Chianti Classico Riserva Tenute Marchese Antinori 2000

Antinori (Italy)

Chianti Classico (Tuscany)

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

This Chianti shows an intense ruby red color and nuances of garnet red, little transparency. The nose denotes intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas that start with hints of plum and black cherry jam followed by aromas of blueberry jam, pomegranate, dried violet, vanilla, licorice, tobacco, carob and pink pepper. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a slightly tannic attack and however well balanced by alcohol, full body, intense flavors, good tannins, agreeable. The finish is persistent with flavors of plum and black cherry jam. This Chianti ages for 14 months in barrique followed by at least 12 months of aging in bottle.

Alcohol: 13.5%

Braised and stewed meat with mushrooms, Roasted meat, Game, Hard cheese

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

Issue 26, January 2005

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