Sadly, this wine was just about DOA. The cork was good. The wine was pale ruby and watery looking. The wine was oxidized. Oh well, I had hoped for better but that was a lot to ask.
Vintage:
1961
1961 Marchesi de' Frescobaldi Chianti Superiore, Italy, Tuscany, Wine Review
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