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• caspernick Likes this wine: 88 points

  May 31, 2023 - Every so often I'll buy a bin-end wine to hopefully give it one last shot at stardom. This Chianti is pretty old and perhaps over the hill. In the glass it is medium garnet with high viscosity (13% ABV). The nose shows it's age- stewed plum, baked cherry, dried herbs, porcini mushrooms, a touch of vanilla and coconut along with some coffee. The palate is dry with medium (+) acidity and medium tannins that are pretty well integrated. The fruit notes are somewhat subdued and center around tart cherry pie with some baking spices and vanilla. The stewed/cooked nature of the fruit is not as pronounced on the palate as the nose. The body is medium in weight and carries through to a shortish finish. It's not a bad drop all things considered as I only paid $11 for it. List was originally $22. As for a score- 88 points from me and a drink by 2024 window, it's getting tired and the structure won't hold up much more. 4 stars considering what I paid. I found this Sangiovese online for $14 for current vintages.
  
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• Angle Gold Likes this wine: 87 points

  October 6, 2018 - Very Earthy. Mild coffee flavor, still tannic. Darker fruit than normal but still retains typical Chianti flavors.

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• SandmanRT wrote: 89 points

  May 6, 2018 - Wow for the price. Fantastic fruit on the finish. As Chianti prices have climbed, this wine I had by the glass in a restaurant is a great price to quality ratio.

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• Woodbridge Brad Likes this wine: 86 points

  January 17, 2018 - A value Chianti always quite dependable and this was no exception. Slightly minty, sour cherry, some tannins, good fresh food wine.

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• Martnmac wrote: 89 points

  October 4, 2017 - Definitely above average for the price

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Wine Definition

• Vintage 2014
• Type Red
• Producer Santa Cristina (Antinori)
• Varietal Sangiovese Blend
• Designation n/a
• Vineyard n/a
• Country Italy
• Region Tuscany
• SubRegion Chianti
• Appellation Chianti Superiore

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• In Cellars 47 (32%)
• Consumed 100 (68%)

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