Giacomo Mori Castelrotto Chianti Riserva DOCG, Tuscany, Italy

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點擊次數(shù)：3482

The 2009 Chianti Riserva Castelrotto wraps around the palate with dark cherries, plums, licorice, tobacco, menthol and spices. Layers of flavor build to the generous, inviting finish. The Castelrotto is 95% Sangiovese and 5% Merlot aged in neutral French oak barrels. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2019. A Marc de Grazia Selection, various American importers, including: de Grazia Imports; tel. (417) 732-4200; Michael Skurnik, Syosset, NY; tel. (516) 677-9300; Estate Wines Ltd., San Rafael, CA; tel. (415) 492-9411; Robert Houde Wines, Elk Grove Village, IL (847) 430-3887

The 2008 Chianti Riserva Castelrotto incorporates 15% Merlot, which is mostly felt in the soft contours of the wine. Layers of dark fruit caress the palate beautifully from start to finish. This is a terrific effort from Mori. Anticipated maturity: 2013-2023. Giacomo Mori is one of my favorite under the radar estates in Tuscany. Quality has been consistently on the rise over the last few years. A Marc de Grazia Selection, various American importers, including: de Grazia Imports; tel. (417) 732-4200; Michael Skurnik, Syosset, NY; (516) 677-9300, Estate Wines Ltd., San Rafael CA; (415) 492-9411, Giuliana Imports, Boulder CO; (303) 547-6343, Robert Houde Wines, Bensenville IL; (630) 422-1119

The 2007 Chianti Riserva Castelrotto is 85% Sangiovese and 15% Merlot aged in French oak barrels. As readers can see, it is the estate’s more modern Chianti. The oak gives the Castelrotto a nice sense of volume, warmth and spiciness to complement the fruit. This is undoubtedly a very fine bottle, but I increasingly find the Mori wine I actually want to drink is the straight Chianti. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2020. A Marc de Grazia Selection, various American importers, including: de Grazia Imports; tel. (417) 732-4200; Michael Skurnik, Syosset, NY; (516) 677-9300, Estate Wines Ltd., San Rafael CA; (415) 492-9411, Giuliana Imports, Boulder CO; (303) 547-6343, Robert Houde Wines, Bensenville IL; (630) 422-1119

The estate’s 2006 Chianti Riserva Castelrotto adds 15% Merlot to the Sangiovese and is aged in French oak, both of which contribute to the wine’s greater richness. Ripe dark cherries, plums, flowers and new leather emerge from this relatively soft yet powerful Chianti. The Castelrotto possesses terrific harmony, especially in the way the small barrels give the wine an extra dimension of volume without dominating its balance. Anticipated maturity: 2009-2016. Giacomo Mori is an excellent source for pure, straightforward Chiantis loaded with personality. A Marc de Grazia Selection, various American importers, including: de Grazia Imports; tel. (417) 732-4200; Michael Skurnik, Syosset, NY; (516) 677-9300, Estate Wines Ltd., San Rafael CA; (415) 492-9411, Giuliana Imports, Boulder CO; (303) 547-6343, Robert Houde Wines, Bensenville IL; (630) 422-1119