Chianti Riserva Le Gaggiole 2001

Fassati (Italy)

Chianti (Tuscany)

Sangiovese (85%), Canaiolo Nero, Mammolo (15%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✭

The wine shows an intense ruby red color and nuances of ruby red, moderate transparency. The nose denotes intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas which start with hints of black cherry and plum followed by aromas of violet, raspberry, licorice, tobacco, vanilla, menthol and hints of mace. 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 black cherry, plum and raspberry. This Chianti ages for 24 months in cask and for 6 months in bottle.

Alcohol: 13%

Stewed meat, Broiled meat, Roasted meat, Hard cheese

Suggested glass	17 °C (62 °F)
(Bodied or Mature Red Wines)

September 2004

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