Da Vinci Chianti Classico 2004

95% Sangiovese, 5% Colovino Color: Clear, purple-red Bouquet: Spicy, cedary oak with aromas of black cherries and dark plum fruit. Palate: Well balanced, medium to full bodied wine, ripe with flavors of plum, black cherries and dark fruit. A well structured wine that is ripe and elegant with a silky mouth-feel that lingers in a long earthy, peppery finish This Chianti Classico has enough structure to stand up to robust main courses like Lasagna, Chicken Cacciatore or Osso Bucco but is also excellent with firm and hard cheeses. Serve slightly below room temperature (16°C-20°C).

Deeper and slightly fuller-bodied than the "regular" Chianti, with blackberry and plum fruit accented with smoky oak and allspice. Smooth finish. Ready to drink now.

The Wine News rating: 89

95% Sangiovese, 5% Colovino Color: Clear, purple-red Bouquet: Spicy, cedary oak with aromas of black cherries and dark plum fruit. Palate: Well balanced, medium to full bodied wine, ripe with flavors of plum, black cherries and dark fruit. A well structured wine that is ripe and elegant with a silky mouth-feel that lingers in a long earthy, peppery finish This Chianti Classico has enough structure to stand up to robust main courses like Lasagna, Chicken Cacciatore or Osso Bucco but is also excellent with firm and hard cheeses. Serve slightly below room temperature (16°C-20°C).

Winemaker Notes - Chianti Classico is one of eight regions of Chianti. A wine is designated Chianti Classico when grapes are sourced from within the Classico sub-region of Chianti. Chianti Classico must be a minimum of 85% Sangiovese. The Da Vinci Classico is made of 95% Sangiovese, 5% Colorino and is sourced from the Classico sub-region of Chianti. It is purple-red in color with aromas of cherries and flowers.

May 2009

Rating: 89/100 - As reviewed by The Wine News