Le Miccine (Italy)

Chianti Classico (Tuscany)

Sangiovese (95%), Malvasia Nera, Canaiolo Nero (5%)

Red Wine

Score: ✧✧✧

The wine shows an intense ruby red color and nuances of ruby red, moderate transparency. The nose denotes intense, clean and pleasing aromas that start with hints of black cherry and plum followed by aromas of blueberry, violet, vanilla, licorice, tobacco and carob. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a slightly tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, good tannins. The finish is persistent with flavors of black cherry and plum. This Chianti ages for 9 months in cask followed by at least 6 months of aging in bottle.

Alcohol: 13.5%

Sauteed meat, Broiled meat and barbecue, Roasted meat, Stewed meat with mushrooms

Suggested glass

18 °C
(64 °F)

(Bodied or Mature Red Wines)

Issue 26, January 2005

Chianti Classico Riserva Don Alberto 2001

Le Miccine (Italy)

Chianti Classico (Tuscany)

Sangiovese
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

This Chianti shows a brilliant 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 raspberry followed by aromas of blueberry, plum, cyclamen, dried violet, vanilla and licorice. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a slightly tannic attack and pleasing crispness, however balanced by alcohol, full body, intense flavors, good tannins. The finish is persistent with flavors of black cherry, raspberry and plum. This Chianti ages for 21 months in cask followed by 12 months of aging in bottle.

Alcohol: 13.5%

Roasted meat, Braised and stewed meat, Broiled meat and barbecue, Hard cheese

Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Bodied or Mature Red Wines)

Issue 26, January 2005

Le Miccine

Tuscany (Italy)

Chianti Classico 2002

Le Miccine (Italy)

Chianti Classico Riserva Don Alberto 2001

Le Miccine (Italy)