Provenance

Private Client

Critics Ratings

'The 2006 Chianti Classico Vigneto Bellavista Sangiovese, Malvasia Nera is incredibly tight and backward. This masculine, authoritative wine shows little aromatic complexity today, instead it's all about purity of fruit and structure, both of which the Bellavista has in spades. The style is more intense and powerful than the Casuccia; and even a touch more refined, as hard as that may seem to believe. The firm tannins need time to soften, but this is a dramatic, sweeping wine of the highest level that only needs patience. Sweet balsamic tones make an appearance on the finish, hinting at the direction the wine is heading. Anticipated maturity: 2016-2031.' - Antonio Galloni, Wine Advocate, 96/100 (Aug 2009)

'Sangiovese with about 20% Malvasia Nera. Very old vines. The first vintage of this wine was in 1978. Piquant cranberry nose, orange zest. Elegantly spicy on the palate, tingling with pepper and cinnamon over delicate but very intense fruit. Finely sculpted tannins. Aristocratic.' - Tamlyn Currin, JancisRobinson.com, 17.5/20 (Feb 2010)