Chianti Classico (Tuscany)

Sangiovese

Red Wine

Score: ✧✧✧

This Chianti Classico shows a brilliant 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 pomegranate, cyclamen, strawberry, violet and vanilla. 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 Classico ages in cask for about 14 months.

Alcohol: 13%

Broiled meat and barbecue, Stewed meat, Sauteed meat, Stuffed pasta

Suggested glass

18 °C
(64 °F)

(Bodied or Mature Red Wines)

Issue 32, Summer 2005

Chianti Classico Riserva 2001

Castello di Volpaia (Italy)

Chianti Classico (Tuscany)

Sangiovese (90%), Merlot, Pinot Nero, Syrah (10%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✭

This Chianti Classico shows an intense ruby red color and nuances of garnet red, moderate transparency. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas which start with hints of black cherry, plum and blackberry followed by aromas of violet, licorice, tobacco, vanilla and cinnamon. 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, plum and blueberry. This Chianti Classico Reserve ages for 24 months in cask.

Alcohol: 13%

Roasted meat, Broiled meat and barbecue, Stewed and braised meat

Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Full Bodied and Very Mature Red Wines)

Issue 32, Summer 2005

Castello di Volpaia

Tuscany (Italy)

Chianti Classico 2002

Castello di Volpaia (Italy)

Chianti Classico Riserva 2001

Castello di Volpaia (Italy)