Chianti Classico 2004 and 2005 Riservas

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This is Walter Speller's third collection of notes from last month's Collezione tasting in Florence, pictured here.

CHIANTI CLASSICO 2005 RISERVAS

Angelini, Tenuta San Leonino Riserva 2005 Chianti Classico 16 Drink 2009-14
Oenologist Fabrizio Ciufoli
Deep ruby, only the merest signs of age. Herbal sweet fruit and licorice nose. Attractive sweet fruit too, which is dominated halfway through by fierce tannins. Still, a good effort. 14% (WS)

Angelini, Tenuta San Leonino Monsenese Riserva 2005 Chianti Classico 17 Drink 2009-15
Barrel sample.
Oenologist Fabrizio Ciufoli. 90% Sangiovese, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon
Deep, still youthful looking ruby. Subdued, showing kitchen spice, and hints...