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tadadesign.it John Matta Italian Wine Maker of the Year 1997, 2002, 2005, 2010 GILBERT & GAILLARD IGT Ripa delle Mandorle ’13 score 87 Deep ruby. Warm nose dominated by jammy black fruits. Fresh, mouth-coating palate with dense, melted tannins and an oak finish. Works best with food. IGT Ripa delle More ’11 score 92 IGT Ripa delle More ’10 score 87 IGT Ripa delle Mandorle ’12 score 88 Ch. Cl. G. S. Vigna La Prima ’10 score 90 Deep ruby. Warm, open nose recalling jammy black fruits with a spicy note. Fresh, mouth-coating palate with a well-integrated tannin structure. Lingering melted finish. Serve with grilled meats. Gambero Rosso - 3 Bicchieri Ch. Cl. Vigna La Prima 2010 IGT FSM 2007 & 2004 IGT Ripa delle More 1997 & 1994 Ch. Cl. Riserva Agostino Petri 2011 - score 92 Ch. Cl. Gran Sel. Vigna La Prima 2010 - score 92 Ch. Cl. San Jacopo 2012 - score 90 IGT Ripa delle More 2011 - score 92 IGT FSM 2009 - score 92 5° Concorso Nazionale Merlot d’Italia Vincitore - Winner: FSM 2004 e 2005 Ripa delle More 30th Anniversary 1980-2010 DECANTER: THE WORLD'S BEST WINE MAGAZINE Ch. Cl. G. S. Vigna La Prima ’10: OUTSTANDING ` score Wine Guides 95 2015 Decanter’s overall rating. Lifted, fresh and floral aromas over cassis cherry fruits. Lots of intensity with an overripness that gives identity and personality. The jammy notes open to a deep complex world of spices and summer fruit pudding with a nutty finish. Drink 2014-2025. Andrea Bricarello TOP MARKS FOR CASTELLO VICCHIOMAGGIO Head sommelier, La Chapelle, 35 Spital Sq, London E1. www.galvinrestaurants.com Ch. Cl. G. S. Vigna La Prima ’10: score 95 Impressive morello cherries and ripe blackberry notes. Extremely balanced and elegant. Finess in a glass. Michael Garner Italian wine specialist, author of “Barolo, Tar & Roses”. Ch. Cl. G. S. Vigna La Prima ’10: score 96 Really cleverly done and highly persuasive: freshness, lift briskacidity and impressive depth of fruit balance the high alcohol well. Stephen Brook Wine Journalist. Ch. Cl. G. S. Vigna La Prima ’10: score 93 Opulent cherry and cassis nose, vibrant fruit. Suave and succulent, concentrated and fleshy, lacks a little bite and flair but the sweet almost jammy fruit is balanced by good acidity. Long. CASTELLO VICCHIOMAGGIO via Vicchiomaggio, 4 50022 Greve in Chianti (FI) Italia Tel. +39 055 854079 Fax +39 055 853911 www.vicchiomaggio.it [email protected] John Matta IWSC Italian Wine Maker of the Year Comitato Grandi Cru d’Italia 1997 2002 2005 2010 SLOW WINE: ITALY’S NEWEST WINE GUIDE. THE BEST WINE GUIDES 2015 L’ESPRESSO WINE GUIDE. TOP MARKS FOR CASTELLO VICCHIOMAGGIO Ch. Cl. San Jacopo ’12: score 17/20 Very direct, clean, pleasing,balanced and typical. Ch. Cl. Agostino Petri ’11 e ’09 Ch. Cl. Vigna La Prima ’10 IGT Ripa delle More ’09: score 17/20 IGT FSM ’09 e ’08 IGT Villa Vallemaggiore Campostella’12 score 16/20 IGT Villa Vallemaggiore Poggio Re ’10 IGT Villa Vallemaggiore Colle Alto ’11 LUCA MARONI: THE BEST ITALIAN WINES. Great grapes turned into great wines respecting primary aromas in nature. IGT Ripa delle More ’11 score 91 The wines of Castello Vicchiomaggio, owned by the Matta family, have aquired a first class place in the production of Chianti Classico. IGT Ripa delle Mandorle ’13 score 87 Ch. Cl. Agostino Petri ’11 score 88 Ch. Cl. San Jacopo ’12 score Ch. Cl. G. S. Vigna La Prima ’10 Ch. Cl. Agostino Petri ’09 e ’10 Ch. Cl. Agostino petri ’11 Ch. Cl. San Jacopo ’12, ’11 e ’10 Ch. Cl. Vigna La Prima ’09 e ’08 87 IGT Villa Vallemaggiore Poggio Re ’11 score 88 Creamy,soft, silky pulp of overripe sour cherry, nothing seems to disturb its fabulous harmony. IGT Villa Vallemaggiore Vermentino’13 score 88 IGT Villa Vallemaggiore Colle Alto’13 score 86 GAMBERO ROSSO: THE MOST WELL KNOWN. IGT Ripa delle More ’11, ’10 e ’09 IGT Ripa delle More ’97 e ’94 IGT FSM ’07 ’04 IGT Villa Vallemaggiore Vermentino’13 IGT Villa Vallemaggiore Poggio Re ’11 BIBENDA: ASSOCIATION OF ITALIAN SOMMELIER. IGT Ripa delle More ’11 Intense bouquet with hints of rhubarb, roses, aromatic herbs and liquorice. Full body with incisive tannins. IGT Ripa delle More ’10 e ’09 IGT FSM ’10 Substantial ruby bunches. Plum, blackberry and strawberry jam, humus and bark, as well as rusty tones... Ch.Cl. G.S. Vigna La Prima ’11 Red berry jam, orange peel, undergrowth with hints of the mediterranean. Satisfying, soft with a perfect acid tannin equilibrium and closure. Ch.Cl. Riserva Agostino Petri ’11 I VINI DI VERONELLI: ITALY’S MOST HISTORICAL WINE GUIDE. One of the most historic Castles, built on a hill dominating the Greve valley. All their wines receive maximum points. Ch. Cl. Agostino Petri ’11 Ch. Cl. Vigna La Prima ’10 e ’11 Ch. Cl. San Jacopo ’12 VERY GOOD IGT FSM ’10 e ’09 IGT Ripa delle Mandorle ’12 IGT Ripa delle More ’11 EXCELLENT EXCELLENT VERY GOOD VERY GOOD EXCELLENT IGT Villa Vallemaggiore Vermentino ’13 VERY GOOD DOCTOR WINE THE ESSENTIAL WINE GUIDE. IGT Ripa delle More ’11: Ch. Cl. G.S. Vigna La Prima ’10 Ch. Cl. Agostino Petri ’10 92 91 score 89 score score IGT Ripa delle Mandorle ’13: This is a very enjoyable, fresh wine. IGT Ripa delle More ’11: Fills your palate with ample volume. IGT FSM ’10: A wine with broad shoulders and an opulent impact. Ch. Cl. San Jacopo ’12 Ch. Cl. Riserva Agostino Petri ’11: Balanced and deep. Ch. Cl. G.S. Vigna La Prima ’10: 100% Pure Sangiovese for a wine that favours power to agility. JAMES SUCKLING: WORLD RENOWNED. Ch. Cl. Riserva Agostino Petri ’11: score 92 Minerals and hints of mandarin peel, cherry sweet and fresh with wild strawberry on the nose. Harmony of silky tannins, coffee beans and sufficient character of berries. Medium to full body. Ch. Cl. Vigna La Prima GS ’10: score 92 This is full-bodied with chewy tannins, but the mouthfeel is polished and juicy too. Dried meats, berries and dark chocolate here, plus hints of walnuts. Drink or hold. Ch. Cl. San Jacopo ’12: score 90 A light, easy red with chocolate, vanilla and berry character. Medium body, delicate tannins and a fresh finish. Drink now. IGT Ripa delle More ’11: score 92 Lots of blackberry and black pepper aromas follow through to a full body with fine tannins and a juicy berry aftertaste. A delicious blend of 60% sangiovese, 30% cabernet sauvignon and 10% merlot. Drink now or hold. IGT FSM ’09: score 92 This is very delicious and approachable now with silky tannins and beautiful fruit. Full body, plenty of subtle fruit that shows currant and berry character. Long finish. Drink or hold. IGT Villa Vallemaggiore Poggio Re ’12: score 91 Lots of plum and berry with hints of dried cherry and some terracotta too. Medium to full body, firm tannins and a juicy finish. A blend of sangiovese and cabernet sauvignon. Drink or hold. IGT Villa Vallemaggiore Vermentino’12:score 90 A fruity white with apples and peaches on the nose and palate. Full body, delicious fruit and a clean finish. Drink now. IGT Villa Vallemaggiore Colle Alto’11: score 91 A wine with lovely ripeness and freshness with chocolate, berry and cherry character. Full-bodied, soft and silky. Drink now.