Chianti Superiore 2007

Fattoria di Castel Pietraio (Italy)

Chianti (Tuscany)

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

This Chianti Superiore shows a brilliant 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, vanilla, carob and cinnamon. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a slightly tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, pleasing roundness. The finish is persistent with flavors of black cherry, blueberry and plum. This Chianti Superiore ages for 10 months in barrique followed by at least 3 months of aging in bottle.

Alcohol: 13.5%

Roasted meat, Broiled meat and barbecue, Stewed meat, Hard cheese

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

May 2009

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