Chianti Classico, Chianti, Tuscany, Italy
Presented double-blind at Tasting Group. The wine pours a deep ruby color with a near opaque, translucent core. Medium+ viscosity with light staining of the tears. On the nose, tart dark cherries, tobacco, bergamot, black tea, dried herbs, crushed rock, and a hint of baking spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is medium+ in length and had a bitterness to it that was telling (to my palate).
Initial conclusions, this could be Cabernet Sauvignon (or a blend with Bordeaux varieties), a Grenache-based blend, Tempranillo or Sangiovese from the United States, France, Spain or Italy. However, the non-fruit characteristics seemed to take center-stage and the structure was pretty significant. I couldn’t get Sangiovese out of my head. So that’s what I called. Sangiovese, from Italy, Toscano, Chianti Classico, 2020 from a modern leaning producer. Close! The oak character should have clued me into thinking Riserva…oh well, I learn something every time. Drink now with some patience or through 2034. @Delectable Wine this is the “I Colli” vineyard in the Vagliagli UGA.
Presented double-blind at Tasting Group. The wine pours a deep ruby color with a near opaque, translucent core. Medium+ viscosity with light staining of the tears. On the nose, tart dark cherries, tobacco, bergamot, black tea, dried herbs, crushed rock, and a hint of baking spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is medium+ in length and had a bitterness to it that was telling (to my palate).
Initial conclusions, this could be Cabernet Sauvignon (or a blend with Bordeaux varieties), a Grenache-based blend, Tempranillo or Sangiovese from the United States, France, Spain or Italy. However, the non-fruit characteristics seemed to take center-stage and the structure was pretty significant. I couldn’t get Sangiovese out of my head. So that’s what I called. Sangiovese, from Italy, Toscano, Chianti Classico, 2020 from a modern leaning producer. Close! The oak character should have clued me into thinking Riserva…oh well, I learn something every time. Drink now with some patience or through 2034. @Delectable Wine this is the “I Colli” vineyard in the Vagliagli UGA.
