Saturday, January 4, 2014

Tesco Finest Chianti Riserva 2009 DOCG

Variety: Sangiovese

Country of origin: Italy
Wine appellation: Tuscany, Chianti
Vintage: 2007
Alcohol content: 13.0%
Color: medium red
Bouquet: cherries, nicely accompanied by wood and vanilla tones
Taste: medium body,  sour cherries, hint of plums, good acidity nicely combined with vanilla and wood,   good tannins, medium to longer finish
Recommended food pairing: lamb cutlet
Overall score: 4+8+11+6+6=85
Price: CZK 199
Stopper: cork
In May 2011 I tasted the same wine but 2007 vintage. This bottle when compared to Piccini Chianti Superiore from the same year tasted just before is better it has more wood and vanilla character. 

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