Chianti Classico 2003

Castello di Meleto (Italy)

Chianti Classico (Tuscany)

Sangiovese (90%), Colorino (5%), Merlot (5%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✭

The wine shows an intense ruby red color and nuances of garnet red, little transparency. The nose denotes intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas which start with hints of black cherry, black currant and plum followed by aromas of blackberry vanilla, violet, licorice and cocoa. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a slightly tannic attack and good roundness, however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, good tannins. The finish is persistent with flavors of black cherry, black currant and plum. This Chianti Classico ages for 12 months in cask.

Alcohol: 13%

Broiled meat and barbecue, Stewed meat with mushrooms

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

July 2005

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