Saturday, April 6, 2013

Fassati Le Gaggiole Chianti 2004

Variety: Sangiovese 85% ; Canaiolo 15%
Country of origin: Italy
Wine appellation: Tuscany, Chianti
Vintage: 2004
Alcohol content: 12.5%
Color: medium red wit garnet meniscus
Bouquet: canned cherries, coffee, jam
Taste: medium body, canned sour cherries, decent acidity, lower tannins, flatter profile in the mouth, coffee, medium finish
Overall score: 3+7+10+5+5+50=80
Price: CZK 250
Stopper: single piece cork
Very average Chianti from very good producer with very nice label and cork  I opened it 4 hour ago as I did not like the invisible nose, improved a bit, but it is simply not there. It is basic Chianti not worth the price at all (must be his entry level).

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