Rating 91
Style Red
Blend , Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Vintage 2016
Appellation
Tuscany
Italy
ABV 13%
Price $18.00 Value Pick  Buy This Wine
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Reviewed 2019-01-30

Perfect For

Cooking And Sipping, Dinner Parties, Weekday Dinner Pairings

Drink If You Like

Merlot, Pinot Noir , Sangiovese

Fattoria di Luiano Chianti Classico DOCG 2016 Review

What a successful blending of Sangiovese with Merlot and Cab; neither of the French varieties (10%) take away from the cherry tang of the main grape. The acidity is great, the alcohol is on point, and the tannin is intertwined. Beyond cherry the nose is filled with rose petals, forest floor (earthy) and hints of cinnamon and balsamic. The mouthfeel is rich, round, juicy, alive and bright while being broad and chewy. There is so much going on here. This wine deserves to be shared with many friends around a dinner table.

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POINTS
Fattoria di Luiano Chianti Classico DOCG 2016
What a successful blending of Sangiovese with Merlot and Cab; neither of the French varieties (10%) take away from the cherry tang of the main grape. The acidity is great, the alcohol is on point, and the tannin is intertwined. Beyond cherry the nose is filled with rose petals, forest floor (earthy) and hints of cinnamon and balsamic. The mouthfeel is rich, round, juicy, alive and bright while being broad and chewy. There is so much going on here. This wine deserves to be shared with many friends around a dinner table.

Reviewed On: 01-30-2019
91
POINTS
Fattoria di Luiano Chianti Classico DOCG 2016
What a successful blending of Sangiovese with Merlot and Cab; neither of the French varieties (10%) take away from the cherry tang of the main grape. The acidity is great, the alcohol is on point, and the tannin is intertwined. Beyond cherry the nose is filled with rose petals, forest floor (earthy) and hints of cinnamon and balsamic. The mouthfeel is rich, round, juicy, alive and bright while being broad and chewy. There is so much going on here. This wine deserves to be shared with many friends around a dinner table.

Reviewed On: 01-30-2019