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• Score: 92 Vintage 2021 Wine Advocate The organic 2021 Chianti Classico Rubiolo is an excellent value wine with 35,000 bottles released. The wine is all Sangiovese sourced from three sites in Castellina, Panzano and Badia a Passignano. The wine delivers a dark ruby color, and although the aromatic intensity is measured, there are delicately perfumed tones of cherry, raspberry and blood orange that feel punchy and bright. You also get pretty floral tones. Shelf Talker Full Page Review
• Score: 92 Vintage 2021 James Suckling Aromas of ripe red fruit, licorice, spices and pink peppercorns. Medium- to full-bodied, juicy and tense with vivid acidity and polished tannins. Hints of walnuts and savory herbs at the end. From organically grown grapes. Drink or hold. Shelf Talker Full Page Review
• Score: 89 Vintage 2021 Vinous Media The 2021 Chianti Classico Rubiolo is a soft, fruity wine to drink now and over the next few years while the flavors remain vibrant. Succulent red cherry fruit, orange peel, mint and white flowers all race out of the glass. This exuberant, juicy Chianti Classico is a delight. Shelf Talker Full Page Review
• Score: 91 Vintage 2020 James Suckling Lots of sour-cherry and citrus aromas follow through to a medium body with light tannins and a clean, bright finish. Drink now. Shelf Talker Full Page Review
• Score: 90 Vintage 2020 Wine Spectator A vibrant, well-defined red, with cherry, raspberry, floral and mineral flavors fused to a linear profile and firm structure. A bit austere still, yet the lasting impression is ripe fruit. Drink now through 2028. 3,750 cases made, 1,500 cases imported. Shelf Talker Full Page Review
• Score: 89 Vintage 2020 Vinous Media The 2020 Chianti Classico Rubiolo is a juicy, easygoing wine to drink now and over the next handful of years, while the fruit remains vibrant. Sweet red cherry, tobacco, spice and leather lend lovely exuberance. This succulent Chianti Classico is sure to be a crowd pleaser. Shelf Talker Full Page Review
• Score: 91 Vintage 2019 Wine Advocate The entry-level Gagliole 2019 Chianti Classico Rubiolo represents a blend of organic Sangiovese from Castellina and Panzano made at the new high-tech winery in Panzano. This is an informal and fun wine with an especially crunchy character that is enhanced by bold primary fruit and freshness. Aromas include rose, bright cherry, blue flower and toasted almond. It is fermented in steel and racked into both oak and cement for finishing. You get outstanding value with this bottle. Shelf Talker Full Page Review
• Score: 91 Vintage 2019 James Suckling Magazine A tight, linear red with blackberries, black cherries and hints of stones on the nose and palate. Medium body. Tight and racy finish. Drink now or hold. Shelf Talker Full Page Review
• Score: 88 Vintage 2019 Vinous Media The 2019 Chianti Classico Rubiolo is an attractive, gracious wine. Crushed flowers, mint, tobacco, cedar and dried cherries are nicely lifted in this perfumed, ethereal Chianti Classico. Rubiolo is a blend from Gagliole's two estate properties in Castellina and Panzano. Shelf Talker Full Page Review
• Score: 92 Vintage 2018 James Suckling A red with very pretty berries, chocolate and hints of coffee. Medium body, medium chewy tannins and a flavorful finish. Thoroughly drinkable, as always. Delicious. Shelf Talker Full Page Review
• Score: 90 Vintage 2018 Wine Advocate One of the best value wines in Tuscany, the 2018 Chianti Classico Rubiolo is a lovely Sangiovese with most of its fruit sourced from the estate's Panzano property and some from Castellina. In fact, this is one of a handful of wineries in the appellation that purposefully blends fruit from different townships. The wine is delicate and fresh with plenty of wild cherry and blue ower. It falls lightly onto the palate with silky, featherweight intensity. I would enjoy it with a porcini sauce on pasta Shelf Talker Full Page Review
• Score: 89 Vintage 2018 Vinous Media The 2018 Chianti Classico Rubiolo is fresh, perfumed and absolutely delicious. Crushed red berry, rose petal, cedar and sweet pipe tobacco are all nicely lifted in this mid-weight, inviting wine. The Rubiolo is a gorgeous entry-level red from Gagliole. Shelf Talker Full Page Review
• Score: 88 Vintage 2018 Wine Spectator Graphite and wild thyme aromas lead off in this red, backed by flavors of cherry, plum and earth. Ends with gum-coating tannins. Drink now through 2026. 3,750 cases made, 1,700 cases imported. Shelf Talker Full Page Review
• Score: 88 Vintage 2018 Wine and Spirits A hint of Sichuan peppercorn accents this wine has dark cherry flavors, while raspy tannins cleanse the finish. It's a bit rustic, ready for beef stew. Shelf Talker Full Page Review
• Score: 92 Vintage 2017 James Suckling This has lovely dark plums, fresh herbs and violets. On the palate it’s tightly knit and elegant with a firm row of tannins, running through layers of pretty berries. Drink from 2020. Shelf Talker Full Page Review
• Score: 90 Vintage 2017 Wine Advocate The 2017 Chianti Classico Rubiolo (100% Sangiovese) shows a delicately spicy side to the bouquet with cherry and blackberry that is nicely ripened but not overripe. This is an extremely balanced and precise wine. I can't image that these results were easy to achieve given the harsh, hot and dry conditions of the growing season. The finish is soft and velvety. Pair this with a rabbit dish. With 47,000 bottles made, you get fantastic value here. Shelf Talker Full Page Review
• Score: 89 Vintage 2017 Vinous Media The 2017 Chianti Classico Rubiolo is plump, juicy and absolutely delicious. All of the richness and radiance of the year comes through in a supple, forward Chianti Classico that will drink well right out of the gate. Sweet red berries, flowers and a touch of spice add to the wine's racy personality. The Rubiolo is a blend of fruit from estate vineyards in both Castellina and Panzano. It was fermented in steel and aged in a combination of cask, neutral small barrels and cement. Best of all, the 2017 is a superb value. Shelf Talker Full Page Review
• Score: 91 Vintage 2016 Wine and Spirits Rubiolo offers succulent red-cherry flavors framed by raspy sangiovese tannins. The wine aged in a mix of used barriques, large oak vats and stainless-steel tanks that preserved the freshness of the fruit and its lively floral scents. An excellent value, it’s a versatile wine that will satisfy with or without food. Shelf Talker Full Page Review
• Score: 91 Vintage 2016 Wine Spectator Bright, bursting with black cherry, leather, iron and earth flavors, this red is rich and supple. Dusty tannins seep in on the finish, but overall this has an appealing softness. Drink now through 2028. 3,750 cases made, 1,500 cases imported. –BS Shelf Talker Full Page Review
• Score: 90 Vintage 2016 Vinous Media Gagliole's 2016 Chianti Classico Rubiolo is a flat-out stunner. Deep, resonant and beautifully layered in the glass, the 2016 is an absolute knockout. Cloves, cinnamon, lavender and wild dark cherry are pushed forward, but it is the wine's exceptional balance that truly elevates it. Floral overtones add the closing flourishes. This is a gorgeous wine and a tremendous value to boot. Fruit sources are Castellina and Panzano, with the breadth and richness of Panzano very much in evidence. The 2016 spent seven months in used French oak barrels, as opposed to the more typical 12 months or so. Shelf Talker Full Page Review