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2004 Antinori Chianti Classico Riserva
Vineyard: Antinori
Price: $11.32- $27.99
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Varietal: Sangiovese
Style: Red
Region: Italy > Umbria
Other Vintages: 2008
WINEMAKER'S NOTE
55% Sangiovese, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot, 5% Syrah Antinori has produced Chianti Classico, one of the most widely known wines in the world, for centuries. This particular wine was introduced in 1928 by Niccolò, Piero Antinori's father, as the first Chianti produced specifically to improve with age. Villa Antinori Riserva, which has become the bench-mark for Chianti Classico Riserva, is only produced in good vintage years. The wine's label, which had remained unchanged since 1928, was s...
Expert Reviews
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  • International Wine Cellar
    Medium saturated ruby. Exaggerated nose shows almost liqueur-like raspberry and black cherry aromas, along with cinnamon and musky roasted coffee highlights. More overripe cherry flavor on the palate, complicated by a whiff of smoke and grilled bacon. The rich chocolate and coffee finishing flavors display only medium length. A pleasant wine with features more typical of the 2003 vintage.
  • Wine Spectator
    Rating: 85/100 - As reviewed by Wine Spectator on 10/31/05
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  • Erlina
    Marchese Antinori:<br/>O 2004-2005<br/><br/>Antinori Guado Al Tasso:<br/>O 2001-2006<br/><br/>Antinori Tignanello IGT:<br/>O 1990,1993,1997,1998,1999,2001,2003,2004 (mature)<br/><br/>2005,2006 (young)
  • Fellow Drync'r
    color dark ruby smell of old Italy Europa style- slight feety- cinnamon slight taste initial berry, slight fruit, med body, smooth finish.
  • Fellow Drync'r
    Gift from Margi and pat. Great bouquet. Drinks well. Fruity finish.
  • Fellow Drync'r
    Light chianti with nice oaky finish unlike most. Excellent wine.
  • Fellow Drync'r
    2009 Xmas gift for James and Michele.
  • caraujo
    Consistently good super Tuscan
  • Fellow Drync'r
    Not too bitter nor acid.
  • Fellow Drync'r
    Great everyday wind.
  • Fellow Drync'r
    I drank the 2005
  • Fellow Drync'r
    Just pleasant
  • Fellow Drync'r
    Awesome!! $20
  • Fellow Drync'r
    가벼운편 dry하지않음
  • Fellow Drync'r
    Fullish body
  • kokuyama
    A-