Chianti Classico Riserva di Fizzano 2005

Rocca delle Macie (Italy)

Sangiovese (85%), Cabernet Sauvignon (10%), Merlot (5%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

Chianti Classico Riserva di Fizzano shows an intense ruby red color and nuances of garnet red, little transparency. The nose denotes intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas which start with hints of plum, black cherry and black currant followed bu aromas of violet, blueberry, vanilla, chocolate, tobacco, cherry macerated in alcohol, mace and menthol. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, pleasing roundness. The finish is persistent with flavors of plum, black cherry and black currant. Chianti Classico Riserva di Fizzano ages in barrique for some months followed by 12 months of aging in bottle.
Alcohol: 14.5%
Roasted meat, Stewed and braised meat, Hard cheese
Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Full Bodied and Very Mature Red Wines)
February 2011