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Castellani S.p.A.
Italy Tuscany
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2012 Chianti Classico DOCG Riserva, Tuscany, Italy

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Somewhat earthier, dried vegetable to tobacco and slightly woody aroma of ripe, predominantly dark berries and a little cherry with a hint of soup herbs. Rather tart fruit in the mouth, earthy notes, a little tobacco and herbs, noticeable acid bite, present, a little brittle tannin, good substance and persistence, salty notes, some cedar, bitterish nut tones and old wood, hinted at cocoa, very good, tart finish.

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Last reviewed: 12 May, 2017
Type: Rotwein(Red wine)
Quantity: 0.75 L
Alcohol content: 13%
Classification: Riserva
Bottle closure: Natural cork
Registration number: Cas-L16273

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The Republic of Italy in southern Europe with its capital Rome covers 301,338 km². Most of the national territory is located on the Apennine Peninsula, which is surrounded by...

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DOCG area for red wine in the Italian region of Tuscany. This wine, which is one level higher than "normal" Chianti, comes from the classic zone defined back in 1716 by...

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The region with the capital Florence is located in the centre of Italy on the Ligurian coast; it also includes the third largest Italian island Elba. It borders...

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