Chianti Classico Riserva Novecento 2000

Dievole (Italy)

Sangiovese, Canaiolo Nero, Colorino, Malvasia Nera
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧✭

This Chianti shows a deep ruby red color and nuances of garnet red, little transparency. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing, refined and elegant aromas which start with hints of black cherry, plum and violet followed by good aromas of blueberry, vanilla, licorice, tobacco, cocoa, cinnamon, eucalyptus and hints of lavender and black pepper. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a slightly tannic attack and pleasing roundness, however well balanced by alcohol, full body, intense flavors, good tannins, agreeable. The finish is persistent with flavors of black cherry, plum and blueberry. A very well made wine. Chianti Novecento ages in barrique for 18 months and for 6 months in bottle.
Alcohol: 13.5%
Game, Roasted meat, Braised and stewed meat, Hard cheese
Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Full Bodied and Very Mature Red Wines)
Issue 23, October 2004