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Chianti Classico · Italy

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roasted meats · pasta with tomato sauce · aged cheeses · risottos · charcuterie · game

201290 pts

Fragrant blue flower, plum and a whiff of mocha slowly emanate from the glass. The taut, savory palate presents Morello cherry, black raspberry, licorice and clove, while polished tannins and fresh acidity provide balance and structure. Drink through 2022.
201193 pts

This full-bodied blend of Sangiovese and 5% Canaiolo opens with heady scents of iris, violet, dark berry and a note of pipe tobacco. The firm, savory palate doles out ripe black cherry, licorice, ground black pepper and clove while assertive but well-integrated tannins provide s…
200589 pts

There's a hint of initial ripeness or stewiness on the nose in the form of blackberry preserves and strawberry but it's not enough to be a problem. In fact, the wine comes in line with just a few swirls of the glass to reveal more delicate and ethereal notes of spice and vanilla.