Ruby in color, clear and bright. The nose has a "dusty attic" quality to it along with cherries. Light bodied. On the palate, light tannins. Cherries turning a bit candied on the finish. Good acidity. This is a bit lighter in style but still true to its Chianti roots. Better with food than on its own. This would be nice with a creamy Tuscan Chicken dish.
How long does a good, if not great, Chianti last? This bottle was bought on release and cellared since. The fill was just into the neck of the bottle. Pop and pour (carefully). Purple in color with some ruby swirls, mostly opaque and bright. The nose was complex with cherries, slight dried cherries, forest floor and slight spice. Full bodied. Tannins integrated. On the palate, this is fresh and vibrant. Fully mature. Ripe cherry and slight sour cherry fruit along with a bit of sandalwood. Some depth and complexity. Nice finish. Blind I would have though about seven to ten years
Ruby/purple in color, mostly clear and bright. The nose is earthy/sweaty socks along with cherries and slight anise. Medium bodied. Light tannins. Lovely texture. On the palate, cherries and tea leaves. Good acidity. Nice finish. There is a nice depth as well. Nice on its own, but better with food. Drink over the next five to eight years. It would work well with Braised meat and pasta.
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
