I'm not normally a fan of Italian wines, so when I find one I enjoy, I tend to want to spread the word. To start, this Chianti has a rich red color (which I realize you can't tell from this picture). The nose is, sadly, a bit slow to open up... but does given some decanting time. The flavor is a bit fruitier than your typical earthy Chianti, but only just enough. Cherry and plum flavors dominate with a background hint of Italian terroir.
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And yet it retains that wonderful ability that Chianti has to leave my mouth feeling like the back of it has been painted. I wonder if that's genetic.
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ReplyDeleteLove your blog grazie! Have you tried the Grifone Primitivo, we love it!
ReplyDeleteDon't think I've tried that one, but I'll add it to my list to pick up next time I visit Trader Joe's.
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