Variety: Chianti
Region: Chianti Superiore, Tuscany
Country: Italy
Year: 2009
Price: $14.95 (on sale from $30)
Critic Reviews (all from wine.com)
http://www.wine.com/v6/Poggiotondo-Chianti-Superiore-2009/wine/118858/Detail.aspx
Winemaker's Notes: Select parcels of fruit from the low-yielding Poggiotondo estate vineyards render a ripe, complex Chianti. Extended time on skins and maturation in seasoned French oak delivers concentrated black fruits and elegant spices, velvet tannins, enviable balance and ample structure for aging.
Wine Spectator: "A polished, fruit-filled red, drenched in
violet, blackberry, black cherry and sweet spice flavors. Balanced and
intense, with a lively, firmly structured finish."International Wine Cellar: "Deep ruby-red. Enticing nose offers dark berry syrup, sweet spices and minerals. Then fleshy and creamy in the mouth, with bright red and black cherry flavors accented by spices on the long, smooth finish. Rating 90+"
My Review: I could tell this imported red was going to taste good from the first sniff. The dark, blackberry and cherry aroma contribute to smooth flavors with a perfect balance between the light tannins and just-enough sweetness. I know I'm not drinking top-shelf stuff yet but this one is the best quality and price I've had since this class and blog started and it was well worth the price tag - even had I paid full price. By the way, this wine went GREAT with my spaghetti dinner, and as a bonus the cork has the winery's tree logo stamped into it. I will drink this again.
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