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Chianti Classico
Chianti Classico · Italy
Fact sheet
- Type
- Other
- Grape
- Sangiovese · Canaiolo · Colorino
- Country
- Italy
- Region
- Chianti Classico
- Appellation
- Chianti Classico
- Body
- full
- Acidity
- medium
- Tannin
- high
- Sweetness
- dry
Food pairing
pasta with ragù · roasted meats · aged cheeses · game meats
Rated vintages
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201390 pts
Structured and savory, this opens with scents that recall black berry, blue flower, chopped herb, menthol and moist soil. The chewy, textured palate offers mature Morello cherry, black raspberry, grilled herb and clove accompanied by densely packed, fine-grained tannins. Drink 2…
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201083 pts
This has somewhat acrid aromas of animal and farmyard, while the palate offers a very ripe plum flavor that's just short of being overripe, as well as vanilla and chocolate sensations. It finishes on a bitter note.