Barone Ricasoli Rocca Guicciarda Chianti Classico Riserva 2007
Chianti Classico (Sangiovese)
Tuscany, Italy
$24.95 (943613)
Critic Reviews (1)
Evidently serious, spicy, evolved but still lively example of Chianti Riserva here from Ricasoli, with abundant dried...
Community Reviews (4)
Dark ruby in colour with a medium intense nose.
Positives: Classic Chianti with sour cherry, cedar, dried herbs, blackberry, Conifer spice, red & black pepper. This wine has medium+ tannins with good acidity, medium body & medium+ length.
Negatives: None.
Pair this wine with traditional Italian tomato based dishes.
Tasted: 29 Oct 11
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Score: 9+/10, Value: 9+/10, Total: 18.5/20
Out of 5 stars, I rated this wine: 4
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First attempt at Chianti was a great one ! Really enjoyed the complexity of this wine. Decanted for an hour and a half before I started enjoying it. Tasted even better after 2 hours. Clearly made for drinking with food, especially cheese. Tasted March 2013
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