Strada Chiantigiana 484, 53019
Castelnuovo, Beraradenga, Italy
An estate with a very good reputation, which the two reds I tried
lived up to better than the white. Tuscany seems to be a happening
place…
'I Sistri' Chardonnay 1998
Muted nose leads to a palate showing soft fruit, good concentration
and a mineralic streak. Very restrained. Good/very good
'Vigneto Rancia' Chianti Classico Reserva 1997
Single estate Chianti Classico from a top vintage. Deep red colour
with a dusty, herby nose displaying a nice ripe edge. Concentrated,
balanced palate has firm tannins and bright cherry fruit. Very good+
Fontalloro 1997
100% Sangiovese from a single vineyard. Impressive stuff. Concentrated
red/black colour. Huge, exotic nose with ripe fruit and a menthol edge
from the new oak. On the palate this is hugely concentrated: rich,
ripe and full with firm tannins, sweet red fruits and an exotic edge.
Finishes with a nice bitter savouriness. Very good/excellent
(Tasted November 2000)