This was a very balanced Chianti. Typically this wine can retail from anywhere between 30 and 40 dollars per bottle but at Warehouse Wines & Spirits in Manhattan it retailed for about 10. The store recommended opening the bottle two hours before being served. An interesting note on Chianti wines is that they must be produced in Tuscany and made up of at least 80% Sangiovese grapes in order to be called Chianti per Italian legislation set forward in the 70's. Another interesting note on this wine is that it belongs to Bracco Wines of Lorraine Bracco, the actress who plays the psychotherapist in the HBO series The Sopranos.
On the nose this wine had a hint of berries, vanilla and pepper. On the taste, with two hours of decanting, this was one of the most well balanced wines I have ever had. Granted I don't have too much experience with Chantis. It had faint tannins, a slight licorice taste mixed with berries. Medium body and medium red color, this wine will go well with pastas and salads.
On the nose this wine had a hint of berries, vanilla and pepper. On the taste, with two hours of decanting, this was one of the most well balanced wines I have ever had. Granted I don't have too much experience with Chantis. It had faint tannins, a slight licorice taste mixed with berries. Medium body and medium red color, this wine will go well with pastas and salads.
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