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Chianti Superiore · Italy
Fact sheet
- Type
- Other
- Grape
- Sangiovese · Ciliegiolo
- Country
- Italy
- Region
- Chianti Superiore
- Appellation
- Chianti Superiore
- Body
- medium
- Acidity
- medium
- Tannin
- medium
- Sweetness
- dry
Food pairing
red meats · pasta with tomato sauce · roasted meats · aged cheeses
Rated vintages
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201486 pts
This blend of 80% Sangiovese and 20% Ciliegiolo has dark-skinned fruit and underbrush aromas. Black cherry jam brightened by a hint of green tea is the core flavor, set against a backdrop of easygoing tannins. Enjoy soon.
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201285 pts
Aromas of ripe—nearly overripe—black fruit, sweat and wet fur lead the nose. The palate offers fleshy black cherry, crushed plum, coconut and espresso alongside drying tannins.