Dark ruby in colour with a medium intense nose.

Positives: Classic Chianti with sour cherry, cedar, dried herbs, blackberry, Conifer spice, red & black pepper. This wine has medium+ tannins with good acidity, medium body & medium+ length.

Negatives: None.

Pair this wine with traditional Italian tomato based dishes.

Tasted: 29 Oct 11

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Score: 9+/10, Value: 9+/10, Total: 18.5/20

Out of 5 stars, I rated this wine: 4

First attempt at Chianti was a great one ! Really enjoyed the complexity of this wine. Decanted for an hour and a half before I started enjoying it. Tasted even better after 2 hours. Clearly made for drinking with food, especially cheese. Tasted March 2013

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