Lively traditional styled Chianti displaying tart cherry and sun dried tomato Sangiovese notes. But, where this wine dominates is it's persistent tingling herbal component of fresh basil. A distinct strawberry backbone keeps the fruit prominent without being overbearing or "new world" in any way. Grippy black tea tannins and nervy acidity roll in through the finish. Smart integration of sweet tobacco and chewy leather. Balanced fruit, acidity, and tannic structure make this a great QPR. Cheers!
Lively traditional styled Chianti displaying tart cherry and sun dried tomato Sangiovese notes. But, where this wine dominates is it's persistent tingling herbal component of fresh basil. A distinct strawberry backbone keeps the fruit prominent without being overbearing or "new world" in any way. Grippy black tea tannins and nervy acidity roll in through the finish. Smart integration of sweet tobacco and chewy leather. Balanced fruit, acidity, and tannic structure make this a great QPR. Cheers!
2 people found it helpfulOct 27th, 2016
Very balanced.
Mar 6th, 2015
Bright red fruit on nose and palate. Good acidity. Good tannins. Pretty well balanced. Good QPR too.
Bright red fruit on nose and palate. Good acidity. Good tannins. Pretty well balanced. Good QPR too.
Nov 20th, 2014
High acid, medium+ body, and high tannins, with red cherry, raspberry, leather, and vanilla notes.
High acid, medium+ body, and high tannins, with red cherry, raspberry, leather, and vanilla notes.
Mar 27th, 2024
Meh. Drinkable, but for the price there are better choices. A bit bitter
Meh. Drinkable, but for the price there are better choices. A bit bitter
Dec 8th, 2022
The cedar notes are - in my opinion - awful. The smell it gives the wine is almost RANK.
It’s present in the taste as well. I think it’s just the cedar - note to self, avoid.
The cedar notes are - in my opinion - awful. The smell it gives the wine is almost RANK.
It’s present in the taste as well. I think it’s just the cedar - note to self, avoid.
Aug 15th, 2022
Deep garnet. Lively, high acid, dry. Medium plus tannin. Tart cherries, strawberries, underripe white plum, musty leather, basil
Deep garnet. Lively, high acid, dry. Medium plus tannin. Tart cherries, strawberries, underripe white plum, musty leather, basil
May 8th, 2022
Medium bodied, medium acidity, tannins of tart red fruits as well as herbs. Smooth finish and good on its own or paired with meat.
Medium bodied, medium acidity, tannins of tart red fruits as well as herbs. Smooth finish and good on its own or paired with meat.
Mar 10th, 2019
A tart wine with hints of red fruit. Smooth finish.
A tart wine with hints of red fruit. Smooth finish.
Feb 26th, 2018
Very drinkable and affordable @ $13
Very drinkable and affordable @ $13
Feb 4th, 2017
Chianti Rùfina, Chianti, Tuscany, Italy
