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Marchese Antinori Riserva Chianti Classico 2013 Wine Review

Marchese Antinori Riserva Chianti Classico 2013

Marchese Antinori Riserva Chianti Classico 2013

Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy

Community Score:91/100

Community Reviews: 4

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Price: $42.95

Drink: 2017-2022

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 13.5%

Sweetness: Extra Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine


Winery: Marchese Antinori

Agent: Halpern Enterprises

Natalie's Score: 89/100

The Sangiovese grapes for this Italian red wine grow on the Tignanello Estate nestled in the core of the Chianti Classico district. This wine is matured for 14 months in small oak casks followed by another 12 months aging in the bottle before it goes to market. Smoky cigar box and dried herbs on the nose, extremely dry palate, full-bodied and subtle. Earthy not fruity. Dedicated to those who love the slow unfolding of sensual pleasure in the glass. Could use some cellar time. Decant 1-2 hours.

Chianti Classico food pairings: meat-sauce ravioli, pesto, beef stew.

Perfect Pasta and Tomato Sauce Wine

This Marchese Antinori Riserva Chianti Classico 2013 was reviewed on February 9, 2017 by Natalie MacLean

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Pricing & Stock Information

  • BCLDB
  • 575845
  • $40.03 
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Reviews and Ratings

Jane Staples - Certified Sommelier rated this wine as 93/100 with the following review:

A dark ruby/garnet Chianti Classico with aromas of cherry, vanilla, cedar and touch of mocha. The delicious palate repeats with mouth-watering acidity in a smooth extra-dry mouthfeel and long mocha/ cherry finish. Enjoy with pasta in pesto sauce.
Tasted Jan. 2017
Lori Kilmartin WSET3 - WSET3 Sommelier rated this wine as 92/100 with the following review:

Decanted this wine to share with some friends on a Wednesday night. This is a blend of 90% Sangiovese and 10% Cabernet from the Tignanello estate. Attractive earthy aromas, some black cherry, leather and spice and a long finish. Tannins are a bit firm and the acidity still fairly prevalent so this is a Chianti that will improve with aging. Tasted February 15, 2017. @AntinoriFamily
Smoky cigar box and dried herbs on the nose, extremely dry palate, full-bodied and subtle. Earthy not fruity. Dedicated to those who love the slow unfolding of sensual pleasure in the glass. Could use some cellar time. Decant 1-2 hours. - Community Wine Reviews

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