ON-288530 BC-176842

Mazzei Ser Lapo Riserva Chianti Classico 2011, Docg

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

$23.95 (288530)

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89 pts
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December 12, 2015

Critic Reviews (4)

John Szabo, MS
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John Szabo, MS

An open, very pretty, silky and perfumed vintage for Mazzei's Riserva, in a delicate and elegant style, full of grace...

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Michael Godel
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Michael Godel

Fleshy sour cherry, red apple and red raspberry Sangiovese. Solid, as expected per the house, rangy, ripe and ropey,...

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Rhys Pender, MW
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Rhys Pender, MW

Savoury, meaty, dried herbs, leather, floral notes and spice with dried cherry and plum on the nose. The palate is...

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David Lawrason
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David Lawrason

This is a very nicely formed, balanced Tuscan red that nicely fits currant-cherry, herbs and mild oak spice. It's...

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Community Reviews (3)

Adam
Adam

Took a bit of time to open, but then a very poised wine emerged with subtle layers of red fruit, spice and herbs reveal themselves on quite a firm bed of acidity. Acidity is off-putting at first, but seems to soften a bit with time in the glass. A wine deserving / needing some contemplation.

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Alex Zanella
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