ON-288530 BC-176842

Mazzei Castello Di Fonterutoli Ser Lapo Chianti Classico Riserva 2007

Chianti Classico (Sangiovese) Chianti Classico (Sangiovese)
Tuscany, Italy

$23.95 (288530)

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90 pts
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October 13, 2012

Critic Reviews (4)

John Szabo, MS
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John Szabo, MS

There's an intriguing streak of oyster shell minerality that drives through the core of this wine, supported by more...

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Anthony Gismondi
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Anthony Gismondi

One of the best things about sangiovese is its transparency as in more red fruits and minerality with less oak and...

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Michael Godel
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Michael Godel

May cause intellectual and physical moiety due to a bold, morning mug of mocha driven, piazza juice but I wouldn’t...

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David Lawrason
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David Lawrason

This is an engaging, well balanced Chianti at prime time, but it doesn't have the depth or complexity to warrant the...

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Community Reviews (3)

Scott Woodside
Scott Woodside

I need to find more...

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Blair WineLover
Blair WineLover

Starts smooth, and develops a chocolatey finish after a while. It did not go sour and dry for me. Good value at this price point, for a change.

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Mike de Maria
Mike de Maria

Wonderful balance in this wine. It's red fruit dominated with some complex savoury flavours, elegant, juicy and full of flavour. When really trying I think I got what John Szabo refers to as "oyster shell minerality." There's something to that, although I'd never be able to come up with such a description.

It was delicious with a Garlic and Sage Marinated Berkshire Pork Chop cooked medium rare, but I think it has the stuff to go well with beef dishes as well.

Really nice wine, well worth the $25.

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