Villa Cafaggio Chianti Classico Riserva 2004

Vineyard area: Perfectly placed in Panzano in the Conca d`Oro, the Villa Cafaggio estate has 40 ha of vineyards, 85% of which are planted with Sangiovese. Over the past 15 years a major re-planting program has taken place. Vine density has been increased to 5.100 vines per hectare, producing less than 1,5 kilos of grapes per vine. Vines which have now reached perfect maturity are being used to produce the Chianti Classico.

We have tasted this wine before, that is the 2000 vintage. Normally the 2004 should be better than the 2000, but this wine we did like the 2000 more.

The wine is full-bodied with tastes of cherry and plum and finish of with a nice oaky character.

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L & C. S.A.S Taurus 2006.

This Chianti is young, powerful, fresh and very good with tastes of red berries and pepper. It was perfect for the steak we had this Friday evening.

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In our search for Norwegian links to the wine industry, I did stumble over the winepages to Italian Caiano. This winery is actually own by a Norwegian ( since 1997 ).

They make two kinds of Cianti:

Caiano Chianti Classico
The wine has a deep, almost ruby colour, smelling fresh and fruity, in good balance with integrated oak tones. It has the typical character of the grape Sangiovese. It stands long storage and will develop further for 2-4 years. The wine matches well among other things to grilled food, beef, pig, paste and fish, but can also be enjoyed just as it is. The Norwegians like very much Caiano Chianti Classico. The wine is sold at Vinmonopolet in Norway.

Caiano Chianti Classico Riserva
Deep red colour, fine fruitiness, with elements of dark plum, pleasant oak tones, good balance.

In addition to producing wine and olive oil, the vineyard offers both overnight stop and day visits.