2015

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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
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Ch. Cl. G. S. Vigna La Prima ’10:
OUTSTANDING
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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
info@vicchiomaggio.it
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.
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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
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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.