Viticcio
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Viticcio 2004 Monile Red (Toscana)
- $49
This Cabernet Sauvignon emphasizes delicate, feminine aromas that are rare to find in the variety. Small berry, toasted almond and herbs are buoyant and fresh. But Cabernet’s hearty character definitely comes through midpalate thanks to jackhammer tannins and thick concentration. Drink after 2012.
— M.L.
(4/1/2008)
Viticcio 2006 Riserva Sangiovese (Chianti Classico)
- $27
Lush richness and velvety concentration set this wine apart from most Chianti Classico. The blend includes 15% Merlot (which is a lot) and you can really taste spice, chocolate fudge and black cherry. Determined oak notes reveal themselves in the mouth and add to the wine’s overall richness.
— M.L.
(6/1/2009)
Viticcio 1997 Lucius Riserva Sangiovese (Chianti Classico)
- $25
Closed now, but the impressive depth and richness of fruit and texture are still evident. Opens with aromas of black and blueberries, touches of carob and cinnamon. Chewy, yet smooth and polished, cocoa and espresso accent the subdued very dark cherry fruit. Shows dusty tannins and a leathery note on the long finish. Cellar til 2005.
— W.E.
(4/1/2001)
Viticcio 2005 Riserva Sangiovese (Chianti Classico)
- $28
This is an extremely well balanced Riserva (with 15% Merlot in the blend) that plays with various elements—fruit, toast and mineral—extremely well. In appearance, it is a muscular, brooding wine and in the mouth it exhibits dense extraction and loads of rich, velvety fruit.
— M.L.
(9/1/2008)
Viticcio 2005 Riserva Lucius Sangiovese (Chianti Classico)
- $35
The wood elements here are evident and result in seductive aromas of vanilla, spice and tobacco that co-exist with fresh red fruit, cherry and plum. It has chewy tannins and a tight mouthfeel that suggests a pairing with game or a hearty stew. This is a modern, blockbuster wine with 10% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon.
— M.L.
(9/1/2008)
Viticcio 2006 Sangiovese (Chianti Classico)
- $20
Thick, almost impenetrable concentration sets the tone and is followed by dense, plush and youthful aromas of blueberry, cherries, sweet spice and almond paste. The wine has obviously experienced a sophisticated wood aging regimen and this has helped to shape its chewy consistency and firm tannins. It is blended with 10% Merlot.
— M.L.
(9/1/2008)
Viticcio 1998 Sangiovese (Chianti Classico)
- Best Buy
- $12
Offers aromas and flavors of cherry, cedar, licorice and menthol. The mouthfeel is even, full and supple, and the long, dry finish displays substantial tannins as well as earth and spice accents. Can be held for three to five years.
— W.E.
(4/1/2001)
Viticcio 2008 Riserva Sangiovese (Chianti Classico)
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- $30
This estate makes two riservas. One bottling has a small addition of Cabernet Sauvignon, while this one includes 5% Merlot. As a result, this shows added cherry freshness, although it is a bit austere, and it concludes with notes of leather, tobacco and cured meat.
— M.L.
(4/1/2013)
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