Chianti Classico 2002

Le Miccine (Italy)

Chianti Classico (Tuscany)

Sangiovese (95%), Malvasia Nera, Canaiolo Nero (5%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧

The wine shows an intense ruby red color and nuances of ruby red, moderate transparency. The nose denotes intense, clean and pleasing aromas that start with hints of black cherry and plum followed by aromas of blueberry, violet, vanilla, licorice, tobacco and carob. 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 black cherry and plum. This Chianti ages for 9 months in cask followed by at least 6 months of aging in bottle.

Alcohol: 13.5%

Sauteed meat, Broiled meat and barbecue, Roasted meat, Stewed meat with mushrooms

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

Issue 26, January 2005

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