Chianti Classico Peppoli 2001

Antinori (Italy)

Chianti Classico (Tuscany)

Sangiovese (90%), Merlot, Syrah (10%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✭

The wine shows an intense ruby red color and nuances of garnet red, little transparency. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas which start with hints of black cherry, plum and blackberry followed by aromas of blueberry, dried violet, vanilla, licorice 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 in cask for 9 months.

Alcohol: 13%

Broiled meat and barbecue, Stewed meat, Roasted meat, Hard cheese

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

December 2004

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