86POINTS
15½/20
Rocca delle Macie Vernaiolo Chianti 2004
Tuscany, ItalyThe blend is 85/15 sangiovese/canaiolo. Typically gamey, peppery, spicy, leather nose with some floral red licorice notes. Smooth entry with medium weight and floral smoky, peppery, licorice tobacco flavours. Straight-up, savoury red for the likes of spaghetti Bolognese.Tasted: 30 July 2006Tasted by: Anthony Gismondi and Stuart TobePrices:BC | $13.95 | 750ml | specialty listing |
AB | $11.50 | 750ml | private wine shops |
QC | $13.60 | 750ml | |
ON | $10.55 | 750ml | specialty listing |
Profile Wine Group
Grape: SangioveseCSPC: 269589UPC: 8002305009346