Chianti Classico Sansano 2006

Castello di San Sano (Italy)

Chianti Classico (Tuscany)

Sangiovese (90%), Canaiolo Nero (10%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✭

Chianti Classico Sansano shows an intense ruby red color and nuances of ruby red, moderate transparency. The nose denotes intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas that start with hints of black cherry, plum and violet followed by aromas of blueberry, tobacco, vanilla and cocoa. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors. The finish is persistent with flavors of plum, black cherry and blueberry. Chianti Classico Sansano ages for 12 months in barrique followed by at least 6 months of aging in bottle.

Alcohol: 13.5%

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

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

January 2009

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