2008 Antinori "Badia a Passignano" Chianti Classico Riserva
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91VN
91WS
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Wine Advocate
Reviewed June 2012The 2008 Chianti Classico Riserva (100% Sangiovese) from Antinori’s Badia a Passignano estate, possesses gorgeous delineation and energy from start to finish. Sweet red cherries, flowers, licorice, tobacco and mint take shape beautifully in the glass. Deceptively medium in body, the 2008 Chianti Classico Riserva possesses marvelous depth for the year and terrific balance. Raspberries, crushed flowers, licorice and spices are layered into an understated finish built mostly on energy. Over the last few years, this has been one of the most improved wines in the Antinori line-up. This is a great showing. Anticipated maturity: 2014-2023 (AG).
Professional Reviews
91
Vinous
Dark red. Musky red berries and spicecake on the nose, with complicating notes of wilted violet and vanilla. Ripe, sappy and expansive, offering sweet red cherry-cola and vanilla flavors. A spine of tangy acidity adds structure and lift to the long, sappy, subtly spicy finish. This wine unfolds nicely in the glass, suggesting that some cellaring will be rewarded. A very successful Badia a Passignano, one of the better vintages I remember at a similar stage of development (ID).
91
Wine Spectator
Cherry, currant, leather, cedar and tobacco flavors highlight this medium-weight, chewy red. The tannins are on the assertive side, with a firm finish and spicy aftertaste. Gains harmony with air. Best from 2015 through 2022 (BS).
90
Wine Enthusiast
At the heart of Chianti Classico, Badia a Passignano is among the most beautiful wine properties in the world with an ancient abbey that crowns softly rolling hills. This wine is packed tightly with bright cherry, spice and tobacco notes, and lingering touches of wild berry and cola.
Details
| Type | Red Wine |
|---|---|
| Varietal | Sangiovese |
| Origin | Chianti, Tuscany, Italy |
| Bottle Size | 750 mL |
| SKU | 1582115 |