TN: 2 days with a lot of Chianti Classico in Copenhagen.

[Birger Vejrum]

The Chianti Classico Consorzio arrived Thursday with 42 producers in Copenhagen, great tasting at Børsen.

I picked up my good friend Paolo of www.caparsa.it at CPH Airport and we went to the fair.
Disclaimer: I sell Paolos wines in Denmark.

The Consorzio had told the producers to "only" bring their Chianti Classico, no Supertuscans was allowed.

Børsen in Copenhagen, the old stock exchange:



I tasted a lot of wines, but there was some very special producers there, amont others Felsina, Fontodi, Casa Emma, Casaloste etc. Many of the producers had Merlot in their Chianti Classico, I hope in the future the Consorzio will change this, a shame.

A little producer called La Mirandola was the surprice of the day, a Chianti Classico for 9€-10€, They "only" make Chianti Classico and they presented their 2003 and 2004. 5000 bottles produced, 95% Sangiovese and 5% Colorino.

Chianti Classico 2004, La Mirandola:
Ruby red, a little closed in the nose, spicy herbs and minerels, some leather.
Long soft after taste, the best QPR of the day.

Lorenzo of La Mirandola:



In the other end was Fattoria Nittardi, my favorite wines of the day. They had brought their Chainti Classico 2003, 2004 and Riserva 2003.

Chianti Classico 2004, Fattoria Nittardi:
Ruby read, outstanding concentration, cherry fruit, youthful tannins.
Wow, never seen this producers wine before.

I was standing next to Casa Emma, great fun, so I tasted their Chainti Classico 2004 and the Riserva 2003, heavy juice here, great wines.

Børsen inside:

http://birger.fotoupload.dk/files/pr...g.php?fil=9181

Paolo and some friends:

http://birger.fotoupload.dk/files/pr...g.php?fil=9184

In the evening the Consorzio has arranged a dinner for all the producers, importers, journalist and private people.

135 people at Restaurant Kanalen, and a "help yourself" table with approx 55-60 different Chainti Classico:



Later in the evening I went outside to smoke, a lot of producers was standing at a car, it was Tomasso of Vecchie Terre di Montefili who presented his Supertuscans "Anfiteatro" and Bruno di Rocca 2003. He called me and I tasted both wines, no wonder Tomasso recieve top score in every Italian guide, great wines.

Friday the 27. October.

Winemakers dinner with the wines of Paolo in the Wineceller in Copenhagen, we tasted the following wines:

Chianti Classico ''Caparsino'' 1998 and 2003
Chianti Classico ''Caparsino'' Riserva 1999, 2000 and 2001
Chianti Classico ''Doccio a Matteo'' Riserva 1997, 1999, 2000, 2001 and 2003.
Vendemmia Tardiva Caparsa IGT 2003 A very special wine.



Ciao
Birger

[Serge Birbrair]

Birger, WOW! and I don't say it very often!

May I re-publish your post at winereader.com ?

I am afraid I have to make one more disclaimer for acuracy sake and better charecter description:

Birger had to drive and he SPAT most of the wines!!!!

What a shame! A lot of his Viking ancestors turn in their graves!!!!!!!

[Serge Birbrair]

another omition:

I picked up my good friend Paolo of www.caparsa.it at CPH Airport and we went to the fair.

When Birger picks you up at the Copenhagen airport,
you feel at home within 3 minutes of your arival. He takes you to the airport bar where few drinks are waiting for you and all the troubles associated with the flight are forgotten!
If you ever visit Copenhagen, I recomend STRONGLY - make friends with Birger first!

[Birger Vejrum]

Birger, WOW! and I don't say it very often!

May I re-publish your post at winereader.com ?

I am afraid I have to make one more disclaimer for acuracy sake and better charecter description:

Birger had to drive and he SPAT most of the wines!!!!

What a shame! A lot of his Viking ancestors turn in their graves!!!!!!!

Hi Serge,

Some great days with a lot of spitting

You are welcome to post it on winereader :o

Barbaresco today

Remember the CC 1990 we had in my garden? It was from Paolo

Ciao
Birger

[Birger Vejrum]

another omition:


When Birger picks you up at the Copenhagen airport,
you feel at home within 3 minutes of your arival. He takes you to the airport bar where few drinks are waiting for you and all the troubles associated with the flight are forgotten!
If you ever visit Copenhagen, I recomend STRONGLY - make friends with Birger first!

Paolo also loves Gammel Dansk "Old Danish", great stuff.

You remember some people from the photos? Hello from several to Susanne and you.

Ciao

[Serge Birbrair]

Yes, I do recognise familiar faces and of course I remember that bottle, I beleive you have picture of it somewhere...what a small world!?

[Birger Vejrum]

Yes, I do recognise familiar faces and of course I remember that bottle, I beleive you have picture of it somewhere...what a small world!?

Hi Serge,

We both have photos

We had the 1997 yesterday, Paolo told me that the price in his cantina is now 200€ I am happy I bought it long time ago

[Serge Birbrair]

but of course!

Caparsino

[Birger Vejrum]

but of course!

Caparsino

Thats the one