Chianti Classico Riserva 2001

Villa Cafaggio (Italy)

Chianti Classico (Tuscany)

Sangiovese
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

The wine shows a brilliant ruby red color and nuances of ruby red, little transparency. The nose denotes intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas which start with hints of plum and black cherry followed by aromas of blueberry, blackberry, violet, vanilla, black pepper, licorice and eucalyptus. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a slightly tannic attack and however well balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, good tannins. The finish is persistent with flavors of plum, black cherry and blueberry. This Chianti ages for 18 months in barrique followed by 5-6 months of aging in bottle.

Alcohol: 13.5%

Roasted meat, Braised and stewed meat, Hard cheese

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

Issue 27, February 2005

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Villa Cafaggio

Tuscany (Italy)

Chianti Classico Riserva 2001

Villa Cafaggio (Italy)