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Barone Ricasoli Brolio Chianti Classicotext
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15¾/20

Barone Ricasoli Brolio Chianti Classico 2006

Smoky, gamey, beefy, peppery, saddle leather, tobacco, mushroom, rooty aromas. Dry, somewhat tart, young palate with some gritty tannin. Cherry, coffee, vanilla, peppery, leather, rooty, compost, gamey flavours. Finish is fruity but warm and quite tart and dry. Needs a piece of steak.Tasted: 13 December 2008Tasted by: Anthony Gismondi and Stuart TobePrices:
BC$30.00750mlspecialty listing
Producer: RicasoliDistributors: Pacific Wine & Spirits Inc.
Grape: SangioveseCSPC: 003962UPC: 00618109027516