Community Tasting Note

forceberry wrote:

Monday, January 4, 2016 - A blend of Sangiovese (85%) with the remaining 15% rounded out with Canaiolo and other grapes. Aged for 2 years in botti casks.

Surprisingly dark and almost fully opaque cherry red color with a developed maroon color towards the rim. Quite tertiary bouquet with aromas of wizened red plums, dried figs, dusty earth, some sweet black cherries, a little bit of raisiny tones, hints of developed savory spices and a touch of tobacco. The wine is developed, full-bodied and silky on the palate with rich, complex flavors of black cherries, some sweet tertiary tones of pruney and marmaladey fruits, a little bit of sweet smoke, light dusty earth tones, a hint of tobacco and a touch of dried dates. The wine is moderately high in acidity, lending good sense of structure to the wine - which is nice, since the tannins feel fully resolved, round and mellow at this point. The finish is lengthy, sweet-toned and quite tertiary with complex flavors of sunny dark fruits, some raisiny character, a little bit of dried dates, light dusty earth tones, a hint of pipe tobacco and a touch of balancing sour cherry bitterness.

A very classic and wonderfully evolved Chianti Classico that's peaking right now. The tannins have fully resolved, contributing only to the silky texture of the wine, but the acidity is still wonderfully there, keeping the wine nicely together. The flavors are evolved to the point they are turning to sweet, marmaladey fruit tones and raisiny characteristics, but the wine still retains its Sangiovese identity of dusty earthy notes and sour cherry bitterness. With its fresh yet rather soft mouthfeel and flavors declined to sweetness, this wine might not be the easiest one to pair with food, but it certainly is a treat on its own. Very lovely.

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