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 Tasting Notes - Red Wine

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Chianti
 
  Riserva di Fizzano, 2001
(Classico Riserva, Rocca delle Macie)


 

Very good
Well balanced, aromas of red berries and vanilla, spicy and smooth. €€ (2006)

Blend of 85% Sangiovese, 10% Cabernet, 5% Merlot, aged in French oak barrels and vats, and 1 year in bottles
  Tenuta Sant'Alfonso, 2003 (Rocca delle Macie)


 

Very good
Another enjoyable Chianti from Rocca delle Macie, aromas of red berries, slightly smoky, smooth tannins. €€ (2006)

100% Sangiovese, aged 1 year in French oak barrels
  Castelgreve Lessenziale, 2003 (Classico Riserva, Castelli del Grevepesa)


 

Good
Clear ruby colour, fruity, pleasant everyday wine. € (Apr 07)

Blend of 95% Sangiovese, 5% other red varietals
  Clemente VII, 2005 (Classico, Castelli del Grevepesa)


 

Good
Dark ruby colour, slightly closed nose, slightly fruity and spicy, pleasant to drink. €€ (Apr 07)

100% Sangiovese
  Tutulus, 1996 (Colli Senesi, Agricola Ficomontanino)

Acceptable
Red ruby, clear, pink-orange ring, some acidity left but aromas generally faded. € (2007)

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