2008 Chianti Classico
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Sweet red cherries, flowers, licorice and tobacco are some of the notes that emerge from the 2008 Chianti Classico. This is an attractive, lithe Chianti best suited to near-term drinking. The understated finish adds to the wine's polished personality.
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Walter Speller, jancisrobinson.com
Jancis Robinson MW
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Sweet red cherries, flowers, licorice and tobacco are some of the notes that emerge from the 2008 Chianti Classico. This is an attractive, lithe Chianti best suited to near-term drinking. The understated finish adds to the wine’s polished personality. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2018. Importer: Dalla Terra, Napa, CA; tel. (707) 259-5405
Pale bright red. Scented and very lifted. Pretty. Sweet start and then it kicks in with lots of Sangiovese acidity and bite. Racy and classic and fine. QGV (JR)
90% Sangiovese, 10% Canaiolo. Cask sample (14%?). Oenologist Maurizio Castelli. Medium, almost light crimson (Pinot Noir optic). Restrained, appealing, sweet cherry confiture and liquorice nose. Touch warm. Beautiful balanced by only a pinch of oak. Closed, brooding fruit. Soft finely grained tannin. Needs at least another year to open up, but very promising. (WS)