovese and a total of 20% of Cabernet-Sauvignon and Merlot. Aged 12 months in French oak barrels. Alcohol level of 13,5%

Available at the SAQ for 22,55$ (Code SAQ : 10503963)

Brancaia’s website: brancaia.com

Sample proposed by Trialto / Réserve et Sélection: trialto.com

My tasting note on the 2012 vintage of this wine: Brancaia Tre Rosso IGT Toscana 2012

Paterna Colli Aretini Chianti 2013

Paterna Colli Aretini Chianti 2013

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Paterna Colli Aretini Chianti 2013

Beautiful red cherry color. Nose of red berries, anise, a little something “greenish”, dried flowers and is very fresh. Balanced on the palate between flavors concentration and the acidity level. Ends in a long mouth watering finish that is all about freshness. Even better when brought at the table with food! Very good+ (90)

Mainly made of Sangiovese (90%) and completed by Colorino del Valdarno, Canaiolo and Ciliegiolo. The age of the vines goes from 8 to 40 years old. Aged in stainless steel tanks for 6 to 8 months. Alcohol level of 13,5%

This wine ix currently exclusively sold at the SAQ store of 900 rue Beaubien and Marché Atwater à Montréal for 19,80$ (Code SAQ: 12817034)

Paterna’s website: paterna.it

Reprensented in Québec by Oenopole: oenopole.ca

Bibi Graetz Casamatta Toscane 2014

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Bibi Graetz Casamatta Toscane 2014

Dark color. Aromas of black berries, bitter chocolate, spices and cherries leads the fruit notes on the palate. The wine is a little sweet and modern in style, but tasty and more fresh than expected. Good (87)

Made of Sangiovese (100%). Aged in french oak barrels. Alcohol level of 12,5%

Available at the SAQ for 16,90$ (Code SAQ : 11372441)

Producteur’s website : bibigraetz.com

Represented here in Québec by : reserve-selection.com

Barone Ricasoli Rocca Guicciarda Chianti Classico Riversa 2012

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Barone Ricasoli Rocca Guicciarda Chianti Classico Riversa 2012

Medium dark ruby color. Expressive and charming nose of flowers and ripe berries. Flavors of cherries and strawberries with some spices and oak undertones. Silky on the palate and just so good that you just want to have a sip after the other. Really tasty while showing some complexity. Very good+ (89)

Made of Sangiovese (80%), Merlot and Cabernet-Sauvignon. Aged 15 months in a mix of oak barrels and vats. Alcohol level of 13,5%

Available at the SAQ for 28,25$ (Code SAQ : 10253440)

Barone Ricasoli’s website : ricasoli.it

Represented in Québec by La Société de Vins Fins : sdvf.ca

Tasted along a Fontodi Chianti Classico 2012 – no winner, but liked both of them!

Duo Chianti 2012

 

Fontodi Chianti Classico DOCG 2012

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 Fontodi Chianti Classico DOCG 2012

Ruby color with purple hue. Aromas of red berries, spices, flowers and leather. Sappy fruit on the palate, the right amount of spice flavors, it drinks so well, especially with food where the wine simply shine. Still young and it shows with the tension and the little dryness on the finish. Air does help and adds silkiness on the palate to make me appreciate even more this wine. Very good+ (90)

Made of Sangiovese. Aged 12 months in French oak barrels. Alcohol level of 14%

Available at the SAQ for 29,90$ (Code SAQ : 00879841)

Fontodi’s website : fontodi.com

Represented in Québec by : montalvin.com

Drank this winr along a 2012 Barone Ricasoli Rocca Guicciarda Chianti Classico Riversa 2012. No winner, just two very good wine!

Duo Chianti 2012