Gabbiano Chianti Classico 2012
Chianti Classico (Sangiovese)
Tuscany, Italy
$16.95 (219808)
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Dusty and savoury with some chocolate and cocoa, floral and blueberry and savoury dried herbs. The palate is medium...
This is a typical Chianti Classico with aromas of dry red cherry fruit with tobacco, mild spice and forest floor...
Cherries - black and morello - rule this herbal Chianti classico. Anise, raspberry and a riff of menthol linger on...
This is a mid-weight, fairly well balanced young Chianti in a traditional vein, with redcurrant/cherry fruit,...
Community Reviews (3)
Characteristic brick red-orange of Sangiovese. Ripe red cherries, tomato leaf, hints of thyme, and oak spice greet the nose. On the palate, it is savoury and mouth-filling, with some astringency, significant earth, and spiciness. Acidity is medium and tannins are very fine. A balanced, made for (Italian) food style of wine with a finish of good length.
A pleasant light-mid weight CC, with typical sour/dried cherry notes, good acidity and slightly earthy notes. Just enough structure and virtually no oak that I can detect. I really like the authenticity of this red. A fine deal at $13.95 on sale, certainly worth picking up a few for Pizza Wednesday nights. Tasted Dec 2014.