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Most interesting tasting of Italian wines in London, smoothly and expertly organized by Jane Hunt MW of www.huntandspeller.com. This time I chose to focus on wines from Tuscany.
The producers who came to the tasting were an excellent selection, and here below is a totally subjective choice of a few who impressed me the most.
Thank you Alice Brizioli for the presentation of your wines. Now certified bio (organic) according to European standards.
Chianti DOCG 2020
A solid product that still needs time to evolve. Score 88.
Chianti Colli Fiorentini DOCG 2019
90% sangiovese and 10% canaiolo, An excellent Chianti. Score 90
Chianti Superiore DOCG 2018.
This one takes 5% pf pulitello grapes, another top Chianti that will be at its peak sooner than the other two. Score 90
Vin Santo (100% malvasia), Score 88
Canaiolo IGT 2020.
A fruity interpretation of this so-called "minor" grape of Tuscany, usually blended with sangiovese in Chianti. Score 88
Bruzzico 2017.
The "Supertuscan" of their range. 50% sangiovese and 50% cabernet sauvignon, aged separately for five years: cab in large barrels and sangiovese in barrique. Ready now, still good potential. Excellent body and balance, very complex and long. Score 93. RRP 25 euro
These wines caught my attention, thank you Martina Marrini for your explanations. Organic certified since 2018.
Campidivini La Cornia, (bio) 2018
Fruity pinot noir, reminds me of some New Zealand wines, sunny and lively. Score 90.
Campidivini La Chiusa, IGT blend 2015
Round and long, an excellent price/quality ratio at 10 euro RRP. Score 94, ready now.
Grand Collection, Anno 0, IGT 2015
70% sangiovese and rest cab sauvignon, merlot and petit verdot
A smooth, round wine with great body and complex tertiary aromas. Score 92
Primum 2017 and 2016 Chianti classico DOCG.
95% sangiovese and 5% alicante, 18 months in large barrel. An imposing wine, round and compex, with great potential for further evolution. Score 92 for the 2017 which is in my opinion the better of the two.
Pasquino Primum 2015 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG.
Sangiovese 100%, 30 months in barrels and amphoras. Clay slows evolution, this wine has a purposefully rough character which conveys it imposing personality. Score 94. RRP 38 euro
A most interesting encounter with a family who moved around the world, from italy to Mauritius, South Africa, Singapore and back to Italy to make excellent wines in Tuscany. Thank you Nicolas for a great tasting. Certified bio-organic production.
Chianti Riserva 2017 DOCG.
Easy nose, more aggressive in the mouth. Score 88.
Il Primo 2016, Chianti Superiore 2016 DOCG.
100% sangiovese, full round smooth. Score 92
Matrio 2016 IGT Toscana malbec
The biggest surprise of the day, an Argentinian grape in Tuscany, well done. A complex wine, perfectly balanced, harmonious. Score 94.
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