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From Chianti Classico 2013 & 2012: The Luck of the Draw (Sep 2015)
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Giacomo Mori Giacomo Mori is perhaps the single most overlooked producer
Giacomo Mori 2012 Chianti Riserva Castelrotto
in all of Tuscany. Specifically, the estate's Chianti is one of the most delicious, affordable wines readers will find anywhere in
San Casciano Dei Bagni, Tuscany
the world. Mori's straight Chianti is done mostly in cask, with
Red wine from Italy
some tonneau. The Riserva spends a year in tonneau and a
Drinking window: 2015 - 2024
Achilles heel - has come down in recent years. For my money
second year in cask, but the oak influence - always this wine's Mori's straight Chianti is one of the most compelling
The 2012 Chianti Riserva Castelrotto is quite pretty and delicate in this
expressions of Sangiovese anywhere in Tuscany. In fact, in any
vintage. Sweet red cherries, crushed flowers, mint and gentle spices all
other region, that wine would sell for 50-100% more.
take shape. Reflecting the more modest quality of the year compared with 2013, the 2012 Riserva is feminine in style, with a lifted, floral expression of fruit and mid-weight structure. It, too, is incredibly delicious. Bright rose petal and raspberry notes add the final shades of nuance.
Grape/Blend 85% Sangiovese, 15% Merlot Release price $25.00
Antonio Galloni. Tasting date: July 2015 Š 2015 Vinous Media
Cases Produced (12 bottles/case) 3100