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Castello di Volpaia Chianti Classico Riservatext
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16¼/20

Castello di Volpaia Chianti Classico Riserva 2007

Tuscany, ItalyBlack cherry jam, peppery, savoury, tobacco, meaty, peppery, sage, spicy herb and licorice aromas. Dry, full, round, supple palate with some grainy tannin. Smoky, prune, peppery, black cherry jam, Oxo, barnyard, leather, tobacco, resin and tea leaf flavours. A bit chunky and tannic on the finish but could use a few years to round out.Tasted: 20 February 2012Tasted by: Anthony Gismondi and Stuart TobePrices:
BC$40.00750mlspeculative listing - Pacific Wine and Spirits
AB$40.00750mlprivate wine shops
ON$35.00750ml 
QC$31.00750ml 
Producer: Giovannella StiantiDistributors: Pacific Wine & Spirits Inc.
Grape: SangioveseUPC: 008015923200712