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Sunday, January 1, 2017 - Had at New Years-dinner and didn't take any notes so this one is solely from my memory.

Clear, pale intensity, ruby color.

A bit tight upon opening but some time and swirling in the glass really gets this wine going. Gorgeous nose with all classic Sangiovese markers one could wish for. Bright red cherry, black tea, dry gravel, sage, basil, violet, cypress tree and slight paint bucket.

Medium(+) body with high acidity and medium(+) tannins. Slender and silky mouthfeel with pronounced intensity of flavors. Sour cherry, cranberry, gravel dust, sage, black tea, violet, tobacco and dry soil. The acidity really breaks through on the long finish and the wine ends really refreshing and you just want another sip.

I often find great Sangiovese to be much alike great Nebbiolo but this one tastes more like really great Bourgogne. I prefer both "styles" but I'm going to stick my neck out and say that this may be the ultimate expression of Sangiovese/Chianti Classico.

Just like Gargantua said; this wine is just entering it's drinking phase and will go on for a really long time. A classic! Bought at a Enoteca in Greve for €25. Ridiculous QPR...

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