Gaetano D'Aquino
Riserva Chianti Sangiovese Blend
Chianti, Tuscany, Italy
Drank 1/2/18. Paired with lasagne.
Light to medium nose of red cherry and some earth. Sour cherry, tar, earth and medium plus tannins make up the flavor profile that is a touch thin, but enjoyable. Dry, medium finish with sour cherry and wood spice.
3/21/7/3/3 + 50 = 87 pts.
Drank 1/2/18. Paired with lasagne.
Light to medium nose of red cherry and some earth. Sour cherry, tar, earth and medium plus tannins make up the flavor profile that is a touch thin, but enjoyable. Dry, medium finish with sour cherry and wood spice.
3/21/7/3/3 + 50 = 87 pts.
Let it breath! Decant for an hour to soften this up a bit, and let the clay pot & dark fruits peek through. Aromas of smoky meat, and cerise. A bit light, and acidic. Tastes a bit older and more alcoholic than it is at 3 years and only 12.5%. Roasted tomato and raspberry. Not perfect but a great deal at less than $8
Let it breath! Decant for an hour to soften this up a bit, and let the clay pot & dark fruits peek through. Aromas of smoky meat, and cerise. A bit light, and acidic. Tastes a bit older and more alcoholic than it is at 3 years and only 12.5%. Roasted tomato and raspberry. Not perfect but a great deal at less than $8
Oct 26th, 2017
For the price you can't beat it! I was pleasantly surprised how good it is. I will be making a trip back to trader joes for more once I'm done tasting the 5 others purchased to test
For the price you can't beat it! I was pleasantly surprised how good it is. I will be making a trip back to trader joes for more once I'm done tasting the 5 others purchased to test
2 people found it helpfulJan 3rd, 2015
Good wine. Probably should have let it breathe for an hour before drinking.
Good wine. Probably should have let it breathe for an hour before drinking.
1 person found it helpfulOct 30th, 2016
Had it with short ribs. Amazing!!
Had it with short ribs. Amazing!!
1 person found it helpfulFeb 10th, 2016Acidic, tart, has the true chianti bite
Acidic, tart, has the true chianti bite
1 person found it helpfulAug 11th, 2014Crazy cheap developed into crazy good... for a $10 Trader Joe's mom purchase "too old for me to drink".... thanks mom So much smoked meat, herbaciousness, fruit subtle and in tune, acid tannin all in balance
Crazy cheap developed into crazy good... for a $10 Trader Joe's mom purchase "too old for me to drink".... thanks mom So much smoked meat, herbaciousness, fruit subtle and in tune, acid tannin all in balance
Jan 29th, 2017
Forward tannins that Mello with a few hours aging. Fairly dry with tannic finish
Forward tannins that Mello with a few hours aging. Fairly dry with tannic finish
Sep 17th, 2020
For $5, really can’t complain about this #chianticlassicoriserva. Good expression of varietal character, earthy spice; not much more aromatics but tartness and fruit are nicely balanced - paired happily with vegetable lasagna.
For $5, really can’t complain about this #chianticlassicoriserva. Good expression of varietal character, earthy spice; not much more aromatics but tartness and fruit are nicely balanced - paired happily with vegetable lasagna.
Jul 3rd, 2020