This is a blend of 95% Sangiovese and 5% Canaiolo. Ruby in color, purple at the core, mostly clear and bright. The nose is nice with cherries, dust, sandalwood and herbs. Medium bodied. Medium tannins. Good acidity. On the palate, this has nice cherry fruit with some spice. Good finish. This is better with food and would work well with pasta with a red sauce. Drink over the next eight to twelve years.
This is a nice, straightforward Chianti that is drinking beautifully right now. Purple in color with some ruby swirls. The nose is nice with cherries, baking spices and tea leaves. Medium bodied. An excellent backbone of acidity. On the palate, lots of cherries with a slight undertone of forest floor. Nice finish. Drink this over the next four to six years. It is a nice choice for pizza or pasta with a tomato based sauce.
I liked this more than the group I was tasting with. It is a blend of 90% Sangiovese with the rest Canaiolo and Colorino grapes. Purple in color with a clear rim, mostly opaque and bright. The nose has black cherries, mint, spice and some forest floor. Firm tannins. Tight layers. Complex, this needs some time to open. Flavors of black cherries, herbs and spice. Long finish. This needs a few years in a good cellar and then should drink well for ten to fifteen after that. It is nice on its own but will be better with food. This would go well with Beans (and Sausage). Plenty of ups
Terrific vintage.
