1999 Antinori Chianti Classico Riserva Badia a Passignano
| Vineyard: | Antinori |
| Price: | $49.99- $224.45 |
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| Varietal: | Sangiovese |
| Style: | Red |
WINEMAKER'S NOTE
"Built for the ages, this powerful young Chianti classico is destined to be a classic of the vintage. Its deep, pungent sangiovese flavors layer lean plum tomato and fuller cherry with broader flavors of the earth as it coasts off into a detailed, complex finish. The tight structure is aristocratic, as are the mineral-tinged flavors. Cellar a case. This stands among the best wines Antinori has made."-Wines & Spirits
Brilliant ruby colour with cherry aromas and chocolate overtones. It is intensel...
Expert Reviews
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CellarTracker Community Tasting NotesCommunity Tasting Notes (average 89.9 pts. and median of 90 pts. in 24 notes)
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Wine AdvocateRating: 92/100 - As reviewed in Wine Advocate # 144 on Dec-02
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Wine & SpiritsRating: 94/100 - As reviewed by Wine & Spirits Magazine
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Vintage ChartRating for Italy-Tuscany: 94 (good year)<br/><br/>Drinkability: young, aging quickly, could be good now<br/>



