Chianti Colli Senesi Castel Pietraio 2009

Fattoria di Castel Pietraio (Italy)

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

Chianti Colli Senesi Castel Pietraio shows a brilliant ruby red color and nuances of garnet red, moderate transparency. The nose denotes intense, clean and pleasing aromas that start with hints of black cherry, plum and raspberry followed by aromas of blueberry, violet and cyclamen. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a properly tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors. The finish is pretty persistent with flavors of black cherry, plum and raspberry. Chianti Colli Senesi Castel Pietraio ages for 6 months in cement tanks followed by 3 months of aging in bottle.
Alcohol: 13%
Broiled meat and barbecue, Sauteed meat, Stuffed pasta
Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Bodied or Mature Red Wines)
October 2012