Name: Gabriella Chianti
Variety: 100% Sangiovese
Region: Tuscany
Country: Italy
Year: 2008
Price: $7.95
Vintage Cellar Review:
This beautiful wine has the very deep red, almost purple, color
that you would expect in a Chianti. The first thing you notice is the fruit, balanced
by a bit of spice. It’s a good dry wine with a bold flavor. Even with it’s
boldness, this Chianti is velvety smooth.
My Review: Although spicy like the Valpolicella before, this Chianti was completely campfire-free. The fruit and spice notes complimented each other well without either fighting for dominance, and it was the same with taste. The Valpolicella made me err on the side of caution, and I braced myself for a powerful first sip. However, despite the spice, this Chianti was perfectly smooth and not distractingly fruity. The spice warmed me up the entire way down and left a strong cherry aftertaste.
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