This wine is made using 100% Sangiovese with
maturation taking place in French Allier oak barrels and alcohol coming in at
14%.
This is certainly a serious example of Chianti
Classico to be sure, from its dark opaque ruby color to its earthy bouquet with
aromas of black cherry, plum, dried mushroom, tobacco, leather, oak spices and
earthy/peaty notes. On the mouthfeel, medium-full bodied, firm structure with
grippy tannins and flavours dominated by oak characteristics. This Chianti
finish is long and intense with very concentrated flavours of cherries and cedarwood
plus those same grippy/chewy tannins lingering. I usually enjoy Chianti with
pasta but this one calls for meat like steak or lamb. This wine is not quite
ready for prime time yet, to do it justice, 3-5 years in your cellar would be
beneficial. Great potential, score 89 points.
Purchased February 4, 2012, LCBO Vintages New
Release (933317) at $29.95
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