Chianti Classico Casa Sola 2002

Fattoria Casa Sola (Italy)

Chianti Classico (Tuscany)

Sangiovese (90%), Canaiolo Nero (4%), Cabernet Sauvignon (4%), Merlot (2%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✭

This Chianti Classico Shows an intense ruby red color and nuances of garnet red, moderate 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, violet, licorice and vanilla. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a slightly tannic attack and pleasing smoothness, however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors. The finish is persistent with flavors of black cherry and plum. This wine ages for 18 months in cask followed by at least 6 months of aging in bottle.

Alcohol: 13.5%

Broiled meat, Stewed meat with mushrooms

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

September 2005

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