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La Palaia
Chianti Classico · Italy
Fact sheet
- Type
- Other
- Grape
- Sangiovese · Cabernet Sauvignon
- Country
- Italy
- Region
- Chianti Classico
- Appellation
- Chianti Classico
- Body
- full
- Acidity
- medium
- Tannin
- medium
- Sweetness
- dry
Food pairing
bistecca alla fiorentina · wild boar ragù · aged cheeses · roasted meats
Rated vintages
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201288 pts
A blend of 85% Sangiovese and 15% Cabernet Sauvignon, this has subdued aromas suggesting scorched earth, coffee bean and a whiff of dark spice. The round palate offers dried black cherry, espresso and a hint of cake spice framed in pliant tannins. Drink soon to capture the remai…
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199884 pts
You can almost tell from the look that this is dense and heavy. It has a huge bouquet of wet earth, spice and oak, but not much fruit. In the mouth, it is drying and on the flat side, although still-kicking tannins reach up and grab the palate. The finish is soft and losing life…