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Monday, March 11, 2013

Castello Di Querceto Chianti Classico Riserva 2008, Docg, Tuscany, Italy


 

This wine is a blend of 95% Sangiovese and 5% Canaiolo with maturation in oak for 10 months and alcohol coming in at 13.5%.

A beautiful deep ruby in color, this wine opened up with a sensuous bouquet of cherry, black plum, black currants, sandalwood, leather, vanilla and spices notes. On the mouthfeel, medium-full bodied, tangy, fine texture, harmonious with fresh acidity and dusty tannins. Great length on the finish with flavours of ripe berry fruit, herbs and spices, cedar notes and very tasty. Castello Di Querceto Chianti Classico Riserva 2008 strikes a good balance between traditional style and modern style of Chianti Classico, the winemaker really nailed the aromatics, great nose. This wine should keep improving over the next 2-4 years but delicious right now. Strongly recommended, score 91 points.


Purchased February 16, 2013 LCBO Vintages New Release (650754) at $27.95

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