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Bright red. Sweet spice, ripe red cherry, licorice and flowers on the nose and in the mouth. Smooth and bright, and though not exactly the last word in concentration or complexity, this is downright irresistible in its juicy, fruity appeal. Podere Brizio recently changed ownership and now belongs to Dievole, the Chianti Classico producer (Podere Brizio’s previous owner, Roberto Bellini, is the man who sold the Chiesa di Santa Restituta estate to Gaja, who renamed it Pieve di Santa Restituta). (Ian D'Agata, Vinous, April 2018)
Bright red. Sweet spice, ripe red cherry, licorice and flowers on the nose and in the mouth. Smooth and bright, and though not exactly the last word in concentration or complexity, this is downright irresistible in its juicy, fruity appeal. Podere Brizio recently changed ownership and now belongs to Dievole, the Chianti Classico producer (Podere Brizio’s previous owner, Roberto Bellini, is the man who sold the Chiesa di Santa Restituta estate to Gaja, who renamed it Pieve di Santa Restituta). (Ian D'Agata, Vinous, April 2018)
9.2Anthony De Blasi
The fruit is dominant on the straight Brunello where the “rustic” tones play the first violin on the Riserva. Personally, I prefer the first
The fruit is dominant on the straight Brunello where the “rustic” tones play the first violin on the Riserva. Personally, I prefer the first
9.2Christo Barker
Loved it, day 19 of COVID quarantine
Loved it, day 19 of COVID quarantine
9.4Martijn
Nice nose with tobaco and chocolat. Acids not fully integrated. Wait a few years.
Nice nose with tobaco and chocolat. Acids not fully integrated. Wait a few years.
9.0David Blechman
Eating at Villa Dievole
Eating at Villa Dievole
8.8Location
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