Pierfrancesco 1999

Podere Terreno (Italy)

Chianti Classico (Tuscany)

Sangiovese Grosso (90%), Cabernet Sauvignon (10%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧

The wine shows an intense ruby red color and nuances of garnet red, little transparency. The nose reveals intense, clean and pleasing aromas which start with hints of plum, toasted wood and black cherry followed by aromas of blueberry, violet, licorice and eucalyptus. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a slightly tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, good tannins. The finish is persistent with flavors of plum and black cherry. This wine ages for 12-16 months in barrique followed by about 6 months of aging in bottle.

Alcohol: 12.5%

Roasted meat, Braised and stewed meat, Hard cheese

Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Bodied or Mature Red Wines)

Issue 25, December 2004

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