Wine Guides - Castello Vicchiomaggio

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John Matta
Italian Wine Maker
of the Year 1997, 2002, 2005, 2010
Gambero Rosso - 3 Bicchieri
FSM 2004 & 2007
Ripa delle More 1997
Ripa delle More 1994
Ripa delle More 2008 - score 90
Agostino Petri 2008 - score 90
Vigna La Prima 2007 - score 91
FSM 2007 - score 92
Ripa delle More 2005 - score 91
Wine Guides
5° Concorso Nazionale Merlot d’Italia
Vincitore - Winner - FSM 2004 e 2005
Ripa delle More 30th Anniversary 1980-2010
2014
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FOR CASTELLO VICCHIOMAGGIO
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
1997
2002
2005
2010
Comitato Grandi Cru d’Italia
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THE BEST WINE GUIDES 2014
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FOR CASTELLO VICCHIOMAGGIO
GAMBERO ROSSO: THE MOST WELL KNOWN.
The wines of Castello Vicchiomaggio, owned by
the Matta family since 1964, have taken a decisive
move towards total quality, today the estate’s
wines occupy a prominent position within Chianti
Classico.
Ch. Cl. Agostino Petri ’10 e ’09
Ch. Cl. San Jacopo ’11 e ’10
Ch. Cl. Vigna La Prima ’10 ’09 e ’08
IGT Ripa delle More ’10 Hints of
herbal complexity, on the palate decisive
IGT Ripa delle More ’09
IGT Ripa delle More ’97 e ’94
IGT FSM ’07 ’04
VINI BUONI D'ITALIA BY TOURING CLUB ITALIA.
Ch. Cl. Vigna La Prima ’09
Delicate oak, distinctive well structured.
Ch. Cl. San Jacopo ’10
Sweet fruit, good substance, lasting flowers.
L’ESPRESSO WINE GUIDE.
Ch. Cl. San Jacopo ’10
Ch. Cl. Agostino Petri ’09
IGT Ripa delle More ’09: Score 17/20
Intense perfumes of ripe black berries and pepper;
smooth and full on the palate, abundant tannins
but exquisitely soft.
IGT FSM ’08
IGT VILLA VALLEMAGGIORE
Campostella ’12: Score 16/20
PoggioRe ’10
Colle Alto ’11
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IGT Ripa delle More ’10: Score 92
A stylish wine with plummy and blueberry character
with hints of fresh herbs. Full body, with soft and
velvety tannins and a long and intense finish. Needs at
least two or three years to soften.
IGT Ripa delle More ’09: Score 92
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 FSM ’07: Score 93
IGT Villa Vallemaggiore Poggio Re ’09: Sc.92
IGT Ripa delle Mandorle Bianco ’12: Score 90
A tangy and fresh white with grapefruit and peach
character. Bright acidity.
Ch. Cl. Vigna La Prima ’10: Score 92
Fascinating aromas of very ripe dark fruits and
chocolate follow through to a full body with wonderful
tannins and delicious fruit on the finish. Goes on for
minutes. Gorgeous now.
Ch. Cl. Vigna La Prima ’09 e ’08: Score 92
Ch. Cl. Agostino Petri ’10: Score 92
Wow. This has gorgeous fruits of dark cherries,
berries and flowers. Some orange peel too. Medium
to full body with silky, refined tannins and a
beautiful finish. Drink or hold.
Ch. Cl. Agostino Petri ’09:
Score 90
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 the wines receive
maximum points.
Ch. Cl. Agostino Petri ’10 e ’09
EXCELLENT
Ch. Cl. Gustavo Petri ’10 e ’07
EXCELLENT
Ch. Cl. Vigna La Prima ’10
EXCELLENT
Ch. Cl. San Jacopo ’11
VERY GOOD
IGT FSM ’09 e ’08
EXCELLENT
IGT Ripa delle More ’10 e ’09
EXCELLENT
IGT Villa Vallemaggiore Vermentino ’12
EXCELLENT
BIBENDA: ASSOCIATION OF ITALIAN SOMMELIER.
IGT Ripa delle More ’10
A vigorous wine, enhanced with the potential for
excellent maturation over the time. Bright ruby
red. Intense and ample bouquet with hints of
mint, wild berries and cherries... Silky, intense
tannins perfectly integrated and balanced. Very
long lasting with toasted aromas on the finish.
IGT Ripa delle More ’09
IGT Ripa delle Mandorle ’12
IGT FSM ’08
Ch.Cl. Vigna La Prima ’09
Ruby red, hints of red and black cherry, lavender
and pepper corn. Excellent structure, well
balanced tannins. Long and lasting on the palate.
Ch.Cl. Vigna La Prima ’08
Ch.Cl. Agostino Petri ’10
SLOW WINE: ITALY’S NEWEST WINE GUIDE.
Vicchiomaggio gives great importance to the
characteristics of the soil and each vineyard area
is named.
IGT Ripa delle More ’10 On the nose notes
of sweet spices with vanilla, cinnamon and ripe
fruits. Embraces the palate, good length and
dynamics.
IGT Ripa delle Mandorle ’10 A wine with
fragrant perfumes of cut grass and hints of earth.
Agile on the palate, tannins are evident leading
to a warm long finish.
IGT FSM ’09 Sensations of ripe fruits and
opulent in the mouth.
Ch. Cl. San Jacopo ’10 Kept in large barrels
that guarantee a very classical style.
Ch. Cl. Agostino Petri ’09 Good tannins and
length, oppulent.
Ch. Cl. Vigna La Prima ’09 Deep dark
colour, concentrated,hints of vanilla, still
developing.
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