Gaetano D'Aquino
Riserva Chianti Sangiovese Blend
Chianti, Tuscany, Italy
Drank 1/2/18. Paired with lasagne.
Light to medium nose of red cherry and some earth. Sour cherry, tar, earth and medium plus tannins make up the flavor profile that is a touch thin, but enjoyable. Dry, medium finish with sour cherry and wood spice.
3/21/7/3/3 + 50 = 87 pts.
Drank 1/2/18. Paired with lasagne.
Light to medium nose of red cherry and some earth. Sour cherry, tar, earth and medium plus tannins make up the flavor profile that is a touch thin, but enjoyable. Dry, medium finish with sour cherry and wood spice.
3/21/7/3/3 + 50 = 87 pts.
For the price you can't beat it! I was pleasantly surprised how good it is. I will be making a trip back to trader joes for more once I'm done tasting the 5 others purchased to test
For the price you can't beat it! I was pleasantly surprised how good it is. I will be making a trip back to trader joes for more once I'm done tasting the 5 others purchased to test
2 people found it helpfulJan 3rd, 2015
Good wine. Probably should have let it breathe for an hour before drinking.
Good wine. Probably should have let it breathe for an hour before drinking.
1 person found it helpfulOct 30th, 2016
Had it with short ribs. Amazing!!
Had it with short ribs. Amazing!!
1 person found it helpfulFeb 10th, 2016
Forward tannins that Mello with a few hours aging. Fairly dry with tannic finish
Forward tannins that Mello with a few hours aging. Fairly dry with tannic finish
Sep 17th, 2020
For $5, really can’t complain about this #chianticlassicoriserva. Good expression of varietal character, earthy spice; not much more aromatics but tartness and fruit are nicely balanced - paired happily with vegetable lasagna.
For $5, really can’t complain about this #chianticlassicoriserva. Good expression of varietal character, earthy spice; not much more aromatics but tartness and fruit are nicely balanced - paired happily with vegetable lasagna.
Jul 3rd, 2020
Roasted tomato, dried herbs, red cherry. Mouth watering acidity with high tannins and a long finish.
Roasted tomato, dried herbs, red cherry. Mouth watering acidity with high tannins and a long finish.
Jun 18th, 2020
Very Italian style label. Lovely color. Ruby garnet. Smells clean. Cherries and pencil shavings. Flavor is decent if a bit thin. It’s a standard and passable Chianti.
Very Italian style label. Lovely color. Ruby garnet. Smells clean. Cherries and pencil shavings. Flavor is decent if a bit thin. It’s a standard and passable Chianti.
Jun 5th, 2020
Really nice chainti with crystal golf crew
Really nice chainti with crystal golf crew
Jun 30th, 2019