Chianti Classico Riserva Casa Sola 2000

Fattoria Casa Sola (Italy)

Sangiovese (90%), Cabernet Sauvignon (7%), Merlot (3%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✭

This Chianti shows a brilliant ruby red color and nuances of garnet red, moderate transparency. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas that start with hints of black cherry, violet and raspberry followed by aromas of plum, blueberry, licorice, vanilla and menthol. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a slightly tannic attack and however balanced, good body, intense flavors, good tannins, agreeable. The finish is persistent with flavors of plum, black cherry and blueberry. This Chianti ages for 24 months in cask.
Alcohol: 13.5%
Roasted meat, Stewed meat, Broiled meat, Hard cheese
Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Bodied or Mature Red Wines)
Issue 23, October 2004