Chianti Classico Tenuta Sant'Alfonso 2008

Rocca delle Macie (Italy)

Sangiovese
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

Chianti Classico Tenuta Sant'Alfonso shows a brilliant ruby red color and nuances of ruby 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 blackberry, blueberry, vanilla, tobacco, chocolate, mace and menthol. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, pleasing crispness. The finish is persistent with flavors of black cherry, blackberry and plum. Chianti Classico Tenuta Sant'Alfonso ages for more than 12 months in cask.
Alcohol: 14%
Roasted meat, Broiled meat and barbecue, Stewed and braised meat with mushrooms, Hard cheese
Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Bodied or Mature Red Wines)
February 2011