This is a blend of 80% Sangiovese and 20% Sagrantino. An excellent value. Deep ruby in color, mostly opaque and bright. Medium bodied. Excellent acidity. The palate has cherries, some black cherries and slight mocha. Some depth. Light tannins. This is drinking well now and may improve a bit. It will make excellent drinking over the next eight to ten years. This will work great with pizza or pasta.
This is a blend of 80% Sangiovese and 20% Sagrantino. Deep ruby in color, mostly opaque and bright. The nose has black cherries and an interesting black olive note. Medium bodied. Light tannins. Very good acidity. On the palate black cherries and cherries. Nice depth. This seems to be about at peak and should be at that level for another seven to ten years. Nice on its own, but a bit better with food. This is a great choice for a "Pizza" wine.
This is 100% Sagrantino from the heart of Italy (Umbria). Deep garnet in color, mostly opaque and bright. The nose has black cherries, spice and slight anise. Medium bodied. Good acidity. Soft tannins. On the palate, this has nice black cherry fruit with some underlying char. Crisp. Long finish. This is better with some food to cut the acidity. Pasta is classic. Drink over the next fie to eight years.
This was quite good. In general, 2011 is a good, not great vintage in Chianti, but this was very good. It is a very classic Chianti for all of the right reasons. Made from 100% Sangiovese grapes. Medium/dark ruby in color. Clear and bright. The nose is very nice. It is earthy with macerated cherries and fresh cherries along with a sweaty note. Sort of a rustic Tuscan quality. On the palate, this has bright cherries over a forest floor. Very firm tannins. Long finish. It was tasted and about half consumed, then a neutral cork inserted and left over night on the counter. Better o
