Fattoria Rodano

Chianti Classico Riserva 'Vigna Viacosta' 2010

93

A concentrated, plum, and licorice-flavored red, with shading of wild herb, underbrush and tar. There is a distinctive counterpoint between the sweet fruit and saline, minerally elements. Ends with find grip and length. Drink now through 2025

Fattoria Rodano

Chianti Classico Riserva 'Vigna Viacosta' 2001

92

Here's an intense and flavorful '01 just beginning to hit its stride. The scents evoke a forest floor in their earthiness, with the dark savor of bluefoot mushrooms. A stroke of tannin closes off the plum skin and juicy black cherry flavor, then the succulent richness of the fruit is back in the end, growing bolder with air. Ready over the next several years. Enotec Imports, Denver, CO

Fattoria Rodano

Chianti Classico 2019

92

Anyone who believes that the only superb wines from the Chianti Classico district are ones with the words “Riserva” or “Gran Selezione” tacked onto their designation will be persuaded to the contrary by this wine. It shows satisfying richness without any excess ripeness, and the fact that it is much more flavorful than it is weighty makes it very versatile. What makes it especially interesting is how deftly its fruity aromas and flavors are interwoven with spicy and savory streaks. It borders on being “earthy,” but there’s nothing remotely “dirty” about the wine, so let’s just stick with “savory.” As for the value it offers, this is more detailed and compelling than many “Riserva” or “Gran Selezione” Chianti Classico wines, as you’ll agree if you taste this.