Castagnoli

Chianti Classico Sangiovese

8.92 ratings
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Chianti Classico, Chianti, Tuscany, Italy
Sangiovese
Mushrooms, Manchego & Parmesan, Beef, Venison, White Rice, Potato, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Pasta, Herbs, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Pungent Cheese, Chicken, Salami & Prosciutto, Soft Cheese, Duck, Tomato-Based, Pork, Chili & Hot Spicy, Lamb, Turkey, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
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Pinotman /// Andreas

Quite fruit driven at this point. Give it 15min to breathe in the glass. Good tannic structure. Could go for 5 years or so. Classic in style - cherries, tobacco and a hint of violets. Beautiful expression of the grape - one ought to be able to identify this blind. A little high 14.5%.

Quite fruit driven at this point. Give it 15min to breathe in the glass. Good tannic structure. Could go for 5 years or so. Classic in style - cherries, tobacco and a hint of violets. Beautiful expression of the grape - one ought to be able to identify this blind. A little high 14.5%.

Jan 16th, 2025
Jess

Medium-deep ruby color.
Aromas of black cherry, baked cinnamon, strawberry, licorice.
Dry. Flavors of black cherry, peppercorn, roasted red pepper, spice. Medium-rich, velvety tannins.

Intensity: 4/5
Complexity: 3/5
Balance: 4/5
Finish: 3/5

Medium-deep ruby color.
Aromas of black cherry, baked cinnamon, strawberry, licorice.
Dry. Flavors of black cherry, peppercorn, roasted red pepper, spice. Medium-rich, velvety tannins.

Intensity: 4/5
Complexity: 3/5
Balance: 4/5
Finish: 3/5

May 21st, 2024