Chianti Classico Riserva 2001

Castello di Querceto (Italy)

Chianti Classico (Tuscany)

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

This Chianti Classico Riserva 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 plum, black cherry and violet followed by aromas of vanilla, blueberry, licorice, tobacco, carob, cinnamon, pink pepper and menthol. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, agreeable. The finish is persistent with flavors of plum and black cherry. A well made wine. Chianti Classico Riserva ages for 10-12 months in barrique followed by at least 4 months of aging in bottle.

Alcohol: 13%

Roasted meat, Broiled meat and barbecue, Braised meat with mushrooms

Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Full Bodied and Very Mature Red Wines)

August 2006

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