| Rating | 88 |
| Style | Red |
| Variety | Sangiovese |
| Vintage | 2013 |
| Appellation |
Chianti Classico Tuscany Italy |
| ABV | 13.5% |
| Price | $18.00 Value Pick |
| Print Shelf Talker | |
| Reviewed By | |
| Reviewed | 2018-03-17 |
Perfect For
Dinner Parties, House Wine, Pizza Night, Take-Out Night, Weekday Dinner Pairings
Drink If You Like
Sangiovese, Tempranillo
Cafaggio Chianti Classico 2013 Review
Classic and giving, this Chianti Classico smells of ripe, buoyant red cherry fruit underscored by irony, bloody edge. The medium-bodied palate has an excellent core of tart fruit with earth and tang that provides dimension.
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