Antinori - Marchese Antinori Chianti Classico Riserva 2008

FALSTAFF: "Glänzendes, sattes Rubin. Sehr fein gezeichnete Nase, duftet nach Zwetschgen und Himbeere. Klar und geradlinig am Gaumen, entfaltet sich mit geschliffenem Tannin, viel reife Kirsche, im Finale guter Druck, saftig, blüht nach einiger Belüftung nochmals toll auf."

THE WINE ADVOCATE: "My notes for the 2008 Chianti Classico Riserva Marchese Antinori from a blind tasting read “reminds me of Tignanello.” Thankfully, I was not too far off! The Riserva Marchese Antinori includes 10% international varieties in addition to the Sangiovese, which does make it the wine closest to Tignanello in the Antinori lineup. The 2008 is a big, broad shouldered wine with dark red cherries, tobacco, licorice and herbs in a medium to full-bodied style supported by vibrant tannins and mouth watering acidity. The Riserva Marchese Antinori shows terrific length and balance through to the dark, authoritative finish. Despite an international leaning, this is without question a Sangiovese-based wine. Anticipated maturity: 2017-2029."

WEINWISSER: "Intensives Rubinrot. Im Glas zeigen sich Aromen von Brombeeren und Kirschen, Kaffee, würzige und florale Anklänge sowie feine Röstnoten. Im Mund präsente Frucht, würzige Akzente, harmonische Struktur, dichte Tannine, komplexe Art und ein fruchtigwürziger Abgang."

WINE SPECTATOR: " An international style, with smoky aromas and flavors that overlay black cherry, tobacco and tea. Harmonious, coming together with air. Decant or cellar."