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Castello Banfi Chianti Classico Riserva 1990

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Castello Banfi Chianti Classico Riserva (1990)

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Winery:
Castello Banfi
Varietal:
Sangiovese
Region:
Italy > Tuscany > Chianti Classico
Type:
Red Wine
Drink Dates:
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User Tags:  fruity, chemical, astringent, fruit, earthy, spice, pungent, evolved, cherry, dried 


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Sangiovese's claim to fame is its role as the heart of Chianti, Brunello and many Super Tuscan wines though it is gaining ground as a varietal wine around the globe. When grown in a suitable location the grape's soft tannins, succulent acidity and moderately intense cherry and herb flavors make Sangiovese very easy to drink as well as supremely versatile at the dinner table.

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Snooth User: Gregory Dal Piaz
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Offeing a very evolved nose with it's classic notes of dried cherry and earthy spice this is pretty to smell if note overly complex. On entry there is an explosion of sweet fruit balanced by racy acidity and a wonderful, slightly astringent edge. This remains fruity with notes of currant and citrus dominated the midpalate and a simple, slightly astringent finish. Certainly a crowd pleaser and deliciously at peak but I wouldn't wait any longer 2008-2010.


September 2008

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