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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

Ampeleia Unlitro Costa Toscana 2015

Ampeleia Unlitro Costa Toscana 2015

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Ampeleia Unlitro Costa Toscana 2015

Foggy ruby color. Nose of red berries, earth, spices and aromatic herbs. On the palate there is fruit, good acidity, just a touch of bitteness on the finish, a great drinkability and that special twit that some Italian have (despite the not so traditionnal blend) this freshness… that calls for food! Very good (89)

Blend of 35% Grenache, 35% Carignan and 30% d‘Alicante Bouschet. 1L bottle size. Aged 6 months in concrete tanks. Certified organic. Alcohol level of 12,5%

Available in SAQ stores for 24,75$ (Code SAQ : 12767532)

Represented in Québec by Oenopole: oenopole.ca

Ampeleia Unlitro Costa Toscana 2015

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

Le Macchiole Paleo Toscana IGT 2012

Le Macchiole Paleo Toscana IGT 2012

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Le Macchiole Paleo Toscana IGT 2012 

Produced as an IGT because it is not allowed into the Bolgheri appellation where the vines grows to do a wine from a single varietal.

Very dark cherry color. Nose with luscious and pretty oak notes, then the fruit, spices, dry herbs and the green bell pepper. So great on the palate, it’s tasty, young, the oak is there but all balanced with a long mineral finish. Great structure, acidity and even freshness! Again the grape variety shows, but there is also a difference coming from the origin of the wine and the place where the vines grows. Superb (93)

Made of 100% de Cabernet Franc. Aged 20 months in oak barrels, 75% being new. Alcohol level of 14,5%

This vintage will soon be available at the SAQ for 99,00$ (Code SAQ : 12640224)

Le Macchiole’ website: lemacchiole.it

Trialto / Réserve & Sélection is the agency that represents them in Québec: trialto.com

Sample proposed by a producer’s representative.

Tenuta Sette Ponti Oreno Toscane 2012

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Tenuta Sette Ponti Oreno Toscane 2012

Very dark color. Nose of spicy oak, black berries in a deep and complex way. Really tasty, young, long, with fruit, spices and oak being there, but the balance keeps all the flavors underground control. Will become a great wine. Excellent (91)

Made of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot. Aged 12 months in french oak barrels. Alcohol level of 14% 

Available at the SAQ for 73,00$ (Code SAQ : 10297047)

Tenuta Sette Ponti’s website: tenutasetteponti.it

Tasted during an event hosted in Réserve et Sélection offices.

Le Macchiole Bolgheri Rosso DOC 2013

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Le Macchiole Bolgheri Rosso DOC 2013

Purple colored. Aromas and flavors of grape jelly, dark berries, spices, and notes of dark chocolate and oak. Coats well the palate with its rich fruit profile without being heavy or over ripe. Would pair well with roasted meat dishes. Also available in magnum size bottle (1,5L), the right size for hosting a party! Good+ (88)

Made of Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Syrah. Aged 10 months in a mix of oak barrels (80%, 1/4 of 2 wines, 3/4 from 3 wines) and stainless tanks (20%). Alcohol level of 14,5%

Available at the SAQ for 29,20$ (Code SAQ : 11098285) or 60,75$ for the magnum sized bottle (1,5L, Code SAQ :  11692866)

Producer’s website: lemacchiole.it

Represented in Québec by: reserve-selection.com

Tasted at an event hosted in the agency offices

 

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