Chianti Montalbano Riserva 2000

Tenuta Cantagallo (Italy)

Sangiovese
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✭

This Chianti shows an intense ruby red color and nuances of garnet red, little transparency. The nose reveals intense, clean and pleasing aromas that start with hints of black cherry and plum followed by aromas of blackberry, violet, tobacco and vanilla. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a slightly tannic attack and however balanced, good body, intense flavors, good tannins. The finish is persistent with flavors of plum and black cherry. This wine ages for 12 months in barrique followed by 12 months of aging in bottle.
Alcohol: 13.5%
Roasted meat, Broiled meat and barbecue, Stewed meat with mushrooms, Hard cheese
Suggested glass	17 °C (62 °F)
(Bodied or Mature Red Wines)
April 2004