Rating | 91 |
Style | Red |
Variety | Sangiovese |
Vintage | 2015 |
Appellation |
Chianti Classico Tuscany Italy |
ABV | 14.5% |
Price | $ |
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Reviewed By | |
Reviewed | 2019-01-28 |
Perfect For
Cooking And Sipping, Date Night, Dinner Parties
Drink If You Like
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot , Sangiovese
Vallepicciola Chianti Classico DOCG 2015 Review
Sangiovese needs to be at least 80% of a Classico blend, but thankfully this winemaker goes all the way. In true Castelnuovo Beradegna style this 100% Sangiovese is deep, smooth, and chewy with a nice medium to full bodied structure. The tannin is young, but not overwhelming, and adds a nice backbone to the cherry, tobacco leaf and earth tones showing a real sense of place. There is a hint of vanilla from the oak, but it is gloriously in the background due the the large tonneaux barrels used to age the wine. The alcohol though is a bit high, making it a great food wine.
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