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"This is a decidedly sexy, voluptuous style that retains plenty of aromatic nuances. It is another terrific entry-level wine from Rocca di Castagnoli."

"In a darker, balsamic vein, this red evokes tar, black cherry, underbrush and tobacco flavors. They're all held together by the dense, fine tannins. Oak spice emerges on the taut finish."

"Deep ruby-red. Red cherry and fresh herb aromas along with a pronounced smoky quality on the intense nose. Fresh on the palate, with red cherry, strawberry and herb flavors carrying through on the bright finish. Not the last word in complexity or length but very well made."

"Intensive aroma of red fruits, typical for a Sangiovese wine, complemented by a delicate vanilla note. Good structure, with soft tannins and well-balanced acid. Fresh, red fruits with cherry in the foreground".

"The 2007 Chianti Classico Riserva Vigna del Sorbo is a wine that expresses a contemporary vision of what Chianti Classico can be but without ever fully abandoning its roots. The single-vineyard Vigna del Sorbo adds 10% Cabernet Sauvignon (planted on Sangiovese rootstocks) to the Sangiovese. Texturally it is classic Sangiovese with the fine, sweet tannins that are the hallmark of the vintage, while the Cabernet adds a sepia-hued dimension to the fruit and an element of greater richness in the body, but without dominating the aromatic or flavor profile. The radiant warmth of Panzano doesn’t hurt either, as the fruit is gloriously ripe and soft in this vintage. Everything is beautifully in balance, including the oak, which is barely perceptible."

"Subtle currant, cedar and floral aromas. ...follow through to a dense, full-bodied palate of ripe fruits and silky tannins, with a long finish. A little age will soften this just slightly. Really serious. Best after 2010."

"Bright red. Fresh red berries, cinnamon and flint on the captivating nose. Then bright and fresh in the mouth, with sweet red cherry and saline nuances nicely framed by mouthwatering acidity. Finishes with excellent persistence. Hard to beat this as an everyday table wine."

"Offers a stunning aromatic display of jammy black fruits, balsam wood, dried herbs, licorice, and a Provencal/garrigue smell. Some peppery notes even came through. Full-bodied, concentrated, and fat, with high glycerin levels, a chewy, plush, succulent personality, sweet tannin, gobs of fruit, and a long, heady finish." Reviewed by Robert Parker.