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16½/20
Ruffino Tenuta Santedame Chianti Classico 2005
Tuscany, ItalyThe new Santedame is using more and better sangiovese clones. There have been many vineyard improvements undertaken and there is a much stricter selection process for the fruit. The plan, according owner Adolfo Folonari, is to reposition Santedame as a 100 per cent sangiovese, from the acclaimed and eponymous Chianti Classic estate that should, and will, be taken much more seriously by consumers. The nose is clean and fragrant with red currants leather, ripe plums and peppery notes. The palate is dry and elegant with more black cherry fruit, liquorice and spicy cardamom flecks. It's impressive young Chianti with a bright future. Lay this away for 3 to 5 years.Tasted: 10 May 2007Tasted by: Anthony Gismondi and Stuart TobePrices:| AB | $22.95 | 750ml | Fine Wine Boutiques |
| MB | $22.03 | 750ml | |
| ON | $22.95 | 750ml | Vintages |
| QC | $23.25 | 750ml |
Grape: SangioveseUPC: 8001660112753
