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Barone Ricasoli Castello di Brolio Chianti Classicotext
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Barone Ricasoli Castello di Brolio Chianti Classico 2005

Greve, Florence, Tuscany, ItalyPeppery, smoky, meaty, black cherry, resin, sweaty saddle leather, tobacco, rooty, dried herb aromas with a hint of vanilla, chocolate and cooked carrot. Dry, round, moderately supple palate but warm and a bit tart. Coffee, peppery, meaty, tobacco, licorice, rosemary, floral, black olive and black cherry flavours with a somewhat rustic, gamey, leather finish. Best with food or keep 2-4 years. Not inexpensive for a non-Riserva.Tasted: 25 October 2009Tasted by: Stuart TobePrices:
BC$67.00750mlspeculative listing - Calibrium International
Producer: RicasoliDistributors: Pacific Wine & Spirits Inc.
Grape: SangioveseCSPC: 006817UPC: 8001291117516