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Valvirginio Chianti Classico Nero dei Venti 2015
Tuscany, ItalyNice to try a CC with a little bit of bottle age. This is from a Co-op in the south of Florence, established in 1972, and made up of 350 families, contributing 1500 hectares across Chianti total. 12 families contribute to Chianti Classico, with vineyards coming from San Casciano Fal di Pesa, and Greve. This blends 80% sangiovese, and 20% merlot, from galestro soils and 200-500m. After a ferment limiting oxygen, this aged in small French oak barrels and stainless for one year. Sweetly ripe cherry, raspberry, some green sapid branch rules the tart, medium bodied palate. Though worn with time, tannins are still somewhat ragged around the sides, gripping this on the finish.Tasted: 08 March 2021Tasted by: Treve RingPrices:| ON | $20.95 | 750ml | consignment |
Blend: Sangiovese - Merlot
